{"id":710,"date":"2019-08-28T15:13:44","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T15:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/?p=710"},"modified":"2024-09-11T18:55:50","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T18:55:50","slug":"conceptguide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Definitive Guide to Attraction Concepts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Table_of_Contents\" title=\"Table of Contents\">Table of Contents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Mega_Theme_Park\" title=\"Mega Theme Park\">Mega Theme Park<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Disney\" title=\"Disney\">Disney<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Universal_Studios\" title=\"Universal Studios\">Universal Studios<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Waterpark\" title=\"Waterpark\">Waterpark<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Waterplay\" title=\"Waterplay\">Waterplay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Regional_Theme_Park\" title=\"Regional Theme Park\">Regional Theme Park<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Lego\" title=\"Lego\">Lego<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Dark_Ride_Park\" title=\"Dark Ride Park\">Dark Ride Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Ride_Park\" title=\"Ride Park\">Ride Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Indoor_Park_Formats\" title=\"Indoor Park Formats\">Indoor Park Formats<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Indoor_Theme_Park\" title=\"Indoor Theme Park\">Indoor Theme Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Childrens_Role_Play\" title=\"Children&#8217;s Role Play\">Children&#8217;s Role Play<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Family_Entertainment_Center\" title=\"Family Entertainment Center\">Family Entertainment Center<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Typical_FEC_Attraction_Mix\" title=\"Typical FEC Attraction Mix\">Typical FEC Attraction Mix<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Childrens_Playroom\" title=\"Children&#8217;s Playroom\">Children&#8217;s Playroom<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Capacity_ConstrainedTimed_Entertainment\" title=\"Capacity Constrained\/Timed Entertainment\">Capacity Constrained\/Timed Entertainment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Trampoline_Park\" title=\"Trampoline Park\">Trampoline Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Escape_Room\" title=\"Escape Room\">Escape Room<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#VR_Attraction\" title=\"VR Attraction\">VR Attraction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Surf_Wave\" title=\"Surf Wave\">Surf Wave<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Laser_Tag\" title=\"Laser Tag\">Laser Tag<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Go_Karts\" title=\"Go Karts\">Go Karts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Indoor_Skydive\" title=\"Indoor Skydive\">Indoor Skydive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Bowling\" title=\"Bowling\">Bowling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Minigolf\" title=\"Minigolf\">Minigolf<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Resort-Based\" title=\"Resort-Based\">Resort-Based<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Marine_Animal\" title=\"Marine Animal\">Marine Animal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Show-Based\" title=\"Show-Based\">Show-Based<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Cultural_Attraction\" title=\"Cultural Attraction\">Cultural Attraction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Participatory\" title=\"Participatory\">Participatory<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Adventure_Park\" title=\"Adventure Park\">Adventure Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Agricultural_Attractions\" title=\"Agricultural Attractions\">Agricultural Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Indoor_Ice_Ski_Snow\" title=\"Indoor Ice, Ski &amp; Snow\">Indoor Ice, Ski &amp; Snow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Marine_Interaction\" title=\"Marine Interaction\">Marine Interaction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Other\" title=\"Other\">Other<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Gardens\" title=\"Gardens\">Gardens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Wildlife-Based_Attraction\" title=\"Wildlife-Based Attraction\">Wildlife-Based Attraction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#MuseumExhibit-Based\" title=\"Museum\/Exhibit-Based\">Museum\/Exhibit-Based<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Minilands\" title=\"Minilands\">Minilands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Factory_Tours\" title=\"Factory Tours\">Factory Tours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Art_and_Culture_Museums\" title=\"Art and Culture Museums\">Art and Culture Museums<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Interactive_Museums\" title=\"Interactive Museums\">Interactive Museums<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Other_Indoor_Exhibits\" title=\"Other Indoor Exhibits\">Other Indoor Exhibits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#ObservatoryWheel\" title=\"Observatory\/Wheel\">Observatory\/Wheel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Dinner_Theater\" title=\"Dinner Theater\">Dinner Theater<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Flying_Theater\" title=\"Flying Theater\">Flying Theater<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#Themed_VillageRetail_Entertainment\" title=\"Themed Village\/Retail Entertainment\">Themed Village\/Retail Entertainment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/conceptguide\/#In_Summary%E2%80%A6\" title=\"In Summary&#8230;\">In Summary&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Behold!\u00a0 In our latest post, we&#8217;ve taken a pass at categorizing every major type of attraction or amusement facility in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">What follows is <strong>a field guide of sorts for planners, consultants, and designers when considering potential anchor tenants, partners, or developments in entertainment-oriented master plans<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0These types all have the characteristic that they can be standalone facilities, although hybrids and mixes of the following are quite common.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Why would we do this?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">In master planning or tenanting exercises, we&#8217;re often asked to present a concept palette of theme park and amusement types.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Well, here it is.\u00a0 And while the list may not be 100% comprehensive, we&#8217;re confident that we&#8217;ve hit at least 90%+ of the attraction types out there in the wild, on planet Earth.