by themeparkpredictions | Oct 25, 2021 | American Parks, New For 2022
STEVENSVILLE, MD (October 25, 2021) – Gerstlauer Amusement Rides, GmbH, a proud partner of Ride Entertainment, has signed an agreement to manufacture a one-of-a-kind Infinity roller coaster for a soon-to-be-named customer in the United States. The attraction, which is scheduled to open in late 2022, will be formally announced at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando next month.
“I am constantly amazed at how the team at Gerstlauer conquers unique challenges thrown their way,” said Ed Hiller, CEO and Founder of Ride Entertainment. “This new Infinity coaster will have guests racing to it in order to be the first to ride as it is being installed at a high-profile location.”
Ride Entertainment’s world-renown Installation team will construct the ride for the client.
“This project will once again showcase the ingenuity and creativity of Gerstlauer,” added Hiller. “In addition, our outstanding Installation team will be able to show why they are the gold standard of the attractions industry.”
So where could this new Infinity Coaster be headed?
Well, the whole – opening in Late 2022 makes any prediction tricky, since it’s very uncommon for any park to open their new for (year) coaster in the later part of that year…
I think this rules out any major park here in America… Unless, this is a cost saving measure and buys the park more time and money to pay for their new Infinity Coaster…
As of now, I think we have to take a look at the smaller parks – like – the two Florida Fun Spot parks, Park at OWA, Any seaside park along the coast and other small family owned parks…
Maybe Alabama Adventure? Nickelodeon Universe? Or maybe a park that hasn’t been fully announced yet?
What do you think? Where could this new Infinity Coaster be located?
Let me know in the comments!
by themeparkpredictions | Sep 8, 2021 | American Parks, New For 2022
Iowa’s Adventureland, is back at it again….
The park announced plans Tuesday to remove three longtime rides, which is sad, but has plans to add 10 new family rides and attractions for the 2022 season!
In a video released on social media, the park said it is saying goodbye to the Lighthouse, Falling Star and Lady Luck rides.
While those 3 family rides will be missed, we have to look towards the future growth of this park!
The Des Moines Renaissance Fair will be moving to the southeast corner of the park in 2022 and is expected to open in May.
The Warhawks ride will be constructed where the old entrance to the Dragon now stands. Bernie’s Swing will be constructed nearby. A new ride called The Lighthouse will replace the current Lighthouse ride.
A swinging boat ride called The Revolution will be constructed near Sheriff Sam’s Saloon. Near where the Lady Luck stands now, a Leap Frogs ride will replace it. Circus Balloons will be added to the park near the Space Shot.
The Clipper, a small swinging boat ride, will be constructed near the Galleon. An indoor ride called Speedway Racers will be added to the building housing the Arcade.
The Rockin’ Rainbow, a rotating swing ride, will be added near the Space Shot.
Adventureland also confirmed that their Raging River Raft Ride will be staying in the park. The Renaissance Faire will get its own entrance from outside of the park, as well as access from inside the park.
And don’t forget, this year – the park opened Dragon Slayer – their new S&S Free Spin roller coaster…
It’s great to see this family owned park in Iowa do so well…
Adventureland is open on weekends through Sept. 19.
What’s your take on this awesome announcement? It’s kind of wild that this park is adding new capital year after year – during a pandemic, while the larger parks aren’t!
Never CHANGE Adventureland, NEVER Change!
