In the corner of the Expo floor stands a 16-foot, inflatable, floatable movie screen offered by EPIC Outdoor Cinema, a Fort Lauderdale company. It offers up to a 40-foot-diagonal model. Although primarily used for showing movies – think resort pool – at IAAPA, it’s drawing attention with a trivia host and game.

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions is holding its 2025 expo at the Orange County Convention Center through Nov. 21. IAAPA is a trade organization that represents a wide range of attractions, including theme parks, zoos, bowling alleys, water parks and more.

Orlando, the “theme park capital of the world," is again hosting the IAAPA Expo, bringing thousands of theme park operators and attractions vendors to the Orange County Convention Center.

The countdown is on for Galacticoaster, the roller coaster set to debut at Legoland Florida in early 2026. The Winter Haven theme park disclosed more details about the indoor family thrill ride during the IAAPA Expo at Orange County Convention Center.

A Volusia County company that invented whac-a-mole has been attending this international attractions expo for decades, and its president explains why Orlando remains the premier destination compared to similar events in Asia and Europe.

SeaWorld Orlando has provided its first look at its upcoming attraction, SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep. The new suspended dark ride is expected to open in 2026.

The IAAPA Expo 2025, the largest event in the global attractions industry, opened today at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, showcasing the latest in rides and entertainment.

HENGQIN, China, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 17, 2025, at the "IAAPA Legends: A Hall of Fame Celebratory Affair" held in Orlando, Florida, USA, Mr. Su Zhigang, Chairman of Chimelong Group, was officially inducted into the 2025 IAAPA Hall of Fame , becoming the first Chinese honoree in the award's history.

IAAPA Expo is set to wrap up this weekend at the Orange County Convention Center, coming off a busy week of unveiling some of the nation's most innovative attractions. Tharin White, lead publisher at EYNTK.