13. Shrimp and Grits with Crab & Corn Bisque and Bone Marrow Escargot at Luke (final in NOLA)

12. Round Two with 3 lbs of a fresh Crawfish Boil (with Andouille Sausage and Gumbo) from Cajun Seafood delivered to our hotel courtyard

11. Slice of King Cake at Mardi Gras World

10. The Collared Green Melt and Fried Bologna Sandwich at Turkey and the Wolf

9. Char-Grilled Oysters with Seafood Gumbo, Jambalaya and Calamari at Felix's Restaurant & Oyster House

8. Non-alcoholic cocktails at the Carousel Bar in the Hotel Monteleone

7. Chocolate Strawberry Beignets at Cafe Beinget on Royal Street

6. Fried Oyster Po-Boy and Seafood Gumbo at Johnny's Po-Boys

5. Escargot and Crawfish Quiche at Cafe Degas

4. Beignets and Chicory Coffee at Cafe Du Monde

3. First Crawfish Boil of the Season (and Shrimp Boil) at Cajun Seafood

2. Filet Gumbo & Eggs Stanley at Stanley of New Orleans

1. Trout Eugene at Cafe Sbisa

Oh god I didn't even notice that. "dily-wre"

"I'm seein' double. Ten Shapiros!"

I feel like this year was better than most recent ones. Double Heart to Lotte, Raptor to Family Kingdom, S&S (vaporware) coaster to I-Drive, Intamin's crazy dark ride (that looks like it started as a failed RFP for MarioKart).

But the internet has definitely changed the dynamic of IAAPA reveals.

I've been there on several occasions over the years, but in every instance it was either closed or we didn't have time. Having done most other things in the vicinity made it tough to justify going out there again, but yes this may move the needle. I'm curious to see the custom layout.

They're evidently still proud of it.
www.storylandstudios.com/work/firefal...

The copious green trees do give it away to even an untrained eye.

I'd bet what happened with the poster is the graphic artist was given some assets, wanted more coaster track, couldn't find any in the approved folder that fit, and so went looking online for the first stock image to license.