rcdude Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I love watching these videos every year. It's an excellent way to get an overview of what is going on in the industry that isn't directly apparent at the parks. I also really like the addition of reader's questions this year, as it adds a bit of variety to what the manufacturers discuss. I'm looking forward to further installments in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eBen Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Its good to hear people who answer as honnestly as they can without releasing a parks secret or too much to their competitors. I hope the best for S&S and their new and revamped ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 What incredible coverage! Loving all of it. The Hades announcement is very interesting! Rode it a few years ago and it was terrible, with terrible operations. I really hope they re-track it as well. Also, re-training the employees would help! I can't wait to see the other new and upcoming attractions pop up in the parks. Awesome coverage, can't wait for more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I'm loving the new format of the interviews! It makes for longer interviews that are interesting and educative, instead of putting to much of the focus on "new for next year" attractions. Â Seriously awesome guys, and thank you for this, and the upcoming videos! Â Oh, and the new "Zac Spin" S&S looks really cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 More updates coming from IAAPA starting later this morning! Keep an eye on this thread and our Facebook and Twitter... Â http://www.facebook.com/themeparkreview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianojohn Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Thanks Robb for all the updates! Still on the ship off the coast of Belize today, so it's great to get all this news on my laptop when I get back to my cabin!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laqueefa Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Awesome video update! Those are my favorite part of the updates. Any chance we could possibly see some, "new park food" video reviews as well? Your food pics from previous IAAPA's always intrigue me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) Today we continue our coverage of IAAPA with tons of more photos from the show floor!  We will be updating this thread throughout the day, but if you want to follow all the action live, be sure to follow us on the TPR Twitter and Facebook pages:   http://www.facebook.com/themeparkreview Do you see it? What better way to start the day than with some Coca-Cola products! The Soaring Eagle zip line debuted at last year's IAAPA and has been sold to a few smaller parks including the recently revamped Splash Adventure (Alabama Adventure). Jake made a friend on the Screaming Eagle zipline! S&S is launching (pun intended) a new version of their space shot towers with new circular seating for increased capacity. Maurer Sohne has retired the Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit model in favor of showing off its more recent model, Freischütz. Ropes Courses has brought back its signature Sky Trail with a bigger and scarier layout than ever before...  Plus they've brought in a junior version of the Sky Trail for the kids to enjoy. Delorean! Did you know that Intamin worked on Mickey's Fun Wheel at Disney California Adventure? Whitewater has a bar at their booth! Mack is showing off a new version of their Twist 'n' Splash that would use significantly larger ride vehicles to create a spinning pirate ship water battle. Sad day... Waiting to get the scoop on the next big coaster to end up at Six Flags Great Adventure! Huge examples of dark ride theming can be found throughout the show floor. Animatronics are also a major part of the show's vendor focus. Could this S&S concept observation tower/coaster combo end up becoming a reality? We're in Proslide heaven right now! Domo! Edited November 14, 2012 by jedimaster1227 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCo Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Ooooh, coaster/observation tower... Yes, that will do quite nicely. Â EDIT: just started watching the video; will have to come back later to see it all, but the new, simplified 4D concept sounds pretty incredible. Â AWESOME coverage all around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatFalafelGirl Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 That Twist 'n' Slide looks pretty sweet. Thanks for all the updates! I love IAAPA season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Twist 'n Splash with pirate ships! Â Very awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) Time for more updates from IAAPA! How about an overview of the midway? Moser Rides brought in one of those awesome flat rides that you find at Sega Joypolis... We approve! Skycoastin Steve's some kind of celebrity! Our society is quickly gravitating towards a Buy n' Large approach on life. Chocolate chip cookie dough Dippin Dots! Our annual visit to Connie's Pizza? Tradition fulfilled! Greatest GCI Millennium Flyer car ever! Remember the slide-thru-slide concept from last year's show? That's a reality now! Anyone need some support? Gerstlauer's tradition booth was here once again. This may the most TPR-friendly slide concept Proslide has ever produced! They have a junior Speed of Light game! We found a model from the Van Helsing's Factory coaster added to Movie Park Germany last year. Vortex amazing! Jake seems to be enjoying his turn on Zamperla's Air Race. You can get some amazing hang time on this ride! "Quiturbellyakin!" The robot ice cream vendor is back this year! Two more huge products from WhiteWater. Edited November 14, 2012 by jedimaster1227 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Fire Guy Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) Just finished watching the first video, and I must say my eyes nearly fell out of their sockets as I was in awe at how the seats of the Free Fly + 4D were being whipped around. I'm excited for more! Â EDIT: Just looked at the most recent pictures, and I nearly died laughing at Proslide's "SharkTums Regurgitation TornadoWAVE"! Edited November 14, 2012 by Blue Fire Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbear30 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Where is this "Deep Space" ride going because MUST HAVE. Â I'm very intrigued with this, too. A Premier launched-coaster/dark-ride combo sounds great! Â Â I think Premier + Launch + Coaster/Dark ride w/space theme would be called Flight of Fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) ^Eh, not really. It's more of a nicely themed queue for a coaster in a box. (The old pre-show was fun, though.) I guess what I mean is that I'd like to see them take this concept up a notch past Flight of Fear. Edited November 14, 2012 by cfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Really impressed by S&S, and Kevin's (it is Kevin, right?) interview. There's nothing better than hearing an executive be as honest as possible about the company's plans, vision, etc. Â Can't wait to see the opposite end of the spectrum...from Walter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Time for some more photos from IAAPA 2012! Â Â Theme Park Review is back for more IAAPA 2012 coverage! Â Â Do you think one of these will ever get built again? Â Â Golden Horse, the Chinese ride company had their booth removed due to a law suit from Zamperla! Â Â This is all that remains of the Golden Horse IAAPA booth. Â Â Really like the new design of the B&M booth! Â Â Adam checks out the Soarin' Eagle zip line. Â Â Yes, we even got POV video of the Soarin' Eagle zip line! Â Keep checking back for more updates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 "Intellectual Property Complaint"? Â Great way to put it, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Interesting that they had a sign for "intellectual property complaints" ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Any extra info on that whole Golden Horse / Zamperla thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I still don't really "get" the flume inside a flume concept but hey if they can sell it good for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightypotato Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Interesting that they had a sign for "intellectual property complaints" ready to go. Â They probably kept those as close to the Golden Horse booth as possible, just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahecht Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Â That sign should've said "game over" at the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 At first I thought that's what it really said! Awesome coverage! Loving the food pictures, of course, and that shark water slide absolutely has to be built! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Only thing that could possibly equal a shark themed water slide would be a Zombie themed waterslide. Oooooooooooooooo! Red water to simulate blood, and the rafts could be brain shaped! Robb, can you throw that comcept by the guys a Whitewater? See what they think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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