The Theme Park Product Flashcards
What do characters bring to the theme park?
Create an identity, improve entertainment quality
Where can characters be incorporated?
Everywhere! Parking lot or entrance greeting, appearance on various rides, entertainment, gifts shops, merch
In crating characters, what should come first the character of the entertainment program?
Either! Example is figment came after, where’s as jungle book came before parade
In creating a character what objectives should you have?
Entertainment, education, park identity, promotion, presence, revenue enhancement?
Name 1 costume manufacturer
Cowan Costume Inc
What are some decisions to be made of character costumes
Design, manufacturing, functionality, durability, ability to duplicate, maintenance, replacements, tech
How many costumes does Mickey Mouse have
187
What are issues with having real character performers?
Abuse, heat, labor
What are operational solutions to dealing with character performer issues
Personality testing, limiting visits, stationary tasks, shaded areas, cooling devices, escorts
Why are roller coasters so popular?
Create fear using a quick blend of sight, sound, and feeling
Roller coasters are based off of what 15th century design?
Wooden slides that were frozen so people could slide down them
In 19th century France what were the slides called?
“Russian mountains”
What was America’s frost roller coaster?
March Chuck Switchback Railway, PA 1873
How did the Mauch Chuck work?
Took an hour to go down an 18 mile strip, pulled back up by mules
What was America’s first specialty-built coaster?
The gravity pleasure switchback
Top speed of 6 miles an hour
