If you’re researching how to skip the lines at LEGOLAND California, you may have come across references to Reserve & Ride. LEGOLAND replaced that system with Fastrack Ride Access on February 1, 2026, and it works quite differently.
I’m glad they made the switch. Reserve & Ride was a virtual queue that required you to open the app, select a ride, wait for a countdown timer, and then go back to the ride at your assigned time. It confused many guests, and I heard from plenty of families who found it frustrating (and expensive). Fastrack is much more straightforward: you buy it, you get a barcode, and you walk up to a dedicated entrance whenever you’re ready.
The catch is that it’s a separate purchase on top of your park admission, and it’s sold per person, per day. So you’ll want to understand what’s included before you buy. That’s what this guide is for, and I’ll update it as my team and clients continue to use it.
If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, start with my guide to discounted LEGOLAND California tickets so you’re not paying gate price for admission.
What Is LEGOLAND Fastrack?
Fastrack is LEGOLAND California’s skip-the-line pass. Instead of waiting in the regular standby queue, you walk up to a separate Fastrack entrance at eligible rides, show your barcode to a team member, and you’re in.
There are no time slots, no app reservations, and no countdown timers. This is a significant improvement over Reserve & Ride, which required you to reserve a specific ride through the app, wait for your virtual queue time to count down, and then return to the ride to scan a QR code. Many families told me they spent more time managing the app than enjoying the park.
A few things to know before you buy:
- Fastrack does not include park admission. It’s an add-on.
- It’s also non-refundable and tied to a specific date, so be sure of your plans before purchasing.
I cover all the ways to save on admission in my LEGOLAND California ticket deals guide.
How Fastrack Works
After you purchase Fastrack (online or at the park), you’ll receive a barcode on your phone or a printed pass. When you’re ready to ride, head to the Fastrack entrance, let them scan your barcode, and go through the shorter queue.
There’s a five-minute cooldown between rides, meaning you need to wait five minutes after finishing one ride before you can scan into the next. This is mostly to prevent people from riding the same thing on repeat without a break.
If you have Bronze or Silver (the tiers with a set number of rides), each scan counts toward your total. Once you’ve used them all, you’re done. Gold is unlimited, so you don’t need to worry about tracking your count.
One more thing: you can upgrade from Bronze or Silver to Gold at Guest Services in The Beginning, subject to availability. So if you start with Bronze and realize you want more, you have that option.
Fastrack Tiers and Pricing
LEGOLAND California offers three Fastrack tiers plus a single-ride option.
Bronze: $20 per person
Bronze Fastrack includes three rides across 15 eligible attractions. This is a solid entry point if you want to skip the line on two or three of the most popular rides without a significant additional expense. I think this tier makes sense for most families on a moderately busy day.
Eligible rides (15): Coast Cruise, DUPLO Little Dino Trail, Driving School, Emmet’s Flying Adventure, Explorer River Quest, Junior Driving School, Kid Power Tower, LEGO City: Deep Sea Adventure, LEGO NINJAGO: The Ride, Lost Kingdom Adventure, Pirate Reef, Queen Watevra’s Carousel, Skipper School, The Dragon, and Unikitty Disco Drop.
Silver: $38 per person
Silver Fastrack includes six rides across 17 eligible attractions. You get access to the same ride list as Gold (including Coastersaurus and LEGO Technic Coaster, which are not available on Bronze), but with a cap of six total rides for the day. If your kids are tall enough for those coasters and you don’t anticipate needing more than six Fastrack rides, this is the tier I’d recommend.
Eligible rides (17): Everything in Bronze, plus Coastersaurus and LEGO Technic Coaster.
Gold: $89 per person
Gold Fastrack provides unlimited rides on all 17 eligible attractions throughout the day, subject to the five-minute cooldown between rides. The ride list is identical to Silver. The difference is that you’re not capped at six rides, so you can use Fastrack as many times as you’d like. This is a considerable investment, especially for families. A family of four would pay $356 before park admission, so I’d reserve this tier for the busiest days of the year when every ride has a substantial wait, and you know you’ll use it well beyond six times.
Eligible rides (17): Same attractions as Silver, with unlimited access.
One Shots: Price varies
One Shots are single-ride Fastrack passes for individual attractions, available only on the day of your visit through the LEGOLAND app. I like these as a fallback option. If you’re already in the park and see a 45-minute wait for The Dragon, you can purchase a One Shot for that one ride instead of committing to a full tier.
What’s NOT Included on Fastrack
This is important, and I don’t think LEGOLAND makes it obvious enough on their website.
All three rides in the new LEGO Galaxy land (opening March 6, 2026) are excluded from every Fastrack tier, including Gold.
Galacticoaster is the one everyone is going to want to ride. It’s LEGOLAND’s first new coaster in over 20 years. It’s an indoor family coaster where you customize a digital spacecraft before launch, and it reaches speeds up to 40 mph. Groups ride in sets of four. Height requirement is 36 inches (48 inches to ride without an adult).
