LEGO VR Roller Coaster Launch

[Media Invite]

Do you know that LEGOLAND Malaysia had launched the world’s first LEGO® VR roller coaster ride recently? The kiddos were super lucky to be invited over for the grand launch of The Great LEGO® Race VR Roller Coaster when it finally opened to the public last Tuesday. But unfortunately only Steffi was able to try it out first due to the height or age requirements that the rest of the kiddos failed to meet. Just so you know, one needs to be at least 6 years old and 120cm tall to be able to take the ride with the VR headset. Kids can still ride the “normal” roller coaster (without the VR headset) if they are between 110cm – 120cm.
 

I love how the Samsung Gear VR device are so easy to put on and simple to adjust with a single knob! For those who are concerned about the hygiene, I asked and was told that the head set will be cleaned and disinfected after every use.

So what’s so happening about this new ride? First and foremost, it is not a new ride. It is still the same old tracks from the Technics ride before, the same ride that may bore you after a few rounds. But what is new, would be the inclusion of the VR technology developed in partnership with Samsung Malaysia (one of my favourite brands too!) which turns the ride into a totally immersive one, filled with colourful characters such as the Pharaoh, Wizard and Surfer Girl amongst others. The blue tooth technology also syncs the visuals with the actual track so that you will feel the right movements every time, be it the drops or turns!

New holding area that is fully air-conditioned!

 

While the tracks in the digital world may be right in front of your vision, the virtual twists and the turns are truly amplified by the physical manoeuvring of the carriage. Oh wait, or is it the other way round? In any case, it is truly more excited than ever! More exciting than a normal roller coaster, and way more dramatic than a VR roller coaster ride on a stationary machine that moves. I had personally tried the rides thrice and still discovered new characters and scenes every time. So if you have the chance to take the ride, be sure to look all around you! This new ride format has potential to become a perpetual evergreen if new worlds can be added on in future, with the riders having the ability to choose their preferred world even!

In anticipation of a bigger crowd wanting to try the ride, the holding area has also expanded and is now fully air-conditioned for the comfort of all. We shall be looking forward to even more innovative new attractions from you and thank you for inviting our family over for the launch LEGOLAND Malaysia!

Check out their current promotion of buy 2 adults tickets and get 1 free kid ticket free here.