Is NebulaZ Headed To Salem's Canobie Lake Park?

SALEM, NH — A group called American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) of New England has reported that a new ride is headed for Salem's Canobie Lake Park.

On Facebook over the weekend, ACE New England, the local branch of a nonprofit that promotes the conservation and appreciation of roller coasters, had photos of a ride called NebulaZ with the caption "Look what's coming to Canobie Lake Park!"

Canobie Lake Park has yet to confirm that the ride is on its way.

Created by the Altavilla Vicentina, Italy-based amusement ride company Zamperla, the NeublaZ currently is operating at three other U.S. amusement parks, according to Coasterpedia.net: Luna Park (Coney Island) in Brooklyn, New York, Hersheypark in Hersey, Pennsylvania, and Adventuredome in Las Vegas.

On its website, Zamperla describes the NebulaZ:

"A family thrill ride in which 4 arms rotate in fast intermeshing orbits. Eight gondolas at the end of the arms always remain upright, and riders catch air as they fly over the top of the ride.

"The hypnotic movement is like a visual riddle that's as much fun to watch as it is to ride. The arms swing about horizontal axes in a circular motion while the central tower rotates around itself. The arms are synchronized by a redundant central gearing system guaranteeing their intertwining."

According to Coasterpedia, the NebulaZ also currently operates at amusement parks in Les Avenières, France, Birmingham, England, Saint-Paul, France, St. Margarethen, Austria, Gothenburg, Sweden and Sjælland, Denmark.

There also are planned installations in Charlotte, North Carolina, France and Belgium.

The website makes no mention of Canobie Lake Park, but nothing has been made official about the ride coming to New Hampshire.

In September, it was announced that The Corkscrew, a staple at Canobie Lake Park until it closed in 2021, had been donated to the National Roller Coaster Museum & Archives (NRCMA) in Plainview, Texas.