SharkTums Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 (edited) A couple of notes from the show today so far... - It was a moving animatronic Velociraptor Chris! - Heard some Disney imagineers this morning before the show...one from Florida and one from SoCal. The SoCal one didn't even know what Lights Motors Action was, oh and they went to dinner with Vekoma last night at a restaurant down the street from our house! - There's a strong rumor floating around that GCI has already sold a Big Fun, and well, I can't spill all the details I heard from the Mini Melts guy! - Yes, I'm an Alan Schilke fan girl! - I killed Adam, Jake, and everyone but the 12 year old boys in the newest incarnation of the Laser Challenge. - I still have tears in my eyes from laughing so hard watching Jake and Adam in the Fish Pipe. Just wait till Robb puts the video up, it's HORRIFYING!!!! - Oh, and we've picked up SOOOO many goodies from the show floor! Make sure you participate in the contests to win your very own IAAPA Bag of Crap!!!! I think there's one on Facebook right now if you share the video! Edited November 16, 2011 by SharkTums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 The Big Fun coaster looks great! I could see that fitting in perfectly at a ton of parks, almost like GCI's version of the wooden warrior junior coaster. Can't wait to see where one of those gets built. I wonder if that is a standard model that GCI is going to clone at multiple locations or if they have other designs for custom compact junior coasters. Great coverage of the show so far. Just curious, what restaurant did the Imagineers and Vekoma dine at last night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I'm looking forward to watching part 2 of the video tonight, as it covers the new Zierer--a subject I'm very curious about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chroniq Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 .. - It was a moving animatronic Velociraptor Chris! Must. Sell. Kidney. Now. I wonder how pissed Kristin Con would be if I purchased this as Bean's first Christmas present? -Off to search the interwebs for this Raptor in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorkscrewFoley Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I thought I would be excited about Intamin, like the good little fan-boy I am, but I love what gerstaluer's doing, with the Schwarzkopf's, and I'm sure Rudie is too, and what Zeirer is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 (edited) Even more photos! I love seeing my footage of one of my favourite coasters on display at my favourite ride manufacturer. Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm-Flailing Tubeman!!! We'll be riding the WhiteWater AquaDuck on the Disney Fantasy next October! It's the Zamperla booth! Horses, motorbikes, whatever the theme, Zamperla can make it! Zamperla loves TPR!!! Remember those cool Japanese ride-on Panda things? Yup, they are here too! Some ride pictures from KMG. Elissa is going to try her luck at the lazer maze! And this is the exact point in which Elissa failed at the lazer maze! More TPR footage on the IAAPA show floor! These guys used to be our neighbors in Valencia! Would you please place your loose articles in this fluffy, fluffy bunny filled with medicine and goo. Water ride model for the Trans Studio Park in Indonesia. Speaking of Trans Studio, Premier Rides did a GREAT job theming their new coaster! Robb Alvey with Jim Seay of Premier Rides. And that's it for Day 2! Keep checking back for more awesome coverage and of course more videos! Edited November 16, 2011 by ernierocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Awesome videos! There is so much going on this year in the amusement industry. It's gonna be fun overload! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Fantastic updates! A question that I think a lot of people have been wondering re: Europa's new GCI is whether the ride will/will not have seat belts fitted? No coasters at the park have belts, and with EP's general throughput record I can't see them being too happy with them. Any ideas? Not sure if you had the chance to ask such questions to GCI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cool Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Haha this is like what almost knocked me down in the Busch Gardens Hollow-O-Scream maze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandallDuell Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Do you guys no longer life in California? I know it's off topic, but I just assume you're really closely associated with SFMM....maybe a work relocation? In any case, great pictures - are you guys capturing stills from your videos or taking pics in addition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerCoasterSmi Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 ^ They have moved to Florida & they are capturing pictures as well as video. I'm looking forward to hearing about the seatbelts on the GCI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chroniq Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Quote of the show so far, via the Gerstlauer rep and Robb's second IAAPA video update- "Lap bar only, that's how we roll!" Company of the show so far- GCI, They have the coolest people working for them, the best ideas, and the best implementation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I absolutely LOVED the SkyTrail ropes course they had at the show! It's so much fun! I have never felt so much peer pressure in my life - Robb, and all of my group pressured me about doing the Moser Gyro Loop. Sorry guys, I will not become motion sick for your entertainment! No matter how many you-know-whats you'll give me! Hanno was cool about it though. Thanks for your support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Do you guys no longer life in California? I know it's off topic, but I just assume you're really closely associated with SFMM....maybe a work relocation? In any case, great pictures - are you guys capturing stills from your videos or taking pics in addition? We're taking high res pictures, iPhone pictures, and video. We moved to Orlando, we were close in proximity to SFMM, that's about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I'm not big on water parks, but the new products from ProSlide are really impressive! The new Big Fun coaster from GCI looks great too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 That lasermaze looks awesome! Are there any installed in the north east? I would like to take a crack at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I've added a couple more photos to the last update. You can see them here: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1111781#p1111781 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I'm looking forward to watching part 2 of the video tonight, as it covers the new Zierer--a subject I'm very curious about. And now I'm looking forward to the "Year of Zierer"! More manufacturers making big rides is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 And in case you missed it, here is part 2 of our IAAPA Video Update: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I'm pretty sure Robb's new favorite word is hotness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packfanlv Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I have been spending the entire day trying to figure out how to say Zierer properly! Thanks for the great coverage! Elissa would make a terrific reporter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osm Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 This looks like an amazing show. I wish I could be there. I'd really like to meet the people at the companies behind all of the awesome rides that we have. Also, I saw the Facebook post, and I want that IAAPA Bag-Of-Crap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbydinn Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) Very interested in what S&S has brought to the show this year. The GL car looks like quite and a step up from the SH, MJ, and TD cars, and the mini-hu, despite being designed for kids looks like it's really fun for older rides too! Because this is the "mini" hu, maybe the have a full sized version or just plain "Hu" in development geared more towards a thrill ride with greater capacity? This has got to be my favorite photo so far though. I loved just watching a robot carve a picture into a piece of wood, I'm sure this is amazing to see in person. Edited November 17, 2011 by deathbydinn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDipper 80 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 That robot-pterodactyl... thing... is terrifying. But at the same time it's awesome, just like everything at IAAPA! Great coverage, as always! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 From what I've seen, this year's show is a bit more interesting than last years--all sorts of great projects and new products for 2012, especially from ProSlide, S&S, GCI (Big Fun is a great idea), and Zierer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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