Energylandia

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Energylandia is an amusement park located in Zator, Lesser Poland, in southern Poland. It is approximately 50 kilometres (31 mi) away from Kraków[2] and 335 kilometres (208 mi) away from Warsaw,[3] Poland's capital city. Energylandia is the largest amusement park in the country,[4] at 70 hectares (170 acres).[5] The park has nineteen roller coasters, the joint most of any theme park around the world.[6] Since 2016, the park also contains a water park.[7]

Coordinates50.000115°N 19.409078°E / 50.000115; 19.409078
StatusOperating
Opened14 July 2014 (2014-07-14); 11 years ago
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Energylandia
The main entrance to Energylandia
Interactive map of Energylandia
LocationZator, Lesser Poland, Poland
Coordinates50.000115°N 19.409078°E / 50.000115; 19.409078
StatusOperating
Opened14 July 2014 (2014-07-14); 11 years ago
OwnerMarek Goczał
SloganThe Greatest Amusement Park in Poland
Attendance1.85 million (2022)[1]
Area70 hectares (170 acres)
Attractions
Total52
Roller coasters19
Water rides9 (plus 4 waterpark playgrounds)
Websitehttps://energylandia.pl/en
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History

Energylandia opened on 14 July 2014. For its first year, there were three roller coasters: the Frutti Loop Coaster, Mars and the Viking Roller Coaster. In 2015, three more roller coasters opened, the Energuś Roller Coaster (a Vekoma Junior Coaster), Roller Coaster Mayan (a Vekoma Suspended Looping Coaster/SLC), and Dragon Roller Coaster (a Vekoma Suspended Family Coaster). In 2016, the park opened Formuła, a launched roller coaster manufactured by Vekoma,[8] as well as Energylandia Water park.[7]

In October 2016, the park announced another three new coasters to open for the 2017 season: a boomerang-style family coaster, Circus Coaster and Happy Loops.[9] The park also announced major plans for a new hypercoaster that would open for the 2018 season.[10] In October 2017, the name of the new mega coaster was revealed to be Hyperion.[11]In December 2017, the park published results of the request for quotation for three new rollercoasters that were supposed to be finalised before 2020,[12]including a double launch coaster and a hybrid coaster.[13]The park also applied for a grant to build an innovative tilt coaster, which was supposed to open before 2021,[14]but the contract with Vekoma was abandoned in 2023.[15] For the 2018 season the park opened an Intamin water-coaster called Speed.[16]

On 27 October 2018 plans were revealed for a 150-hectare (≈670 acre) expansion. The first phase was to be the creation of a new themed zone called Smoczy Gród or Dragon Zone in English, of which the headlining attraction is the world's tallest hybrid coaster[17] called Zadra (splinter), referencing the construction material.[18] In November 2018, the designer of the coaster Alan Shilke used their steel I-Box track.[19] He also confirmed that the coaster would exceed the height and speed records of hybrid rollercoasters set by Steel Vengeance in 2018 at Cedar Point.[20] On 20 July 2019, the new zone soft opened, alongside two family coasters: Frida and Draken.[21] [22] On 22 August 2019, Energylandia debuted Zadra, a 62.8 metres (206 ft.) tall Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) creation with a vertical first drop of 90°.[23]

During the 2019 IAAPA conference in Paris, the name for a new themed zone - Aqualantis was revealed.[24] Its main attraction is the rollercoaster Abyssus with a height of 28,5m (93ft.) and two LSM launches propelling the train up to a maximum speed of 100km/h (62mph).[25] It was also announced that from the 2020 season onwards, the park would be open in the winter, from the end of November to the beginning of January.[26]

In April 2020, the beginning of the season was pushed to May 16, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[27] The opening of Aqualantis was later pushed to 2021.[28]

On 5 April 2021 the water park received a two hectare (4,9 acre) expansion containing the new section called Exotic Island. Five days later, the soft opening of Aqualantis took place, with the official opening alongside the two rollercoasters happening on 14 July 2021.[29] On 22 October 2021 the park announced the new land of Sweet Valley alongside two family coasters: Honey Harbour and Choco Chip Creek, both created by Vekoma.[30][31][32]

In 2021, the park was listed as one of Google's top ten most-searched tourist attractions in Europe (8th place), alongside the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, the Sagrada Familia, Germany’s Europa Park, the Colosseum and Milan Cathedral.[33]

In 2022, a new 53-meter-tall (174 ft) Ferris wheel called Wonder Wheel was opened in the park alongside a new area in the Energylandia water park called Bamboo Bay.[34] On 10 September 2022, the Zadra roller coaster was placed on the list of 50 best roller coasters in the world by American magazine Amusement Today.[35]

On 27 April 2024, the official opening of Sweet Valley took place.[36]

In the first months of 2026, the park began construction of a new zone, alongside at least one big rollercoaster.[37]

Attractions

Hyperion, an Intamin Mega Coaster
Zadra, the world's tallest hybrid roller coaster.[38]
Speed, an Intamin Water Coaster
Mayan, a Vekoma Suspended Looping Coaster
Frida, a family roller coaster
General view of Energylandia
Draken, a kids' roller coaster

The park includes several giant rollercoasters, numerous children’s rides and water rides. Attractions are split into different lands or 'zones' with specific themes, each varying somewhat as to the extremity of its featured rides. There is also a water park which consists of four large water “playgrounds” and play structures for children, ages 5–12.

