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...
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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...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...IAAPA Foundation Grants Scholarship Funding to UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management
The IAAPA Foundation is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has granted scholarship funding for seven students attending the Rosen College of Hospitality Management who are following the Attractions Management track based on a career in the attractions...
Continue reading...Sally Dark Rides Making An Announcement at IAAPA Expo; Arrrgh You Ready?
Seems like 2021 going to be a great IAAPA Expo for announcements. Following the news that Ride Entertainment will announce the next Infinity Coaster from Gerstlauer at this year’s expo, Sally Dark Rides is getting in on the fun, making...
Continue reading...12 Takeaways from IAAPA’s Park Reopening Guidance
Earlier this month, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) published a reopening guidance document for operators of theme parks and other tourist attractions as they plan to reopen amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As parks such as...
Continue reading...Skyline Attractions Sells First Skywarp Ride
Skyline Attractions revealed today that the three-year-old company has sold its first Skywarp ride model, which is scheduled to open at an undisclosed park in the summer of 2018. The company formally announced the sale on its website. Skyline describes...
Continue reading...Skyline Attractions Announces Skywarp at IAAPA 2016
IAAPA Attractions Expo 2016 kicks off this week in Orlando, and one company has already announced exciting plans for a new ride. Skyline Attractions’ Skywarp “coaster” is touted to incorporate “modern technology with big structure, major thrills, speed, inversions, interaction...
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