{"id":54725,"date":"2025-03-25T19:21:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T23:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=54725"},"modified":"2025-03-25T19:22:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T23:22:11","slug":"new-indoor-roller-coaster-coming-to-legoland-florida-launching-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2025\/03\/25\/new-indoor-roller-coaster-coming-to-legoland-florida-launching-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New indoor roller coaster coming to Legoland Florida Launching 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something awesome and exciting is coming to&nbsp;Legoland Florida Resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Launching in 2026, the theme park will debut a first-of-its-kind indoor roller coaster, marking the largest single in-park investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a news release, $90 million has been dedicated to the attraction in Florida, along with a similar roller coaster being built in Legoland California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs we prepare to unveil this exciting new attraction designed, co-created, and imagined by the amazing creative team at the LEGO Group and the unmatched talent of our Merlin Magic Makers, we hope the mystery and anticipation add to the awesome thrills to come,\u201d said Fiona Eastwood, CEO of Merlin Entertainments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Construction is already underway for the new attraction. Along with the announcement on Tuesday, Legoland Florida shared a video of the concrete pour.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"68604e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #68604e;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"446\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-82-1-png.webp?resize=604%2C446&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54726 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-82-1-png.webp?w=604&amp;ssl=1 604w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-82-1-png.webp?resize=300%2C222&amp;ssl=1 300w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eastwood emphasized that the new coasters will elevate both LEGOLAND Resorts to new heights, utilizing the latest technology while \u201cembracing the LEGO DNA.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The experience will blend the creative world of LEGO building with an exhilarating ride and storyline specifically designed for families with children ages 2 to 12.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"475e53\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #475e53;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"597\" height=\"225\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-82a-png.webp?resize=597%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54727 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-82a-png.webp?w=597&amp;ssl=1 597w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-82a-png.webp?resize=300%2C113&amp;ssl=1 300w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;\u201cWhile the details remain under wraps, one thing is clear,\u201d said Franceen Gonzales, President of Legoland Florida Resort. \u201cThis new ride will take our guests on an unprecedented adventure, setting a new standard for fun and imagination. While you wait, we\u2019re opening our new&nbsp;SEA LIFE Florida&nbsp;Aquarium on May 23, 2025. These exciting attractions will give families a whole new reason to visit again and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Something awesome and exciting is coming to&nbsp;Legoland Florida Resort. Launching in 2026, the theme park will debut a first-of-its-kind indoor roller coaster, marking the largest single in-park investment. 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