Future of Entertainment
Witness mind-blowing technology, immersive experiences, and groundbreaking attractions that will redefine the future of entertainment at a IAAPA Expo.
Witness mind-blowing technology, immersive experiences, and groundbreaking attractions that will redefine the future of entertainment at a IAAPA Expo.

Witness mind-blowing technology, immersive experiences, and groundbreaking attractions that will redefine the future of entertainment at a IAAPA Expo.
The Best New Product Awards recognizes outstanding new products and services developed by IAAPA’s manufacturer and supplier members exhibiting at IAAPA Expo 2025.
RAMPF’s brand-new RAKU® TOOL EZ-PZ Light is for the sculpting and architectural industries. The innovative E84 Class A flame-rated system is meticulously engineered to meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and ease of use, allowing artists, architects, and builders to bring their most ambitious projects to life.
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SmarteLocke™ by Smarte Carte is redefining locker technology with the launch of its powerful new photo validation software, built on our proven, high-performance locker platform. This release transforms an already successful system into the attractions industry’s first fully integrated facial biometric locker solution. With photo validation, guests gain secure, media-free access in seconds with no tickets, wristbands, or PINs to lose or forget. A quick facial scan at the access station opens the assigned locker instantly, reducing wait times, eliminating common frustrations, and improving security by linking access directly to the individual. This breakthrough software works alongside existing options, giving parks the flexibility to also offer barcode, QR code, RFID, and PIN entry. The platform connects to point-of-sale, ticketing, and mobile apps via API, enabling future upgrades without hardware replacement. Enhancements include an ADA-compliant access panel meeting all height, reach, and usability requirements, plus a phone jack for visually impaired guests to access audio prompts. The locker assignment process ensures accessible units are
automatically allocated when needed. Operators benefit from real-time usage and revenue reporting, remote monitoring, and automated alerts to maximize uptime. Customizable cabinet configurations and multilingual interfaces adapt to any venue. By combining industry-first facial biometric access with inclusive design, flexible media options, and a proven locker infrastructure, SmarteLocke™ delivers a faster, more secure, and more accessible guest experience than any previous edition.
For many years, as a single-cabin version and with expanded self-operation, Sunkid's Sundancer has been playing with the the centrifugal forces and offering interactive riding fun in three dimensions. The customer Lotte World Adventure's request for higher capacity and operator control resulted in a completely new development.
The biggest change is the quadrupling of the number of cabins – again with four seats each. In addition, the motorization for moving the ride was significantly increased, including a redesign of the ride center and the connecting elements between the drive and the cabins. The guide rail is now also completely trip-proof, as it is embedded in the floor, and there is a large safety bar for all passengers.
The operator panel has also been completely redesigned, offering comprehensive operation and control of the whole system: locking, operational readiness, troubleshooting, start-stop, etc.
IMPACT AWARD WINNER
The Rocking Boat, developed by Mack Rides and first installed at Futuroscope as Mission Bermudes, is a highly innovative water ride that simulates the dynamic motion of a real boat navigating turbulent waters. The patented ride system allows the upper floating body to move independently, creating a realistic rocking and rafting effect without visible channel walls, enhancing immersion
The Wave is a monumental inflatable slide that redefines aquatic fun and visual impact. Standing at approximately 5 meters / 16,4 feet tall with an impressive 15-meter / 49,2 feet slide length, it features a dynamic wave-shaped profile that extends the ride and enhances excitement. Riders can slide in multiple positions, shifting and changing direction as they go, creating a uniquely social and interactive experience. Thanks to its modular three-piece construction, the Wave can be set up in around two hours, either as a standalone attraction or seamlessly connected to an existing Wibit SportsPark. Its iconic shape and impressive scale make it a natural highlight for any venue, transforming locations into unforgettable destinations. Fully compliant with DIN EN ISO 25649 safety standards and TÜV certified, the Wave is not just about thrill – it’s about
safe, unforgettable fun.
The big new thing is the extreme lauch experience. Its a fusion of the roller coaster technology and a waterslide.
Benefits are the sensation that has not been realized on a water attraction yet plus the higly attractive visual that also non-riders enjoy.
Here the Slide Coaster launch mechanism propuls the riders up a ramp into two 600ft long waterslide tubes with a diameter of 6ft. Guests then race through a series of daylight effects, changing colours and parts with a clear top until they are landing softly in the lazy river with a splash.
The river then moves the boats back to a conveyer that offers a comfortable exit of the boats for the guests.