IAAPA Expo 2024 Part 2

Описание: The annual IAAPA Expo brings manufacturers, innovators and coaster enthusiasts to the Orlando area for a whirlwind of activity. This year’s expo included many exciting reveals, shocking announcements along with a convention hall packed full of everything a theme park might ever need.



 



Our intrepid podcast team wraps up their coverage of this year’s expo with the second episode in our series. Join the ACE podcast team: Jessica Gardner, Gerik Gooch, Lauryn Heller, Derek Perry and Doug Perry for a walk around the event in our two part series of IAAPA Expo coverage. 



 



In this Episode:



[03:16] Interview with Lauren Weaver, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Sally Dark Rides about their new mini layout and more



[06:39] Morgan’s Wonderland Inclusive Institute announcement, more about this amazing, accessible park and their expanding inclusivity mission  



[14:00] Announcement about the sale of ZDT’s Switchback coaster and interview with Michael Graham, Engineer and Principal at Gravity Group



[32:27] Interview with Darren Torr, President of Rocky Mountain Construction 



[40:30] ACE booth at IAAPA Expo and The Legacy of Schwarzkopf movie screening at Fun Spot America Orlando



[51:00] Interview with Melissa Oviedo, CEO of the Themed Entertainment Association



 



Links



 



Sally Dark Rides (https://www.sallydarkrides.com/dark-r...)



Morgan’s Wonderland Inclusive Institute (https://morgans.org/inclusion-institute/)



Dance Macabre (https://www.intamin.com/project/danse...)



Kohl Gribble’s coaster model (   • GCI Tasks ACE Member To Design Train Model...  )



Will More Gerstlauer Coasters Come To America? (   • Will More Gerstlauer Coasters Come To Amer...  )



The Legacy of Schwarzkopf documentary (https://www.aceonline.org/page/Schwar...)



ACE Honorary Member award given to Chris Kraftchick (https://www.facebook.com/story.php?st...)











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Podcast Team 



Host: Jessica Gardner



Producers and Correspondents: Derek Perry and Doug Perry



Editor and Correspondent: Bob Randolph



Show Notes: Liz Tan



Production Manager: Corey Wooten



Correspondents: John Davidson and Gerik Gooch