Four leading ride manufacturers release open letter announcing decision to not exhibit at 2020 IAAPA Expo

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Four leading ride manufacturers release open letter announcing decision to not exhibit at 2020 IAAPA Expo

Aug 10, 2020 Joe Kleiman Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Events, News, Theme Parks Comments Off on Four leading ride manufacturers release open letter announcing decision to not exhibit at 2020 IAAPA Expo

"We have made this hard decision with great angst and with significant consideration of several factors."

Sara Seay awarded Paragon Award for excellence in marketing by New England Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions

Jul 10, 2020 Joe Kleiman Business, Events, News, North America, People, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Sara Seay awarded Paragon Award for excellence in marketing by New England Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions

The Paragon Award is presented to an individual who has created outreach or advertising pieces that demonstrate “unequalled excellence in graphic promotion.”

Premier Rides partners with Sunac Group to provide face masks to Living Classrooms Foundation

Jun 09, 2020 Joe Kleiman Business, COVID-19, News, North America, World markets Comments Off on Premier Rides partners with Sunac Group to provide face masks to Living Classrooms Foundation

Living Classrooms Foundation's mission is to disrupt the cycle of poverty and help communities become safer, stronger, and healthier

Premier Rides’ service division provides attraction maintenance and reopening solutions to parks worldwide

May 08, 2020 Joe Kleiman Business, COVID-19, Headlines, News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks Comments Off on Premier Rides’ service division provides attraction maintenance and reopening solutions to parks worldwide

Premier Service is working with their clients to provide 24-hour a day support for areas such as ride rehab video link support, real-time service bulletins, and online training conferences.

Ice Breaker track complete and first train in place at SeaWorld Orlando

Feb 27, 2020 Joe Kleiman News, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Ice Breaker track complete and first train in place at SeaWorld Orlando

This new Premier Rides coaster will feature four airtime filled launches that accelerate riders both forwards and backwards.

Breaking the ice with SeaWorld Orlando’s newest coaster

Jan 22, 2020 Joe Kleiman Features, Headlines, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Breaking the ice with SeaWorld Orlando’s newest coaster

Ice Breaker will feature four airtime filled launches - backwards and forwards - culminating in a reverse launch into a super-steep vertical drop in Florida - a 93-foot tall spike with 100 degree...

Six Flags Magic Mountain launches West Coast Racers dueling coaster

Jan 10, 2020 Joe Kleiman News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Six Flags Magic Mountain launches West Coast Racers dueling coaster

The ride experience includes two complete laps, multiple airtime hills, extreme high-banked turns and over/under near misses.

The greatest show: InPark explores IAAPA Expo 2019

Dec 06, 2019 Joe Kleiman Attractions, Business, Events, Features, Haunts, Headlines, People, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Water Parks, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on The greatest show: InPark explores IAAPA Expo 2019

Approximately 42,600 industry professionals attended, visiting the booths of 1,146 exhibitors.

IAAPA Expo 2018 roundup

Dec 14, 2018 Joe Kleiman #76 - Year End/Trade Show Round-up, 2018, Attractions, Business, Events, Features, Headlines, Museums, People, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on IAAPA Expo 2018 roundup

A special section devoted to the industry’s biggest week in Orlando

WEEKEND VIEWING: InPark explores IAAPA 2018

Dec 01, 2018 Joe Kleiman Attractions, Business, Events, Headlines, News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Water Parks, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on WEEKEND VIEWING: InPark explores IAAPA 2018

Highlights include a panel on zoos and aquariums, the Legends Panel, hosted by Bob Rogers of BRC Imagination Arts, the TEA Thea Awards announcement, and a visit to the IAAPA Global Headquarters...

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