endermanloveH20
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What do you guys think will be revealed tomorrow for IAAPA?
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Small News From The Theme Park Industry
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davidm
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Very little since the show floor does not open until the 14th.
There is a dedicated thread for IAAPA'23 though, so what ever happens will be over in that I would think (rather than here);
IAAPA Expo 2023
The annual IAAPA Expo in Orlando is a few weeks away, but I wanted to go ahead and post some details of what to expect from our coverage this year. I'll start with the press events that will be taking place, even though the date and time of each event hasn't been released. The IAAPA Expo show...
Nicky Borrill
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That's the only part that isn't just rumour at this stage, it was Divisional Director, Bianca Sammut, that confirmed they'd be replaced by 3 permanent flats at a Q&A, and indeed that they'd already been purchased. No hint at when they'd be installed as far as I know though. Sadly it wasn't said on camera, so you only have the attendees word for it, but there's so many out there who claim to have heard it at this point, I think it's reasonable to presume true.
endermanloveH20
Mega Poster
I really hope it's true
endermanloveH20
Mega Poster
TOP THRILL 2'S TRAIN LOOKS AMAZING!!!
Rollercoaster David
Hyper Poster
Can't wait to see "Place Holder" the movie
Lukas D
Roller Poster
Merlin have just announced what sounds like a mere retheme of and some new ride vehicles for the Safari and Fairytale Brook. A "reimagined" Dino Dig Area will feature Meet & Greats. The rethemed land will be called Dino Valley and will open in spring 2024. So it seems that the 2025 project went to the chopping block I guess.
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Ahh, the fascinating Main Street of Thorpe Park. The one that connects the middle of the park to the far back of the park, without any logical path to get to the entrance or to half the attractions in the park. Quite easy to get to the back of a water slide, though.
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Christmas decor is going in and testing has begun for a new drone show to be held at night:Movie Park Germany will be joining Walibi Belgium and Bellewaerde in debuting their first ever Christmas event this year. Running every Friday to Sunday from December 1st and every day from the 21st to January 7th (with the exception of the 24th, 25th, and 26th), ”Hollywood Christmas” will see the park decorated in bright, American-style Christmas decor. The park will be operating from noon to 8 P.M.
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Thrillseeker2024
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Bro milky way is awful, stank of new born cowTripAdvisor rankings in the paper today:
Good news for Paultons, impressed to see Crealy and Milky Way so high too. Although there does seem to be a southern bias a bit here - several small parks down south, but no sight of 'Mingo or Lightwater...
Niles
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The Gerstlauer Bobsled going to Jaderpark has started to test.
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And here is a video from the park:
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And here is a video from the park:
East Coast Mariner
Mega Poster
The Gerstlauer bobsleds are just excellent. I didn't even realise how good helices could be until I rode one - the ones I'd done before were just filler or an excuse to pummel you with positive Gs, but these actually change direction brilliantly. And for me, the airtime on these is as effective as anything else I've ridden. Fantastic rides, and I'd love to see more of them.
cookie
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I’m there with you. Don’t think I’ve been on one that wasn’t a top 5 ride at their respective park. These things pack a real punch.
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Makes sense, but it actually starts Monday with the exception of the week prior to and week after Christmas fully operational. Weekends fully open for families and weekdays strictly for enthusiasts is definitely better than the current Arcade Only weekday ops.
Another double post...
Dollywood is getting yet another neighbor. Dig'n Zone Theme Park is scheduled to debut on March 1, 2024 in Sevierville, Tennessee. The construction-themed park will feature over 25 attractions that enable guests to control a wide variety of construction equipment, as well as seasonal experiences such as hayrides and corn mazes. Source
I don't think this is the same company that owns the Diggerland parks, but please correct me if I'm mistaken.
Dollywood is getting yet another neighbor. Dig'n Zone Theme Park is scheduled to debut on March 1, 2024 in Sevierville, Tennessee. The construction-themed park will feature over 25 attractions that enable guests to control a wide variety of construction equipment, as well as seasonal experiences such as hayrides and corn mazes. Source
I don't think this is the same company that owns the Diggerland parks, but please correct me if I'm mistaken.
CanobieFan
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Oh, that's kinda interesting. Maybe I'll have to check it out next sumer, ha
