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Riding a roller coaster is adrenaline. But what about the sensation if we ride a roller coaster combined virtual reality technology (VR)?

The new adventure is at Legoland Theme Park Malaysia. The new vehicle called 'The Great LEGO Race' will build the imagination as if entering the winding and full of obstacles of the LEGO bricks.

opportunity to try for the first time the world's first virtual reality roller coaster. Me and my media friends from Indonesia set foot near the new colorful entrance port with LEGO designs. Then we climbed the iron staircase to get to the roller coaster train. The heart has started pounding and curious how sensainya ride roller coaster with virtual reality technology.

The guide gave me a virtual reality headset. Then, I was seated in a vehicle that looked like a race car for four people. After sitting and installing the safety, take a breath and the game begins!

Ride roller coaster with VR roller coaster ride using VR

I seemed to be in a twisting race. Inside the VR is like fighting obstacles and clashing with LEGO characters like Trendsetter, Pharaoh, Surfer Girl, Wizard, and Captain Pirate.

Of course the sensation is mixed because of the visual feel of the virtual with a roller coaster twist that changes from ascending up, derivative and spinning full of surprises. After two minutes of turning in the air, the adventure is over. What a wonderful new experience!

General Manager of LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort, Kurt Stocks said The Great LEGO Race is a virtual reality coaster inspired by the way children play their LEGO at home.

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"The driver is invited to enter an imaginary world that is all made of lego bricks We believe this vehicle really extends the experience of playing LEGO," Kurt said in the opening press conference of The Great LEGO Race virtual reality coaster in Malaysia

Virtual reality (VR) in this vehicle comes in cooperation with Samsung. Samsung Electronics Head, Liew Kian Meng said it was focused on setting and exceeding the VR experience standard that makes the VR easily accessible and quality.

"We are honored to be a partner of LEGOLAND because it can bring roller coasters to the lives of children and adults and capture their imagination supported by the Samsung Gear VR device," he explained.

The Great LEGO Race. The rides will also be launched at LEGOLAND Florida Resort and LEGOLAND Deutschland Resort in 2018.