IAAPA Week is over, Scott and Philip discuss the changes, how smaller isn’t necessarily bad, and some of the announcements made at IAAPA Expo.
Show Notes:
- Gas prices are up above 2014 records, and a Gas Buddy survey shows American’s will be travelling less for the holidays.
- Despite supply chain issues plaguing all retailers the past few months, Party City reported Halloween season revenue of $415.5 million, nearly closing the gap with October 2019 sales (which totaled $432.6 million).
- “Austrians took to the streets on Saturday” to protest a COVID vaccine mandate as the number of cases rise.
- Q&A with Chuck E. Cheese’s new CEO, David McKillips talking points include ordering delivery and carry-out, four seasonal activations, and activations on YouTube Kids, iTunes, and Spotify
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IAPPA Recap
- IAAPA Expo 2021 day five registration figures
- Total number registered: 28,229
- Total number of qualified buyers: 21,026
- Total number of buyer companies: 8,930
- Total number of exhibiting companies: 878
- Give Kids The World 5K Run had 378 runners and doubled their donations from last year to reach $60,000
- GM and Owners Breakfast with Cedar Fair CEO included the five lessons of pivot, retooling and future proofing, leveraging scale while focusing on high-value areas, making guest experience the top priority, and community partnerships are important.
New Openings Announced
- RWS acquires JRA
- Sally Darks Rides and Daniels Wood Land announced plans to build and operate an attraction together in Monterey Bay, California. Treasure Hunt the Ride.
- Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland park to be reimagined; debut set for early 2023
- ‘Volkanu’ dark ride highlights mythical storytelling of new Lost Island theme park
- Fun Spot America near Atlanta, Georgia, announced plans to invest $13 million to open a new roller coaster named “ArieForce One” in 2022.
