ParkTrips Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Hey guys! With the event in Atlanta this year, Robb and Elissa sent me off to check out the annual IAAPA expo in this terrific weather of ours, so without further delay, on to the photos!! electric-chair.zip Download the video of the electrocution - it's pretty awesome!! And that's all from today! I'll be back tomorrow!! LOL @ Manhattan Express being a "signature coaster"... well, at least its memorable alright! OK so maybe the electric chair was even better, check out the video at the end! OMG!! Vomiting hobo == best animatronic ever!!! YES!!! Finally I am able to get the inside scoop on everything!! (lol.. scoop.. never mind) Will anyone ever buy this thing? Are these used anywhere?? Only the best for Hard Rock Park hooray for panning for gold! Still the scariest rides ever!! Looking at them makes me want to go to the bathroom... With China's theme park industry taking off, I'm surprised there aren't more Chinese companies represented.. It wouldn't have been a good day if I didn't see a badass robot Spain trippers get ready!! Maurer still has the coolest looking booth for the coaster companies, IMHO unchanged yet again... Elissa would have loved it, the crazy frog was ALL OVER the place!! OK so B&M *did* get something new on display this year... "Ask about our specials!!"?? Like... buy a torso and two legs and get the head free? Cedar Fair keeps these guys in business Hi Cameron! Ball-less pinball... ah, now that is much cooler! The Ferrari racing game was really awesome, and the hot chicks operating it made it better I can't believe they still sell these! (notice no one actually playing) S&S had the Screamin Swing again this year... Right next door was the Preston & Barbieri booth, showcasing there Splash Battle attractions... they stated that three will be opening up next year incl. one in America... The L&T booth had the lead car from Runaway Train at Gillian's Wonderland on display... which is cool because I loved that ride See.. The Vekoma bike makes riders lean forward more It looks like you are seated upwards more than the Vekoma ones, with the seat being very similar to the Disk'o seats... They had the new motorbike coaster on display too, no word if anyone has purchased one yet... Zamperla still had one of the largest booths at the show (no Disko this year though), and this is a Kangaroo-themed twist to last year's new ride This was also from Sally, and it is EXACTLY what I imagine Kid Tums will look like ripping out of Elissa!! The Sally booth was once again really cool! They had a display for the amazing-looking "Curse of Tut.." ride seen on Coaster Expedition Vol. 6 This ride, which I believe is NEW, is from SBF. The "Traffic Jam" won the award for Best new Family Product Here's a funky hubless ferris wheel from Larson (I think) Speaking of Coke... mmmm... all parks should have Coke Here's the Coke-themed flyer that was mentioned in the other IAAPA thread... the Coke company displays it in their Atlanta headquarters Hm, I wonder who did the GCI video? It wouldn't be the B&M booth without the SUF demo car... If you haven't seen it before, here's what the floor looks like... the layout changed a bit this year, the rides providers were mostly in Hall B Here I am ready for the show after a quick stop at the Chick Fil A in the CNN Center... HI LARRY!! I have to say hi to my mom even though she's in DC... hi mom! I mean yea, why have the expo in Orlando when you can have it in Atlanta?? yup... cold and crappy downtown Atlanta is hosting again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Nice pics, Joe. And speaking of Thunder Eagle, who's got that credit....and how was it? If the quality was anywhere near the DBH, then that's the coaster Cypress Gardens should've purchased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgwfreak Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Thanks for the pics! Maybe I'll make it to IAAPA one day. Instead of IAAPA this year I went to Pedroland. I rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 LOL!! "Hooray for panning for gold." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmouse Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 So how many bags full of loot did you walk away with. One day I'm gonna get stung with excess baggage flying back to the UK with all the brochures, t-shirts, pin badges, leaflets for merchandise, leaflets for vending machines, leaflets for pizza franchises, leaflets for insurance, leaflets for bouncy castles, leaflets for redemption prizes. Don't know why I bother as never read any of it. Sadly missing it this year due to other commitments but should be going to EAS for the first time next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
