LEGOLAND Florida and California Resorts are investing over $90 million to open LEGO Galaxy in 2026, featuring the Galacticoaster — the first indoor, space-themed family coaster. This record-setting attraction will send families on intergalactic adventures through a universe of LEGO imagination.
To celebrate, LEGOLAND is hosting its first-ever Junior Galaxy Explorer contest, inviting kids ages 6-12 to design a LEGO spacecraft. Submissions—either in person at select museums or online—will be judged by Blue Origin’s Club for the Future ambassadors and LEGO Master Builders. Winners will get to be the first to ride Galacticoaster on opening day.
Participants must be U.S. residents, ages 6-12, and create their spacecraft independently. Submissions close Dec. 31, 2025.
Additional eligibility details and contest information can be found on the Junior Galaxy Explorer Search webpage.
U.S. Contest Locations:
- Saturday, Dec. 13: Miami Children’s Museum – Miami
- Saturday, Jan. 10: Museum of Science and Discovery – Ft. Lauderdale
- Saturday, Jan. 17: Kennedy Space Center – Merritt Island
- Saturday, Jan. 24: Children’s Creativity Museum – San Francisco
- Saturday, Jan. 30 and 31: Kidspace Children’s Museum – Pasadena
The chosen winners will become members of the first-ever Junior Galaxy Explorer team and will score the first seats on the new Galacticoaster in the Park closest to their hometown, with travel accommodations to the Park (applies to digital winners only). Additionally, they will receive a two-night stay during Galaxy 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, one-of-a-kind LEGO build.
For full contest details and entry information, visit www.LEGOLAND.com/JuniorExplorers.