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LEGOLAND California announces Knights’ Tournament to debut Memorial Day 2005
Cutting-edge robotic technology meets medieval LEGO adventure
CARLSBAD, Calif. (January 27, 2005) – On Memorial Day 2005, LEGOLAND® California
introduces Knights’ Tournament, a daring new attraction that combines
cutting-edge robotic technology with the LEGO® spirit of imagination. LEGOLAND
California is the only theme park in North America to offer this unique robotic
attraction.
This new ride will deliver a new kind of adventure that features twists, turns
and fun for the entire family. LEGOLAND guests become knights-in-training as
they cross a medieval moat, select the intensity of their ride experience and
embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure aboard one of six passenger-carrying robotic
arms. Each arm is made of cast aluminum and steel measuring 15 feet and weighing
in at more than 2 ½ tons. The ride mechanics include an electromechanical
motor, which provides a smooth yet thrilling experience unlike any other.
“Knights’ Tournament is a one-of-a-kind experience for our guests,” says
President and General Manager John Jakobsen. “This new attraction builds on our
strategy to continually offer new and exciting opportunities for our guests to
interact with the LEGO values of imagination, creativity and fun.“
Key features of the attraction include the opportunity for passengers to choose
their own ride experience and interact with medieval-themed LEGO model scenes.
An 18-foot tall red LEGO dragon with a wingspan of 13 feet guards the entrance
to the attraction. The multi-dimensional thrill ride allows guests to take
charge and choose their own experience and intensity to match their individual
ride taste. The ride has no track, giving the ride a sense of unpredictability
and leaving the rider unaware of what comes next. The robotic arms move in
multiple planes and directions, creating an additional unknown dimension to the
adventure. What makes this attraction more unique is that guests can choose a
different ride every time.
The attraction is themed with the LEGO Knights’ Kingdom play materials
storyline. The interactive model scenes featured within the attraction bring
the knights from the popular play materials to life. The model scenes give
guests the opportunity to engage in swordplay, compete in a test of strength, or
receive their reward at a knighting ceremony. This thrill ride is also
enjoyable for spectators as they can observe friends and family being
transported back to days of yore aboard their robotic steed.
Knights’ Tournament represents another year of growth for LEGOLAND California.
The ride is one of three new additions in the Park’s 2005 capital expansion
plan. Other new additions include a large-scale renovation of Miniland New York
and a new mini-golf experience.
Log on to www.LEGOLAND.com for more information about Knights’ Tournament and
the other new attractions and improvements for 2005.
The robotic arms are manufactured by the ROBOCOASTER™ division of KUKA Roboter
GmbH, a German company that specializes in providing industrial robots to a
number of industries including automotive manufacturing. While their industrial
robots perform a variety of tasks such as welding or moving car frames in a
factory environment, the themed-entertainment division of the company applies
this technology to passenger robotics. Knights’ Tournament is destined to
thrill and delight guests at LEGOLAND California.
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