\u00a0 If we haven&#8217;t, we&#8217;re also sure that our sharp-eyed readers will email us right away with comments and suggestions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Skip on ahead if you&#8217;re impatient to view the list, otherwise we&#8217;d like to lead with some general comments and observations.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">There are massive size differences between the types that are not very well-communicated through text.\u00a0 Refer to the chart below for that.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Chart-2-1-e1566922253369.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-784 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Chart-2-1-e1566922253369.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"554\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">One defining characteristic that defines the parks and amusement facilities below is the distinction between projects that simply try to push visitors through their gates (what we call a throughput-based model), or ones that are more limited in their capacity, and are\u00a0characterized by\u00a0timed, or turn-based rounds.\u00a0 For examples of the latter: indoor role play parks usually operate in shifts, and VR, go kart, or indoor skydive attractions charge by the &#8216;turn&#8217;.<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Chart-3-1-e1566922728442.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-788 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Chart-3-1-e1566922728442.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">A second defining characteristic is the business model.\u00a0\u00a0Behind the scenes,\u00a0many\u00a0wildlife attractions, museums, gardens, factory tours, waterplay, and even certain categories of indoor theme parks are actually nonprofit operations, and are either subsidized by governments and corporations, or rely heavily on donations and grants for sustainability.\u00a0 Elsewhere, certain attractions rely more heavily on overnight guests spending on accommodations, rather than on tickets.\u00a0 Understanding the business model behind these attractions is key for planning and development, and properly aligns expectations.\u00a0 A simple tearsheet is available below.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Chart-1-1-e1566922277831.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-785 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Chart-1-1-e1566922277831.png\" width=\"801\" height=\"515\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_of_Contents\"><\/span><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#mega\"><strong>Mega Theme Park<\/strong><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#disney\">Disney<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#universal\">Universal Studios<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#waterpark\"><strong>Waterpark<\/strong><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#waterplay\">Waterplay<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#regional\"><strong>Regional Theme Park<\/strong><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#lego\">Lego<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#darkride\">Dark Ride Park<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#ridepark\">Ride Park<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#indoor\"><strong>Indoor Park Formats<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"#indoortp\">Indoor Theme Park<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#role\">Children&#8217;s Role Play<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#fec\">Family Entertainment Center<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#playroom\">Children&#8217;s Playroom<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#cap\">Capacity Constrained\/Timed Entertainment<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><em><a href=\"#trampoline\">Trampoline Park<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#breakout\">Escape Room<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#vr\">VR Attraction<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#surf\">Surf Wave<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#laser\">Laser Tag<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#gokart\">Go Karts<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#skydive\">Indoor Skydive<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#bowl\">Bowling<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#golf\">Minigolf<\/a><br \/>\n<\/em><a href=\"#resort\"><strong>Resort Based<\/strong><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong><a href=\"#marine\">Marine Animal<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#show\">Show Based<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/a><a href=\"#cultural\">Cultural Attraction<\/a><\/strong><em><br \/>\n<\/em><a href=\"#participate\"><strong>Participatory<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"#adventure\">Adventure Park<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#farm\">Agricultural Attraction<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#ski\">Indoor Ice, Ski &amp; Snow<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#dolphin\">Marine Interaction<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#otherparticipate\">Other<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong><a href=\"#gardens\">Gardens<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#wildlife\">Wildlife-Based Attraction<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#exhibit\">Museum\/Exhibit-Based<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"#mini\">Minilands<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#tour\">Factory Tours<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#art\">Art and Culture Museums<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#discovery\">Interactive Museums<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#otherexhibit\">Other<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong><a href=\"#tower\">Observatory\/Wheels<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#flying\">Flying Theater<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#dinner\"><strong>Dinner Theater<\/strong><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"#village\"><strong>Themed Village\/Retail Entertainment<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 id=\"mega\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mega_Theme_Park\"><\/span><strong>Mega Theme Park<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Outdoor, top-tier theme park usually characterized by some IP and international scale.\u00a0 These are the costliest parks, usually at least $1 billion in cost, and funded by public subsidies of some sort, municipal partnerships, or sovereign wealth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">As with anything, results vary, but targeted attendance is usually at least 3-5 million to breakeven.