Fairytale Land

In Polish, 'Bajkolandia' (meaning ‘fairytale land’) is for the smallest of children visiting the park, featuring very mild roller coasters, carousels and numerous colourful, child-friendly attractions.

Attractions

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AttractionModelDescriptionOpened
Energuś[39][40]Vekoma Junior Coaster[39][40]A coaster tailored towards younger kids and families, with a twisted layout of approximately 335 m (1,099 feet) of track, hits a top speed of 45 km/h (28 mph), and travels up to a height of 13 m (43 ft)2015[40]
WRC Dodgems[41]SBF Visa Mini Bumper CarsA smaller set of bumper cars for the younger kids to enjoy2014
Happy LoopsSBF Visa Group spinning coasterA Compact Spinning Coaster (3 Loop variant) located near the Speed Water Coaster2017
Funny Cars CarrouselSBF Visa Group Crazy CarsA car themed junior variant of the spinning teacups ride, with car themed vehicles that can be spun by the riders.
Circus Drift CarrouselSBF Visa Group Drift Race, 8 car variantChildren and parents can ride in cars that drive around in a clockwise circle, and drift outwards. Was once located by the Pyramid Cinema 7D.
Circus CoasterSBF Visa Group Dragoon Coaster (MX600/D)A junior powered coaster that traverses a fairly flat, bland layout in a 16-passenger train.2017
Crazy BusSBF Visa Group Flying BusChildren can board a bus that swings up and down, providing some floater airtime.
Air ShowSBF Visa Group Air ShowA vastly minuscule version of the classic pirate ship ride designed for smaller children. It can seat up to 12 riders.
Magic Fly Is A Sight-Seeing TrainSBF Visa Group MonorailUp to 2 riders may travel in a sphinx/dragon themed vehicles along an elevated track and take in the view of the pathway around Speed Water Coaster
Acrobatic ShowSBF Visa Group kiddy rideChildren can ride this shaded attraction in miniature planes
Crazy ClownSBF Visa Group Mini CarrouselA pint-sized version of the classic carousel
Sky-High Ships CarouselSBF Visa Group Pearl WheelFamilies can board ships that will travel up and down in the same manner as a ferris wheel. This attraction is a great sightseeing opportunity for younger children
The Flying Swings CarouselSBF Visa Group Family SwingerA classic, 32 seater wave swinger
Sissi; The Fairy-Tale CarouselSBF Visa Group double-decker carouselA Vienna style double decker carousel with intricate horses and carriages
Jeep SafariSBF Visa Group Safari AdventureSafari jeeps travel along a track through a jungle with animal statues and landscaping.
Fairytale Carousel "Leo"SBF Visa Group mini carouselA smaller carousel with cinderella themed carriages
Dwarve's TrainSBF Visa Group track rideA track ride themed to travelling through a dwarf village. Uses cars and theming from the SBF Doremifarm track ride line
Treasure Island BoatsSBF Visa Group mini flumeA mini log flume for younger children.
The Arctic SlideSBF Visa Group slideA quad lane slide that everybody can enjoy. The slide has some arctic theming and is used with mats
Super Pump CarouselSBF Visa Group spinning firetruck rideThis attraction lets families test their aim with water guns and put out the fire of a building in the ride's centre.
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Family Zone

In Polish: 'Strefa Familijna'. This zone of the park features attractions for the whole family, adults and children alike. It also features many so-called 'interactive' attractions like Splash Battle.

Attractions

More information Attraction, Type of Attraction ...
AttractionType of AttractionDescription and Features of AttractionOpened
Splash Battle[42][43]Water attractionAn interactive water attraction[42][43]
Manufacturer: SBF Visa Group
– four-person boats with water cannons that allow to shoot at the other participants on the track[42]
– cannons along track that allow the observers to join in[42]
2014
RMF Dragon Roller Coaster[44][45][40]Roller coaster[44]An inverted roller coaster[44]
Manufacturer: Vekoma
Model: Suspended Family Coaster (453m)
– max speed: 75 km/h[44][46][47][48][49]
– max height: 20 metres[44][47]
– 453-metre track[44][46][47][48][49]
2015[40]
Viking Village
Planetarium
Swiss Village
Viking RideWater attractionAn interactive water attraction
Swiss Water CupsWater attraction
Jungle AdventureWater attractionA river rapids
Manufacturer: Intamin
2017
BoomerangRoller coasterA junior coaster
Manufacturer: Vekoma
Model: Junior Boomerang
2017
AnacondaWater attractionA spillwater
Manufacturer: Intamin
2017
The Formula AutodromeFlat rideBumper cars
Monster AttackDark rideAn interactive dark ride
MarsRoller coasterA junior coaster
Manufacturer: SBF Visa Group
2014
The Golden Mine RideWater attractionA log flume
Manufacturer: SBF Visa Group
2014
The Planes RideSightseeingMonorail2014
Frutti Loop CoasterRoller coasterA junior coaster
Manufacturer: SBF Visa Group
Model: Wacky Worm
2014
AtlantisWater attractionA river rapids
Manufacturer: SBF Visa Group
2014
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Extreme Zone

In Polish: 'Strefa Ekstremalna'. This zone has the park's most intense attractions such as the Mayan Roller Coaster.

