IAAPA Attraction Expo 2007 - Part I

[Thrill Reconnoiter]

IAAPA's Attraction Expo is the largest vendor exhibit in the amusement industry; come see what's new in 2007! And be sure to stay tuned for Part II with more thorough coverage coming shortly!

For coverage of IAAPA's Attraction Expo, please visit the following link: http://www.rollercoasterpro.com/updates/iaapa07p1/



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[The Storm Runner]

Thanks for the update! Seems like there are some good models being designed. :) That table thing in the sky looks fun, yet at the same time, scary. What if you dropped something? lol

[3xinvert]

Where is this event being held? From the looks of things, it kinda looks like the expo centre I have out here on LI.

[Top Thrill Dragster]

^ Orange County Convention Center.

Orlando Florida.

[Jake]

Thanks for the update, great pictures.

That Vekoma Dutchmen model looks really amazing. Would they still be running the same old trains on it? Or did they have new trains on display?

[Dan]

Great update! There are a lot of cool new things shown there, I love the sky business meeting idea...although it might be hard to hear if it gets too windy! I'm going to try and make it out next year for this.

[p0tat0]

Have fun being there Big Brother Ryan =P

Lol the dinner in the sky looks cool, but I doubt it will work. Especially because of the wind. How are you going to have a meeting or carry a conversation when theres constantly wind blowing? Eh, nice attempt but I doubt it will work, unless they enclose it.

[Thrill Reconnoiter]

Lol the dinner in the sky looks cool, but I doubt it will work. Especially because of the wind. How are you going to have a meeting or carry a conversation when theres constantly wind blowing? Eh, nice attempt but I doubt it will work, unless they enclose it.
Currently they have four or five (can't remember exactly without double checking the brochure) around the world, none in the states though. It's a cool concept, but the seatbelt setup is basically the same 5-point system in a race car so your kind of limited on mobility. It was really easy to hold a conversation surprisingly despite a really heavy wind that day. The swaying wasn't too bad, but I don't know how well you can keep from spilling a full drink.


That Vekoma Dutchmen model looks really amazing. Would they still be running the same old trains on it? Or did they have new trains on display?
They didn't bring a model for it, but I was told the redesigning was going to be noticable in the seating (more comfortable). A pretty unique thing was contrary to where regular Dutchman's "flip down" in the station for flying mode, this will do it on the vertical lifthill so riders are given a great view of the park.


What if you dropped something? lol
They make you remove all your loose articles before you go up. Anything loose has to be put on the table. If you drop something, that's why the area below you is marked off... :o

[Michael]

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Finnaly! Maybe they will be selling some of these babies at CP next year :D


Again, great update guys. I was really excited to read through it and look over the photos of the exhibits and attractions on display. I especially liked the miniture models, very neat stuff!

I was very enthused during the whole read. : )