It’s literally the place where theme park dreams are made. From air-gate hinges to incredible thrill rides, the IAAPA Expo offers it all. CoasterForce were lucky enough to cover all the big reveals. Click the headline for a recap of the best.
Read More...Compagnie des Alpes and Intamin delivered the biggest mic drop in IAAPA history by revealing two new coasters that will compete to be your #1! A LSM Launch Coaster and a Mega Coaster, both featuring a big bundle of World Firsts were announced on the third day of the IAAPA Attractions Expo! Click the headline for more information and ride images.
Read More...SeaWorld opened Infinity Falls, an Intamin Amusement Rides river rapids attraction themed around a lost jungle river surrounded by the remains of an ancient civilization. The unique feature of the ride is a 30 foot (9m) tall vertical elevator lift followed by a 40 foot (12m) drop, the tallest of any river raft in the world! Click the headline for more information and photos
Read More...Intamin has revealed a new version of their Zac Spin coaster at the IAAPA Expo. The new model is configurable to allow three different seat layouts, controlled or free spinning options and a LSM launch out of the station. A Zac Spin is Intamin’s variation of a Forth Dimension coaster where riders free spin in cars positioned beside the track. Unlike the existing Zac Spin model where two pairs of riders sit back to back, an additional train allows for three different seat configurations depending on the park operators requirements. Riders can either face backwards, forwards or face to face.
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