Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Did you know that in the state of Florida, there is just one (1) traditional wooden coaster made up of exclusively wooden track and wooden supports? That Coaster? Coastersaurus. Did you know that Coastersaurus recently underwent a multi-month refurbishment, and is set to re-open on National Roller Coaster Day, August 16?
This week on the podcast, we're joined by Cory Lytle, Technical Services Director for LEGOLAND Florida, to learn what went into a restoration of this magnitude for Coastersaurus, and how the LEGOLAND team has ensured that this coaster will be providing that true "wooden coaster" experience to park guests for years to come.
We talk timelines, restoration of thematic elements, the decision to keep Coastersaurus a tradional wooden coaster, and what Cory's looking forward to most when the coaster reopens. Plus, if you watch on our YouTube channel, we discuss Cory's LEGO model collection in his office!
You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: facebook.com/coaster101| twitter.com/coaster101| instagram.com/coaster101. We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: coaster101.com
Also, be sure to coaster101.com/podcast so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us!
Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at coaster101.com/merch
Thanks to JM Entertainment for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmentgrp.com
Did you know that in the state of Florida, there is just one (1) traditional wooden coaster made up of exclusively wooden track and wooden supports? That Coaster? Coastersaurus. Did you know that Coastersaurus recently underwent a multi-month refurbishment, and is set to re-open on National Roller Coaster Day, August 16?
This week on the podcast, we're joined by Cory Lytle, Technical Services Director for LEGOLAND Florida, to learn what went into a restoration of this magnitude for Coastersaurus, and how the LEGOLAND team has ensured that this coaster will be providing that true "wooden coaster" experience to park guests for years to come.
We talk timelines, restoration of thematic elements, the decision to keep Coastersaurus a tradional wooden coaster, and what Cory's looking forward to most when the coaster reopens. Plus, if you watch on our YouTube channel, we discuss Cory's LEGO model collection in his office!
You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: facebook.com/coaster101| twitter.com/coaster101| instagram.com/coaster101. We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: coaster101.com
Also, be sure to coaster101.com/podcast so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us!
Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at coaster101.com/merch
Thanks to JM Entertainment for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmentgrp.com
