LEGOLAND Calfornia has announced their first new coaster in more than 20 years called the Galacticoaster. Opening in early 2026, the coaster is built inside a 30,000 square foot building and stands over 30 feet high.
LEGOLAND® California Resort Reveals First New Coaster in Over Two Decades
The West Coast is getting its own LEGO® launchpad: Galacticoaster is coming in 2026!
CARLSBAD, CA (September 22, 2025) – All bricks in place…we have liftoff! LEGOLAND® California Resort announced today that its all-new space-themed indoor coaster will be named: Galacticoaster! Galacticoaster is officially blasting off in early 2026 and today the Resort shared, for the first time, the track being installed at the ride’s location in Fun Town.
Built inside a 30,000-square-foot building that stands over 30 feet high, this intergalactic adventure is not only the Resort’s first new coaster in more than 20 years, it has been under construction for more than a year with a global crew of 500+ builders. Stretching nearly 1,500 feet of track, Galacticoaster will have families strapping into their customized spacecraft, zipping through cosmic scenes, and experiencing a personalized journey through the LEGO® galaxy.
“Galacticoaster is going to launch LEGOLAND California into a whole new galaxy of fun,” said Flora Liu, Senior Project Manager at Merlin Magic Making. “It’s our first coaster here in more than 20 years and part of Merlin’s largest-ever LEGOLAND investment – $90 million to bring Galacticoaster to both LEGOLAND California and LEGOLAND Florida. We’ve pulled inspiration from LEGO sets families have loved for decades, while layering in modern technology to create the most immersive and personalized coaster experience yet.”
Mission Stats:
• Building footprint = 10 basketball courts
• 12+ months of construction, 500+ crew members from around the world
• 400+ concrete trucks, 13-hour continuous pour
• 48 track sections + 120 columns
• Station conveyor belt: 18,000 pounds
• Track length: 450 meters (nearly 1,500 feet)
• Max height: 10 meters (over 30 feet)And stay tuned – even more out-of-this-world news is set to land at the Resort soon.
LEGOLAND California’s 2025 operating calendar can be found here. For more information about LEGOLAND California, visit our website or follow us on Facebook. Guests can also purchase single-day tickets or annual passes with or without a hotel stay.
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