The Amusement Park : Past, Present And Beyond

It’s no doubt that creating a family oriented theme park based on popular, beloved cartoon characters and imagination was a good idea. From Cinderella’s castle to the famous Main Street, U.S.A, there’s something extraordinary lying around every corner. Walt Disney World, other wise known as “the happiest place on earth”, or the place “where dreams come true”, was founded by a man with a dream of creating a place where children and parents could spend time together while making amazing memories. However, this extravagant amusement park is only one of the major accomplishments of Walt Disney.

The late 1800s and early 1900s saw the creation of the first amusement parks in the United States, resulting from the ability to create mechanical rides due to the industrial revolution sweeping the country. This activity was primarily localized in the state of New York, along the boardwalk of Coney Island, Brooklyn.

Universal studios was founded in 1964, the people are drawn to what Universal Studios Hollywood has to offer. When it comes to attractions and rides there is a big difference. Universal Studios Hollywood offer a lot of thrilling rides from roller coasters and 3-D simulators to free falls and

As everyone always says, Disney World is the happiest place on earth, but for Iowans' we have Adventureland, where we are sure to have a fun filled day. To us Iowans', Disney World and Adventure are the two best theme parks we've ever known of! Both theme parks are full of happiness, good food and exciting rides, although Disney World and Adventureland have lots of differences and yet some similarities in hand. In this paper I am going to explain and list off the vast similarities and differences of Disney World and Adventureland!

Since the grand opening in 1971, Walt Disney World has continuously brought dreams to life. Walter Elias Disney and his brother Roy Oliver Disney cofounded Walt Disney World in hopes of encouraging imagination among all attendees. The park continues to grow and excite visitors from all over the world. Many people deem Walt Disney World as one of the best theme parks to exist. To make this evaluation one must consider the qualities successful theme parks possess. These include entertainment for all age groups, flexible options for health needs, advanced technology, and alluring themes. While Walt Disney World may be busy, it exhibits all the necessities of an excellent theme park.

Background Cedar Point Amusement Park is a 364 acre theme park located on a Lake Erie peninsula in Sandusky, Ohio. The park has been open since 1870, and is the third oldest park in North America. It is currently tied with Six Flags Magic Mountain for having the most roller coasters in the world. Outside the park is a mile-long white sand beach, an outdoor water park called Soak City, two marinas, several resorts, and an area known as Challenge Park that houses upcharge attractions (golf, racing, rip cord and skyscraper rides). Typically, the park's operating season runs daily from Mid-May through Labor Day, and then on the weekends until late October, when it becomes too chilly for most people to remain comfortable. The park has a number of milestones that draw tourists from all over the Midwest; and is known as "America's Roller Coast," and the "Best Amusement Park in the World" for the past fourteen years (Golden Ticket Awards 2011, 2011).

Thus, with the openings of amusement parks created a stir and curiosity in the public, which caused the increase

     Along with his serious Down to earth side Disney also lived part of his life in the realms of fantasy and imagination. His great love of fantasy and the great lack of family entertainment in America inspired Walt to build a theme park of his own. All of America thought that this time Disney had really gone crazy. As Disney once said about the reactions to his ideas for a park "Almost everyone warned us that Disneyland would be a Hollywood spectacular - a spectacular failure. But they were thinking about an amusement park, and we believe in our idea - a family park where parents and children could have

The displays of native villages on the Midway of Chicago's 1893 Columbian Exposition inspired circuses to then expand their own displays of “different” people. The idea for an amusement company was first discussed at the Fair and the carnival that we know was born. Combining rides, fried food, music, and dramatic entertainment all together was an idea whole-heartily accepted by the entertainers and managers who took care of and were a part of the Midway. By the end of the 19th century, the first lasting repeat of the idea stemming from the Midway was set at Coney Island, New York, and has been accompanied permanent amusement and theme parks throughout the entire country, only a few including Disneyland and Disneyworld. Its legacy is wide-ranging,

It is not seen as an amusement park with thrill rides, it is seen as a completely different world in the eyes of the consumer. If a new business spent the capital to create a theme park, it still has to build a brand to compete with a global media giant with more than 50 years of experience.

are one of the leading reasons people vacation to many destinations. The theme park market is

On vacation in California and don’t have anything to accomplish with the entire family? You need to visit The Golden Amusement Park and ride our largest utmost ride Stellar! This expedition has one of the greatest premeditated and spectacular themes you will recognize throughout the park. Stellar is a tremendous indoor roller coaster with stars covering the ceiling and sides to form the feeling that you’re in space. The passengers will travel through the coaster in a cart comparable to a rocket to present the feeling of outer space. In the beginning of the excursion, you will experience freefall when a sudden drop occurs shocking innumerable amount of people that weren’t expecting it. Throughout the journey, you will experience a centripetal

Busch Gardens is an amusement park located in Williamsburg, West Virginia and opened in 1975 (Spiller, 2014). It hosts a European theme and holds many events throughout the year to draw in guests. Their assortment of beautifully decorated awarding winning athletic for 22 years has given them a well-known reputation throughout the world (Spiller, 2014). The park has a variety of events that keep spectators visiting the site like their unique foods from around the world, the various shops for shopaholics to enjoy, several live shows, and many rides that visitors could find exciting and thrilling.

Competing amusement parks has upgraded their attractions to attract more consumers and Disney is has recently strategizing this approach to a more concentrated perspective. This can ultimately lower their revenues until the plan is complete.

The Walt Disney Company Parks and Resorts strive to be the leader in innovative and creative family entertainment in the world. The mission of The Walt Disney Company Parks and Resorts is to provide “magical” experiences to all guests that visit our Parks and Resorts. We use technology, innovation, and imagination to create a unique entertainment experience comparable to nothing else.