November 2004, the IAAPA show floor in Orlando was the
meeting point of the themepark industry. Pandora's Box, a high tech free fall
tower darkride and the so-called Robocoaster track system were the highlights.
In 2005 especially the American parks will present a multiplicity of gigantic
new roller coasters to their patrons - the number of deliveries has reached the
state of three years ago. The European market also participates in the growing
development, albeit the dimensions of the roller coasters don´t match
their multitudinousness: S&S, Maurer Söhne, Intamin, Vekoma and Mack
can add several innovative installations to their reference lists in 2005,
among them multiple European or even World premiers. A glance at the future is
likewise optimistic: In 2006 the park visitors in and around Germany will be
pleased by two new major roller coasters with serious hit potential. |