November 25, 2023

IAAPA Expo 2023: The Final Day and Expo Recap (featuring Storyland Studios and RMC)

48 minutes

The ACE Ride With Us Podcast team had a busy week at the IAAPA Expo. We’ve had a great time walking the show floor, meeting theme park industry partners and spending time together. Bringing our listeners along for the ride has been a real treat for your podcast team.

Our final broadcast from the event brings the event to a close. Join co-host Jessica Gardner as she talks with ACE Communications Director Derek Perry about their immersive experience at the expo.

In this Episode:

[02:30] Check out ACE’s YouTube channel for our interview with S&S

[06:05] Derek’s interview with Adam Sandy from Zamperla (live from the Top Thrill 2 train!)

[08:00] Derek talks about ACE's interview with 3DX and their work on Holiday World’s new Good Gravy! coaster

[12:20] Matt Ferguson, Chief Innovation Officer at Storyland Studios talks about the two new parks they’re opening

[23:02] Interview with Jake Kilcup from Rocky Mountain Construction

[32:44] The episode wraps up with ACE President Elizabeth Ringas

ACE’s YouTube channel has all of the awesome video coverage from the week (and a lot more).

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Hosts: Jessica Gardner and Derek Perry

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Editors: Bob Randolph

Show Notes: Liz Tan

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November 25, 2023

IAAPA Expo 2023: The Final Day and Expo Recap (featuring Storyland Studios and RMC)

48 minutes

Our final broadcast from the event brings the event to a close. Join co-host Jessica Gardner as she talks with ACE Communications Director Derek Perry about their immersive experience at the expo.

In this Episode:

[02:30] Check out ACE’s YouTube channel for our interview with S&S