A world premiere is to be given to a new product ideal for family entertainment centres and indoor theme parks at the EAS show in Barcelona, Spain, from September 20-22.
German developer Sunkid is launching Sundancer, a family ride with a small footprint. It contains two or three-passenger cars spinning on a circular path using two-dimensional movement and interactivity as rotating the cabin can be achieved from within. A circular track is used for the ride.
Said the company’s Michael Peintner: “The concept of the Sunkid Sundancer follows in the footsteps of traditional family rides by Sunkid Heege. Minimal space requirements for medium capacity with maximum fun factor for the whole family was at the very top of the designers’ target specifications. Even the simple operation - recognisable at the entrance gate, which is already in use for the Butterfly, Luna Loop and Nautic Jet - has been implemented with the best tradition in mind.
"The Sundancer moves along its circular path in two dimensions, just like a planet orbiting around the sun and on its axis at the same time. Passengers experience a completely new thrill on the ride as the cabin tilts at increasing speeds, the enthusiasm of which was clear to see upon extensive customer testing.”
