History of Theme Parks

Great Architects of the Past: Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Great Architects of the Past: Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Written by: admin Friday, March 9th, 2012.

When we are searching for projects to share with our readers here on entertainmentdesigner.com, we are always on the lookout for a strong sense of narrative. It is storytelling that ... Read More

Drawing Inspiration from Architects of the Past: Antoni Gaudi

Drawing Inspiration from Architects of the Past: Antoni Gaudi

Written by: admin Tuesday, February 28th, 2012.

Entertainment designers find inspiration in many other fields besides their own: architecture, science, art, and music are all fair game. In light of this, we’d like to take a look ... Read More

At Hell’s Gate: The Rise and Fall of Coney Island’s Dreamland

At Hell’s Gate: The Rise and Fall of Coney Island’s Dreamland

Written by: admin Saturday, February 4th, 2012.

Dreamland was only a short-lived dream for the New York senator who poured millions of dollars into the doomed amusement park on Coney Island. In 1904, it was one of ... Read More

The History of Pleasure Beach Blackpool: The UK’s Number One Amusement Park

The History of Pleasure Beach Blackpool: The UK’s Number One Amusement Park

Written by: admin Saturday, January 28th, 2012.

When Alderman William George Bean (or W.G. for short) founded Pleasure Beach Blackpool in 1896, his goal with the amusement park was “to make adults feel like children again and ... Read More

The Tale of The Wild Mouse Roller Coaster

The Tale of The Wild Mouse Roller Coaster

Written by: admin Thursday, January 26th, 2012.

The Wild Mouse roller coaster is one of the smaller specimens in the kingdom of roller coasters, but it is by no means to be overlooked. Its compact size and ... Read More

Cedar Point: A History of the “Roller Coaster Capital of the World”

Cedar Point: A History of the “Roller Coaster Capital of the World”

Written by: admin Saturday, January 21st, 2012.

For the past fourteen years, Cedar Point has been named “Best Amusement Park in the World” by Amusement Today. There’s no doubt that the park’s scenic location on a Lake ... Read More

Crazy Train: The History of Mine Train Roller Coasters

Crazy Train: The History of Mine Train Roller Coasters

Written by: admin Saturday, January 14th, 2012.

The Mine Train roller coaster has been a family favorite since the 1960s. They are always fun and exciting without being too hard on the nerves. Rather than pushing the ... Read More

The History of Dollywood

The History of Dollywood

Written by: admin Friday, January 6th, 2012.

When two brothers from North Carolina opened the Rebel Railroad in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, they had no idea that it would one day be among the most visited amusement parks ... Read More

Busch Gardens: The History of America’s Favorite Beer Garden

Busch Gardens: The History of America’s Favorite Beer Garden

Written by: admin Wednesday, December 28th, 2011.

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Brick by Brick: The History of LEGOLAND

Brick by Brick: The History of LEGOLAND

Written by: admin Thursday, December 22nd, 2011.

With the recent opening of Legoland Florida, the total number of Legoland parks has been bumped up to five. Legoland Florida is the second Lego theme park to open in ... Read More