Acrobaticfrog @ IAAPAExpo
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Ribbit - Zookeeper with wide ranging interests, which largely includes Rockets / Space, VFX, Animation and what is under the umbrella of IAAPA and AZA
Yesterday WhiteWater had an #IAAPAExpo press conference announcing new projects, products and other updates across Endless Surf, Vantage, and FlowRider
Here’s the full press conference (Sorry for the aspect ratio change)
youtu.be/idYMGyMg5bI?...
Here’s the full press conference (Sorry for the aspect ratio change)
youtu.be/idYMGyMg5bI?...
IAAPA Expo 2025 WhiteWater Full Press conference
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November 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Yesterday WhiteWater had an #IAAPAExpo press conference announcing new projects, products and other updates across Endless Surf, Vantage, and FlowRider
Here’s the full press conference (Sorry for the aspect ratio change)
youtu.be/idYMGyMg5bI?...
Here’s the full press conference (Sorry for the aspect ratio change)
youtu.be/idYMGyMg5bI?...
Good morning from #IAAPAExpo day 4, the final day of the education conference before IAAPA Celebrates at Epic Universe tonight (the first(?) ever private event there) before one more day of the expo tomorrow.
November 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Good morning from #IAAPAExpo day 4, the final day of the education conference before IAAPA Celebrates at Epic Universe tonight (the first(?) ever private event there) before one more day of the expo tomorrow.
Here’s the official Merlin edited copy of their #IAAPAExpo press conference today, which is coincidentally short enough to play on here
Also hey I’m technically in this video
Also hey I’m technically in this video
November 20, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Here’s the official Merlin edited copy of their #IAAPAExpo press conference today, which is coincidentally short enough to play on here
Also hey I’m technically in this video
Also hey I’m technically in this video
Sub Sea Systems had an #IAAPAExpo press conference today regarding “Snorkel Drift: The World’s First Towed Snorkel Ride System” Seems like a great unique option for families! Interested to see where this goes.
For the full talk on it the is on video my twitter / threads
For the full talk on it the is on video my twitter / threads
November 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Sub Sea Systems had an #IAAPAExpo press conference today regarding “Snorkel Drift: The World’s First Towed Snorkel Ride System” Seems like a great unique option for families! Interested to see where this goes.
For the full talk on it the is on video my twitter / threads
For the full talk on it the is on video my twitter / threads
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Trying the new Dr. Pepper flavor Dippin’ Dots! It’s so good and so weird it really tastes like Dr. Pepper!
November 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Trying the new Dr. Pepper flavor Dippin’ Dots! It’s so good and so weird it really tastes like Dr. Pepper!
After announcing their “Mini Dark Ride” product last year Sally Dark Rides had an #IAAPAExpo press conference and contract signing today for their first installation, coming next year to Doha Quest in Qatar
Press conference video is posted on my twitter / threads
Press conference video is posted on my twitter / threads
November 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
After announcing their “Mini Dark Ride” product last year Sally Dark Rides had an #IAAPAExpo press conference and contract signing today for their first installation, coming next year to Doha Quest in Qatar
Press conference video is posted on my twitter / threads
Press conference video is posted on my twitter / threads
Good morning from #IAAPAExpo day 3, starting with the press conference for Galacticoaster, coming to LEGOLAND Florida / LEGOLAND California
Opening dates for both rides will come at their resorts respective tree lightning ceremonies in December
Opening dates for both rides will come at their resorts respective tree lightning ceremonies in December
November 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Good morning from #IAAPAExpo day 3, starting with the press conference for Galacticoaster, coming to LEGOLAND Florida / LEGOLAND California
Opening dates for both rides will come at their resorts respective tree lightning ceremonies in December
Opening dates for both rides will come at their resorts respective tree lightning ceremonies in December
To end #IAAPAExpo day 2 Sky Elements was back with their annual drone show, this year on a different side of OCCC but also for the first time with fireworks / pyrotechnics! This is the portion with the fireworks, check my twitter / threads for the full recording or I’ll put a YouTube copy here later
November 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
To end #IAAPAExpo day 2 Sky Elements was back with their annual drone show, this year on a different side of OCCC but also for the first time with fireworks / pyrotechnics! This is the portion with the fireworks, check my twitter / threads for the full recording or I’ll put a YouTube copy here later
Thanks to the Universal Orlando / Halloween Horror Nights teams for the great #IAAPAExpo tour! Couldn’t record anything but got tours of Hatchet and Chains and Dolls: Let’s Play Dead along with a Q&A with a number of their team and great presentation about how it all comes together!
It’s #IAAPAExpo day 2 / trade show day 1. A whopping 14 press conferences on the docket today, however I will be missing most or all of them since I’ll be off to a special HHN focused tour for much of the day.
Will try and stop by all the relevant booths later today / this week
Will try and stop by all the relevant booths later today / this week
November 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Thanks to the Universal Orlando / Halloween Horror Nights teams for the great #IAAPAExpo tour! Couldn’t record anything but got tours of Hatchet and Chains and Dolls: Let’s Play Dead along with a Q&A with a number of their team and great presentation about how it all comes together!
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New concept art and details have been revealed for Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, opening next year. The most important piece of info released? Yes, they will be serving the Shrekzel.
November 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
New concept art and details have been revealed for Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas, opening next year. The most important piece of info released? Yes, they will be serving the Shrekzel.
It’s #IAAPAExpo day 2 / trade show day 1. A whopping 14 press conferences on the docket today, however I will be missing most or all of them since I’ll be off to a special HHN focused tour for much of the day.
