Which Ride Manufacturer Will KI/SIX Use the Most in the Next 10 Years?

[Diamondback_Is_King]

Will we see the same ride manufacturers that KI has used in the past, or something new? That's my question for you! I personally think Vekoma, but that's just me.

[WoodVengeance]

Vekoma is a strong contender when you factor in their reliability, smooth ride experiences (at least for their new coasters) and lower height requirements compared to B&M. Vekoma already appears to be a manufacturer Six Flags wants to build a strong relationship with, as the combined chain has purchased at least six Vekoma coasters since 2023. Something like a multi-launch would work great, but I could also seeing it being something more unique like what Magic Mountain is getting. Heck, something like a Vekoma Flyer would be an incredibly solid addition to the park. I have also previously endorsed the idea of a Tilt Coaster coming to the park, but that no longer seems likely because a certain "other park" nearby decided to beat us to the punch with that.

Given Cedar Fair's previous favoritism towards them, I could also see another B&M being built at the park. Admittedly, I would personally view it as a boring decision to go with another B&M, but it would still be a popular hit with the general public, so I couldn't really blame the park for wanting to play it safe in that regard.

I do think Vekoma and B&M are going to be the manufacturers Six Flags works with most for new coasters, but I also want to throw in the possibility of a Gerstlauer Infinity for Kings Island as well, considering it was an option on one of the surveys the park put out last year, and those surveys do seem to strongly hint at future additions coming to different Six Flags parks. Zamperla could also work, though I doubt Six Flags wants to work for them for anything beyond a typical family coaster given the issues with TT2.