CARLSBAD, Calif., April 8 -- There's an exhilarating new spin on fun at LEGOLAND® California. The 128-acre theme park in Carlsbad has added a new ride to its collection of more than 50 rides, shows and attractions. Named BIONICLE(TM) Blaster, this colorful ride puts guests in the heart of the action in 12 cars that twist and spin on a round platform. This ride is based on the popular BIONICLE line of action toys that has captured two top awards from the American Toy Industry Association -- "Most Innovative Toy of the Year" and "Best Boy Toy of the Year."
"BIONICLE Blaster is the fifth ride we have added to LEGOLAND California since the theme park opened in as many years," said Bill Haviluk, President and General Manager of LEGOLAND. "This latest ride represents our commitment to provide world-class entertainment to families with kids ages 2-12."
Built near the theme park's TECHNIC Coaster, each set of three BIONICLE-themed vehicles spins counterclockwise while the entire ride platform also rotates. Up to five guests per car huddle around a wheel in the center of each vehicle. The more they spin the wheel, the wilder their ride. Like most of the attractions at the family-oriented theme park, BIONICLE Blaster invites kids of all ages to be interactive participants, creating more fun the more they get involved.
The BIONICLE action line has generated a large, loyal following among kids ages 7 and up. It weaves an elaborate story around six heroes known as The Toa, as well as villains like Turaga and Rahi, and the dark shadow called Makuta. BIONICLE is the first time the LEGO Company has launched a new toy line with a compelling, unfolding story, fueling kids' imaginations and curiosity as they learned about the characters and their objectives on the mythical island paradise of Mata Nui.
The BIONICLE Blaster ride has a minimum height requirement of 42" to ride. With an opportunity to spin together, families can round out their day at LEGOLAND California.
LEGOLAND California is a 128-acre family theme park dedicated to families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. Just like with LEGO toys, kids are the ones who make things happen at the Park. They drive, pedal, squirt, climb, jump, stomp, slide, steer, pull, click, push, gallop, laugh, build and program their way through more than 50 rides and attractions. There are only three other LEGOLAND parks in the world -- LEGOLAND® Billund in Denmark, LEGOLAND® Windsor outside of London and LEGOLAND® Deutschland near Gunzburg, Germany. For the most current information, log on to www.legoland.com or call 1-877-LEGOLAND.
