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ZODIAC
COOL FOR KIDS
New from Zamperla, the
Zodiac features a rotating disc
Zamperla has gone back to basics with the Happy Swing, a new
attached to a sloping arm,
children’s ride exploiting a familiar concept. “The movement is quite
offering riders a spinning, simple but it is sure to be a hit amongst kids of all ages,” says
soaring sensation. Zamperla’s Marco
Sixteen riders share the fun, Mazzucchi. The double-
seated with over-the-shoulder sided bench seats up to 12
restraints facing towards the
riders, including a
centre of the disc. A
maximum of four adults,
counterweight on the other end
providing a theoretical
of the arm ensures a smooth
hourly capacity of 360. A
ride as the disc is propelled
six-seater trailer-mounted
through its course in either a
version is also available.
clockwise or anticlockwise
Custom theming options
direction.
are available. The unit you
The ride reaches a maximum
see here has been installed
at MinitaliaLeolandia in
height of approximately 9.5 metres and speeds of up to 7 metres a
Italy (Zamperla’s park).
second. Lights on the arm create a beautiful effect after dark. Combined
with the ride’s movement, it’s sure to attract attention.
The Monster DesTRUCKshun from Wisdom Industries features six
The Zodiac boasts a 13 x 15.5-metre footprint and is available in both
4x4 trucks, and a special twist. Reminiscent of the old Hampton
park and trailer-mounted versions.
motorcycle jumps, the attraction provides young riders with the thrill
www.zamperla.com of a monster truck show as their 4x4 vehicles pull a wheelie and
“crush” over vehicles in their path.
The ride features six trucks
and comes complete with
sound effects and great
lighting, all at a reasonable
price. Theoretical hourly
capacity is 960 children
per hour. The first unit is
due to be exhibited at the
IISF trade show in Gibtown,
Florida, later this month.
Italian manufacturer Gosetto has a new interactive kids’ ride
available called the Magic Tree. Featuring a 7-metre diameter
platform that rotates around a fixed tree in the centre, it has 12 cars,
themed as nutshells. Each
car seats two children or
one adult. Over 30 animals
are featured lurking in the
FLY OVER
tree. Once zapped by the
magic wand they begin to
The Fly Over is one of sing and dance. One
several new ride passenger uses the magic
concepts available from
wand while the other takes
Italy’s SBF/Visa Group.
control of the car using a
The attraction
steering wheel.
accommodates 10 riders
at a time. Each 5-seater
ART Engineering in Germany also has an interactive attraction on offer.
gondola flips from side
The charming Blumen Karussell (Flower Carousel) offers garden-
to side as the main arms
themed fun for guests aged 3 and up. Each car, or wheelbarrow,
rotate, offering fun and
comes equipped with a
unpredictable
watering can and button so
riders can water the plants in
movements. The
the centre of the ride.
gondolas never quite go
The prototype you see
over the top, but riders
here on the left opened last
have plenty of fun along
summer at Wild und
the way. Also new from
Freizeitpark in Klotten,
SBF is the Airborne Shot
Germany, but the ride was
and Drop ‘n’ Twist.
due to go into full
www.sbfrides.com
production this winter.
26 FEBRUARY 2010
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