robbalvey Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) IAAPA 2014 is here! Keep up with our live updates over the next couple of days by checking out this thread or following us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/themeparkreview. For all our coverage in one place, go to the Park Index using this link. For continuing live coverage, go here. Last day of IAAPA coverage starts here. IAAPA 2014 is here! Just a few of the companies sponsoring this years show! In just a few moments, lots of people will be making their way into the exhibit. Got my "park map" and company directory... We are ready! Edited December 8, 2014 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screaminkid2005 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 YAY! I'm so excited to see everything this years show has to offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Looking forward to the coverage, Robb, and thank you for bringing us the highlights of the event every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Wooo!! I feel like a kid on Christmas morning every IAAPA. Can't wait to see what's on display this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shavethewhales Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Yup, feels like Christmas and we're about to see what goodies are coming our way for 2015. Your IAAPA coverage is always stellar. Really looking forward to this year! I'll be really interested to see what GCII has this year. Seems like the company has gone through some huge transitions and is fighting fierce competition, but they make great rides and have some innovative and marketable ideas. I'm surprised they haven't sold one of those economy wooden coaster models yet. At least they've got Starliner. Vekoma seemed like they were in the same boat, though I haven't been keeping up with them. I hope Larson is there too. They've sold a ton of rides in the last couple of years, and I'm sure they have something else new up their sleeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLIPDUDE Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 It's the most wonderful time of the yeeeeeear... So excited for this! I've actually been looking forward to this for the past couple of weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) The first official TPR updates from IAAPA 2014 are in! The main show floor is open! Lead car for Holiday World's Thunderbird. Worlds first launched B&M Wing Rider! B&M showing off their new "family inverted coaster" [vine] [/vine]Inverting laser tag bumper cars??? What??? Only at IAAPA! Hanging out with Paula from Holiday World in front of her new B&M Thunderbird train! Intamin booth brought along a train from Busch Gardens Cheetah Hunt! For the coaster nerds! Looks like Six Flags Fiesta Texas will be unveiling Batman's lead car at S&S in a little while. Zamperla showing off a Thunderbolt train and an Air Race flat ride! Another train under cover at The Gravity Group booth! We will see what this is later! I have NO IDEA what is under this tarp. Any guesses? Edited November 18, 2014 by jray21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I have NO IDEA what is under this tarp. Any guesses? It's obviously a piano. I have to admit that B&M's wing trains always look pretty sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonGeorge Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I can't wait to see that Timberliner. I bet 100 dollars it's going to be themed to a cardboard box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharman19 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterguy21 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 According to the latest tweet, and being mighty thankful to the wind for blowing off the cover on the art, it looks like the World's Largest StarFlyer will be coming to I-Drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) Time for another update from IAAPA 2014. Let us know what you're excited for the most! SBF Visa has their spinning coaster model on display [vine] [/vine]New Zamperla ride coming to Give Kids The World village! Mayor Clayton looks happy! Adam is happy to confirm the Give Kids The World Village Zamperla ride HAS a wheelchair seat! To discuss this new addition to Give Kids The World, go here! Fantawild has some impressive park models on display Over at the Sally Corp booth for a Six Flags press conference! Wonder what this could be? In just a couple of minutes, Six Flags will make their announcement Also at I Drive today for a BIG announcement. Stay tuned it's going to be big! 420 foot tall StarFlyer from Funtime coming to I Drive renamed plaza Vue at 360. Tallest in the world!!! The Joker animatronic for the Sally Corp Six Flags Justice League: Battle for Metropolis 4D ride has been unveiled! [fbvideo] [/fbvideo] Tell us your thoughts on the Joker animatronic HERE [vine] [/vine]Oceaneering showing off ride vehicle movement for Six Flags Justice League dark rides! Edited November 18, 2014 by jray21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 OK, that Joker animatronic may be the single coolest thing at IAAPA this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Lets see Mack, Vekoma, Chance, and every other crazy concept at the show!!! More pics more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkyle Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) ^Patience, it will come. Give him a break. not everything can be shared instantaneously. Edited November 18, 2014 by coasterkyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonGeorge Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I feel really bad that I missed that SBF Visa spinning credit at Silverwood when I went in August. Hopefully, I can get it when I go up to Spokane again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shavethewhales Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Lots of tarp-themed coasters this year. Hyuk yuk yuk... The urban starflyer is really cool! We almost had one built in OKC, but everyone was super skeptical of how it would fit in and work. I told everyone that soon other urban areas would get them and OKC would once again miss out on being ahead of the curve... At least now we'll have something to point to if the concept ever gets revived. As I always say, I'm a big fan of integrating quality ride-based attractions into other types of urban attractions like shopping districts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 OK, that Joker animatronic may be the single coolest thing at IAAPA this year. I totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRCT3 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 ^ Dunno, the laser-tag inverting bumper cars was kind of sick, too. But yeah that Joker is really really cool! Wasn't expecting motion-based vehicules either. That's really some exciting news for those dark-rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I'm thinking that I may have to go to Texas next year just to check out the Justice League ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Thanks for all the updates, can't wait to see more of them. Best days of the year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 More updates! Here's a closer look at the @SixFlags Justice League ride vehicle from @Oceaneering Ghostbusters Domo!!! A 400' tall Ferris Wheel, a 570' tall roller coaster, and now a 420' Star Flyer! The Orlando skyline is changing! Love the GCI booth with the TPR videos!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctneil Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Some great stuff coming out from IAAPA. Looking forward to all the rest. Great work so far to all that are attending and reporting back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I love following along with these updates! The show looks great this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeoplemoverMatt Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 So far so good! Awesome job on the TPR photos and videos seen at the booths. They look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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