Video Tag
Every video tagged “IAAPA” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
15 videos
This short-form video from the Haunted Attraction Network spotlights Poison Props' Possessed Wall Hanger, captured on the floor of IAAPA Expo 2023. The clip offers a look at a professional-grade animatronic designed for haunted house installations. With no supporting description available, the content appears to be a quick showcase or demo reel of the prop in action at the trade show.
This video from the Haunted Attraction Network offers a preview of a Haunted Hotel dark ride created by Sally Dark Rides, set to premiere at Funtown Splashtown. The coverage appears tied to IAAPA, the major amusement industry trade expo where new attractions are often unveiled. Sally Dark Rides is a well-known manufacturer of themed dark ride experiences for amusement parks and attractions worldwide.
This short clip highlights Froggys Fog and their Thanos Gun fog device, which earned an IAAPA Brass Ring Award — one of the haunt and attractions industry's notable honors. The video appears to have been captured at or around the IAAPA trade show, showcasing the product's industry recognition. At just one minute, it serves as a quick spotlight on a celebrated piece of fog equipment in the professional attractions space.
Composite Effects (CFX) and Froggy's Fog have teamed up to create FROGZILLA, a custom silicone mask character built for Froggy's Fog brand identity. This first installment of a three-part series follows the early design and fabrication process, using CFX's existing Jeremiah the Frog mask as a creative starting point. The finished character was slated for a full reveal at the IAAPA tradeshow in Orlando, Florida.
This short feature showcases a giant alligator prop from Distortions Unlimited as it is painted and then staged within a swamp scene presented by Gatorland at IAAPA. Built with a latex skin over a foam-filled body, the piece is designed for a highly realistic look suited to theme parks, zoos, and haunted attractions. It serves as a brief promotional spotlight rather than a step-by-step build.
Allen Hopps of Stiltbeast Studios shares highlights from a whirlwind trip to Orlando, Florida, visiting Halloween haunted attractions at Universal Studios and Busch Gardens. He also scores a private tour of Petrified Forest in Altamonte Springs, a notable regional haunted attraction. Allen gives a strong recommendation for Universal's Behind the Screams tour and teases a return trip to Orlando for the IAAPA trade show, where he hopes to visit Shallow Grave.
This short reveal video showcases the finished Frogzilla character — a custom silicone mask creation born from a collaboration between Composite Effects (CFX) and Froggy's Fog. The build used CFX's existing Jeremiah the Frog mask as a starting point, reimagined to reflect Froggy's Fog's brand mascot. The reveal is presented alongside Froggy's Fog machines in action and culminates with an in-person debut at the IAAPA trade show in Orlando. It serves as the third and final installment in the collaborative video series.
This short clip from the Haunted Attraction Network captures Plague Productions unveiling a vintage-styled dark ride facade at the IAAPA Expo, a major industry trade show. The reveal highlights the company's craftsmanship and design aesthetic aimed at the professional haunted attraction market. At just one minute, the video serves as a quick showcase glimpse rather than an in-depth build or tutorial.
This short clip from the Haunted Attraction Network covers the announcement of a SpongeBob SquarePants-themed carnival ride coming to Circus Circus Las Vegas, likely captured at the IAAPA Expo. The video offers a brief look at this new IP-based attraction heading to a classic Las Vegas casino resort. As a one-minute piece, it functions primarily as industry news coverage rather than a deep-dive feature.
This is the second installment in a multi-part series documenting the creation of Frogzilla, a custom silicone mask collaboration between Composite Effects (CFX) and Froggy's Fog. The video focuses on the professional paint team's process of developing and executing a custom paint scheme on a silicone mask based on CFX's existing Jeremiah the Frog design. The build culminates in a live reveal planned for the IAAPA tradeshow in Orlando, Florida.
This short announcement video outlines where CFX Masks will be appearing and selling throughout 2021, covering both virtual and in-person events. Stops include an exclusive online sale on their own website, a virtual haunted attraction trade show, the major Transworld Halloween and Attractions Show in St. Louis, and the global IAAPA Expo in November. The video serves as a quick calendar reference for fans and industry professionals looking to connect with the CFX brand during the year.
The Haunted Attraction Network tours the Haunting Grounds pavilion at IAAPA Expo 2025, spotlighting the vendors and innovations shaping the next generation of Halloween and seasonal attractions. Highlights include Sally Dark Rides' new animatronics and first Mini Dark Ride, Verse Immersive's AR Trick 'r Treat experience featuring Sam, and Dogwood Entertainment's large-scale Pumpkin Treehouse photo op. IAAPA leadership also weighs in on the accelerating growth of seasonal programming and food and beverage integration across the global attractions industry.
This short interview segment from IAAPA features CFX, a company well known for high-quality masks, discussing their move into broader fabrication services for haunted attractions. The piece highlights how CFX is growing beyond their mask roots to serve the wider professional haunt industry. It also serves as a heads-up that CFX will be exhibiting at Transworld booth 602.
This short promotional trailer announces the Third Annual Leadership Symposium for Seasonal Attractions, a one-day professional development event scheduled for December 9, 2019, at Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Florida. Produced by Gantom Lighting & Controls alongside Seasonal Entertainment Source Magazine, the event centers on the theme 'Communicating Intent' — exploring how attractions can clearly convey their vision to both staff and guests. With only 150 tickets available, the day includes keynote speakers, moderated workshops, an exclusive tour of the iconic ICE! exhibit, and multiple networking opportunities. It is aimed squarely at operators and creatives working in the seasonal and themed entertainment space.
CFX Masks outlines their full 2024 convention and trade show schedule, highlighting events across the United States where fans can try on their silicone masks in person. Stops include major haunt-industry gatherings, horror conventions, and pop-culture expos spanning from March through November. The brand notes that in-person attendees may have access to exclusive sales, and that the lineup could still expand with additional shows.
