The IAAPA Attractions Expo 2018 has kicked off in Orlando today. It will run until Friday, Nov. 16. This year marks the centennial of IAAPA.
The expo is the largest annual gathering for the attractions industry. There are more than 10 miles of aisles which feature fully operational rides, foods, new arcade games, inflatables, and industry experts and professionals.
Yay we hit the jackpot. #iae18 neighbour to the right is a singing, in fact trilling, #dinosaur. pic.twitter.com/2prQXX5HTJ
— blooloop (@Blooloop) November 13, 2018
The event completely transforms the Orange County Convention Center. Big news is expected from Feld Entertainment, Kennywood, Legoland Florida Resort, Madame Tussauds Orlando, and SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.
Opening remarks from Hal McEvoy at IAAPA: "To say this is a dream come true does not even begin to express how I feel" and thanking sponsors #IAAPA #IAE2018 pic.twitter.com/xhQXSC4Ak1
— blooloop (@Blooloop) November 13, 2018
There are over 1,000 exhibitors and 35,000 visiting professionals representing more than 100 nations.
Blooloop has released a list of top picks for the IAAPA conference.