The IAAPA Expo is a yearly conference held at the Orange County Convention Center, and features the latest and greatest in theme park technology on display all in one place. The conference is typically five days long, and it’s a...
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Peppa Pig Theme Park Reveals Accessible Ride Vehicle; Will Open as Certified Autism Center
At the IAAPA Expo earlier this week, it was announced that the World’s First Peppa Pig Theme Park will open as a Certified Autism Center when the park debuts on February 24, 2022. The new park shared this commitment along...
Continue reading...Palindrome, Gerstlauer Infinity Shuttle Coaster Coming to to Cotaland
Gerstlauer is off to the races, with the announcement of Palindrome, a new roller coaster at Cotaland, adjacent to Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Named after a word, phrase or sequence that reads the same backwards as forward,...
Continue reading...DOF Robotics Partners With Feld Entertainment on VR Monster Jam Simulator
After working with world giants such as Marvel and Universal Studios, DOF Robotics is now collaborating with FELD entertainment company on the new Monster Jam Grave Digger Virtual Reality Simulator. The simulator made its debut on the IAAPA Expo Show...
Continue reading...Zamperla Debuts Family Thrill Launch Coaster at IAAPA Expo
It’s been a big year for Zamperla’s roller coaster division. Not only did they debut five new roller coasters — including two in the United States; Tidal Twist at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Dragon’s Apprentice at LEGOLAND New York...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: IAAPA Mini-sode #3: Adam Sandy and Zamperla Coasters
Happy IAAPA Week! You’ve made it to our third of four interviews with companies exhibiting at IAAPA, and today, we’re joined by past podcast guest Adam Sandy of Zamperla’s Roller Coaster Division. It’s been a busy year for Zamperla with...
Continue reading...Sally Dark Rides Announces “Volkanu” For Lost Island Theme Park
We have been summoned! Today at the IAAPA Expo, Sally Dark Rides, a leading creator of family ride experiences around the globe, unveiled plans for “VOLKANU — Quest for the Golden Idol,” one of the first major attractions to debut...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: IAAPA Mini-sode #2: Give Kids The World
Happy IAAPA Week! This is our second in a series of four interviews with companies exhibiting at IAAPA, and today, we’re focused on a company with a booth at the expo, but they’re not selling anything — they’re there to...
Continue reading...Toontown at Disneyland is Getting a Refresh
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, announced at IAAPA that “an ambitious reimagining” of Toontown at Disneyland will debut in 2023. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway was already set to open in 2023 in Toontown. So, it...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: IAAPA Minisode #1: Extreme Engineering
Happy IAAPA Week! This is our first in a series of four interviews with companies exhibiting at IAAPA, and we’re starting with Phil Wilson of Extreme Engineering, who are debuting four new concepts at the 2021 IAAPA Expo. We learn...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Shane’s Going to IAAPA…and he has Questions
Happy IAAPA Week! We’ve got a shorter “regular” show this week, because the week is chock full of content coming to Coaster101.com, our social media feeds, and most importantly, your podcast feed! While we won’t be on the show floor...
Continue reading...Gerstlauer Announcing Next Infinity Coaster at IAAPA Expo; Our Guesses Where It Lands
Gerstlauer and Ride Entertainment love their “surprise” teaser announcements. Earlier today, it was announced that the German coaster manufacturers have signed an agreement to manufacture a one-of-a-kind Infinity roller coaster for a soon-to-be-named customer in the United States. The attraction,...
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