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IAAPA 2002: Photos from the tradeshow floor
by: Matt Laskowski
Learn more about Matt Laskowski

The 2002 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) tradeshow in Orlando, Fla. has come to an end. And, once again, exhibitors were on display with a full line of creative and innovative products, services and ideas.

Below are some photos from the convention:


Lead car for Celebraion
City's wooden Ozark WildCat.

WidCat's trains are GCI's
popular Millennium Flyers.

A model of the Ozark
WildCat by GCI's Chris Gray.

This overhead shot shows
the layout of the coaster.

Another shot of the model
from a different angle.

WildCat will be over 2,200
feet long and 80 feet tall.

Orange County Convention
Center's exhibit hall.

The convention center has five
different halls for exhibitors.

Modifications have been made
to S&S's Absolutely Insane ride.

Now called Thrill Shot, the vehicle
features a new restraint system.

Zamperla introduced its
new Rockin' Tug family ride.

Perfect for families, the ride
recreates riding the high seas.

Another new product from Zamperla
is a miniature zig-zag coaster.

For children, Zamperla's introduced
a new fire engine ride.

Pax Design had this freefall
drop tower in operation.

A steel roller coaster car
from Russia's Pax Design.

This beast is a product
of Brainchild Design Lab, LLC.

It is an inflatable,
walk-through attraction.

Schwarzkopf had this attraction
model on display at their booth.

The ACE booth was home to a
model of the defunct Idora Wildcat.

Chance Morgan sold three C.P.
Huntingtons to Landry's Restaurants.
This is going to Houston's Downtown Aquarium.

Chance Morgan had this
model on display.

One company had this
Frisbee-like ride in operation.

Sartori's Techno Jump ride
was a very popular attraction.

B&M's booth had this
Flying Coaster car displayed.

A freefall tower at
the Magical Midway.

The Magical Midway was also
home to the Wacky Worm.

This family coaster is
made by Sartori Rides.



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