LIGHTNING COASTER OPENS AT CHINESE PARK

Lightning has opened at Dinosaur Dream Factory in Hubei, China, and is Zamperla’s first Lightning coaster to use a vertical chain lift hill. Riders climb the 127ft vertical lift hill before flying down a near-vertical drop and entering the signature vertical loop. They are inverted three more times before returning to the station. The new coaster is Zamperla’s largest in the country to date and is the first to utilise the company’s new BBZ track design. It can run three trains, each seating eight people each for a capacity of 590 people per hour. Mr Ruan from Dinosaur Dream Factory said: “As one of the 10 most anticipated roller coasters in the world in 2024, Lightning of Zamperla brings visitors a new thrilling experience that will be a highlight in Hubei province and even the whole world.” Antonio Zamperla, CEO of Zamperla Group, added: “The thrills of this coaster cannot be beat. What is extremely fun for our team is that this layout is similar to others we have manufactured with our previous Thunderbolt system. We promised our clients that we would provide coasters that were just as thrilling as our old experiences but have significantly improved track quality and more comfortable vehicles. We believe we have exceeded everyone’s expectations.” Source: Intergame