Theme Parks and Attractions

Attractions Classifications

• Cultural Attractions• Natural Attractions• Events• Recreation• Entertainment Attractions

Cultural Attractions

• Historical sites• Archeological sites• Architecture• Cuisine• Monuments• Industrial sites• Museums• Ethnic• Concerts and Theatre

Natural Attractions

• Landscape• Seascape• Parks• Mountains• Flora• Fauna• Coasts• Islands

Events

• Mega-events• Community events• Festivals• Religious events• Sports events• Trade shows• Corporate

Recreation

• Sightseeing• Golf• Swimming• Tennis• Hiking• Biking• Snow Sports

Entertainment Attractions

• Theme Parks• Amusement Parks• Casinos• Cinemas• Shopping Facilities• Performing Arts Centers• Sport Complexes

The Attraction Industry

• Fixed-location amusement parks & attractions (U.S. & 40 countries)

• Primarily private businesses• $5.5 Billion in annual revenue (U.S.)• 275,000 people employed

seasonally (U.S.)• 265 Million visitors annually (IAAPA)

Knott’s Berry Farm

• America’s first theme park• 150 acres• Live shows, rides & family

adventures• Wild West & “Snoopy” focus

Disneyland

• 1955• Anaheim, California• Themed settings of rides in addition

with shows, shops, and restaurant• Focus on adventure, history, science

fiction, and fantasy• Immaculate cleanliness

Disney World

• Orlando, Florida• Magic Kingdom, Epcot, MGM

Studios & Animal Kingdom• Magic Kingdom

• 17 Million visitors annually