After an extended closure for a head-to-toe rebuild, Coastersaurus is set to roar back at LEGOLAND Florida on August 16 — which also happens to be National Roller Coaster Day. The timing feels fitting for a ride with this much history and local bragging rights.
Rather than retiring the fan-favorite attraction, LEGOLAND Florida chose to invest in a complete replacement of the wooden structure, along with upgraded operational and electrical systems, a new braking system, refreshed infrastructure, and enhanced safety monitoring. The goal is to keep Coastersaurus running for another 20 to 30 years while preserving the nostalgic wooden-coaster experience guests have long loved.
The coaster holds a unique distinction in the Sunshine State: it's Florida's only fully wooden roller coaster, since the wooden coasters at Fun Spot's two Florida locations incorporate steel elements. Standing 40 feet tall — that's higher than two T-Rexes stacked on each other, according to the park — the ride originally opened at Cypress Gardens as Triple Hurricane, a name it earned after surviving three back-to-back hurricanes during its construction.
The reopening coincides with the final day of LEGOLAND Florida's LEGO Festival, which runs July 20 through August 16. This year's festival adds an all-new Thrill Zone headlined by a LEGO F1 experience, plus activities inspired by LEGO Pokémon, alongside five interactive zones featuring hands-on brick-building, live shows, family challenges, and character meet-and-greets.
This story was first reported by Laughing Place.
