Busch Gardens reached a major milestone January 17 when a team of engineers and contractors bolted the final piece of Verbolten’s 2,835 feet of steel track into place. When it’s complete, Verbolten will take riders on an adrenaline-filled adventure through two high-speed electromagnetic launches, stunning sensory effects and a dizzying array of twists and turns for an out-of-this-world coaster experience.

In 2012 people can explore several novelties in Legoland California: the park will be updating the Star Wars Miniland area, a new pirate-themed shoot-the-chutes water ride will be added and in the SeaLife Aquarium, they will install a crab exhibit.