This year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando was a defining moment for ProSlide and the water park industry as a whole. With the energy of over 41,000 attendees and an unmistakable sense of momentum, the show reinforced that the industry is thriving, evolving, and more connected than ever.
For ProSlide, the Expo was a celebration of the partnerships, creativity, and innovation that drive us forward.
A Hallmark Moment: Rick Hunter Inducted into the IAAPA Hall of Fame
One of the week’s most profound highlights was the induction of Rick Hunter, ProSlide’s President and CEO, into the IAAPA Hall of Fame. This rare recognition places Rick alongside the industry’s most influential pioneers, including Walt and Roy Disney.
Beyond a personal achievement, this honour reflects ProSlide’s enduring impact on the water park industry. For our team, this moment reaffirmed why we do what we do: to innovate, inspire, and lead the way forward.
The Launch of HIVE™
In collaboration with Zoombezi Bay and Chimelong, ProSlide debuted HIVE™, the world’s first immersive helix water ride feature, to an overwhelmingly positive response. HIVE™ combines high-speed, high-G excitement, panoramic sightlines, and unmatched versatility in one ground-breaking feature. The official launch captured the imagination of media, partners, and clients alike.
Its first installations will open in 2025 at Zoombezi Bay (USA) and Chimelong (China), setting a new standard for immersive water rides.
Strength Through Connections
From deepening relationships with long-time clients to welcoming new partners into the fold, ProSlide’s week at IAAPA reflected the strength of our relationships and the power of collaboration. Productive conversations – many of them sparked by the models of our clients’ water rides – humbly underscored ProSlide’s position as the trusted leader in water ride innovation.
This year’s Expo also highlighted what truly sets ProSlide apart: the team behind every ride, concept, and breakthrough. The synergy within our group, combined with a shared drive to exceed client expectations, positions us to lead the industry forward like never before.
A Shared Vision for 2025
As we look ahead, ProSlide’s vision for the industry remains clear:
- Delivering authentic projects across the globe, from North America to Spain, Saudi Arabia, China, and beyond.
- Pioneering solutions that prioritize top-tier design, high-performance ride paths, and client satisfaction.
- Partnering with the world’s most innovative operators to create unforgettable guest experiences.
IAAPA 2024 was a reminder that, together, we’re creating destinations where memories are made, year after year.
Until Next Year
To our clients, partners, and the entire water park community: thank you for making this IAAPA Expo one for the books. With every connection we’re inspired to break through boundaries even further.
Here’s to the journey ahead – one defined by innovation, partnership, and the shared excitement of what’s possible.
