Download or read book Theme Park Design the Art of Themed Entertainment written by David Younger and published by David Younger. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theme Park Design & The Art of Themed Entertainment aims to be the most in-depth book on theme park design ever written, documenting for professional designers, theme park design students, and curious theme park fans, the fascinating processes and techniques that go into creating the amazing worlds of theme park design.
Download or read book The American Amusement Park written by Dale Samuelson and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2001 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A photographic retrospective covers more than 100 years of images from the history of the American amusement park.
Download or read book Legends written by Tim O'Brien and published by Casa Flamingo Literary Arts. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: OBriens multi-book series pays homage to the greatest of the great--those who made the amusement parks, theme parks, and waterparks what they are today.
Download or read book The Amusement Park written by Stephen M. Silverman and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the electrifying, never-before-told true story of amusement parks, from the middle ages to present day, and meet the colorful (and sometimes criminal) characters who are responsible for their enchanting charms. Step right up! The Amusement Park is a rich, anecdotal history that begins nine centuries ago with the "pleasure gardens" of Europe and England and ends with the most elaborate modern parks in the world. It's a history told largely through the stories of the colorful, sometimes hedonistic characters who built them, including: Showmen like Joseph and Nicholas Schenck and Marcus Loew Railroad barons Andrew Mellon and Henry E. Huntington The men who ultimately destroyed the parks, including Robert Moses and Fred Trump Gifted artisans and craft-people who brought the parks to life An amazing cast of supporting players, from Al Capone to Annie Oakley And, of course, this is a full-throttle celebration of the rides, those marvels of engineering and heart-stopping thrills from an author, Stephen Silverman, whose life-long passion for his subject shines through. The parks and fairs featured include the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, Coney Island, Steeplechase Park, Dreamland, Euclid Beach Park, Cedar Point, Palisades Park, Ferrari World, Dollywood, Sea World, Six Flags Great Adventure, Universal Studios, Disney World and Disneyland, and many more.
Download or read book Amusement Parks and Water Parks written by Joanne Mattern and published by Red Chair Press. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today's amusement parks are filled with amazing, high-tech rides. Some even take the fun to the water! Amusement parks of the past were exciting places as well. Amusement parks have been around for hundreds of years. Discover the history of these fun-filled places!
Download or read book How To Have Fun At An Amusement Park written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 2011-11-19 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to have maximum fun at an amusement park with the least amount of hassle, then read "How To Have Fun at an Amusement Park," written by a real-life amusement park enthusiast. Many theme park guidebooks are thick with an overwhelming amount of information. That much detail can be helpful, but sometimes all you want are thorough but simple information; ideas that inform without all the detail that the bigger guide books provide. Do you really need to see a rating of every amusement in the park? Probably not. "How To Have Fun at an Amusement Park" is a guide that will take you from planning to party with its simple and easy-to-follow tips and steps for having the best experience ever in a theme park. It covers single day trips to parks such as Kings Island or Cedar Point, as well as multi-day vacations to resorts such as Disney World or Universal Studios Orlando. Among other things, you will read about: - Budgeting - Packing lists - Information on transportation - Choosing accommodations - Dining - Maximizing your time in the parks Let this guide help you streamline your family's next amusement park trip. About the Expert Ronica Davis is a coaster maniac who has been visiting amusement parks her entire life. When she’s in the mood for thrills and chills, she hits Cedar Point, America’s Roller Coast, to conquer their seventeen ground-breaking coasters. If she’s looking for something a little bit tamer, she’ll go to Disneyland in California or Kings Island in Ohio. Her favorite park, by far, is Disney World, which she’s visited six times. An all out theme park nerd, Ronica knows the ins and outs of having an amazing and wonderful vacation, no matter who is traveling in your party or what your budget looks like. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Download or read book The Global Theme Park Industry written by Salvador Anton Clavé and published by CABI. This book was released on 2007 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the 1980s, the theme park industry has developed into a global phenomenon, with everything from large, worldwide theme parks to countless smaller ventures. From the first pleasure gardens to the global theme park companies, this book provides an understanding of the nature and function of theme parks as spaces of entertainment. Illustrated throughout by worldwide case studies, empirical data and practical examples, the book portrays the impacts of theme park as global competitive actors, agents of global development and cultural symbols, particularly in the context of their role in the developing experience economy. In conclusion, this book is a practical guide to the planning and development of theme parks.