\u00a0\u00a0Examples include Disney, Universal Studios, Warner Bros Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-711 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image001-e1566845081909.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"452\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"disney\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disney\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Disney<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/theme-park-signatures\/\">Disney blueprint<\/a> is a highly themed environment with interaction with its vast universe of media properties, including Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel.\u00a0 Rides and attractions are family-oriented, rather than thrill-based, and dark rides are the norm.\u00a0 Focusing on\u00a0its attraction mix does not do the park justice, because as much investment and deliberation is invested in its landscaping and environmental theming as in the attraction hardware.\u00a0 The gold standard in theme parks along all metrics, from profitability, recognition, sustainability, and design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Characteristic of Disney parks is their ability to earn revenues from ancillary\u00a0segments such as merchandise and food and beverage &#8211; which are often on par with, and sometimes greater than, revenues from ticket sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-712 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image002-e1566844580560.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"universal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Universal_Studios\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Universal Studios<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/theme-park-signatures\/\">Universal Studios blueprint<\/a> is also based on its various media properties, but with an emphasis on dark rides and shows.\u00a0 The indoor nature of its attractions allows full control over environmental and climate, and creates a level of cinematic immersion unparalleled at other parks around the world.\u00a0 Along with Disney, the largest and highest attended parks in the world.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-713 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image003-e1566844674349.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"293\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 id=\"waterpark\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Waterpark\"><\/span><strong>Waterpark<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Parks based on rides, slides, and pools.\u00a0 Usually seasonal operations in most parts of the world because of their nature, can also be partially or wholly indoor to offset seasonality.\u00a0 Highly engaging, kinetic experiences.\u00a0 In many parts of the world, especially the Americas, smaller waterparks are municipal-operated enterprises and an extension of public pools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Well-known examples include Chimelong Waterpark, Caribbean Bay, Waterbom Bali, Blizzard Beach, Volcano Bay, among hundreds of others.\u00a0 Revenues are typically from ticket sales, along ancillary revenues such as F&amp;B, rentals such as cabanas and equipment, and retail sales are important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-714 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image004-e1566844610346.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"425\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"waterplay\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Waterplay\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Waterplay<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Smaller versions of waterparks, located in patio areas of malls, on park common grounds, and or other municipal facilities.\u00a0 Cannot quite be classified as waterparks because of their sheer (low) number of attractions, but because of their smaller size, are commonly maintained as amenities by mall operators or municipalities \u2013 not as profit-generating enterprises.\u00a0 Sometimes are operated as free access amenities, rather than gated attractions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-775 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Rotary_Splash_Pad_-_Image_1_-_SFW-e1566916730458.jpg\" width=\"599\" height=\"383\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 id=\"regional\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regional_Theme_Park\"><\/span><strong>Regional Theme Park<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Theme parks that are not the largest internationally, but among the largest in their region, state, or overall market.\u00a0 Some may not be well-known outside of their home countries, but are usually among the largest in their countries.\u00a0 Sometimes, these amusement parks are hybrid amusement park\/waterpark operations with\u00a0slides and raft rides\u00a0co-located with more traditional amusement park facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">This is not a precise definition, but we are drawing a distinction between the largest parks in the world \u2013 Disney and Universal Studios \u2013 and the next tier of parks.\u00a0 Typically cost in the hundreds of millions, rather than billions of dollars.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"lego\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lego\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Lego<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Perhaps this category&#8217;s pre-eminent example, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/theme-park-signatures\/\">Legoland theme parks<\/a> are amusement parks designed around their universe of minilands and minifigures.\u00a0 A mix of attraction types, from rides, exhibits,\u00a0to exploratory areas, define this type.\u00a0\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-716 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image006-e1566844645715.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"darkride\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dark_Ride_Park\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Dark Ride Park<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">A variation of theme parks where most of the rides and attractions are located in indoor buildings, in controlled environments.\u00a0 These are still outdoor theme parks, but have the majority of their facilities scattered throughout the grounds in themed, warehouse-like shells.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Because the indoor orientation of the attractions allows for greater control over the environment, these parks tend to emphasize shows, and media-based attractions and experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Examples include Futuroscope in France, <a href=\"https:\/\/store.theparkdb.com\/collections\/market-research\/products\/the-china-majors-fantawild\">the Fantawild chain<\/a> in China, and Movie Wonderland in Changchun, China.