IAAPA Expo 2021 - IAAPA Expo
Date Taken: 11/19/2021
Date Posted: 11/22/2021
Many attendees will participate in industry education sessions throughout the week.
In this update, we chronicle our return to the Orange County Convention Center for IAAPA Expo 2021 to check out the latest trends and what is new in the amusement industry. The convention took place from November 15-19, 2021.
We stopped at every booth we had time for including most every major player in the theme park business to see what new products and upcoming attractions were being featured. Follow along as we take you down the aisles of this trade show.
Looking for more IAAPA goodness? Also check out our coverage of the 2019 show.
We asked for exhibitor permission prior to taking photos and had press credentials during this conference.
IAAPA Expo 2021 - IAAPA Expo
Date Taken: 11/19/2021
Date Posted: 11/22/2021
We were here primarily to meet and talk to vendors in the trade show.
IAAPA Expo 2021 - IAAPA Expo
Date Taken: 11/19/2021
Date Posted: 11/22/2021
Immediately upon entry, the first thing visitors see are SBF Visa's latest collection of rides.
IAAPA Expo 2021 - IAAPA Expo
Date Taken: 11/19/2021
Date Posted: 11/22/2021
This includes a new dizzying Wipeout ride.
IAAPA Expo 2021 - IAAPA Expo
Date Taken: 11/19/2021
Date Posted: 11/22/2021
Also, the "Hampster Wheel" spinning coaster was back with a more refined rear spinning car. The manufacturer showed it off on one its traditional figure 8 tracks this time around.
IAAPA Expo 2021 - IAAPA Expo
Date Taken: 11/19/2021
Date Posted: 11/22/2021
At the B&M coaster, the park was showing off the lead car for Mako.
IAAPA Expo 2021 - IAAPA Expo
Date Taken: 11/19/2021
Date Posted: 11/22/2021
SeaWorld Orlando is right next door to the convention so this car didn't have to travel too far.
