Tag: Theme parks
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Why UK Theme Parks Can’t Compete Anymore
Are UK theme parks falling behind the rest of the world? From Alton Towers to Thorpe Park, British parks are no longer just competing with each other — they’re competing with global giants like Europa-Park and Disneyland Paris. In this video, we explore why UK theme parks struggle to match international standards, from ride reliability…
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Cotton Candy & The History of Theme Park Food
When you think of traditional amusement park food, a very specific image probably comes to mind. No matter where you’re from, the staples are surprisingly universal. There is one treat that seems to really define the amusement park experience and only the amusement park experience. That would be the fluffy pink sugar that is candy…
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AI Art in Theme Parks: Innovative or Inappropriate?
Over the past year or so many theme parks have been caught out with what has become a big no-no by art lovers everywhere- that is they have been utilising AI art. Developments in Ai technology are being achieved at such a rapid rate, that it’s hard to keep up. Almost every industry is being…
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Should U.K. Theme Parks Stay Open All Year?
In the Uk, our theme park season is relatively short. Generally, our parks operate from March through until october. Leaving four, usually more like five, months of the year completely theme park free. For a lot of theme parks in the US, the same can be said. This is the generally accepted theme park season.…
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Why Theme Parks NEED Water!
Typically, when we discuss a well themed park, we usually focus on expensive large scale structures and intricate carefully crafted details. However, there are some more simple things that are essential to helping a good theme work. These more simple things are of course the nature designers craft into the areas. Nature, as it is…
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HILARIOUS Disney Park Knockoffs You Won’t Believe Exist!
Just like within any industry, if you’re the best, there are going to be imitators. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the theme park industry is full of copycat attractions. Now there’s a fine line between being inspired by something and ripping it off, and as they say, imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.…
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The Failure of Movie Studio Theme Parks – What Happened?
Millions of people a year visit theme parks to escape the realities of everyday life, so it’s no surprise that most revolve around themes of fantasy and adventure, drawing on already established literary and cinematic genres for inspiration. This idea has remained at the heart of most theme parks, allowing us, the guests, to travel…
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Why Are Theme Park Logos Becoming So Boring?
You might have noticed that many theme parks seem to be changing up their logos lately. I know here in the U.K., we’ve seen the majority of our parks switch it up in the branding department as of late. Similarly, Disney and Universal have also done some logo changes over the past couple of years.…
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Why Do We Wait? (Psychology Of Theme Park Queues)
How can theme parks be such fun places, when we have to spend the majority of our time there waiting in long lines? Often, you’re looking at a twenty minute to an hour long queue for an experience that lasts no longer than a few minutes. How can this ever be worth it and why…
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Disney Animatronics, Animation and the Uncanny Valley
Theme parks, outside of their haunted houses and halloween events, don’t typically strive to be horrifying. Disney theme parks particularly aim to stray away from frightening their guests. But sometimes, despite their best efforts, some people just have an aversion to certain types of attractions. Now when it’s motion sickness that’s the complaint, that’s an…