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

Morgan’s Wonderland Inclusive Institute

Dance Macabre

Kohl Gribble’s coaster model

Will More Gerstlauer Coasters Come To America?

The Legacy of Schwarzkopf documentary

ACE Honorary Member award given to Chris Kraftchick

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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