Real World Theme Parks The Difference Between: Amusement & Theme Parks

InfiniteChaos

InfiniteChaos
I wanted to write this in advance to the Alpha of Planet Coaster! Today, I'm going to talk to you about the difference between Amusement and Theme Parks!


Let's first talk about Amusement Parks

Amusement Parks, by definition from Merriam-Webster is,
A place that has many games and rides (such as roller coasters and merry-go-rounds) for entertainment.


This means that Amusement Parks are there soley for the purpose of Entertainment purposes.

Examples of Amusement Parks are as followed.
Kings Island
Cedar Point
Canada's Wonderland
Carowinds
Knott's Berry Farm
All Six Flags parks



Now let's talk about Theme Parks

Theme parks, by definition of Merriam-Webster is,
An amusement park where the rides and attractions are based on a particular theme.

This means that these kinds of Parks are designed with specific themes in mind.

Examples of these parks are really limited, but they do exist.
Disneyland/world
Universal Studios



I hope that clears confusions, and will also help you out with designing your Amusement/Theme Park in Planet Coaster!
 
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coencoensmeets

coencoensmeets
Puy du Fou is a themepark without attractions. It only has shows a scenery. Ow and they have buyed a ring for €380.000,00. Just because they are awesome. [squeeeeee]
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Angelis1

Angelis1
coencoensmeets said:
Puy du Fou is a themepark without attractions. It only has shows a scenery. Ow and they have buyed a ring for €380.000,00. Just because they are awesome. [squeeeeee]
http://www.looopings.nl/img/foto/060316journeyon.jpg
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But very very good shows !!!

[video]http://www.puydufou.com/sites/default/files/promo_cinescenie_new.mp4[/video]

[video]http://www.puydufou.com/sites/default/files/video_signe.mp4[/video]

[video]http://www.puydufou.com/sites/default/files/promo_vikings_new.mp4[/video]

[video]http://www.puydufou.com/sites/default/files/video_lance.mp4[/video]

[video]http://www.puydufou.com/sites/default/files/promo_mousquetaires_new.mp4[/video]

[video]http://www.puydufou.com/sites/default/files/video_bof.mp4[/video]

[video]http://www.puydufou.com/sites/default/files/video_panache.mp4[/video]
 
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coencoensmeets

coencoensmeets
Angelis said:
But very very good shows !!!

[video]http://www.puydufou.com/sites/default/files/promo_cinescenie_new.mp4[/url]

[video]http://www.puydufou.com/sites/default/files/video_signe.mp4[/url]

[video]http://www.puydufou.com/sites/default/files/promo_vikings_new.mp4[/url]

[video]http://www.puydufou.com/sites/default/files/video_lance.mp4[/url]

[video]http://www.puydufou.com/sites/default/files/promo_mousquetaires_new.mp4[/url]

[video]http://www.puydufou.com/sites/default/files/video_bof.mp4[/url]

[video]http://www.puydufou.com/sites/default/files/video_panache.mp4[/url]
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I have never been there. It is quite far away.

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Efteling84 said:
I would consider the Efteling a theme park
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I would consider that as one of the best themepark in the world.
 
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Angelis1

Angelis1
coencoensmeets said:
I have never been there. It is quite far away.
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Well, If one day you can, it is a feast for the eyes [up]

The 4 biggest theme parks in France are separated into categories :

- Puy du Fou : Real Shows
[video=youtube;IgOYMTWjF8w]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgOYMTWjF8w[/video]

- Futuroscope : 3D & Virtual Shows
[video=youtube;JmxPpAns1ww]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmxPpAns1ww[/video]

- Parc Asterix : Thrills (and some magic)
[video=youtube;WljoOBDHLqg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WljoOBDHLqg[/video]

- Disneyland Resort Paris : Magic (and some thrills)
[video=youtube;AwBRWCRVo4U]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwBRWCRVo4U[/video]
 

coencoensmeets

coencoensmeets
I go to Disneyland Paris this year on the fourth of June. Best Christmas present ever. [squeeeeee]

Angelis, you need to come to the Netherland for the Efteling.
 
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Angelis1

Angelis1
It's already on my list because of you (second position, just after Europa Park) but my finances would not allow me to do it, so ... later !
 

theepaintballfreak

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it's a small world after all argggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh god the nightmares of having a younger sister who wanted to go again again
went as vip to opening of euro disney was great till....... well Tiger ermmm tiger lets just say i think tiger learnt not to try to punch someone in the back
oops aikido/judo reflexes worst bit it was girl in costume who fancied me (got a feeling may have blown that chance girl was just dazed costume had fist hole in jaw lucky girl i stopped punch just shy of her face lol) thankfully we not have many cameras back when it first open SORRY TIGER[heart]
if you seen the guy in college bin jumps out trying to scare passerby but they deck him
 

Sawyer1

Planet Coaster Ambassador
Sawyer1
Nemmie said:
Wow, Ater centuries of amazing history, it's been downgraded to theme park status? Top marks Merlin!

However, I've been thinking for years that I'd want to put on a parachute and have a go on that giant Trebuchet. That'd be one heck of a ride 
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No I just mean, because it is a themed attraction, it is a theme park.
 

Coasterbuff

Coasterbuff
Warwick Castle is a good day out, if you have never been, give it a try, but like Sawer said there are no rides, but there is lot's going on.
 

Nemmie

Nemmie
Oh gotcha Sawyer. And as Coasterbuff says Warwick Castle is brilliant. It's a castle on steroids and there's so much to see and do. There's so much of our royal history tied up there too.
 

TheXevv

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Holiday World in Santa Clause Indiana, USA is a theme park. They have sections of themed "villages" Christmas, Thanks Giving, Halloween, 4th of July, and Splashin' Safari, which as you guessed it, all safari themed. We have taken my kids there 4 times. Except last spring. We went to Disney World. My kids have yet to go to an amusement park.
 

JCat1

JCat1
Busch Gardens are US Theme Parks. The one in Williamsburg, VA is one of my favorite parks.
 
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Gysan

Gysan
Good to know. Especially for someone like me with another native language. [up]

And amusement parks who moves around is a "Fare" or "Fun Fare" right? Or can a Fare be permanent aswell?
 

SydVic

SydVic
Gysan said:
Good to know. Especially for someone like me with another native language. [up]

And amusement parks who moves around is a "Fare" or "Fun Fare" right? Or can a Fare be permanent aswell?
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A fair can indeed be permanent as well - like the Prater in Wien.
 
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