Acrobaticfrog
@acrobaticfrog.bsky.social
Ribbit - Zookeeper with wide ranging interests, which largely includes Rockets / Space, VFX, Animation and what is under the umbrella of IAAPA and AZA
and this concludes what I have to post from this years #IAAPAExpo, will definitely be back next year, what a unique experience each year and this one was certainly Epic!
That time of year, and escaping to warmer weather earlier than normal for this years #IAAPAExpo
Lots ahead next week for my 4th time there, starting earlier for me this year on Sunday, followed by some pretty Epic things later in the week too!
Lots ahead next week for my 4th time there, starting earlier for me this year on Sunday, followed by some pretty Epic things later in the week too!
November 29, 2025 at 3:35 AM
and this concludes what I have to post from this years #IAAPAExpo, will definitely be back next year, what a unique experience each year and this one was certainly Epic!
Last but not least from me this year at #IAAPAExpo the WhiteWater booth this year included a couple of their flume boats, including one of a fleet of boats set to replace those at Daredevil Falls in Dollywood next year
November 29, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Last but not least from me this year at #IAAPAExpo the WhiteWater booth this year included a couple of their flume boats, including one of a fleet of boats set to replace those at Daredevil Falls in Dollywood next year
The Zamperla #IAAPAExpo booth this year also had a model of their Double Heart coaster, announcing its first instillation, at Lotte World Adventure Busan in South Korea opening next year.
November 29, 2025 at 3:25 AM
The Zamperla #IAAPAExpo booth this year also had a model of their Double Heart coaster, announcing its first instillation, at Lotte World Adventure Busan in South Korea opening next year.
The Zamperla #IAAPAExpo booth had one of the most unique rides on the floor this year, with their brand new WingZ ride, the "World's First Wheelchair Accessible (and interactive) Tower Ride" coming first to Morgan's Wonderland next year
November 29, 2025 at 3:21 AM
The Zamperla #IAAPAExpo booth had one of the most unique rides on the floor this year, with their brand new WingZ ride, the "World's First Wheelchair Accessible (and interactive) Tower Ride" coming first to Morgan's Wonderland next year
While perhaps most known for their amusement rides, the Chance Rides #IAAPAExpo booth this year included their new all electric eTRAM's with a couple versions brought to the floor
November 29, 2025 at 3:12 AM
While perhaps most known for their amusement rides, the Chance Rides #IAAPAExpo booth this year included their new all electric eTRAM's with a couple versions brought to the floor
The Daniels Wood Land / DWL Studios #IAAPAExpo booth this year was impressive as always, here's a quick look around, seems like a bit of a combination of the last couple years as well.
November 29, 2025 at 3:04 AM
The Daniels Wood Land / DWL Studios #IAAPAExpo booth this year was impressive as always, here's a quick look around, seems like a bit of a combination of the last couple years as well.
Known for their Alpine Coasters and water rides, Wiegand was back to #IAAPAExpo again this year, which among other things like their CoasterKart product, was promoting the LSM launched slide coaster in particular, now on / coming to at least 2 Norwegian Cruise Line ships
November 29, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Known for their Alpine Coasters and water rides, Wiegand was back to #IAAPAExpo again this year, which among other things like their CoasterKart product, was promoting the LSM launched slide coaster in particular, now on / coming to at least 2 Norwegian Cruise Line ships
Among other things they brought to #IAAPAExpo this year including multiple experiences, DOF Robotics held a press conference to unveil their new "Dark Ride" product including this trackless customizable vehicle.
November 29, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Among other things they brought to #IAAPAExpo this year including multiple experiences, DOF Robotics held a press conference to unveil their new "Dark Ride" product including this trackless customizable vehicle.
