West Edmonton Mall - Major Attractions - Galaxyland

Galaxyland

Galaxyland was originally known as "Fantasyland;" however, during a court battle with Disney, West Edmonton Mall changed the park's name to Galaxyland in July 1995 after completing some minor renovations. It is an indoor amusement park located on the north side of the mall. It is the second-largest indoor amusement park in the world, behind Ferrari World, and features 24 rides and attractions. There are 8 beginner rides, 9 intermediate rides, 7 thrill rides, including the triple loop Mindbender roller coaster, and 5 other "pay at site" rides/games. The Mindbender is the world's largest indoor triple loop roller coaster. The latest attraction in Galaxyland, which opened on July 17, 2007, called the Galaxy Orbiter, begins at the Mindbender and intertwines with the entire park. The Drop of Doom was shut down in the early 2000s. The tower area was replaced shortly after by a more modern launch ride, the Space Shot, a S&S Double Shot Tower Ride. Only recently was the loading area replaced by an interactive laser ride based on the theme of the park's mascot, Cosmo. In March 2011, new feature, which replaced the Sonic Twister (which succeeded the Disco Dynamo) debuted, the "Cosmic Revolution". It rotates and manoeuvres in a similar pattern to the "Sonic Storm" but with possible upside-down sensations. Other attractions include the TurboRide 3D Theatre, which sits directly underneath the Mindbender, the privately owned Haunted Castle and Fun House (also beneath the Mindbender), the Autosled roller coaster which is a tamer alternative to the Mindbender, the Swing of the Century, and Galaxy Kids, a large play area for young children.