Orlando, Thursday, 28 August 2025.
At IAAPA Expo Orlando last November, Vekoma and WhiteWater showcased product updates clearly aimed at accelerating operators’ path to revenue. Vekoma previewed a “surprising” coaster concept that pairs modular construction with explicit capacity increases and shortened lead times, targeting regional parks and resorts that need scalable, lower‑risk investments. WhiteWater revealed footprint‑efficient attractions and circulation‑engineered elements that boost throughput while offering turnkey packages to simplify build and cut operational cost. The most intriguing detail: Vekoma’s concept links modularity directly to measurable capacity gains and faster delivery, signalling suppliers are prioritising install flexibility and hourly throughput as commercial selling points. For retail and attractions professionals, these launches foreshadow a 2025 market where product families emphasize rapid deployment, predictable returns and reduced construction complexity—key considerations when planning capital programmes and guest‑flow optimisation.