Download or read book The Themed Space written by Scott A. Lukas and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2007 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Themed Space: Locating Culture, Nation and Self is the first edited collection focused on the subject of the themed space. Twelve authors address a range of themed spaces, including restaurants, casinos, theme parks and other spaces like airports and virtual reality ones. The text is organized into four sections-theming as authenticity, theming as nation, theming as person and theming as mind.
Download or read book Western New York Amusement Parks written by Rose Ann Hirsch and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04-25 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Fantasy Island to Darien Lake, Western New York's 100 year amuseument park history is documented in this fast-paced photographic tale. For more than 100 years, western New Yorkers have enjoyed the region's exciting amusement parks. During the days of trolleys and steamships, area businessmen created Celoron Park, Crystal Beach Park, and other fine local summer resorts. Decades later, lifelong memories were formed for neighborhood baby boomers who visited Glen Park and Fantasy Island, as well as one of New York State's finest theme parks, Darien Lake. Western New York has always been a proving ground for some of the nation's most famous roller coasters. The terrifying Cyclone, the fast and furious Silver Comet, and the extreme Ride of Steel have attracted the very bravest of visitors. In the new millennium, the summer tradition of visiting local amusement parks continues with a blend of family-orientated parks and theme parks that appeal to all ages.
Download or read book Amusement Parks Around America written by Lorin Driggs and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore amusement parks across the United States! This social studies book describes where U.S. amusement parks began and how they have changed over time. From Disneyland to Dollywood, students will be fascinated by the stories of the most popular amusement parks in the United States. This teacher-approved book gives students the chance to discover how amusement parks across the nation came to be, including how Walt Disney changed the history of amusement parks forever. With a glossary and index, useful discussion questions, and other exciting features, this book brings America’s amusement parks to life for students in a fun and meaningful way.
Download or read book Action Park written by Andy Mulvihill and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Citizen Kane does Adventureland." —The Washington Post The outlandish, hilarious, terrifying, and almost impossible-to-believe story of the legendary, dangerous amusement park where millions were entertained and almost as many bruises were sustained, told through the eyes of the founder's son. Often called "Accident Park," "Class Action Park," or "Traction Park," Action Park was an American icon. Entertaining more than a million people a year in the 1980s, the New Jersey-based amusement playland placed no limits on danger or fun, a monument to the anything-goes spirit of the era that left guests in control of their own adventures--sometimes with tragic results. Though it closed its doors in 1996 after nearly twenty years, it has remained a subject of constant fascination ever since, an establishment completely anathema to our modern culture of rules and safety. Action Park is the first-ever unvarnished look at the history of this DIY Disneyland, as seen through the eyes of Andy Mulvihill, the son of the park's idiosyncratic founder, Gene Mulvihill. From his early days testing precarious rides to working his way up to chief lifeguard of the infamous Wave Pool to later helping run the whole park, Andy's story is equal parts hilarious and moving, chronicling the life and death of a uniquely American attraction, a wet and wild 1980s adolescence, and a son's struggle to understand his father's quixotic quest to become the Walt Disney of New Jersey. Packing in all of the excitement of a day at Action Park, this is destined to be one of the most unforgettable memoirs of the year.
Download or read book California Theme Parks written by Alex Miller and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amusement parks have been a staple of California recreation and entertainment for over a century. First appearing along the beaches and multiplying up and down the coast, these parks ignited an industry that has seen tremendous change and innovation. Children's Fairyland--America's first theme park--and Knott's Berry Farm--the first children's park--set high standards for the amusement world. When Disneyland opened in 1955, amusement parks became destinations in themselves, transforming surrounding communities. Discover how these magical places came to be. Learn little-known secrets of 20 California parks and what makes them landmarks. For guests of all ages, California's theme parks offer an abundance of entertainment possibilities. 301 color photos provide a unique glimpse into an industry that forever changed family entertainment.
