Orlando, Sunday, 28 September 2025.
At the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, manufacturers used the trade floor to steer 2025 capital plans by unveiling a mix of hardware, media and systems: Vekoma teased a ‘surprising’ coaster with 2025 openings, Reverchon launched next‑generation flume and rider‑specific restraints aimed at boosting throughput and safety, WhiteWater showcased compact, capacity‑focused waterpark concepts, and Triotech announced a large IP‑driven multi‑location project with Saudi partner Seven. Dronisos reiterated its choreographed drone partnership with Disneyland Paris, while Accesso and other ticketing vendors outlined guest‑management updates that signal tighter vendor‑park integration. The standout takeaway for operators and investors: suppliers are aligning engineering innovation, IP media and integrated guest systems to shorten procurement cycles and shift capital allocation toward bundled, partnership‑based projects for the 2025 build season. Expect procurement decisions to tilt toward solutions that deliver measurable capacity gains, safety advancements and content-driven guest value, and clearer ROI timelines for phased deployment across seasons annually.