IAAPA 2013 Trade Show - TPR's Official Report!

[ernierocker]

Hey guys! It's that time of year again that all coaster and theme park geeks look forward to like its Christmas... it's IAAPA Trade Show time! Like always, TPR will be reporting live from the show floor throughout the entire event, so be sure to check back often for photos of the new hotness from the amusement park industry!

 

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

 

Now, how about some photos?!?!

 

Welcome to IAAPA 2013!

Walking to the IAAPA Kickoff Show and we see... El Loco car from S&S!

A model of Coney Island's Thunderbolt coaster at the Zamperla booth.

A new ride concept on display at the Mack booth.

And now at the kickoff show!

Paul Noland, President of IAAPA takes the stage with some inspiring words for our theme park industry.

Yay! One of our favorite companies... Sally Corps booth at IAAPA!

A closer look at the Thunderbolt model.

 

Keep checking back all day for more photos! Now, POST YOUR COMMENTS!!!

Edited December 1, 2013 by robbalvey

[gerstlaueringvar]

Fantastic! Thank you TPR for bring the updates of IAAPA. Can't wait to hear all the great news for the future!

[arby]

Great pics! I look forward to more. Sally Corp would be one of my favorite booths, too.

[XYZ]

I really enjoy TPR's IAAPA updates. I can't wait to see more photos and video.

[RCT3Bross]

It almost split away from my attention that IAAPA is this week. Love the TPR updates of IAAPA every year. Looking forward to the pictures of some interesting stuff that's there.

[rcjp]

Looking forward to some updates too. Let's see what this year's IAAPA has to offer.

[_koppen]

Yay! It feels like christmas already! Can't wait for the picture of the Proslide models Keep up the good coverage, it's awesome!

[djboss302]

Love it! Can't wait to see more pics!

[AndCamSS]

Can't wait to see the lead car for Goliath that is on display at the RMC booth! I have heard it's awesome!

[cfc]

I look forward to seeing what all the manufacturers are up to--Sally in particular.

[RCjunkie]

The bad news is that most parks in North America are in their off season. The good news? That means IAAPA coverage by TPR! Looking forward to the updates. Going to be hard for you to top all the great interviews from last year but good luck.

[A.J.]

I was expecting a slightly different color scheme from the El Loco's train. But it still looks great!

[FreeFaller]

So exciting footage! Perfect distraction when sitting at the library of university! Thank you TPR!

[ernierocker]

More Photos!

What's the new hotness in amusement game stuffed animals? Plush beer mugs!!!

I'm not exactly sure what this is, but damn I want her cherry!

Show floor is about to open! Where should we go first?

Check it out! B&M has a Gatekeeper car at IAAPA! Who's a fan of Cedar Point?

What could be under the tarp at the GCI booth???

The mini Millennium Flyer has been announced! It's going to Legoland Florida!

Coastersaurus at Legoland Florida will get the new mini Millennium Flyer trains! More photos to come!

[cfc]

Nice theming on that Legoland train.

[RCT3Bross]

So the new GCI train is actually the same just for 1 person? Okay, looks good en well themed. Also B&M booth I love to see a picture of that every year. Thanks for the update.

[rcjp]

Oh that mini millennium car looks so cute...

By the way, how is that gatekeeper car there? Is it an extra one or has it come from CP?

[A.J.]

So the new GCI train is actually the same just for 1 person?

One adult or two children. Like Comet at Waldameer -

 

[DanM64]

Great report so far! El Loco's trains look so much more comfortable than the ones on Steel Hawg. Can't wait to see the Goliath train photo!

[FLIPDUDE]

It's the most wonderful time of the year...

 

Yay!!! It's IAPPA! I love reading about IAPPA and seeing all the crazy new stuff the companies came up with! I'm definitely keeping my eyes peeled for the waterslides, they always come up with some real crazy stuff in IAPPA and some miniature models I just want to buy and keep on display in my house! I'm so excited!

[ernierocker]

And more photos!

There's the new lead car for Lightning Run, new for 2014 at Kentucky Kingdom.

And here's the lead car for Dollywood's FireChaser Express.

Even more lead cars! Goliath at Six Flags Great America.

We are at the Wanda Group for a huge announcement! What could it be???

Wanda City theme park will build the largest GCI wooden coaster to date (as well as the largest wooden coaster in China)! The Viper will be 1500 meters long with a 50 meter lift hill!

Edited November 19, 2013 by ernierocker

[RCT3Bross]

Man the Goliath train looks good, totally love it. Lots of trains there.

[FLIPDUDE]

Oh my gosh, a 50 meter GCI?! :O That's pretty darn big for a GCI!

 

I'm excited for Joe and the rest of the GCI gang

[GrapesLie]

MAN There is sooo much to see! I Love IAAPA! If you get the chance can we see more angles of the Lightning Run Train?

[Mrlittle]

GCI just posted a YouTube video of the new coaster on their Facebook. It looks really great. I post the link but my phone is acting up.