G-Force Test Facility is a spinning ride that simulates astronaut training. Height requirement is 40 inches.
DUPLO Launch and Land is a gentle ride for toddlers.
There is no Fastrack access for any of these rides at launch. The only way to ride them is in the standby queue. If you’re visiting after March 6, plan to arrive at park opening and head to LEGO Galaxy first. I expect the lines there to be significant for at least the first few months. My complete LEGOLAND California guide has more tips for maximizing your day.
Annual Pass Discounts on Fastrack
If you have a LEGOLAND California Annual Pass, you’ll get a discount on Fastrack:
- Gold Pass: 10% off Fastrack
- Platinum Pass: 15% off Fastrack
- Elite Pass: 20% off Fastrack
These are the same discount percentages that applied to Reserve & Ride. Make sure you’re logged into your passholder account when purchasing so the discount applies automatically. If you’re deciding between pass tiers, my LEGOLAND California Annual Pass comparison breaks down the full benefits of each, including parking (which plays a bigger role in the decision than most people realize).
Is Fastrack Worth It?
It depends entirely on when you’re visiting.
On a weekday during the off-peak season (roughly September through mid-March, excluding holidays), you probably don’t need it. Wait times for most rides are under 15 minutes, and many are walk-on. I wouldn’t spend the money on those days. Check the LEGOLAND California calendar before your visit to get a sense of expected crowds.
On a peak weekend, during spring break, or over summer, that’s a different story. Wait times can stretch to 45 minutes or more on popular rides, and if you have young kids who don’t do well in long lines, Fastrack can genuinely save your day. It’s also worth considering during the first few months after LEGO Galaxy opens, when crowd patterns across the park may shift.
For most families visiting on a moderately busy day, I think Bronze at $20 per person is a reasonable investment. Three rides are enough to cover the most popular attractions like The Dragon and LEGO NINJAGO: The Ride. Silver at $38 makes sense if your kids want Coastersaurus and Technic Coaster, since those tend to draw longer lines. Gold at $89 per person is harder to justify unless you’re visiting on one of the busiest days of the year.
Keep in mind that Fastrack only covers the main theme park. It doesn’t apply to rides in the LEGOLAND Water Park.
Fastrack vs. Reserve & Ride: What Changed
If you’ve been to LEGOLAND before and used Reserve & Ride, here’s what’s different.
Reserve & Ride was a virtual queue. You purchased a tier (Express, Deluxe, or Ultimate, priced from $35 to $100), opened the LEGOLAND app, picked a ride, and reserved a time slot. A countdown timer appeared, and when it reached zero, you’d go back to the ride and scan a QR code to enter.
The concept was fine, but the execution was clunky. Time slots could close without warning if too many people reserved, the app wasn’t always reliable, and you couldn’t just walk up to a ride when your family felt like it.
Fastrack drops all of that. There’s no app interaction after purchase, no time slots, and no countdown. You walk up to the Fastrack entrance whenever your family is ready and present your barcode. It’s much more like what you’d find at other major theme parks.
The pricing also shifted. Reserve & Ride started at $35 per person, while Fastrack starts at $20, so the entry point is lower. The top tier is slightly cheaper as well ($89 vs. $100 for Reserve & Ride Ultimate). The tiers themselves are now called Bronze, Silver, and Gold instead of Express, Deluxe, and Ultimate.
How to Buy Fastrack
You can purchase Fastrack in advance through the LEGOLAND California Fastrack page or at the park on the day of your visit. If you’re buying park tickets at the same time, you can add Fastrack during checkout on LEGOLAND’s ticket page.
One Shots (single-ride passes) are only available on the day of your visit through the LEGOLAND app.
I recommend buying in advance when you can. Fastrack is sold on a limited basis and can allegedly sell out on peak days.
Tips for Using Fastrack
Save your Fastrack rides for the busiest part of the day. If you have Bronze or Silver, don’t use your rides first thing in the morning when lines are short. Arrive at park opening and enjoy a few popular rides with short standby waits, then use your Fastrack rides between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. when lines peak.
Prioritize the right rides. The Dragon and LEGO NINJAGO: The Ride consistently have the longest waits. Those are the first ones I’d use Fastrack on if you have limited rides.
Remember the five-minute cooldown. You can’t scan into the next ride immediately after finishing one. Plan a quick snack or restroom break in between.
Everyone in your group needs their own pass. Fastrack is per person, so factor the full family cost into your budget. For a family of four on Bronze, that’s $80. On Gold, it’s $356.
Staying at the LEGOLAND Hotel or LEGOLAND Castle Hotel? Hotel guests get early park entry, which gives you a head start on popular rides before the general public arrives. Combine that with Fastrack and you’ll cover a lot of ground. I have a guide to hotels near LEGOLAND California if you’re still deciding where to stay.
Pricing, eligible rides, and availability are subject to change. Always check the official Fastrack page for the most current details. For more help planning your visit, see my guides to discounted LEGOLAND California tickets, choosing the best annual pass, and everything you need to know about visiting the parks.
