G‑Force at LEGOLAND California extends the new LEGO Galaxy land with a bespoke HUSS Airboat that balances readable G‑forces, capacity and family comfort.
G‑Force at LEGOLAND California has opened as part of LEGO Galaxy, giving the Carlsbad resort a fresh family thrill anchored in familiar HUSS engineering.
The bespoke Airboat installation from Bremen‑based Huss Park Attractions sits within Merlin Entertainments’ new space‑themed land, billed as the operator’s largest single in‑park investment across its California and Florida LEGO resorts.
For suppliers and operators, it offers a case study in tailoring an established ride system to a major IP environment without losing operational pragmatism.
LEGO Galaxy packages the new ride with the park’s first rollercoaster in more than twenty years, interactive activities and a Junior Astronaut Training Zone.
G‑Force occupies the family‑thrill sweet spot in that line‑up, giving younger visitors a taste of astronaut‑inspired motion while remaining accessible to multi‑generational groups.
Opening day footage from the resort shows gondolas arcing against a bold colour palette, with riders experiencing a mix of swing, turn and tilt that keeps the cycle visually legible from the midway.
At the heart of G‑Force is the HUSS Airboat platform, adapted here to reflect LEGO design language in both form and finish.
Three hydraulically lifted cantilever arms support a counter‑rotating gyro, which carries four open gondolas seating two riders per row, for a total of 24 passengers.
Each gondola swings freely on a horizontal axis, producing a cycloidal motion pattern with brisk yet controlled shifts in height, speed and direction.
Restraints are managed via adjustable lap bars, backed by a ride‑inhibit function and centrally controlled locking, supporting a clear safety narrative for family audiences.
The modular structure requires no special foundations, which simplifies installation and long‑term maintenance for the park’s technical teams.
For LEGOLAND California, the ride’s compact footprint also helps optimise throughput within a tightly master‑planned land.
The project underlines Huss Park Attractions’ ongoing collaboration with Merlin Entertainments, with the manufacturer shaping the Airboat’s contours and colours to align with the LEGO brand’s playful visual language.
As LEGO Galaxy beds in, G‑Force at LEGOLAND California is likely to serve as a reference point for other operators seeking space‑themed family attractions that read clearly, load efficiently and respect IP guidelines.
Image: Huss Park Attractions