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-766 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/futuroscope_vg15crea_001-1280-e1566845883548.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"263\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ridepark\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ride_Park\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Ride Park<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">This is the most common type of outdoor theme park and belies the whole amusement park\u2019s origins in carnivals and funfairs.\u00a0 Characterized by some theming, in some cases, but a mix of rides, games, and attractions.\u00a0 Some are seasonal operations, and many\u00a0are on the pay-per-play model,\u00a0with\u00a0individually and separately charged rides or attractions.\u00a0 Theme park chains such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/theme-park-signatures\/\">Six Flags, Cedar Fair<\/a>, or Happy Valley in China can be characterized as ride parks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-772 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/5baa825d0119b2128e44a62d-750-563-e1566846710550.jpg\" width=\"599\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 id=\"indoor\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indoor_Park_Formats\"><\/span><strong>Indoor Park Formats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3 id=\"indoortp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indoor_Theme_Park\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Indoor Theme Park<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Literally, theme parks that are indoors instead of outdoors.\u00a0 Usually appropriate for markets experiencing inclement climates, whether extremely hot or cold.\u00a0 The indoor nature of the experience allows for various degrees of environmental control, but the cost of constructing the shell must be balanced with access to a deep local and\/or tourist market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">These are typically larger than family entertainment centers (below), which emphasize arcades, and at the level of, or slightly smaller than regional theme parks.\u00a0 Unlike FEC\u2019s, this type usually retains most of the elements of typical theme parks \u2013 rides, shows, exhibits, and other attractions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Examples include Lotte World in Korea, or Trans Studio in Indonesia.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-765 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hargakini-Trans-Studio-Makassar4-e1566845859315.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"339\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"role\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Childrens_Role_Play\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Children&#8217;s Role Play<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Indoor \u2018cities\u2019 or environments for children that provide an immersive experience of \u201cplaying grown-up\u201d.\u00a0 Exhibits and pavilions provide hands-on craft, game, or play activities based on different occupations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">The largest examples of this type are Kidzania, Kidzmondo, and Kidzcity brands located worldwide, but homegrown and smaller examples exist in abundance, and based on a variety of models.\u00a0 Kidzania is notable for its significant reliance (~30%) on sponsorship revenues, but non-profit variations such as Pretend City in Orange County exist, as do more admissions ticket-reliant models, such as Baby Boss in Taiwan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-762 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/TaipeiWithKids00405-e1566845587429.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"fec\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family_Entertainment_Center\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Family Entertainment Center<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Lines are blurry between this type and others, but typically, arcade and redemption games characterize this type.\u00a0 They may also combine additional elements such as small rides or timed entertainment options like bowling or trampolines, as below, but games and arcades act as the \u2018people eaters\u2019 soaking up most of the capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Examples of this type include Dave &amp; Buster\u2019s or Chuck E. Cheese\u2019s in the United States.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-780 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/maxresdefault-e1566917322299.jpg\" width=\"601\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typical_FEC_Attraction_Mix\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10px; font-family: Geologica;\"><strong>Typical FEC Attraction Mix<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-758 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/FECss.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"726\" height=\"447\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"playroom\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Childrens_Playroom\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Children&#8217;s Playroom<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Smaller children\u2019s attractions with soft play structures, slides, and toys.\u00a0 These are essentially indoor, padded playgrounds for infants, toddlers, and younger children.\u00a0 Ubiquitous in most cities around the world, these are smaller attractions of 100 to 500 square meters in size.\u00a0 Can include cafes and lounge areas for adults.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-776 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/LF14S-e1566916796611.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"331\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"cap\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capacity_ConstrainedTimed_Entertainment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Capacity Constrained\/Timed Entertainment<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">These are indoor attraction options that function either as standalone projects or as attractions integrated into larger parks.\u00a0 They are characterized by strict capacity constraints, due to their nature as more physical experiences.\u00a0 A limited number of seats, goggles, or pads mean that either time-based or\u00a0strict capacity limits are in place.\u00a0 Can also be round-based, as in the case of go karts or or bowling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trampoline_Park\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><em id=\"trampoline\"><strong>Trampoline Park<\/strong><\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Indoor floors replaced with trampolines.\u00a0 Featuring various sizes and orientations of trampolines, the latest iterations usually also include foam pits, dedicated toddler areas, slam dunk areas, Ninja Warrior-type obstacle courses, and parkour elements.