ORLANDO, Fla. — It was all work and all play at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando.

The four-day event brought tens of thousands of people in the theme-park industry together, from all over the world.

They tested products and networked with future clients.

Watch the video above to learn some of the many facets involved with bringing a theme park to life.

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