Kissel Entertainment Invests in Future with New Ride & Equipment Purchases

The Kissel Family was busy at the 2022 IAAPA Expo in Orlando
The Kissel family was busy at The IAAPA Attractions Expo making new equipment purchases and finalizing pre-show orders. Russ Kissel was happy to report that Kissel Entertainment was adding a new SBF/Visa Kiddie Pirate ride from Rides 4-U, a Zamperla Baja Buggy, a Wisdom Himalaya with a custom theme, and a new KMG Move It-24, slated for a 2026 delivery.
Prior to the show, the family purchased a 33m Lamberink Giant Wheel from Peter Theunisz's UsedRidesEurope.com. The new wheel will play a variety of independent spots as well as some larger spots on the Kissel route. The wheel will be unlike no other with a Venetian theme complete with statues and employees sporting Venetian themed uniforms.
Kissel also reported that they were finishing deals on a new dark ride and a super spectacular ride from Mondial.
Rides were not the only items purchased as the show also heavily invested into support equipment including 6 Freightliner Cascadia Tractors, a new crane, 2 Semcor/Gullwing Generator units, 2 lifetime bunk houses, light towers from Showmen Supplies, 4 shaded rest areas, and also a new game trailer from Gautier.
“We had a great season and are investing in the future of our company,” stated Kissel.

KMG Move-It 24, themed Robotix (photo courtesy of KMG)
Prior to the show, the family purchased a 33m Lamberink Giant Wheel from Peter Theunisz's UsedRidesEurope.com. The new wheel will play a variety of independent spots as well as some larger spots on the Kissel route. The wheel will be unlike no other with a Venetian theme complete with statues and employees sporting Venetian themed uniforms.
Kissel also reported that they were finishing deals on a new dark ride and a super spectacular ride from Mondial.
Rides were not the only items purchased as the show also heavily invested into support equipment including 6 Freightliner Cascadia Tractors, a new crane, 2 Semcor/Gullwing Generator units, 2 lifetime bunk houses, light towers from Showmen Supplies, 4 shaded rest areas, and also a new game trailer from Gautier.
“We had a great season and are investing in the future of our company,” stated Kissel.
2022 IAAPA Expo Coverage
- Trade Show Photo Gallery
Photos of equipment, displays, and attendees at the show - IAAPA Expo 2022 Comes to a Close: Rides 4-U, Mondial, Preston & Barbieri Report Sales
Bob's Space Racers Showcases Attendant Free Games - IAAPA Expo 2022: Lamberink Announces New Giant Wheel Design, Technical Park Sells Second Looping Fighter to Ben Pickett
Dreamland Amusements will take delivery of a 33m Giant Wheel in 2023 - Gravity Group Continues to Innovate with new Roller Coaster Technology
- Kissel Entertainment Invests in Future with New Ride & Equipment Purchases
- IAAPA Expo 2022: KMG Announces New Sales & Deliveries; HUSS Announces New Portable Breakdance 5
Demand Exceeds Supply as Many Manufacturers are Booked for 2023 deliveries - Wade Shows Purchases Three+ European Attractions at IAAPA Expo 2022
- Noble Rides & Wisdom Rides of America Announce new Observation Wheel for Oasis at Lakeport
- IAAPA Expo Sees Enthusiastic Crowd on Wednesday; Amusements of America Purchases New Spectacular
Moser Rides Showcases new Speed Flip ride - Wieland Schwarzkopf & Premier Rides Announce Comeback of Classic Portable Roller Coaster Design at IAAPA Expo
- IAAPA Expo 2022 Kicks Off With New Roller Coaster Announcements
- Wisdom Rides of America Introduces New Line of Giant Wheels, Roller Coasters, and Midway Favorites just in time for IAAPA Expo
- Confidence, Optimism and New Technologies Highlight IAAPA Attractions Expo 2022

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