\u00a0 Ancillary attractions are also common, such as arcades.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-721 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image011-e1566845003386.jpg\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Escape_Room\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><em id=\"breakout\"><strong>Escape Room<\/strong><\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Also referred to as breakout rooms, these are collaborative, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vox.com\/the-goods\/2019\/8\/7\/20749177\/escape-room-game\">puzzle-based attractions<\/a> in which guests progress through a series of rooms or chambers by discovering clues and solving puzzles.\u00a0 A ubiquitous type of attraction located in major cities around the world.<strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-777 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gn-gift_guide_variable_c-e1566916857250.jpg\" width=\"601\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VR_Attraction\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><em id=\"vr\"><strong>VR Attraction<\/strong><\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Free-flowing, exploratory and\/or adventure experiences based on VR headsets.\u00a0 Visitors don VR goggles and walk through large chambers, interacting virtually with the environment around them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Some variations include VR-based rides as supplements or substitutes to exploratory attractions.\u00a0 This has been a type rising in popularity, and examples include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevoid.com\/\">the Void<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/zerolatencyvr.com\/\">Zero Latency<\/a>, and VAR Live, among others.\u00a0\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-723 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image013-e1566845037844.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surf_Wave\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><em id=\"surf\"><strong>Surf Wave<\/strong><\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Attractions arranged around artificial waves.\u00a0 The majority of examples feature restaurant and bar establishments built around <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wavehouse.com\/\">a standing wave<\/a>.\u00a0 Increasingly, other formats are rising, with\u00a0a notable example\u00a0in the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kswaveco.com\/\"> Kelly Slater Surf Ranch\u2019<\/a>s hydrofoil-powered artificial wave \u201cpool\u201d, which hosts competitions and training.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-764 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wave-house_resort-e1566845787508.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"264\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laser_Tag\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><em id=\"laser\"><strong>Laser Tag<\/strong><\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">A competitive, team-based war game experience with laser guns in place of ammunition.\u00a0 Usually indoor.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-778 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/tour_img-815161-148-e1566916907705.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_Karts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><em id=\"gokart\"><strong>Go Karts<\/strong><\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Indoor or outdoor kart racing around a track.\u00a0 The length of track and number of karts helps determine the length of stay and capacity.\u00a0 Competitive thrill.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-726 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image017.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indoor_Skydive\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><em id=\"skydive\"><strong>Indoor Skydive<\/strong><\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Vertical wind tunnels that give guests the sensation of falling at terminal velocity.\u00a0 Early attractions were designed as training facilities for skydivers, but have evolved into general consumer attractions.\u00a0 The actual attraction is not large \u2013 wind tunnels have a diameter of up to 5 meters \u2013 but the ancillary and supporting facilities are built with food and beverage, retail, and other entertainment tenants to support a longer length of stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Either located in mall settings or larger standalone buildings with the aforementioned elements.\u00a0 Examples are manifold, and include the chains iFly, SkyVenture, Aerodium, Flystation, Windobona, and Hurricane Factory, among others.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-727 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image018-e1566845123435.jpg\" width=\"601\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bowling\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><em id=\"bowl\"><strong>Bowling<\/strong><\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Perhaps the oldest of all the types here, and perhaps past its heyday, but remains a perennial draw\u00a0for visitors.\u00a0 The latest facilities may feature glow-in-the-dark balls, arcades and attractions, upscale restaurants, VIP lanes, and other ancillary draws, but the game remains the same.<strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-779 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/PHI_Lanes_2_HR-768x512-e1566916976258.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minigolf\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><em id=\"golf\"><strong>Minigolf<\/strong><\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Miniature golf courses with themed obstacles and landscaping.\u00a0 May be themed and shaped to fit the environment.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-729 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image020-e1566846475474.jpg\" width=\"601\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 id=\"resort\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resort-Based\"><\/span><strong>Resort-Based<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Attractions that are built primarily as amenities to resort accommodations.\u00a0 They can remain open to outside guests (i.e., those not staying onsite), but the primary demand for the attraction will be the captive visitors who are paying for rooms in the resort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Business models vary, but due to the premium nature of the experience, resort room rates usually run at a premium to neighboring or otherwise comparable room accommodations.\u00a0 When targeting onsite guests only, typically there is no additional charge for access to the attraction.