Legoland Searches For Junior Galaxy Explorers Ahead Of Lego Galaxy Opening

CARLSBAD, CA — Legoland California and Legoland Florida Resorts are launching a nationwide search for a lucky team of Junior Galaxy Explorers who will be the first to ride Galacticoaster on opening day on their designated coast.

The indoor space-themed family coaster is opening in early 2026 at both parks. The indoor coaster marks Legoland California's first new coaster in two decades.

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To commemorate the $90 million launch of Lego Galaxy, both theme parks are inviting kids ages 6 to 12 to join the first-ever team of Junior Galaxy Explorers. Young builders can showcase their creativity by designing and showing their own Lego spacecraft, either in person at select children's museums or through a digital contest from home.

"Lego Galaxy represents a bold new chapter in Lego imagination, customization and family adventure," said Rosie Brailsford, Merlin Magic Making creative director for Legoland Parks. "From the first-of-its-kind Galacticoaster to the Junior Galaxy Explorer Contest, we're inspiring kids to dream bigger, build bolder, and reach for the stars — because in our parks, they're the true explorers."

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Participants can submit their best, out-of-this-world Lego spacecraft creations in-person at select children's science and discovery museums. Kids can also submit short videos of their spacecraft from home. Submission deadlines vary, with the digital deadline Dec. 31.

Two California contests are slated Jan. 24 at Children's Creativity Museum in San Francisco and Jan. 30-31 at Kidspace Children's Museum in Pasadena.

Participants must be between the ages of 6-12 years old, live within the continental U.S., and design and build their own spacecraft without adult help.

Submissions will be reviewed by ambassadors from Blue Origin's Club for the Future, alongside Legoland Master Model Builders, who are on the lookout for bold, imaginative designs ready to blast off into the Lego universe.

Winners will be the first to ride the all-new coaster on opening day in the park closest to their hometown. Additionally, they will receive a two-night stay during opening weekend at Legoland Hotel, a set of four annual passes to Legoland California or Florida Resort for the winner and their family, themed clothing to wear on camera for reports, and a commemorative Lego build.