Florida has never been particularly gentle to wooden roller coasters — most have been torn down, converted to steel hybrids, or fitted with steel topper track over the years. That makes Coastersaurus at LEGOLAND Florida something of a rarity: it's currently the only fully wooden coaster left in the entire state.
The ride has a longer history than its LEGO-themed name might suggest. It originally opened in 2004 as Triple Hurricane at Cypress Gardens, running PTC trains. When LEGOLAND took over the property, the coaster was rebranded as Coastersaurus and outfitted with a mini version of Millennium Flyer trains. After sitting closed since the beginning of 2026 for an extensive re-tracking project carried out by its manufacturer, Martin & Vleminckx (now known as MV Rides), the coaster officially reopened on August 16 to mark National Roller Coaster Day.
At 40 feet tall with shallow airtime hills, a turnaround, and strong lateral forces, Coastersaurus is squarely aimed at families — and the re-tracking effort has apparently paid off in a big way, with the ride now described as remarkably smooth while still delivering that classic wooden coaster feel. LEGO dinosaur theming elements greet guests in the entry area, keeping things on-brand for the park's younger audience.
For anyone thinking about a visit, LEGOLAND Florida tickets may be easier to enjoy right now than during busier seasons — with school back in session, the park has been seeing very short wait times, even for its newer attractions. It's a solid window for locals and Florida visitors alike to experience both Coastersaurus and the recently opened Galacticoaster without the usual crowds.
Planning Your Trip
Undercover Tourist is an authorized seller of LEGOLAND Florida tickets, often at a discount off gate price.
This story is based on a firsthand review published by Coaster101.
