Abyssus

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Abyssus is a steel launched roller coaster at Energylandia in Zator, Poland. The coaster officially opened as the headlining attraction in the new Aqualantis park area on July 14, 2021, after its opening was delayed by over a year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Abyssus is a Shockwave model manufactured by Vekoma and represents Energylandia’s 17th roller coaster to date.

History: In September 2017, Energylandia applied for funding from the European Union's ESI funding program to construct a major new steel coaster in the future. The park had previously received funding from the European Union for various past and ongoing projects, which were key in establishing the rapid growth of the park. In a December 2018 issue from German magazine Kirmes Park & Revue, plans were confirmed to build a new 100 km/h (62 mph) double-launched coaster for the 2020 season, manufactured by frequent park supplier Vekoma. Track pieces for the new coaster began to arrive in late May 2019. In August 2019, Vekoma dropped the first concept artwork teasing the new attraction. At the IAAPA Expo Europe in Paris from September 17-19, 2019, Dutch design firm Jora Vision hosted a panel presenting the...