TRIPS
One of the pinnacles of the TPED experience is trips. Trips include professional development, such as IAAPA, SITE, and ASTM. We also do theme park trips that occasionally include behind-the-scenes tours. Hover over the boxes to explore and learn more about our past trips!
Every November, TPED members travel to the annual IAAPA Attractions Expo and Conference.
IAAPA is a great networking opportunity to meet professionals from Disney Imagineering, Universal Creative, and more!
IAAPA
Orlando, FL
TPED annually visits Cedar Point as our opening trip of the school year. This is a great opportunity to bond with new and old members!
Certain years, TPED has the opportunity to tour the backstage of the rides.
Cedar Point
Sandusky, OH
TPED has visited both Disneyland California and Disneyworld
Disney
Anaheim, CA
Orlando, FL
TPED traveled to Michigan's Adventure during the fall of 2019.
Michigan's Adventure
Muskegon, MI
Toronto Metropolitan University Thrill Design Competition
Orlando, FL
TPED travels to Orlando every November to compete in TMUTDC hosted by Universal Creative.
Most recently TPED visited Hersheypark for REC in April 2026 and participated in a behind-the-scenes tour. Additionally, members had the opportunity to meet with the director of guest experiences in Fall 2021.
Hersheypark
Hershey, PA
During Fall Break 2019, TPED traveled to Canada's Wonderland.
Canada's Wonderland
Ontario, Canada
TPED has taken spring break trips to both Six Flags Magic Mountain and Great Adventure.
Six Flags
Los Angeles, CA
Jackson, NJ
TPED attends the bi-annual conference ASTM F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices.
The conference is a great networking event and members learn more about industry safety standards.
ASTM
Various Locations
Every year, TPED attends Ohio State's themed entertainment conference. Members have the opportunity to meet with industry professional speakers and students from TPEDs across the country.
SITE at OSU
Columbus, OH
Spring Break 2023
California
TPED spent spring break visiting multiple theme parks in California, including Disneyland, Universal Hollywood, Six Flags Magic Mountain, and Knott's Berry Farm!
In April 2026, TPED traveled to Kings Island after SITE. Additionally in July 2026, TPED board members attended.
Kings Island
Mason, OH
During Fall Break 2021, TPED visited Kennywood in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
Kennywood
Pittsburgh, PA