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Thrills, Spills, and Dollar Bills: Cedar Fair & Six Flags’s M&A Rollercoaster
Introduction On the news of the potential merger between Six Flags and Cedar Fair, we thought it might be worthwhile to look back at their history and consider their place
Case Study: Panama Adventure Park
Project Location: Panama Project Type: Adventure Park, Resort Waterpark Client: Isthmians Development Advisers/NSB Caribe Scope of Work: Executive Brief It’s an understatement to say that we’re living in unprecedented times. With the pandemic
The Mega Chinese Theme Parks
In the last decade, China has gone from being an attractions backwater to the world’s most significant theme park and attractions market. But perhaps more than in any other market
The Definitive Guide to Attraction Concepts
Behold! In our latest post, we’ve taken a pass at categorizing every major type of attraction or amusement facility in the world. What follows is a field guide of sorts
Common Mistakes in Opening a Theme Park
Courtesy of Parques Reunidos and IQPC Middle East, the content below is a summarized version of a talk that Jose Maria Letamendia delivered at an IQPC Theme Parks conference. Mr.
An Overview of Indoor Ski Resorts in China
Why Do They Matter? The Chinese Government has recently launched an ambitious campaign to develop the winter sports industry within the country, fueled by China’s selection as the host
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This blog is intended to serve as a primer to the business of the theme park and attraction industry. Here is a list of our most popular and informative articles.
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In planning and feasibility, assumptions are everything.
Physical characteristics, shapefiles, and attendance.
Announced costs for new attractions, renovations, and more from 2017+
Financing strategies for theme park resorts around the world.
Detailed sizing by component via satellite maps.
Comprehensive sizing & layouts on theme park land expansions.