S&S Worldwide has opened Nutcracker, a 105‑foot Screamin’ Swing at Lagoon in Utah, reinforcing the long‑standing partnership between manufacturer and home‑state park.
S&S Worldwide celebrates Nutcracker opening at Lagoon, giving the Utah‑based manufacturer a flagship Screamin’ Swing installation at its local park. The attraction formally opened on 28 March 2025 at Lagoon in Farmington, near S&S’s Logan headquarters, ahead of the park’s 2026 peak season. For ride suppliers, Nutcracker provides a high‑visibility reference for the model’s latest specifications in a regional park setting.
Standing 105 feet tall, Nutcracker adds a prominent new profile to Lagoon’s south midway skyline. The Screamin’ Swing reaches speeds of up to 68 mph and delivers G‑forces ranging from approximately ‑0.42 to +4.7 in a single ride cycle, with swing heights approaching 135 to 150 feet depending on programme. Positioned near the former Cliffhanger site, the attraction slots into Lagoon’s line‑up as a high‑capacity flat ride that complements existing coasters.
Project manager Steve Johnson highlighted the significance of delivering an S&S Worldwide Screamin’ Swing so close to the company’s base. ‘I am so excited about this ride,’ said Johnson. ‘Being able to build a ride so close to home that we all can share with our families and friends is so rewarding. I can’t wait to get my grandkids to Lagoon to ride it.’ President and CEO Jason Mons framed Nutcracker as the latest chapter in a relationship that began with Rocket three decades ago, saying the team is grateful to ‘be Where Excitement Begins at home in Utah.’
Screamin’ Swings have become one of S&S Worldwide’s most widely adopted products since the model’s debut in 2004, combining a pneumatic launch system with a recognisable pendulum ride profile. Current configurations range from four‑seat single‑arm versions to two‑arm layouts with up to forty seats, giving parks hourly throughputs from around 120 to 1,200 guests. For Lagoon, Nutcracker’s specification positions the park alongside destinations such as Cedar Point, Dollywood and other U.S. properties that have used the model as a skyline‑defining anchor.
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