InPark Contributor Rebecca Lam (above with Marty Sklar and Bob Gurr at the Legends panel) shares her photos from the 2014 IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando:
Costume Specialists shows off its lightweight, inflatable Kool-Aid man costume, while Paddington waves a hello
IAAPA convention goers take a pit stop for a refreshing drink at the Coca-Cola booth
Monster City Studios for design and fabrication showcases one of its Artists in Action creating detail design for a sea turtle
Alcorn McBride shows off its VCore compact controller system. Wonder what the grey rock in the corner is? Find out in an upcoming report!
Cruden’s grand unveiling of their brand-new powerboat simulator, being “driven” here by River Racing World Championship driver, Ricky Maldonado. Photo: Rebecca Lam
The hard hat tour shows restaurants lining the path to the Orlando Eye, attracting all ages, and adding to the International Drive experience
Merlin Entertainments’ Robin Goodchild explaining the progress of the Orlando Eye construction site and the engineering behind the wheel. Photo: Rebecca Lam
Dream East showcasing its proposed park concepts in antler style at its brand launching. Photo: Rebecca Lam
Ganesh Ankam from Ankam Corporation launches his innovative ocean-themed waterslides. Photo: Rebecca Lam.
Sally Corporation’s realistic Joker will give you his sly grin and blast you with green smoke if you get too close. Photo: Rebecca Lam.
Maurer Söhne’s new rollercoaster seat is outfitted with great individual sound and even the ability to take selfies
TEA NextGen sends volunteers to Give Kids The World to bring the organization’s Candyland to life with newly designed gingerbread men!
TEA NextGen sends volunteers to Give Kids The World to bring the organization’s Candyland to life with newly designed gingerbread men!
Raised in San Diego on theme parks, zoos, and IMAX films, InPark's Senior Correspondent Joe Kleiman would expand his childhood loves into two decades as a projectionist and theater director within the giant screen industry. In addition to his work in commercial and museum operations, Joe has volunteered his time to animal husbandry at leading facilities in California and Texas and has played a leading management role for a number of performing arts companies.
Joe previously served as News Editor and has remained a contributing author to InPark Magazine since 2011. HIs writing has also appeared in Sound & Communications, LF Examiner, Jim Hill Media, The Planetarian, Behind the Thrills, and MiceChat His blog, ThemedReality.com takes an unconventional look at the attractions industry. Follow on twitter @ThemesRenewed
Joe lives in Sacramento, California with his wife, dog, and a ghost.
