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Daddy Pig’s Roller Coaster Zamperla family coaster anchors new theme park
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s guests were ushered into the new Peppa Pig Theme Park in Florida on 24 February they were thrilled by the great theming and
collection of attractions. However, many guests did not have time to take it all in and ran directly to Daddy Pig’s Roller Coaster, says Zamperla. The experience starts with a walk through Peppa
the Pig’s house. Guests then board the coaster vehicles, which are modelled after the family’s car. This project was a lot of fun, smiled Alberto
Ferri, Zamperla’s Roller Coaster Division Director. “We really enjoy projects like this. This is the largest pig we have designed for one of our coasters, but our team has experience with detailed theming, and it was a unique challenge. Plus, we have enjoyed updating our classic family coaster, so it remains state-of-the-art.” The Park wanted more than a traditional oval-
style children’s coaster and Zamperla’s roller coaster engineering team answered the call. They updated and expanded their classic Family Coaster by adding a kid-sized launch to the middle of the experience, making the result a unique attraction. “This coaster saw us go back to the drawing
board in a lot of ways,” said Adam Sandy, Zamperla’s Roller Coaster Sales & Marketing Director. “We not only added the launch, but there were several additional technical improvements. Our Family Coaster system now features individual lap bars, magnetic brakes, and booster tires for the lift and launch. Most importantly, the chassis saw significant improvements that reduce the cost of ownership and time required for annual non- destructive testing.”
WINTER PART 2 2022 The Family Coaster also features a transfer
bench that easily attaches to the vehicle. Riders that require wheelchair access can slide over the bench and into their seat. “Our roller coaster division is constantly working to ensure that the largest number of guests possible can enjoy our attractions,” said Ferri. Daddy Pig’s Roller Coaster and the rest of the
Peppa Pig Theme Park are open daily in Florida. Guests can enjoy Zamperla’s Family Coaster Lift & Launch and a Jumpin’ Star.
Ride stats Manufacturer: Antonio Zamperla S.p.A. Model: Family Coaster Lift & Launch 155 Height: 4.4 meters (14.5 feet) Track Length: 155 meters (508 feet) Top Speed: 26 km/h (16 mph) Number of Trains: 1, 22-passenger Height Requirement • 90 centimeters (36 inches) accompanied
• 105 centimeters (42 inches) alone
Elements • Booster Tire Lift • Vortex • Wave Curves • Launch • Downward Helix • Magnetic Brakes
About Zamperla Zamperla’s Roller Coaster Business Unit is a division that designs, engineers and fabricates thrill-makers of all sizes. The company has invested heavily in its roller coaster team over the past decade and has become a key roller coaster manufacturer across the world.
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