Love (dislike) them or hate them, Vekoma has been a staying force in the amusement industry for over 90 years. I recently came across a continuing retrospective series (starting in 2014) at ParkVault that looks at the history and product lineup of Vekoma starting with their unique contract with Arrow Dynamics, their partnership with the Walt Disney Company, and on through their current offerings today. The series has been extremely interesting and reveals some valuable information that the common enthusiast may not have known about this unique ride manufacturer.
A Journey through Vekoma's History
The author has gone back and added supplemental information and updates to the articles over time. I recommend checking out ParkVault as they have several other articles on a range of topics within the industry. I hope you enjoy this retrospective as much as I did.
A Journey through Vekoma's History
- Part 1: Corkscrews & Boomerangs - 12/18/2014
- Part 2: Indoor & Swinging Coasters Around the World - 12/18/2014
- Part 3: A Looping & Junior Revolution - 12/20/2014
- Part 3A: Junior Coasters - 07/27/2017
- Part 4: The Suspended Looping Coaster - 12/23/2014
- Part 4A: From Earth to the Moon in a Blaze of Glory - 04/17/2017
- Part 5: Rock n Roll & Flying Coasters - 12/26/2014
- Part 6: Motorcycles, Gravity, & Giant Inversions - 12/29/2014
- Part 7: Mythical Creatures, Half-Pipes and a New Way to Soar - 01/10/2015
- Part 8: Family Boomerangs & More Disney - 01/15/2015
- Part 9: Parachutes, Loops, & Water - 01/27/2015
- Part 9A: Waikiki Wave & the Super Flip - 07/13/2017
- Part 10: Dinosaurs, Mad Houses, & Flying Boats - 02/06/2015
- Part 11: A Final Page - 02/13/2015
The author has gone back and added supplemental information and updates to the articles over time. I recommend checking out ParkVault as they have several other articles on a range of topics within the industry. I hope you enjoy this retrospective as much as I did.