Kissel Entertainment Invests in Future with New Ride & Equipment Purchases

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. 

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.