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November 16, 2018

Ep 159 – LIVE FROM IAAPA #IAE18 Day 4 as Pointe Orlando burns with Triotech, Feld Entertainment, and ProSlide

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Ed holds down the fort at WPRK while Ken and Robert broadcast live from the press room at the IAAPA International Attractions Expo. The show begins with reports of a fire at Pointe Orlando and Ken keeps the listeners updated on the fire as the show progresses.

Guests on this very special remote episode include Triotech, Feld Entertainment, and ProSlides. Plus Robert returns to the airwaves after many months away. Robert, Ed, and Ken discuss their big takeaways from this year’s expo and why they think we’re entering a water park renaissance.

Recording Info: Recorded live on Friday, Nov 16, 2018

Special Guests and Links

Triotech

Feld Entertainment

ProSlides

OC Fire Dept info on Pointe Orlando

Orlando Tourist’s info on Pointe Orlando

IAAPA International Attractions Expo 2018 Trade Show Coverage

Day 1 – Roto, Chance Rides, and Dynamic Attractions

Day 2 – LEGOLAND, Oceaneering, 2getthere, Brass Ring Awards

Day 3 – Gravity Group, Aerophile, Hall of Fame Inductees, IAAPA’s new branding

November 15, 2018

#OTRatIAAPA #IAE18 Trade Show Day 3 – Gravity Group, Aerophile, Hall of Fame Inductees, IAAPA’s new branding, and more

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Ed and Ken discuss Day 3 of the Attractions Expo Trade Show. Ed talks about the Rabbids concept by Triotech and Ubisoft. Ken says it’s not the year of VR but the year of partnerships and in a field with plenty of competition Falcon’s Creative Group definitely had the biggest. He also discusses that while VR is still at the event its role in it looks to be changing.

Ken gives an overview of the IAAPA events not covered yet on the show including the Hall of Fame inductees, the Applause Award winner, IAAPA’s new officers and board members, and the brand new IAAPA branding. He also explains why a set of roller coasters announced for New Jersey might be an indication of new rides headed to Florida.

Interviews include Aerophile and a unique interview with Gravity Group discussing the material they are most familiar with.

Recording Time Stamp: 8:30 PM on November 14, 2018. Interviews were recorded on Tuesday, Nov 12.

Important Links and Today’s Guests

The Gravity Group

Aerophile

IAAPA Names Officers and New Board Members for 2019

IAAPA Previews New Global Brand at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2018

Xcaret Honored with the 2018 Applause Award

11 Industry Pioneers Inducted into the IAAPA Hall of Fame at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2018

Ride Entertainment’s New Jersey coasters

November 13, 2018

#OTRatIAAPA #IAE18 Trade Show Day 1 – Roto, Chance Rides, and Dynamic Attractions

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The IAAPA Attractions Expo trade show kicks off with a slew of press conferences. Ed gets his exercise as he tries to cover all of the Day 1 action. SeaWorld secures the coveted first slot but they mostly share details already known. Up next is Jacksonville-based Sally Corp who announces a brand new Sesame Street dark ride for Spain. Ed explains why we won’t be seeing this ride in the U.S. despite many (including Ken) calling for it to be built here.

Dynamic Attractions announce a new ride and it quickly wins 2018 Brass Ring Award for Best New Product Concept. The ride design company with a heavy Orlando presence also announces a new partnership with iconic ride manufacturer Chance Rides. After an interview with Dick Chance and Guy Nelson, Ed and Ken discuss what the new partnership means for the two companies.

Ed then talks about the Madame Tussauds – Daniels Woods Land reveal of the new Aquaman wax figure and Ken spills the beans on some exciting new regarding the figure. Ken and Ed then chat about what trends are seen on the floor of this year’s show.

Our Day 1 coverage closes out with an interview with Allen Boerger of Roto.

Recording Time Stamp: 9 PM on November 13, 2018. All interviews recorded on the floor on Nov. 13

Today’s Guests-

Dynamic Attractions

CEO Guy Nelson

Chance Rides

CEO Dick Chance

Roto

Partner/COO Allen Boerger