Live IAAPA 2016 Updates (Day One)

It's once again time for IAAPA and this year we've once again got Renée in Orlando covering all of the coverage for us. 

We'll try and update this as often as possible but be sure you are following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram all day for updates. 

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​Coverage by Renée Girard 

Good morning from IAAPA! We'll be here all day today and tomorrow so be sure to follow us here and on Facebook for updates!

We are with the folks at Triotech now so see what new and exciting things they have coming up!

We are about to experience The Flyer from @Triotech1 at IAAPA.

Had a blast on The Flyer at Triotech. Think Soarin', but more intense, in a good way, of course!

We're going to experience another Triotech attraction, Werewolves.

Werewolves at Triotech is so much fun! Thanks to Christian @Triotech1 for letting us experience these attractions. We'll be back here later!

The Zamperla company is celebrating 50 years.

There is going to be VR introduced at Zamperla with Samsung and Oculus technology.

Cake and champagne for @ZamperlaSpa

More about The Park at Owa by @ZamperlaSpa opening summer 2017 in Foley, Alabama.

Brian Morrow from @SeaWorld with the ride vehicles for one of their newest attractions, Ocean Explorer at SeaWorld San Diego.

The people at Intamin have the ride cars for Wave Breaker: the rescue coaster at SeaWorld San Antonio

Here's Valravn at Cedar Point from B&M

Spike Racing is the worlds first interactive racing coaster by Maurer.

MX4D Pod at the Coca Cola booth.

Check out the coaster trains by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company.

Skywarp from @SkylineAttrax looks like a lot of fun! Hope to see it in a park one day.

And if you're a fan of Crazy Couch from @SkylineAttrax , now there's Crazy Crab!

This looks like a comfortable ride experience from Chance Rides

Mack has a coaster model on display that has two different trains in one layout.

Some awesome models from the people at @WhiteWaterWest . They really know how to make terrific water park attractions!

The Flow Rider Flow House from @WhiteWaterWest

One of the best booths at IAAPA, BeaverTails!

Shots?

Deep Fried Twinkies

Because, why not.

At Be the Hamster, you have to work for your drink

but who doesn't want to be in a giant hamster wheel?!

Daytona Championship USA, new from @SEGA

Timberliner trains by the Gravity Group

Let's see what they have to offer at the outdoor attractions at IAAPA

Going to try and conquer this thing, Kristall Turm.

Getting suited up to climb at Kristall Turm.

We are here for the S&S unveiling!

Merlin's Mayhem family coaster looks like a great addition to @FUNatDW and will be fun for all ages!

erlin's Mayhem opening 2017 at @FUNatDW by S&S Sansei, family coaster, seats 20 with onboard audio to tell a story

Mayhem is the name of Merlin's dragon, who he is in search of on this coaster ride. The first family inverted coaster at @FUNatDW

Omni Arena offers VR without the motion sickness, in a way that you are moving with the game.

VR definitely seems to be the thing this year. Here's what DOF Robotics has to offer.

Poor Tow Mater looks like he's part of this shooting gallery here.

Model of a simulator theater from Falcons Creative Group

EVO-6 ride vehicle from Oceaneering

There are always a good amount of spin and puke rides here. Fun to watch, but I'll pass on riding, thanks.

If you ever wanted to add Puss in Boots to your carousel, now you can!

Love all of the holiday decorations on display. I would want this for Halloween at home.

VR X-Rider from Simuline

Sally Dark Ride Company is one of the best out there.

The newest @SallyCorp attraction will be Five Nights at Freddy's The Ride! An interactive dark ride where you use your light to survive.

The folks at Dynamic Attractions are always terrific and we're looking forward to hearing more from them tomorrow! ​

Here's a Rollin' Thunder train from Zamperla.

We are back at @Triotech1 for a press event.

Fear the Walking Dead will be an interactive walk through experience

Ghostbusters 5D The Ultimate Ghost Hunt in Heide Park in Germany. Collaboration with Sony and Merlin Entertainment.

Some early concept art from the new Ghostbusters attraction opening in 2017 at Heide Park.

Some great announcements from @Triotech1 today! Ghostbusters at Heide Park should be a huge hit!

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