Download or read book HowExpert Guide to Amusement Parks and Roller Coasters written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to learn about the best amusement parks, roller coasters, and theme parks around the world, then check out HowExpert Guide to Amusement Parks and Roller Coasters. From the classic wooden roller coaster at your local pier to the highly technical and intricate new ride that Disney is set to open this next year to the high-speed steel beast of a monster that sits a few hours away at the closest Six Flags, there is a multitude of attractions out there. Unfortunately, all that stands between you and said attraction is a two-hour-long car trip followed by a $25 parking fee and then a three-hour line. Okay, so maybe that doesn’t sound desirable. But what does sound desirable is the opportunity to experience a world-class thrill ride that you can brag to your friends in class or perhaps being immersed in a land that is themed to your favorite movie in which you forget you’re still in the same world as before. Theme parks and amusement parks alike offer something unlike anything else, and each park offers something different and unique from the others. Here in this book, you’ll learn all there is to know about both theme and amusement parks, the different types of rides, roller coasters, and much more. We’ll also rank the best 101 amusement parks, some of which may only be a short trip away from you. The best part about this is not only will you be able to pull this guide up whenever you need it and be able to impress the coaster enthusiasts with your knowledge and understanding of the lingo, but you also won’t have to wait in a three-hour line to crack this thing open. Here is your fast pass to all the park industry-related knowledge you couldn’t possibly imagine having before. Check out HowExpert Guide to Amusement Parks and Roller Coasters to learn about the best amusement parks, roller coasters, and theme parks around the world. About the Author Noah Granger, born and raised in Los Angeles, California, grew up surrounded by a plethora of amusement parks. From going to Disneyland on a weekly basis to conquering all the intimidating roller coasters of Six Flags Magic Mountain by the time he was a teenager, Noah developed a passion for this niche topic and an addiction to the adrenaline that he often got while riding Xcelerator at Knott’s Berry Farm. Currently, a student at California State University Fullerton, Noah is continuously keeping up to date with all there is going on in the amusement and theme park industry. Over the years of learning more about this hobby, he has accumulated years and years’ worth of knowledge surrounding all the different types of parks and thrill rides. What Noah cherishes most, though, are the friends and family that he gets to spend quality time with, standing in lines while at the parks. Luke 17:6 HowExpert publishes quick how to guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Download or read book Theme Park Design written by Steve Alcorn and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you've ever visited a theme park and wondered how the magic is created, this is the book for you. Theme park design invites you to become an apprentice Imagineer. Inside, you'll: - Explore the different types of rides and shows- Experience creating an attraction from conception to opening day- Discover the different professional roles in Imagineering so you can determine which best suits your interestsAnd for avid fans and gearheads, a special section takes you on a deep dive into show control, ride control, audio, video and special effects.Whether your goal is to become an Imagineer, or you're just curious about how theme parks are created, Theme Park Design pulls back the curtain on what goes into creating the greatest attractions on Earth
Download or read book Amusement Parks written by Jim Hillman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-10 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Jones's Woods, America's first amusement resort, to Coney Island during the golden age of the mid-1900s, and well beyond into the twenty-first century, the thrills of the amusement park have been a treasured part of childhood for Americans from coast to coast. Though many of the country's grand amusement treasures have now vanished, and many other parks are struggling for survival, their memory and legacy are very much alive: there will be a fascination with these American classics as long as the clatter of the old coaster cars and the thumping of the carousel band organ remains. Through thoroughly researched text and historic images, Amusement Parks author and park enthusiast Jim Hillman captures the sights, smells, and continuing vitality of a grand American tradition.
Download or read book Universal versus Disney The Unofficial Guide to American Theme Parks Greatest Rivalry written by Sam Gennawey and published by The Unofficial Guides. This book was released on 2014-10-20 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Universal Studios never really wanted to get into the theme park business. They wanted to be the anti-Disney. But when forced to do so, they did it in a big way. Despite the fits and starts of multiple owners, the parks have finally gained the momentum to mount a serious challenge to the Walt Disney Company. How did this happen? Who made it happen? What does this mean for the theme park industry? In Universal Versus Disney, his newest work to investigate the histories of America's favorite theme parks, seasoned Disney-author Sam Gennawey has thoroughly researched how Universal Studios shook up the multi-billion dollar theme park industry, one so long dominated by Walt Disney and his legacy.
Download or read book Amusement Parks Around America 6 Pack written by and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore amusement parks across the United States! This 6-pack of Primary Source Readers describes where U.S. amusement parks began and how they have changed over time. Amusement Parks Around America 6-Pack • Covers the history, economics, and culture of American amusement parks • Excites students with colorful images and photographs • Incorporates both physical and cultural geography with the “Map It!” activity • Includes 6 copies of Amusement Parks Around America and a lesson plan to support social studies instruction From Disneyland to Dollywood, students will be fascinated by the stories of the most popular amusement parks in the United States. This teacher-approved 6-pack of books gives students the chance to discover how amusement parks across the nation came to be, including how Walt Disney changed the history of amusement parks forever. With engaging grade-level text and plenty of helpful text features, this Around the United States 6-pack brings America’s amusement parks to life for students in a fun and meaningful way. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.
