If you’ve listened to previous episodes of the Coaster101 podcast, you’ll know that Zamperla’s roller coaster division is in a state of constant evolution. There’s no better way to demonstrate this growth than with two new roller coaster models, debuting at the IAAPA Expo Europe in London. Zamperla is unveiling what it calls its “Junior Shuttle” family – a traditional model that sends riders forwards and backwards along with a second design version with spinning cars that rotates throughout the experience.
The junior coaster family features a track switch, spike, and multiple launches, all combining for what Zamperla considers the world’s most marketable family coaster, delivering the excitement of a big coaster in a compact footprint. The Junior Shuttle offers 2,225′ (687m) of total ride experience with only 873′ (266m) of total track. The ride includes 6 launches and all guests at least 36″ (90 cm) tall can ride.
Like all Zamperla rides, the Junior Shuttle custom theming options are endless. From unique designs to custom IP’s, our team has decades of experience in telling stories with attractions.
“The Junior Shuttle family encapsulates the next generation of our coasters,” said Adam Sandy, Zamperla’s Roller Coaster Sales & Marketing Director. “We now include several key design features into every coaster: reduced cost of ownership, marketable features that make our coasters go viral, component typicality to maximize uptime, and of course, a smooth, exciting ride. All of these factors go into conceptualizing every Zamperla roller coaster.”
Special effects like forward and backward runs, reverse spike, two launch sections, airtime hills, flip turn, s-curve and switches serve up broad-appeal thrills that are fun for both seasoned coaster enthusiasts and a blast for “coaster enthusiasts in training” on their first big coaster.
Zamperla’s new booster wheel launch system combines fast acceleration with improved electrical efficiency. The system is designed with powered tire units, made up of a high-efficiency motor connected to the tire wheel via a toothed belt. There are no gearboxes, the launch unit replacement takes minutes instead of hours.
“The Junior Shuttle family encapsulates the next generation of our coasters,” said Adam Sandy, Zamperla’s Roller Coaster Sales & Marketing Director. “We now include several key design features into every coaster: reduced cost of ownership, marketable features that make our coasters go viral, component typicality to maximize uptime, and of course, a smooth, exciting ride. All of these factors go into conceptualizing every Zamperla roller coaster,” he continued.
Junior Shuttle Stats.
- Max track height: 54′ tall
- Max speed: 29 mph
- Total track length: 873′
- Total track traveled: 2,253′
- Capacity: 590 pph
- Height Requirement: 36″accompanied, 42″ alone
With the Junior Shuttle Spinning, Zamperla put a new twist on fun! No two rides are the same as the vehicles and their passengers rotate freely around the vertical axis while accelerating through multiple launches and reversing sections. The special rider seating position allows them to interact with each other and share the experience.
At the end of the ride, an automatic alignment station smoothly rotates the vehicle to the station position and locks for the boarding process.
Junior Shuttle Spinning Stats:
- Max track height: 49′
- Max speed: 31 mph
- Total track length: 883′
- Total track traveled: 2,044′
- Capacity: 620 pph
- Height Requirement: 36″accompanied, 42″ alone.
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