Attractions

More information Attraction, Type of Attraction ...
AttractionType of AttractionDescription and Features of AttractionOpened
Roller Coaster MayanRoller coaster[50][51][52]An inverted roller coaster[50][51]
Manufacturer: Vekoma[51]
Model: Suspended Looping Coaster (689m Standard)[51]
– max speed: 80 km/h[50][52]
– max height: 33.3 m[50]
2015[51]
Hyperion[53][54]Roller coaster[53][55]Roller coaster
Manufacturer: Intamin[53]
– max speed: over 142 km/h[53][54][55][56]
– max height: 77 m[53]
– 80 m fall[53]
– track length: 1450 m[56]
– an 85° drop angle[53][54]
2018[53]
Speed[57]Roller coaster[57]A 'water coaster'
Manufacturer: Intamin[57]
– max speed: 110 km/h[57]
– max height: 50 m[57]
2018[57]
Formula[58][59]Roller coasterA launched roller coaster
Manufacturer: Vekoma[60][61]
Model: Space Warp (560m LSM)[60]
– max speed: 79.2 km/h[58][62]
– max height: 24.7 m[58][63][59]
– track length: 560 m[63][59]
2016[60]
Viking Roller CoasterRoller coasterA spinning wild mouse coaster
Manufacturer: SBF Visa Group
Model: Spinning Coaster (MX52)
2014
Space GunFlat rideA pendulum ride
Manufacturer: SBF Visa Group
Space BoosterFlat rideA booster
Manufacturer: Fabbri Group
Aztec SwingFlat rideA pendulum ride
Manufacturer: SBF Visa Group
ApocaliptoFlat rideA top spin
Manufacturer: Fabbri Group
Tsunami DropperFlat rideA drop tower
Manufacturer: SBF Visa Group
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Dragon Zone

In Polish: 'Smoczy Gród'.

Attractions

More information Attraction, Type of Attraction ...
AttractionType of AttractionDescription and Features of AttractionOpened
Zadra[18] A roller coaster[18] A hybrid (wood & steel) roller coaster[18][64]
Manufacturer: Rocky Mountain Construction[18][64]
Model: Custom iBox Track[18][64]
– max speed: 121 km/h[18][64]
– max height: 63 m[18][64]
2019
Frida[21] Roller coaster[21] A junior coaster[21]
Manufacturer: Vekoma[65][21]
Model: Vekoma Junior Coaster[21]
– max speed: 45 km/h[21]
– max height: 13 m[21]
– length: 247 m[21]
2019
DrakenRoller coasterA junior coaster
Manufacturer: Preston & Barbieri
2019
Dragon AdventureMonorailManufacturer: Preston & Barbieri2019
Fuegoflat rideManufacturer: Preston & Barbieri2019
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Aqualantis

A “water world”-themed area debuted for the 2021 season, referencing the myth of an ancient sunken city, such as Atlantis.[66]

More information Attraction, Type of attraction ...
Attraction Type of attraction Description and Features of Attraction opened
Abyssus Roller coaster multi-launch steel coaster by Vekoma. 2021
Light Explorers Roller coaster Family Boomerang shuttle coaster by Vekoma. 2021
Tidal Wave Twister Flat ride Disk’O by Zamperla. 2021
Stormy Ship Flat ride A smaller version of the Disk’O by Zamperla. 2021
Grotto Expedition Boat ride Relaxing, scenic boat trip around the area. 2021
Submarine Dive Carousel Children's carousel with cars stylized as submarines. 2021
Magic Pump Carousel Children's merry-go-round with leaning gondolas. 2021
Burging Engine Carousel A small carousel with cars stylized as fire engines. 2021
Aqua Jump A place for water acrobatics. 2021
Attraction Type of attraction Description and Features of Attraction opened
Choco Chip Creek A track past giant rocks from which chocolate sprouts. 2024
Honey Harbour This ride offers enough excitement for children, teens and adults to create a great and unforgettable family experience. 2024
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Accidents

  • On August 16, 2018, a 37-year-old employee was struck and killed by a roller coaster train on the Hyperion coaster. He was attempting to retrieve a guest's phone when he was struck.
  • On June 13, 2019, three people were injured when lightning struck a restaurant building near a pool.

Controversies

  • In 2019, the employee handbook contained a declaration of faith to be signed by the employee, including affirmations such as "I believe that God will give me everything I need to be successful". Energylandia's spokesperson stated that it comes from Napoleon Hill's The Law of Success and was intended to be purely motivational in nature, rather than religious.[67]

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