"The Carlsbad theme park will on Friday open Lego Galaxy, a new 2.4-acre themed land that will feature its most adult-focused attraction yet in the Galacticoaster. An indoor, space-themed thrill ride, Galacticoaster is brief but impressionable, a spinning race through a darkened landscape to save a Lego-infused galaxy from an "asteroid of probable destruction.""
"At 40 mph, it's the park's fastest ride, but coming in at about 60 seconds and focusing on banking and turning means it still has full family appeal. Expect it to serve as an introductory, big kid coaster for many. It's infused with lighthearted humor - floating farmers and barnyard animals cruise among the stars - lending it a rather relaxed atmosphere for a save-the-world, fast-paced attraction."
"Lego Galaxy hopes to draw visitors - and perhaps new audiences - by focusing on slicker, more modern technology and injecting in the park the sort of excitable ride more commonly found at Legoland's Southern California competitors."
Legoland Carlsbad is expanding with Lego Galaxy, a new themed land debuting Friday that marks the park's shift toward more mature attractions. The centerpiece is Galacticoaster, an indoor space-themed coaster reaching 40 mph with a 60-second ride duration featuring banking and turning through a darkened landscape. Despite its speed, the ride maintains family appeal through lighthearted humor including floating farmers and barnyard animals. Lego Galaxy also includes two smaller outdoor attractions and a play area. This $90-million investment across Legoland's California and Florida parks represents Merlin Entertainment's effort to attract new audiences through modern technology and more thrilling experiences comparable to regional competitors.
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