Materials company RAMPF Group had a fun #IAAPAExpo booth this year featuring some props / models using their products
November 29, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Materials company RAMPF Group had a fun #IAAPAExpo booth this year featuring some props / models using their products
Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters (PTC) was of course back to #IAAPAExpo this year, this time featuring a before / after example train for their winter overhaul services for seasonal parks
November 29, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters (PTC) was of course back to #IAAPAExpo this year, this time featuring a before / after example train for their winter overhaul services for seasonal parks
A Na'vi styled to It's a Small World was among a variety of animatronics at the Bobproducts #IAAPAExpo booth this year (not official for Disney)
November 29, 2025 at 2:18 AM
A Na'vi styled to It's a Small World was among a variety of animatronics at the Bobproducts #IAAPAExpo booth this year (not official for Disney)
One of the most notable #IAAPAExpo reveals this year was with Mack Rides and their vehicle for NightFlight Expedition, a first of its kind "indoor family hybrid coaster and whitewater river raft ride" and dark ride, opening next year at Dollywood
November 29, 2025 at 1:53 AM
One of the most notable #IAAPAExpo reveals this year was with Mack Rides and their vehicle for NightFlight Expedition, a first of its kind "indoor family hybrid coaster and whitewater river raft ride" and dark ride, opening next year at Dollywood
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So you made a robot stand up and talk... now what? In this over 4-hour journey, Kevin follows the promise of Disney's Living Character Initiative, an effort to populate Disney theme parks with free-roaming, interactive beings. It was touted as the future. How's it going? Watch here: bit.ly/49C6vng
November 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
So you made a robot stand up and talk... now what? In this over 4-hour journey, Kevin follows the promise of Disney's Living Character Initiative, an effort to populate Disney theme parks with free-roaming, interactive beings. It was touted as the future. How's it going? Watch here: bit.ly/49C6vng
There was only 1 inflatables #IAAPAExpo press conference this year, with Magic Jump which along with celebrating 30 years as a company, announced a partnership with Sega to have Sonic the Hedgehog in officially licensed inflatable attractions. Here's what they brought for it
November 27, 2025 at 12:18 AM
There was only 1 inflatables #IAAPAExpo press conference this year, with Magic Jump which along with celebrating 30 years as a company, announced a partnership with Sega to have Sonic the Hedgehog in officially licensed inflatable attractions. Here's what they brought for it
Gerstlauer had a number of models return to their #IAAPAExpo booth this year, here's a look around
November 27, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Gerstlauer had a number of models return to their #IAAPAExpo booth this year, here's a look around
After an absence last year, Massivit 3d returned this year to #IAAPAExpo, with one of their printers and a number of props produced with their equipment / product again.
November 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
After an absence last year, Massivit 3d returned this year to #IAAPAExpo, with one of their printers and a number of props produced with their equipment / product again.
Among other things the International Mascot Corporation / IMC #IAAPAExpo booth this year had... well...
November 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Among other things the International Mascot Corporation / IMC #IAAPAExpo booth this year had... well...
Maurer AG / Maurer Rides had a similar #IAAPAExpo booth this year, here's a look at a couple of these models they brought back
November 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Maurer AG / Maurer Rides had a similar #IAAPAExpo booth this year, here's a look at a couple of these models they brought back
Another returning booth that's always worth a visit is Kern Studios so here's a look around their #IAAPAExpo booth this year
November 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Another returning booth that's always worth a visit is Kern Studios so here's a look around their #IAAPAExpo booth this year
The S&S Worldwide #IAAPAExpo booth this year included two trains of their new RailRyder Coaster product, a new family coaster from them reimagining the classic Steeplechase coaster by Arrow Dynamics originally, increasing capacity and enhancing the ride experience
November 26, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The S&S Worldwide #IAAPAExpo booth this year included two trains of their new RailRyder Coaster product, a new family coaster from them reimagining the classic Steeplechase coaster by Arrow Dynamics originally, increasing capacity and enhancing the ride experience
While bowling alleys are to be expected, Street Curling brought a more unique offering to the #IAAPAExpo floor this year
November 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
While bowling alleys are to be expected, Street Curling brought a more unique offering to the #IAAPAExpo floor this year
KMG Rides brought these two really cool light up models to their #IAAPAExpo booth this year!
November 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
KMG Rides brought these two really cool light up models to their #IAAPAExpo booth this year!
World Crafters was back at #IAAPAExpo again this year, also under the name OnlyDinosaurs. Here's a quick look at a couple of the animatronics they brought this year, including one based on the velociraptor Blue
November 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
World Crafters was back at #IAAPAExpo again this year, also under the name OnlyDinosaurs. Here's a quick look at a couple of the animatronics they brought this year, including one based on the velociraptor Blue
Last week at #IAAPAExpo, Vekoma unveiled the vehicle for the first installation of their Suspended Dark Ride attraction / product: SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep, opening next year at SeaWorld Orlando
November 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Last week at #IAAPAExpo, Vekoma unveiled the vehicle for the first installation of their Suspended Dark Ride attraction / product: SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep, opening next year at SeaWorld Orlando
The Intamin #IAAPAExpo booth this year prominently featured / revealed the ride vehicle for Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift, coming to @unistudios.bsky.social next year
November 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The Intamin #IAAPAExpo booth this year prominently featured / revealed the ride vehicle for Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift, coming to @unistudios.bsky.social next year