\u00a0 The premium room rate justifies the additional investment in the amenity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Such amenities are usually waterparks, as in the case of Great Wolf Lodge, the Atlantis Bahamas and Dubai, Nickelodeon Punta Cana, and Centerparcs.\u00a0 But larger resorts sometimes offer a variety of attractions, such as FECs, arcades, or dark rides.\u00a0 Examples of the latter include Studio City Macau\u2019s Batman Dark Flight, or Dreamplay at City of Dreams Manila.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-769 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/WEB_88094_169-e1566846167651.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"265\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 id=\"marine\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marine_Animal\"><\/span><strong>Marine Animal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Themed attractions based around marine animal shows and exhibits.\u00a0 Marine mammals are usually the main event &#8211; dolphin, orca, beluga, or seal shows are common.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">This type of attraction runs a spectrum between pure aquaria, with an emphasis on education and conservation-based exhibits, and for-profit attractions, which usually feature more live shows and traditional theme park attractions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Seaworld is the type\u2019s foremost example, but each region usually features its own homegrown variant, such as Ocean Park and Chimelong Zhuhai in Hong Kong\/Zhuhai.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Recently, this type, along with all wildlife-based attractions, have come under criticism and scrutiny.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-768 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/160609_920x377-e1566846082307.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"246\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 id=\"show\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Show-Based\"><\/span><strong>Show-Based<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Attractions for which the defining feature is a landmark live show, or series of shows.\u00a0 Often, the grounds around the show are themselves themed and filled with ancillary attractions and retail to lengthen the overall time spent in the park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Examples include Puy du Fou in France, and the Songcheng brand of attractions in China.\u00a0 The latter are a chain of attractions featuring a single one-hour spectacular, and retail entertainment grounds surrounding it.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-734 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image025-e1566844760157.jpg\" width=\"599\" height=\"367\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 id=\"cultural\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_Attraction\"><\/span><strong>Cultural Attraction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Attractions centered around regional cultures or religions.\u00a0 The attraction mix at such projects vary, but are usually reliant on shows and exhibits, and\/or hands-on experiences, rather than typical rides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Most examples operate using a non-profit model, heavily reliant on grants and donations, and\/or subsidies and operating budget contribution from municipalities and governments.\u00a0 However, for-profit models do exist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Examples include the Polynesian Cultural Center, Holy Quran Park (Dubai), Holy Land, the Ark Experience (Kentucky), Tierra Santa, Taman Tamadun Islam, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-735 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image026-e1566844805810.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 id=\"participate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Participatory\"><\/span><strong>Participatory<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3 id=\"adventure\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adventure_Park\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Adventure Park<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Indoor or outdoor experiences based on highly physical, kinetic experiences ranging from rope climbs, obstacle courses, slides, to swings.\u00a0 Often used as team-building exercises for the corporate market, the type is growing in popularity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Examples include Uno Parks, District 21 in Malaysia, Sports Monster in Korea, and Discovery Adventures.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-736 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image027-e1566844844360.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"397\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"farm\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agricultural_Attractions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Agricultural Attractions<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Farmstay or holiday farm experiences that allow visitors to \u2018experience\u2019 the farming lifestyle, whether in day- or overnight formats.\u00a0 Common activities include petting zoos, walking tours of the grounds, fruit picking, crop-themed restaurants and markets, as well as resort stays.\u00a0 Larger experiences can include typical elements of theme parks, with pools and rides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-737 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image028-e1566846406970.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ski\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indoor_Ice_Ski_Snow\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Indoor Ice, Ski &amp; Snow<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Indoor ice skating rinks, or indoor domes with artificial snow for skiing or play.\u00a0 Indoor ski attractions are larger, and require a higher level of investment for slope and lift construction.\u00a0 Many indoor ski attractions have an athletic body-association and are used as training facilities, while indoor snow can serve as both standalone and theme park-integrated attractions.\u00a0 A year-round destination that is an escape, especially in locations experiencing no snowfall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-738 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image029-e1566844961974.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"dolphin\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marine_Interaction\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Marine Interaction<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Low-throughput, high ticket price attractions that take a low volume of visitors to \u201cswim with the dolphins\u201d, hands-on encounters with fish and stingrays, or snorkeling with other marine wildlife.