The Amusement Park Industry
The Amusement Park Industry is one of the most rapidly changing industries in the modern American economy. The global recession has severely exhausted the demand for amusement, particularly with the decline in disposable income. This decline in demand has taken a severe toll on the operations of amusement parks around the industry, paving the way for multiple mergers and, in the case of Six Flags, bankruptcies. This page will give you the necessary tools to research and understand the industry, while broadening your knowledge of major amusement park operators.
However, before jumping right into the thick of things, I would like you to watch this video:
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 big entertainment conglomerates:
The Blackstone Group
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
Six Flags Incorporated
Walt Disney Pictures
Definitions
You can't be an expert in this industry without familiarizing yourself with key concepts. For example, what's the difference between an amusement park and theme park? Knowing this type of information will truly keep you ahead of the game and the definitions page is a great place to get started. I would recommend updating this page as more advances are made within the industry's growing list of attractions.
Putting Things Into Perspective
It is easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of parks you will be exploring. Fortunately, someone has made this experience significantly less painful. You will be able to put everything into perspective with this map, which highlights every major theme park and amusement park in the country.
Tutorial
Finally, you should read this tutorial, which demonstrates how you can obtain your own information.
