Ch 11 Theme Parks & Attractions

Question 1

What is oldest amusement park in world?

Answer 1

Tivoli Gardens, Denmark
Open since 1843

Question 2

Where is amusement parks start?

Answer 2

Knott’s Berry Farm in CA 1920s
was independent now part of 6 flags

Question 3

What does EPCOT mean?

Answer 3

Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow

Question 3

What is difference between theme and amusement parks?

Answer 3

amusement parks emphasis on speed, altitude, and twists and turns
theme parks emphasis on storytelling or creating immersive worlds, and more on the technical level and design of their attractions

Question 4

What has contributed to Universal Studios success?

Answer 4

One reason for success is adaptation of movies into thrill rides.
Committed to guest participation

Question 5

What brands does United Parks & Resorts Inc own (NYSE: PRKS)?

Answer 5

SeaWorld®, Busch Gardens®,
Discovery Cove, Sesame Place®,
Water Country USA,
Adventure Island, and Aquatica®.

Question 6

Who is the world’s largest regional park owner?

Answer 6

Six Flags - 18 parks
Licensing agreement with DC comics and Warner brothers

Question 7

What are some of the regional theme parks?

Answer 7

Dollywood
Legoland
Gatorland

Question 8

What about Silver Springs?

Answer 8

In 1930s was an amusement park.
20 movies were filmed there.
In 1970s declined, in 2013 became a state park

Question 9

What is the largest festival in the world?

Answer 9

Oktoberfest
Originally staged in 1810 in honor of a royal marriage

Question 10

What is the world’s most famous carnival?

Answer 10

The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro

Question 11

What are some trends in amusement?

Answer 11

Parks going greener
Food standards are improving
Rides shifting towards rider control
More stimulation and virtual
Artificial environ to control weather