themepark Flashcards
is a collection of rides
and activities located in a central area with no
unifying theme and separate admission or ticket
requirements for each attraction.
AMUSEMENT PARK
creates an atmosphere and
environment of another place and time. It is
generally enclosed in a central area, with an
admission price paid at the gate allowing visitors
access to all attractions.
THEME PARK
While theme parks have a central idea, amusement
parks do not.
true
They began with Festivals in Europe to _________
and to celebrate harvests (500 AD – 1500 AD).
sell/barter/trade goods
The earliest amusement park still in business _______ dates
from the mid-1600’s.
Denmark
By 1920, there were about _____ amusement parks in the United
States.
1400
Basics” of Theme Park Operations
Parks must provide a safe, clean, and happy
environment.
* Most are very large.
* A significant capital investment is required for land,
buildings, rides, and infrastructure.
* Theme parks yield many jobs (large parks have
several thousand employees) and boost tourism to
an area.
* Operating details must be carefully thought out.
* The estimated number of visitors drives planning;
after revenues are considered, operating costs can
be forecasted.
OH- 26.4
Amusement and Theme Park
Challenges
- Recruiting/retaining employees
- Increasing use of technology
- Competition
- Development of new rides
- New marketing strategies
- Need to become more cost-efficient
supervise, coordinate, and direct the work of professional or
professional-equivalent park and recreation staff involved in the day
to day operation,
PARKS AND RECREATION MANAGER
responsible for management of all
recreation facilities in order to provide
clean and safe opportunities for sport and
recreation and promote a healthy lifestyle
for all community residents
RECREATION COORDINATOR
ticket selling
FRONT GATE
taking food orders from guests
Foods Department
working in one of many games or arcades located
throughout the park
Games Department
working in one of many souvenir shops or
kiosks in the park
Retail Department
operating and/or assisting on various amusement park
rides
Rides Department
