Theme Parks

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Theme Parks

• by
• Luke Switkowski
• Lauren Schlechte

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Contents

• First Theme Park
• Disney Theme Park History
• Disney vs. Universal
• Movie Theme Park Relationship
• Other Theme Parks
• Final Thoughts and Questions

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Theme Park Origins

• Tivoli Gardens
• Opened in 1843
• Copenhagen

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Disney Theme Park History

• Disneyland opens in 1955
• Happiest Place on Earth
• Originally planned for Burbank
• Construction Completed in just 1 year
• Completed during tough times for theme parks

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Disney Theme Park History

• 1971 - Disney World Magic Kingdom Park
• 1982 - EPCOT
• 1989 - MGM Studios
• 1998 Animal Kingdom

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Universal Studios

• Began as a backstage tram tour
• Slogan Where you can ride the movies
• Inspired Disney to build MGM studios
• Universal Studios Florida, opens in 1990
• Many problems encountered initially

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Theme Park/Movie Synergy

• Theme Parks enable for people to experience
  movies through participation
• Famous movies are turned into rides
• Rides are coupled with Merchandise Stores

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Famous Movie Rides
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Other Theme Parks

• Paramounts Kings Island
• Six Flags
• Cedar Point
• Busch Gardens

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Final Thoughts and Questions