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What from IAAPA would you like to see find it's way into our region?

  • 1.  What from IAAPA would you like to see find it's way into our region?

    Posted Nov 25, 2025 08:47 AM

    IAAPA is in the books now so, looking back, what, other than Phantom Theater, would you like to see from the Expo make its way to our region?



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    Robert Reed
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  • 2.  RE: What from IAAPA would you like to see find it's way into our region?

    Posted Nov 27, 2025 09:30 AM

    I really want to see that new see-through Rotor ride make its way to a park nearby.  I love an old school Rotor, and we don't have any in this country anymore.



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    Morgan Thornburgh
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  • 3.  RE: What from IAAPA would you like to see find it's way into our region?

    Posted Nov 27, 2025 09:42 AM

    It's a classic ride that I think is due for a comeback. It would fit in just about any park in our region and honestly wouldn't be all that expensive of an installation.



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  • 4.  RE: What from IAAPA would you like to see find it's way into our region?

    Posted Nov 30, 2025 10:49 AM
    I saw this rotor at the Maury County fair in Columbia Tn.  Kissel owns it.  https://kisselentertainment.com/rides/byid/62

    Kissel only sent a kids only coaster to Maury Co Fair(Ghoster Coaster has 48" max height)  Kissel has 5 coasters total.  Also, a Chance Rockoplane and Astro Wheel and a couple other great 50/60's rides

    It would be sweet if ACE could do a meet up there.  Maybe arrange a ride on Ghoster Coaster?




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  • 5.  RE: What from IAAPA would you like to see find it's way into our region?

    Posted Nov 30, 2025 11:10 AM

    That would be interesting and fun, I don't know if anyone has tried to do a meet up to ride a coaster that is not a permanent installation. Definitely something worth keeping an eye on when we get closer to fair season!



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  • 6.  RE: What from IAAPA would you like to see find it's way into our region?

    Posted Nov 30, 2025 01:45 PM
    Fair rides are tricky on many fronts... but ACE did feature Wildcat North Georgia State Fair in the Schwarzkopf documentary.  I rode it this summer and it was great

    5 coasters were at Wilson County Fair - Tennessee State Fair  and they have an awesome rare Zierer Flitzer coaster... only 1 operating on RCDB is Barracuda at Jolly Rodger.

    Bit of a side note, very few fair coasters are in RCDB.  So it is tricky to find and count credits.  

    I am planning a visit to Washington's state fair to ride Wildcat and Classic coaster in Sept... plus Silverwood, Vancover playland etc.



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  • 7.  RE: What from IAAPA would you like to see find it's way into our region?

    Posted Nov 30, 2025 04:51 PM

    Tricky for sure, but not impossible! (I'm forever an optimist)

    I definitely need to track down fair coasters, it would be a fun challenge.

    I'd love to get out to the North West and checkout those parks... Just can't find an excuse to make the trip.



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    Robert Reed
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  • 8.  RE: What from IAAPA would you like to see find it's way into our region?

    Posted Nov 30, 2025 11:22 AM
    Side note, the last SBNO Rotor I've seen was at Frontier City, Tumbleweed.... I regret not riding it.  The Cajun Cliffhanger at SFGrAm was very popular, but due to operator error, an accident occurred in 2000 and it was removed.




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  • 9.  RE: What from IAAPA would you like to see find it's way into our region?

    Posted Nov 30, 2025 03:07 PM

    I think Canoby Lake in New Hampshire still has one, but I am not sure. I rode it in 2004, the last time I was there. It could've been removed by now. It was a more upgraded one, which is why I think it could still be there. It had a tile floor and a spindle in the middle, which the older ones did not have. 



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    Brian Neal
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  • 10.  RE: What from IAAPA would you like to see find it's way into our region?

    Posted Nov 30, 2025 05:01 PM

    Conbie Lake is only a three hour drive from Six Flags New England... Perhaps it's worth a look if/when we make it out there for Coaster Con!



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    Robert Reed
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  • 11.  RE: What from IAAPA would you like to see find it's way into our region?

    Posted Nov 30, 2025 08:26 PM



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  • 12.  RE: What from IAAPA would you like to see find it's way into our region?

    Posted Dec 01, 2025 07:43 PM

    Hopefully I'll see ya there! (We're still working out if we'll be able to make the trip)



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    Robert Reed
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  • 13.  RE: What from IAAPA would you like to see find it's way into our region?

    Posted Nov 30, 2025 04:59 PM

    I've never been on one myself, I'm definitely starting to look back and realize there are some experiences I passed up that I regret. Hopefully things circle back and rides like the rotor find their way back into fairgrounds and parks.



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    Robert Reed
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  • 14.  RE: What from IAAPA would you like to see find it's way into our region?

    Posted Nov 30, 2025 03:06 PM

    I think that would be a great ride for Kings Island! They had one once upon a time, but it's gone nearly 45 years now! 



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    Brian Neal
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  • 15.  RE: What from IAAPA would you like to see find it's way into our region?

    Posted Nov 30, 2025 05:02 PM

    We know they have plenty of room to work with... Maybe near or around Action Zone



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    Robert Reed
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  • 16.  RE: What from IAAPA would you like to see find it's way into our region?

    Posted Nov 30, 2025 06:28 PM

    The last time I rode a rotor was a few years ago at the Prater in Vienna.  They have absolutely no rules there, you could ride it upside down if you were so inclined!  (I did not, as I am an old.  But 30 years ago, I probably would have).



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    Morgan Thornburgh
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  • 17.  RE: What from IAAPA would you like to see find it's way into our region?

    Posted Nov 30, 2025 07:44 PM

    I know my older cousins rode one at a fair in the 80's. I recall them bragging about ride it upside down. I thought they were crazy. I, on the other hand, was to scared at the time to even ride it standing up.



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    Robert Reed
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    Eastern Great Lakes
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