Welcome to the Amusement Park Industry Wiki
Congratulations on your new position! The amusement park industry is one of the largest industries in the world. With growing global modernization efforts, the demand for amusement has grown larger than ever. As the result of giant resorts, such as Walt Disney World in Florida, which host a number of "themed" parks, the amusement park industry has grown tremendously over the past couple of decades. However, the recent Six Flags Bankruptcy, as well as the acquisition of Anheuser-Busch Inbev Theme Parks in the past year has significantly changed the landscape of the industry. In this wiki, you will find comprehensive information about the history of amusement parks, including its modern growth. This wiki will also explore how Disney and Six Flags, Inc. have pioneered the industry in recent years, as well as a brief look at each of their theme parks. I have left you a current events section, as well as a general sources page because it is very important to keep track of ongoing events. Good luck!
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Navigating This Wiki
Industry
Understanding the in and outs of the industry and its major operators are important. You should consult the industry page for the development of amusement parks into the modern industry today. There are also several other pages that you should visit to familiarize yourself with the larger entertainment conglomerates:
The Blackstone Group
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
Six Flags Incorporated
Walt Disney Pictures
Ongoing Events
In addition to current events, there are two other pages I would like you to take a look at:
My Blogroll
This page analyzes a number of key RSS feeds that I have subscribed to using Bloglines. You should review these feeds to gain an understanding of how the amusement industry operates from the perspective of enthusiasts, as well as the most recent developments around the country's most popular parks.
My Blog
This is my personal blog. It contains evaluations of resources in relation to my research, as well as my thoughts and opinions on current events throughout the industry. After doing months of research, my perspective will give you valuable insight regarding the industry.
Resources and Search Tools
As a part of your research, you will have to utilize a number of different resources. Therefore, I have left you comprehensive search tools and resources sections to help you determine which ones will help you find the most reliable information. You should pay particular attention to page monitors, which will do a great job of keeping you updated with page modifications on a daily basis.
When you begin your research, you should make use of web directories, which offer lengthy lists of comprehensive websites and databases for the amusement park industry. Here are also some websites which I found to be useful.
Current Events
Staying up-to-date with industry news is imperative for your understanding of daily amusement park operations. I have left for you a current events page that details all the major events around the industry since late spring. Make sure to read these news articles to gain an understanding of current influential power major amusement operators have within the industry, as well as the direction they plan to take in the future.
| Last edited | Title |
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| 09 Dec 2009 23:19 | Coney Island redevelopment plan attracts 50 amusement park companies from seven countries |
| 09 Dec 2009 23:10 | Comcast agrees to buy NBC |
| 03 Dec 2009 02:35 | With new owner, Busch Gardens parent renamed SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment |
| 09 Dec 2009 02:46 | World's largest amusement park expo in Las Vegas |
| 17 Nov 2009 23:49 | Universal Orlando completes its refinancing |
| 17 Nov 2009 23:41 | Parks fight flu with hand sanitizers, fliers |
| 17 Nov 2009 20:08 | Coney deal Struck - city now looks for amusement park operator |
Amusement Industry Blog
| Last edited | Title |
|---|---|
| 14 Dec 2009 16:35 | For The Professor |
| 07 Dec 2009 03:25 | Real Entertaiment: Social News Sites |
| 08 Dec 2009 21:21 | Comparing Google Image Search to Flickr |
| 08 Dec 2009 21:22 | Library Search Engines are Great! |
