January 4, 2019
The Large Park Report Where Festive Fun Is a Perfect Fit – Festivals at Theme Parks In this issue’s Large Park Report, Contributing Writer Chad Emerson focuses on several of the most anticipated new and expanded festivals for the large park industry in 2019. Waves The Inside Story on Fresh Air and Clean […]
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October 25, 2018
The Large Park Report Big Plans for a New Year – 2019: The Large Park Preview Many of the industry’s large parks and resorts are debuting major new attractions in 2019. Waves Why It’s Fun Is Crystal Clear – A Profile of Crystal Lagoon in Wesley Chapel, Fla. Using technology from Chile-based Crystal Lagoons, […]
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August 20, 2018
The Large Park Report Fun for Infinity and Beyond – Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World The story behind Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World. Bonus Exhibit Design Report Trends in Design at Zoos and Aquariums A examination of the latest thinking in animal enclosure design. Bonus Sidebar: How Do You House […]
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May 21, 2018
Large Park A Summer Preview of What’s New and Fun A summer preview of new attractions at Knott’s Berry Farm, Legoland California, SeaWorld San Diego and Orlando, Disney’s Toy Story Land and Cedar Point. Waves Smaller Attractions at Waterparks Appeal to Younger Guests and Non-Thrill Seekers Along with the big thrills, smaller attractions keep guests […]
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April 10, 2018
The Large Park Report Brewing Up Business – Large Parks and the Craft Beer Craze Several large parks and resorts have noticed the craft beer trend and are incorporating specialty brews into their beverage programs. Waves A Waterpark Improvement Checklist – Four Ways to Spruce Up for Spring This story contains a rundown of […]
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February 14, 2018
The Large Park Report A Season for Fun More of the Year – Staving Off Shutdowns at Large Parks A look at the special considerations generated by extended operational seasons. Waves Making Inside Waves – The Latest Trends for Indoor Waterparks A look at how five waterparks are improving for the future. Bonus Sidebar: Keeping […]
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January 10, 2018
Articles 2018 Large Parks and Resorts Preview A preview of what is new at several parks around the country for 2018. The Large Park Report · Vendor Profile Garner Holt Productions – Always Looking for the Next “Cool” Project Contributing Writer Susan Mease interviewed Garner Holt, the founder and president of Garner Holt Productions, for […]
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October 18, 2017
Cover Feature: Tourist Attractions & Parks Vendor Spotlight The Focus is Still Family and Quality for Sacoa, Inc. A look at Sacoa Entertainment, where family and quality are the touchstones of the business. The Large Park Report A Virtually Flawless Plan for Fun – A Virtual Future for Large Parks and Resorts In this installment, […]
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August 28, 2017
The Large Park Report Disney’s Big Bet – Pandora: The World of Avatar Disney’s latest mega-attraction was a big risk, but one clearly worth taking. CEO Insights – An Interview with Hershey Entertainment and Resorts’ John Lawn A Tourist Attractions & Parks magazine interview conducted by President and Executive Editor Scott C. Borowsky with John […]
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May 24, 2017
The Large Park Report Training Trends from the Disney Trenches – Behind the Scenes at Pandora – The World of Avatar Before an attraction such as Disney’s Pandora – The World of Avatar can open, months of training must go into both the technical operation of the attractions as well as the interactions with guests. […]
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