Coastersaurus has reopened at LEGOLAND Florida after a seven-month closure and extensive refurbishment. The family wooden coaster returned Aug. 16, which coincided with National Roller Coaster Day.
According to Amusement Park Warehouse, the work included replacement of large sections of the coaster's 1,300-foot track, structural repairs and upgrades to braking, electrical and control systems. The station, audio components and LEGO dinosaur scenery were also refreshed.
The attraction, in the park's Land of Adventure, stands 40 feet tall and reaches speeds of up to 32 mph. Riders must be at least 42 inches tall. Its out-and-back layout, including crossover sections around the turnaround, remains unchanged.
The coaster’s two-seat Millennium Flyer-style trains received new seats, handles, lap bars and updated restraint-monitoring systems. LEGOLAND Florida also improved the station stopping system, while retaining the traditional jostling feel associated with a wooden coaster.
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Coastersaurus began life as Triple Hurricane at Cypress Gardens in 2004 before becoming part of LEGOLAND Florida in 2011. Cory Lytle, the park's technical services director, said the project was intended to preserve the existing ride experience while extending the attraction's operating life. Pressure-treated wood was used to help protect the rebuilt sections against termites and wood rot in Florida's climate.