Will try and stop by all the relevant booths later today / this week
Will try and stop by all the relevant booths later today / this week
November 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
It’s #IAAPAExpo day 2 / trade show day 1. A whopping 14 press conferences on the docket today, however I will be missing most or all of them since I’ll be off to a special HHN focused tour for much of the day.
Will try and stop by all the relevant booths later today / this week
Will try and stop by all the relevant booths later today / this week
Great tour of the Brevard Zoo tonight for #IAAPAExpo including a presentation on their upcoming Bowen Aquarium, and then the option to pick one of several focused tours, before a little time to explore. Couldn’t see it all but what a nice facility! Can’t wait to go back for real!
November 17, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Great tour of the Brevard Zoo tonight for #IAAPAExpo including a presentation on their upcoming Bowen Aquarium, and then the option to pick one of several focused tours, before a little time to explore. Couldn’t see it all but what a nice facility! Can’t wait to go back for real!
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EPIC RIDE is now on Peacock. It’s an incredibly well made documentary series showing interesting behind the scenes clips during the last phases of construction, mixed with storytelling of the history of Universal Parks. I enjoy in-depth backstory, but want more behind the scenes!
November 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
EPIC RIDE is now on Peacock. It’s an incredibly well made documentary series showing interesting behind the scenes clips during the last phases of construction, mixed with storytelling of the history of Universal Parks. I enjoy in-depth backstory, but want more behind the scenes!
It’s #IAAPAExpo day 1, which also means 1 more day until the trade show itself starts. Today is entirely about education though, starting with a zoo panel, and just had a great talk from Walt Disney Imagineering on designing for their youngest guests.
November 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
It’s #IAAPAExpo day 1, which also means 1 more day until the trade show itself starts. Today is entirely about education though, starting with a zoo panel, and just had a great talk from Walt Disney Imagineering on designing for their youngest guests.
Great tour today to kick off #IAAPAExpo on the largest cruise ship in the world and newest Royal Caribbean ship, the Star of the Seas. Considering she is~50% larger than any I had been on previously, pretty incredible ship with great amenities, wayfinding, theming, and more!
November 17, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Great tour today to kick off #IAAPAExpo on the largest cruise ship in the world and newest Royal Caribbean ship, the Star of the Seas. Considering she is~50% larger than any I had been on previously, pretty incredible ship with great amenities, wayfinding, theming, and more!
It’s #IAAPAExpo day 0… starting things earlier than normal this year with a special tour for the next several hours 👀
November 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
It’s #IAAPAExpo day 0… starting things earlier than normal this year with a special tour for the next several hours 👀
That time of year, and escaping to warmer weather earlier than normal for this years #IAAPAExpo
Lots ahead next week for my 4th time there, starting earlier for me this year on Sunday, followed by some pretty Epic things later in the week too!
Lots ahead next week for my 4th time there, starting earlier for me this year on Sunday, followed by some pretty Epic things later in the week too!
November 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
That time of year, and escaping to warmer weather earlier than normal for this years #IAAPAExpo
Lots ahead next week for my 4th time there, starting earlier for me this year on Sunday, followed by some pretty Epic things later in the week too!
Lots ahead next week for my 4th time there, starting earlier for me this year on Sunday, followed by some pretty Epic things later in the week too!
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✨ The opalescent nudibranch is ready for its closeup!
June 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
✨ The opalescent nudibranch is ready for its closeup!
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Oh to be an armadillo frolicking through the forest
May 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Oh to be an armadillo frolicking through the forest
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Universal Destinations and Experiences confirmed to build theme park in the UK, which will open in 2031, according to a story in Mirror, which includes official concept art.
It will bring £50 billion to the economy and as many as 28,000 jobs during construction and operation.
It will bring £50 billion to the economy and as many as 28,000 jobs during construction and operation.
April 8, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Universal Destinations and Experiences confirmed to build theme park in the UK, which will open in 2031, according to a story in Mirror, which includes official concept art.
It will bring £50 billion to the economy and as many as 28,000 jobs during construction and operation.
It will bring £50 billion to the economy and as many as 28,000 jobs during construction and operation.
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Happy first birthday, Kal! Bat-eared foxes have giant ears and exceptional hearing that helps them locate insects to eat. They also have more teeth than most mammals, making it easier to consume live prey. Look for him later this summer in the Cheetah Encounter!
April 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Happy first birthday, Kal! Bat-eared foxes have giant ears and exceptional hearing that helps them locate insects to eat. They also have more teeth than most mammals, making it easier to consume live prey. Look for him later this summer in the Cheetah Encounter!
Finally in! Thank you @deeribou.bsky.social and @fredrikknudsen.bsky.social, pin turned out fantastic!
March 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Finally in! Thank you @deeribou.bsky.social and @fredrikknudsen.bsky.social, pin turned out fantastic!
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This dragon bench is everything
February 16, 2025 at 1:10 AM
This dragon bench is everything
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WESH 2 was able to get copter footage of an animatronic dragon testing for Epic Universe! One of Toothless kids' gonna be a meet and greet? LOOK AT IT!!!
Video via @wesh2news.bsky.social
Video via @wesh2news.bsky.social
February 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
WESH 2 was able to get copter footage of an animatronic dragon testing for Epic Universe! One of Toothless kids' gonna be a meet and greet? LOOK AT IT!!!
Video via @wesh2news.bsky.social
Video via @wesh2news.bsky.social
Thinking of having a scandal here… jk jk… unless
February 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Thinking of having a scandal here… jk jk… unless