What to know about Legoland's Galacticoaster
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Preparing for blastoff. Photo: Claire Trageser/Axios
PSA: Legoland's new roller coaster is kinda scary.
The big picture: The park calls Galacticoaster a "family coaster" and it includes kid-friendly things like choosing what your spacecraft will look like, but the ride itself is more like Disneyland's Space Mountain.
By the numbers: Kids have to be 36 inches tall to ride, which is pretty tiny.
- The ride goes 40 mph, which is pretty fast.
- It's indoors and dark, which makes the twists somehow scarier.
💠My thought bubble: I took my 8-year-old son on the ride last week and we were both surprised by how fast it was, the twists and turns, and especially the part where it flips you around and you go backwards.
- My son was not a fan, but once he had time to get over his shock, he said he'd probably do it again.
How it works: After a lengthy wait, riders get to use a touch screen to design their Lego spacecraft. Then when you get on the ride, a screen shows you sitting in your customized craft.
- I think there was some Lego character talking to us during the ride, but honestly, I didn't hear her because I was screaming.
Zoom out: Galacticoaster is the park's first new roller coaster in 20 years, and part of the new Lego Galaxy world.
- There are also two other new space-themed smaller rides and new food options.
Pro tips: Most Legoland Fastrack passes don't apply to the new coaster, only the $159 Platinum level.
- Unlike every other roller coaster at Legoland, there are no cubbies for backpacks, so you have to get a locker before you get in line.
