Yesterday, SeaWorld Orlando revealed the first of 15 custom rafts for its new Infinity Falls river rapids attraction opening summer 2018. The 8-passenger raft features custom theming and décor resembling supplies found on real white-water rafting expeditions. The circular raft design puts riders face-to-face and allows friends and family to enjoy this exhilarating attraction together….
Yesterday, media and industry leaders gathered around the Mack Rides booth at the IAAPA Expo as the inventors and designers of Silver Dollar City’s ground-breaking roller coaster Time Traveler revealed the ride’s first vehicle. Time Traveler will make its much-anticipated debut at the park in Spring 2018. Representatives from both the German-based Mack Rides and Silver Dollar…
Next week is the annual IAAPA Expo in Orlando and VRstudios recently announced that they’ll be demonstrating the VRcade Arena during the expo. This is the first time an arena-sized VR attraction has been demonstrated on the show flow at an IAAPA Expo. What is the VRcade Arena? It’s the first arena-scale, multiplayer, free-roaming virtual…
2017 is going to be a huge year for SeaWorld San Antonio, with its first major thrill ride since 2007. SeaWorld just released a new website for the ride. The site will post monthly construction updates and other news throughout the spring until it opens. The site also gives some information on SeaWorld’s rescue team….
WhiteWater is the leading global designer and manufacturer of innovative waterpark products and active family attractions and they had a great year in 2016! This past year, they introduced their Smart Blaster technology designed to conserve water and energy on water coasters. The technology can be found on Massiv at Schlitterbahn Galveston Island in Texas….
Each year, IAAPA awards Brass Ring Awards to leaders within the industry. This year at the IAAPA Attractions Expo, Polin took home the Brass Ring for Best New Product for the Space Race Waterslide. This particular award is given to the best new product or service at a water park in Class A. That means…
Every year we consistently see new rides and products being released that push the limits and boundaries of height, speed, complexity, etc. Last week, we tested an older concept twisted into something completely new! It’s called the Augmented Climbing Wall and was showcased at by Spectrum Sports at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions…
Dutch Wonderland and S&S Worldwide unveiled the vehicle for the new inverted roller coaster, Merlin’s Mayhem, at the 2016 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) expo. IAAPA is the largest global conference and trade show for the attraction industry. Over 30,000 attraction industry professionals visit each year to familiarize themselves with competition, see…
Each year, the IAAPA’s Brass Ring Awards’ Best New Product recognizes the best new products or services in the amusement park and attractions industry. This year, they recognized WhiteWater’s Mat Blaster and Smart Blast. Mat Blaster is a first-of-it-kind slide that combines the fun of mat racing with the thrill of an uphill water coaster….
The theme for the 2016 IAAPA conference in Orlando, Florida was every experience matters. During the conference’s kickoff event, IAAPA announced the winner of the biannual Applause Award. Biannually, since 1980, the Applause Award is presented by an international committee of theme park and amusement industry professionals. The prestigeous award honors an amusement park whose management,…
IAAPA, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, just announced today that next year it will relocate its global headquarters from Alexandra, Virginia to Orlando Florida! Founded in 1918, IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently located amusement facilities and attractions and is dedicated to the preservation and prosperity of the attractions…
Every November, more than 28,000 attraction industry leaders, decision makers, and visionaries, make their way to Orlando for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo, also known as IAAPA. This Expo is the premier conference and trade show for the $39.5 billion global amusement park and attractions industry. The IAAPA Attractions Expo is the global…