Do you like the sound of Andrew’s voice on the Coaster101 podcast? Well, sorry. Because this week, there’s no Andrew, but there is the dynamic duo of Eric and Shane, who attended the 2024 IAAPA Expo in Orlando! Listen to...
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The Coaster101 Podcast: IAAPA Recap-a
Real life has a funny way of getting in the way of podcasts, but after Andrew took a break to plan his wedding and get married, followed by kidney stone removal surgery – the Coaster101 podcast is officially back, and...
Continue reading...Recapping Day One of the 2023 IAAPA Expo
Every fall, the greater amusement industry descends upon Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center for the annual IAAPA Expo. This premier global event for the attractions industry brings together passionate professionals from around the world to shape the future of creating...
Continue reading...Maurer Unveils New Spike Waterfight
German ride company Maurer will be unveiling the latest version of their Spike Powered coasters at IAAPA this week: The Spike Waterfight. With previous models on cruise ships and designed for racing, the new ride will combine a Spike Coaster...
Continue reading...Extreme Engineering Announcing New “Ollie-Loop” Attraction at IAAPA Expo
Long known for their Cloud Coasters and Climbing Walls, Extreme Engineering will be debuting an all-new attraction at next week’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida – the Ollie-Loop, along with showcasing two unique ride vehicles for the company’s Cloud Coaster line...
Continue reading...Rocky Mountain Construction & Larson International Announce Merger
Rocky Mountain Construction and Larson International have announced a merger, with the promise to create a “powerhouse in the amusement industry.” Effective immediately, RMC and Larson have partnered to form a single operating entity. The new organization will provide a...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: IAAPA 2022 in Review: New Coasters, Surprise Announcements & A Condiment Cow!
It’s Thanksgiving Week, which means everyone will gather around the table to talk about all of the shiny new trains revealed at IAAPA. At least that’s what we think. Shane visited the IAAPA Expo in Orlando last week, and has...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Previewing IAAPA 2022 with Marcus from The Drunk Riders
It’s IAAPA Week, and we’re joined by “friend of the pod” Marcus from The Drunk Riders to talk media announcements, speculation and more! We’re going to see a week’s worth of lead car reveals, and have a constant stream of...
Continue reading...Skyline Attractions Announces “TrailRunner” Family Coaster Concept
When it comes to the IAAPA Expo, Skyline Attractions always has a new ride concept or two up their sleeves. We’ve seen the debut of the Skywarp, Horizon, Orbit and more over the past few years! Ahead of next week’s...
Continue reading...2021 IAAPA Expo Recap: This First Timer’s Jam-Packed Day
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...
Continue reading...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...Triotech Announces Carnival Chaos Hyper Ride for Niagara Falls
Triotech and Clifton Hill announced today a major new attraction to be installed in Niagara Falls, ON, Canada. Set for opening next summer season, the brand-new attraction will be called “Carnival Chaos Hyper Ride”. The experience will showcase Triotech’s Hyper...
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