The park's flagship coaster, The Switchback, pays homage to the Mauch Chunk Switchback Railway, the first roller coaster in the United States.
The facility is built on the site of a former grocery store, keeping some of the original structure integrated into the current park layout.
The Switchback features a 104-degree overbanked turn, a rare element for a wooden coaster.
The park's name, ZDT, stands for the initials of the founders' children: Zane, Dillon, and Taylor.
ZDT's Amusement Park in Seguin, Texas, is distinguished by its unique integration of an indoor-outdoor facility housed within a historic converted grocery store. The park features the Switchback, the world’s first wooden shuttle coaster, which utilizes a vertical lift and reverse drop. The site offers a variety of attractions including a multi-level water park, go-karts, a rock climbing wall, and various carnival-style rides. It is located directly along the historic Kingsbury Street corridor. The facility balances high-adrenaline mechanical rides with family-oriented water play areas. Recent upgrades have expanded the park's footprint while maintaining its neighborhood-focused atmosphere. The park operates year-round for indoor attractions, with water features strictly seasonal.
The mid-air turn of the Switchback coaster provides the most dynamic action shot.
Check the website for 'water park' status before visiting, as these features are highly temperature-dependent and closed during cooler months.
Wear footwear that is secure, as flip-flops may be restricted on certain high-speed mechanical rides.
Consider visiting on weekdays to avoid peak crowds on the Switchback.
Do not attempt to ride the Switchback immediately after eating, as the ride includes significant negative-G forces and reverse motion.
Water park features are seasonal and operate only during warmer months; the park often moves to limited weekend-only operations during the off-season.
Shirts and shoes are required throughout the park; swimsuits are required for water attractions and must be changed out of before re-entering indoor dry areas.