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Due to their nature as low capacity attractions, upcharges or tickets are usually very high; and are among the highest of attractions in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Discovery Cove is one of the larger examples of such an attraction, and operates under a pay-one-price scheme.\u00a0 Dolphin Island in Sentosa, or the various marine wildlife encounter programs at the Atlantis resorts are alternative examples, and operate using the upcharge model.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-740 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image031-e1566844542977.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"293\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"otherparticipate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Other<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Miscellaneous examples abound, and this category is almost a cheat to classify the numerous examples that defy categorization.\u00a0 Diggerland, in both the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diggerlandusa.com\/\">US<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diggerland.com\/\">UK<\/a>, is an outdoor park based on heavy machinery.\u00a0 Two Bit Circus is a 21st century carnival with immersive, interactive elements of escape room, VR attractions, social games, and arcades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-741 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image032-e1566846439799.jpg\" width=\"601\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 id=\"gardens\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gardens\"><\/span><strong>Gardens<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Exhibits of regional or worldwide flora in conservatory environments.\u00a0 Flowers and plants may be displayed thematically, by climate, or region, but the focus is usually on conservation, education, and research.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Notable subcategories are gardens whose emphasis is on butterflies and the plants they favor, or gardens focused on particular types of plants \u2013 herbs, native cacti, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">For these reasons, these attractions are usually, but not always, not-for-profit enterprises maintained using government funds.\u00a0 Notable examples include the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens in Thailand, and Gardens by the Bay in Singapore.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-elina-sazonova-1907047-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pexels-elina-sazonova-1907047-3000x2000.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 id=\"wildlife\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wildlife-Based_Attraction\"><\/span><strong>Wildlife-Based Attraction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Exhibit and show-based zoos or safaris.\u00a0 These can be standalone enterprises, or included as part of larger amusement parks.\u00a0 Notably education-oriented.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Disney Animal Kingdom is a notable exception, but\u00a0many standalone wildlife attractions around the world are not-for-profit enterprises, or ones maintained by municipalities or governments of some sort.\u00a0 Notable examples include the Night and River Safaris in Singapore.\u00a0 Bali Safari and Marine Park is another notable example, and examples of zoo exhibits within amusement parks\u00a0are the animal exhibits at Sunway Lagoon, or the safari at Everland.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-745 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image036-e1566845187851.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 id=\"exhibit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MuseumExhibit-Based\"><\/span><strong>Museum\/Exhibit-Based<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">This is a large category; these are both indoor and outdoor installations characterized primarily by the nature of the attraction mix: <em>exhibits<\/em>, rather than shows or rides.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mini\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minilands\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Minilands<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Exhibit-based, miniature simulacra featuring buildings, scenes, and\/or worlds.\u00a0 Examples include the Window of the World in Shenzhen, Mini-Europe in Brussels, France Miniature, or Haw Par Villa in Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-759 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/China-ShenZhen-Window-of-the-World-e1566845431760.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"tour\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factory_Tours\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Factory Tours<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Behind-the-scenes tours given by manufacturers or agricultural-based enterprises of the development or processing of their goods.\u00a0 Need not only be based on tangible products, as media examples are common.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Examples abound, and include the NBC and CNN Studio Tours, the Heineken Experience, the Hershey Factory Tour, John Deere Factory Tour, the Guinness Storehouse, Ben &amp; Jerry\u2019s Ice Cream Factory Tour, the Crayola Factory, among many others.\u00a0 Usually operated as a showcase and a cost center, rather than profit-generating enterprises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-761 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1st-floor-Copper-Still-in-Brewing-e1566845540687.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"358\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"art\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Art_and_Culture_Museums\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Art and Culture Museums<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Self-explanatory, these are traditional museums for art, history, and culture.\u00a0 Runs the range from examples like the Louvre or the National Palace Museum in Taipei, to outdoor art installations like Jeju Loveland or the\u00a0Ghibli Museum in Japan.\u00a0 Usually also on not-for-profit models (sustained by grants, donations, or budget contributions), although<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-763 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/studio-ghibli-muesum-800x450-e1566845622193.jpg\" width=\"601\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"discovery\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interactive_Museums\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Interactive Museums<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">This category is of interactive museums, including science-based installations such as <a href=\"http:\/\/orbiearth.jp\/en\/about\/\">Orbi<\/a> in Japan or the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/natgeoencounter.com\/\">National Geographic Encounter<\/a> in New York.\u00a0 These are usually exhibits based on nature and science subjects, presenting them in a way that is more entertaining than traditional museums.