This season marks an exciting milestone for Zierer as we celebrate the opening of three new attractions in England in partnership with Merlin Entertainments. Two new experiences have debuted at Chessington World of Adventures Resort, while a brand-new family coaster has opened at Alton Towers Resort.
These projects perfectly showcase Zierer’s core competencies: family coasters and innovative family rides that combine engaging storytelling, accessibility, and memorable experiences for guests of all ages.
A New Interactive Experience at Chessington: The Drifter
One of the highlights at Chessington is the new Drifter, an innovative interactive family attraction designed to offer fun and excitement for the entire family. Featuring multiple gondolas with comfortable seating arrangements, the ride delivers a dynamic and immersive experience that encourages guests to interact with the attraction and each other.
Key features include:
- Total ground diameter: approx. ø 21 m /68.9 ft
- Capacity: 9 gondolas for 2 persons each
The Drifter demonstrates Zierer’s commitment to developing new ride concepts that go beyond traditional experiences, combining family-friendly thrills with innovation and high repeatability.
Force 160 Family Coaster – Chessington World of Adventures
Joining the Drifter at Chessington is the new Force 160 Family Coaster, a compact yet thrilling attraction that embodies everything a modern family coaster should be.
Designed for younger guests and families to enjoy together, the Force 160 offers an exciting introduction to roller coasters while maintaining the smooth ride experience and reliability that have become synonymous with Zierer family attractions.
Designed for younger guests and families to enjoy together, the Force 160 offers an exciting introduction to roller coasters while maintaining the smooth ride experience and reliability that have become synonymous with Zierer family attractions.
Key features include:
- Train configuration: 8 cars accommodating up to 16 passengers
- Track height: 6 metres
- Track length: 160 metres
Custom Family Coaster – Alton Towers Resort
At Alton Towers Resort, guests can now enjoy a bespoke Custom Force Coaster, specifically designed to provide an engaging experience for families seeking shared adventures.
Key specifications include:
- Train configuration: 14 cars accommodating up to 28 passengers
- Track height: 9 metres
- Track length: 220 metres
The custom-designed coaster delivers an ideal balance of accessibility and excitement, demonstrating how Zierer’s family coaster portfolio can be tailored to meet the unique requirements and storytelling ambitions of each park.
Delivering Memorable Family Experiences
The opening of these three attractions further strengthens JNELC and Zierer’s long-standing relationship with Merlin Entertainments and highlights our expertise in creating attractions that bring families together.
Whether through innovative interactive experiences such as the Drifter or through our proven family coaster concepts at Chessington and Alton Towers, these new installations showcase Zierer’s dedication to delivering high-quality attractions that create lasting memories for guests of all ages.
We are proud to see these new experiences come to life and look forward to welcoming families as they embark on their next adventures in England.
For more information, email us at: info@jnelc.com