californiascreamer1 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Duuuuuuuude cool photos. Maybe sometime in my life i may go to iaapa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Heh...I know who did the GCI video! If I'm able to post it here I will eventually.... --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Nice Photo TR, and cool video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 ^^^I think you have to be in the amusement industry to go. Notice Vekoma still sells the GIBs. Nice photos, and the companies seem to have some good rides. Hopefully some are added up here though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Speaking of Coke... mmmm... all parks should have Coke This is why you rule. Cool photos. Looking forward to the next installment. dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefitness Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Awesome,looks like a fun event.Is it open to the public? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I'm so mad that there are no Mullet Pictures! You best be going back tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowfanman Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 ^ Me too! Thanks for the update Joe! I love the video. Lol at the lady flipping the switch--she looks thrilled to be doing that job. Cant wait for more! -Jahan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcoasters Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Thanks for sharing pics of IAAPA with us ! Can't wait to see tomorrow's pics ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfie Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Hi Cameron! Ball-less pinball... We both already saw that at the pinball expo in Chicago - it sucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvcoasterguy Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Very cool... It seems like the industry is seeing many more new rides. Zamperla is finally making some good rides, Vekoma is making smooth coasters, and Gerstlauer has some really cool layouts. Maurer Shone also seems to have some cool products. Yet the Intamin/B&M booths remain unchanged, year after year (especially true for B&M). While I understand that the B&M's sell themselves right now, one day B&M will be faced with their reality: change or be left behind. As I have said, B&M is offering nothing new to the industry. And the industry is saturated with their giant steel monsters. The parks that don't have a B&M are the ones that can't afford one. Eventually B&M will need to get some new products. They can't simply sit there and try to peddle a product that every major park already has. Meanwhile, (the new) Vekoma and other manufacturers are really upping the competition against B&M and Intamin. They are creating new, fun attractions at nearly the same quality level as B&M and Intamin at a fraction of the price. Vekoma has finally gotten their product down, gone is the old, poor quality Vekomas of yeteryear, here are the 'new' Vekomas. The same goes for many other manufacturers which are proving themselves to the world. I believe that the industry is about to have some major changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primogen18 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 /\ agreed, not that I have anything against B&M, but I think exciting things have been going on at Vekoma. I've always liked them because of how they seem to be ever changing and trying new things and coming up with some really cool stuff! Its just a shame that the execution (some roughness, maintenence problems) have lowered them a bit, but otherwise I hope the come out over B&M someday. If they got the smooth thing down, they would be one force to be reckoned with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Nice pics. Doesn't Gravity Group have a booth? That shirt and tie have got to go. You look like you work at a funeral home in that stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odene497 Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 How much does it cost to get in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted November 16, 2006 Author Share Posted November 16, 2006 ^^ Yes, the Gravity Group has a booth. Last year it was mixed into a tight space down one of the smaller aisles, and I didn't see it today. It wasn't exactly the world's most interesting booth anyways... Elissa though this is the south, remember that Atlanta is a "progressive" city so I guess no mullets So how many bags full of loot did you walk away with. One day I'm gonna get stung with excess baggage flying back to the UK with all the brochures, t-shirts, pin badges, leaflets for merchandise, leaflets for vending machines, leaflets for pizza franchises, leaflets for insurance, leaflets for bouncy castles, leaflets for redemption prizes. Don't know why I bother as never read any of it. eh I'm not really into that stuff much, I did get some stuff from GCI, and stuff I found interesting (star Flyer, Splash Battle) or stuff I am unfamiliar with (Nicco Park from India) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I really want to get to one of these conventions one year. I'm sure if/when I get into the business you will see me there on a yearly basis. Nice report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 How much does it cost to get in? It's a trade show for industry/media only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookbaby Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 I'm jealous... I want to see a badass robot. Laura "If you FedEx him to me he will be here by 10am tomorrow morning" Huls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boy_who_luvs_coasters Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Cool. The Screanin' Swing looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 How much does it cost to get in? It's a trade show for industry/media only. I thought ACErs got in too, though I guess that would be a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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