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">A major subcategory of this type are science and discovery museums, which are usually educational installations aimed at children. \u00a0Commonly referred to as \u2018edutainment\u2019, these attractions present a variety of themes in the form of interactive exhibits.\u00a0 Examples include the Museum of Science Boston, Kidspace Children&#8217;s Museum, Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-773 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image-e1566846772201.jpg\" width=\"601\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"otherexhibit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Indoor_Exhibits\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 40px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Other Indoor Exhibits<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Other miscellaneous examples of indoor exhibits include wax museums and haunted houses, as well as more modern multi-sensory, immersive art installations such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snarkpark.com\/\">Snark Park<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.superrealnyc.com\/\">SuperRea<\/a>l, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happyplace.me\/about\">Happy Place<\/a>.\u00a0 The latter is a burgeoning type of singular, unique experiences that we believe is on the cusp of becoming its own category.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 id=\"tower\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ObservatoryWheel\"><\/span><strong>Observatory\/Wheel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Attractions for which the defining feature is the view of the surroundings afforded by their height.\u00a0 Wheels, such as the \u2018Eye\u2019 series, fit this type, as do observatories and towers of all kinds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">This type is a mainstay within larger amusement parks, but also operate frequently as standalone attractions: the London Eye, Singapore Flyer, High Roller (Las Vegas), among the more high-profile examples.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-751 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image042-e1566844473398.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"481\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 id=\"dinner\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner_Theater\"><\/span><strong>Dinner Theater<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Dinner and a show taken to a new level with purpose-built, often 1,000+ seat amphitheaters, and themed meal service provided during the spectacular.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Examples include Pirates!, Medieval Times, Australian Outback Adventure, Dolly Parton&#8217;s Stampede, among others. Can be standalone or located within larger entertainment venues and amusement parks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-770 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Australian-Outback-Spectacular-e1566846238598.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 id=\"flying\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flying_Theater\"><\/span><strong>Flying Theater<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">A theater with moving seats, situated in front of a dome screen.\u00a0 Motion seats give the sense of movement, and \u2018flying\u2019 through depicted scenes.\u00a0 Historically, this type have been attractions inside a larger amusement park, but recently have gained interest as standalone types.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Examples include Flyover Canada, Flyover America at the Mall of America, and Batman Dark Flight at the City of Dreams Macau.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-753 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/image045-e1566844425342.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 id=\"village\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Themed_VillageRetail_Entertainment\"><\/span><strong>Themed Village\/Retail Entertainment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Retail entertainment projects that feature an eclectic mix of attractions, resort accommodations, and food and beverage, with no particular element dominating as a source of revenues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">These attractions are occasionally ungated, but usually require a nominal admissions fee to gain access to the highly themed and landscaped grounds.\u00a0 Distinguished from typical mall- or outlet-based retail projects by a higher emphasis on entertainment, and\/or an admissions fee.\u00a0 Many are now placing an emphasis on resort accommodations to lengthen stays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Examples include Tivoli Gardens,\u00a0Ba Na Hills\u00a0in Vietnam, Nami Island in Korea.\u00a0 China is leading the development of this type with mega projects such as Beijing Gubei Water Town.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-771 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Gubei-water-town-China-e1566846296235.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<h1 id=\"village\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Summary%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><strong>In Summary&#8230;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">We hope this is useful.\u00a0 We had a little trouble defining some.\u00a0 For example, is Futuroscope, a theme park based primarily off of media exhibits and dark rides, a show park or a regional theme park?\u00a0 Is Dreamplay, one of the foremost FECs in Asia, an indoor theme park or an expanded playroom?\u00a0 Or are they something in between?\u00a0 Should we consider Tivoli Gardens, which has\u00a0a dozen different revenue streams, a themed village\/retail entertainment project, or is it more appropriate classified under a regional theme park category?\u00a0 Should we give Universal Studios its own category, or does it really fall under the \u2018Dark Ride Park\u2019 category?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">In the end, we had to make our determinations based on both quantitative (business model concerns) and qualitative measures, such as whether there were enough examples to create standalone categories, or whether &#8211; for the time being &#8211; consolidation within existing categories was warranted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">As with most things on this website, this is a work in progress, but hopefully a big step in helping our readers and clients perform their concept development.\u00a0 Let us know your thoughts and burning questions at data@theparkdb.com.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Behold!\u00a0 In our latest post, we&#8217;ve taken a pass at categorizing every major type of attraction or amusement facility in the world. 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