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

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).

Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: podcast@aceonline.org. Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.

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Podcast Volunteer Team 

Hosts: Jessica Gardner and Derek Perry

Producer: Derek Perry

Editors: Bob Randolph

Show Notes: Liz Tan

Production Manager: Corey Wooten