IAAPA 2025 - Photos and commentary

I noticed they had a promotional video showing the prototype, and apparently the vehicle out in front of their building. I know it was totally different people, but I'd be hesitant after the challenges with the 4D.

Gunkey Monkey:

Where do things stand at S&S with the Axis coaster? I thought for sure that would be the next huge thrill coaster at parks.

They sold one unit to a new indoor park that's being constructed in Saudi Arabia.

20+ years ago, the committee running the constituency group that I'm a part of completely changed the focus of their education program and it killed a lot of the networking opportunities (nobody wants to go to a 90 minute education session in the middle of a networking and social event). We also bailed on the Thursday night social several years ago. We just started planning an extra day to visit a park where you get more mileage for your money. And the food is better because none of the parks do mass catering very well.

I am surprised at how well the Sky Rocket 2's have sold. They're super compact, but the capacity is awful and the ride is pretty "meh." Is there really enough market for Zamperla to introduce a competing product?

Is there really enough market for Zamperla to introduce a competing product?

China would say yes… elsewhere Premier has it covered, after Alpenfury curious to see if get train upgrades, or more custom orders.

Im just surprised they haven’t gone more towards new Vekoma and family coasters.