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Here we go again, this week is the 2016 IAAPA Expo in Orlando. The event starts today with the trade floor open from tomorrow until Friday. There's normally some interesting new concepts that manufacturers are keen to show off or other bits of news to come out of the event.
The press schedule can be seen here, it looks like we will get more informaton on what SeaWorld Parks have planned tomorrow as well as news on a new Legoland park in New York. Interestingly S&S are set to announce a new family suspended coaster coaster tomorrow, could this be what Drayton might be getting in 2018?
As a side note, Premier Rides have announced that they have been chosen by the Wanda Group to "design and build one of the most cutting-edge attractions ever to be introduced to the theme park industry", as reported by Blooloop:
Could we hear more about this deal at IAAPA? It may be a little soon but it is something worth keeping an eye on.

The press schedule can be seen here, it looks like we will get more informaton on what SeaWorld Parks have planned tomorrow as well as news on a new Legoland park in New York. Interestingly S&S are set to announce a new family suspended coaster coaster tomorrow, could this be what Drayton might be getting in 2018?
As a side note, Premier Rides have announced that they have been chosen by the Wanda Group to "design and build one of the most cutting-edge attractions ever to be introduced to the theme park industry", as reported by Blooloop:
Blooloop said:The Wanda Group selects Premier Rides to Provide a “World’s First” Attraction to the China Market
The Wanda Group has awarded Premier Rides a major contract to design and build one of the most cutting-edge attractions ever to be introduced to the theme park industry. The first-of-its-kind attraction will set a new standard for technical innovation and will reinforce Wanda’s stated goal to be the leader in China’s themed entertainment industry. The project will represent the most significant investment to date by Wanda on a single attraction and will introduce stunning new technologies that are sure to impress Wanda’s millions of fans.
Jim Seay, President of Premier Rides commented on the award stating “Premier Rides is incredibly respectful of Wanda’s commitment to build the best, world-class attractions and world-class theme parks throughout China and beyond. Their dedication to providing high-end thrilling immersive experiences is very impressive and we are honored to be a part of their vision for success. The Wanda team is very focused and works hard to ensure the best possible product. Premier has great synergy with Wanda.”
Premier Rides is known for focusing on large, technically complex projects that incorporate the newest technologies and has provided the ride equipment for award-winning attractions like The Revenge of the Mummy™ at Universal Studios and Full Throttle at Six Flags Magic Mountain. The project with Wanda takes ride technology to the next level and will raise the bar on expectations throughout the industry. Cloaked in a high level of secrecy, details of the project are being kept very quiet.
Seay added “We are honored to be part of Wanda’s team which is absolutely focused on providing the newest and most exciting rides to the entertainment industry. The contract with Wanda is one of the largest ever for Premier Rides and we are very grateful for the trust placed in us. The themed entertainment business is very strong right now and Premier is in a growth phase to meet the industry needs. We are highly focused on the Asian market as its expansion continues to lead the industry and it has become the focus for the best the industry can imagine.”
Could we hear more about this deal at IAAPA? It may be a little soon but it is something worth keeping an eye on.