New Rocket Rapids Takes Quassy Amusement & Waterpark Guests on a Wild Wet Ride in 2022
New Rocket Rapids Takes Quassy Amusement & Waterpark Guests on a Wild Wet Ride in 2022
For 2022, Quassy Amusement Park offered a new ride at the park's Splash Away Bay waterpark, an innovative water coaster. The waterpark attractions have come a long way since Quassy first dove on in back in 2002. The water coaster, Rocket Rapids, come from Canadian company ProSlide Technology. According to the family-owned park's president and park co-owner, Eric Anderson, the ride is “an incredible addition” to the waterpark. Citing the ride as the first attraction of its kind in the state, Anderson attests that “Rocket Rapids takes the guest experience to the next level.” He says the ride integrates some of the latest technology in waterslides,” Anderson, says, describing water jets that powerfully push each two-person raft uphill. “Riders experience some exhilarating drops and high-banked ... [read more]
IAAPA Expo 2022 Comes to a Close: Rides 4-U, Mondial, Preston & Barbieri Report Sales
IAAPA Expo 2022 Comes to a Close: Rides 4-U, Mondial, Preston & Barbieri Report Sales
Bob's Space Racers Showcases Attendant Free Games
As the 2022 IAAPA Convention and Trade Show came to a close, the mood amongst all segments of the market was optimistic. From manufacturers and suppliers to the parks and amusement sites themselves, there was a universal optimism about the coming season, despite challenges in labor, inflation and supply chain disruptions.Manufacturers and suppliers were doing a brisk business, with many manufacturers unable to take orders for 2023 and even 2024 because of increased demand. Parks and carnivals were planning well into the future, and some were even having difficulty spending money on new equipment because of the delays in delivery times.
Rides 4 U
Len Soled of Rides 4U was one of the exhibitors on the solidly positive side. “We had great people coming through”, said Soled.”All segments of the ... [read more]
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It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Alberto Zamperla – a giant of the amusement industry and a man of immense generosity.The Zamperla Group has lost an indomitable visionary and pioneer, who has revolutionized the amusement industry while bringing fun to billions of people thanks to his endless creativity.Alberto will be missed by all who got to know his extraordinary love of life but his spirit will be forever.He is survived by his wife Paola, three sons, and three grandchildren.If you would like to share your condolences, thoughts, memories, and your own Mr. Z stories, please email rememberingalberto@zamperlagroup.com [read more]
IAAPA Names Jakob Wahl President and CEO
Former EVP and Chief Operating Officer to Lead the Global Association for the Attractions Industry
ORLANDO, FLORIDA (November 2, 2022) – IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, today announced Jakob Wahl has been selected as the association’s new president and CEO effective January 1, 2023. Wahl will succeed the association’s current president and CEO, Hal McEvoy who will retire on April 1, 2023.As president and CEO, Wahl will lead the association’s 94-member team in Orlando, Brussels, Hong Kong, Mexico City, and Shanghai. He will be responsible for the executive management and day-to-day operations of the association and will be the primary strategic advisor to the IAAPA Board of Directors on all matters related to association’s mission, events, products, and services."Jakob is the right person to lead the IAAPA team into the future,” said Curt Caffey, chair of the CEO Search Committee, IAAPA treasurer, and president of ProParks Attractions Group. “Jakob’s vision for IAAPA is focused on adapting the association ... [read more]
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