![]() ![]() A Mini Dance Party 360 was also sold to Jolly Roger.Īs we reported previously, Soled assisted with the sale of two KMG rides, the Crazy Surf to Otterbacher Shows and a Freak Out to RC Cole of Cole Shows. The Drop N' Twist Tower ride was sold to Jolly Roger Amusement Park in Ocean City, MD and a smaller 30' portable model was sold to Dreamland Amusements that will travel on one 28' pup trailer. The new “micro-coaster”, the Sky Flyer, was sold to Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement park in Coney Island and the second will be a portable model sold to Barry Jamieson with World's Finest Shows. In addition to the Big Air coaster, Soled and his team sold 2 Mini Break Dances, one to Stewart Amusements of CT and the second to Murray Brothers in Ohio. Several carnivals were also interested in the ride and the possibility of putting it on a trailer. The first Big Air coaster was sold to Craig's Cruisers in Silver Lake, MI. “Some coaster enthusiasts said the ride was one of the best coaster experiences they have had”, he added. “I got calls from all over the country about the new car”, said Soled. Len Soled said his presence at the show this year was a “Home Run” and his new Big Air coaster was a big hit. One exhibitor very pleased with the show was Rides 4 U. ![]() Celebrating 25 years of partnership, IAAPA has raised more than $1 million over the years, helping make magical memories for children with critical illnesses and their families. ![]() Showing the generous spirit of the industry, Expo attendees raised approximately $155,000 for Give Kids The World (GKTW) Village through corporate donations and an annual series of events, including a golf tournament, motorcycle ride, fun run and walk. Thirty eight companies made new product announcements directly from the trade show floor during Expo, including Carnival Cruise Line and Maurer, Legoland New York Resort, Holovis and ETF Ride Systems, and SeaWorld Orlando and Premier Rides. The five-day Expo pumped an estimated $77.2 million into the Orlando-area economy this week."Īccording to the latest "IAAPA Global Theme and Amusement Park Outlook Report (2019-2023)," theme and amusement parks worldwide are expected to entertain more than 1.16 billion people in 2019 and generate $52 billion in revenue. "The 42,600 people attending this year's show, included 27,800 qualified buyers from amusement parks, water parks, family entertainment centers (FECs), zoos, aquariums, museums, science centers, resorts, and attractions from around the world. "It's been an incredible week bringing together this vibrant and diverse community that continues to evolve in ways we've yet to imagine." "With the largest attendance in IAAPA Expo history, this year's event is a testament to the continued growth and strength of the attractions industry worldwide," said Hal McEvoy, president and CEO, IAAPA. The convention welcomed a record 42,600 attendees and 1,146 exhibitors from around the world who came to buy, learn, and network at the premier conference and trade show for the global attractions industry. The 2019 IAAPA Attractions Expo is now in the books and it turned out to be quite the record-breaker.
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