Exam 12: Theme Parks and Attractions

The Springs Preserve is a theme park designed to: • focus on water rides • mirror the oldest theme park in the world • compete with regional theme parks • commemorate Las Vegas's history and provide a vision for a sustainable future

Many of the most well-known parks in the U.S. are located in: • California • Texas • Florida • Pennsylvania

The most popular destination resort in the world is __________ .

Theme park safety is very important and all safety inspectors must be certified through the : • National Association of Theme Park Professionals • National Institute for Standards and Technology • National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials • International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions

In addition to providing educational opportunities, SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment Corporation is also active with: • conservation, research and wildlife assistance worldwide • building additional theme parks around the world with an animal focus • promoting internet video's about animal rights • hosting a weekly show on cable television regarding endangered species

Fairs, festivals and events are: • less popular today than in the past • usually not well attended • public celebrations staged throughout the world • considered boring

The largest independent theme park in the United States is: • Knott's Berry Farm • Walt Disney World • Kings Island • Sea World

The first animated film to feature Mickey Mouse was: • Fantasia • Steamboat Willie • Snow White • Attack of the Mousekeeters

What are the key elements of theme park management and how to do they compare to hotel management?

The experimental prototype community of tomorrow or __________ is a unique, permanent and ever changing world's fair.

Which of the following is NOT a Disney theme park? • Animal Kingdom • Magic Kingdom • Wild Kingdom • Epcot

The largest movie studio and theme park is? • Disney's MGM • Universal Studios Orlando • Universal Studios Hollywood • Hulu Studios

__________ was one of the first theme parks in the United States.

A key factor in Universal Studio's success is: • it's ability to adapt movies into thrill rides • it's location near Disney • it's tie-ins to restaurant promotions • it's affordability

Opened in 1907, __________ was originally a leisure park for employees to relax and have fun when they were not on the job.

The two major themes of Epcot Center are: • Tomorrowland and Neverneverland • Future World and World Showcase • Fantasyland and Adventureland • Frontierland and Main Street, U.S.A.

Six Flags has a licensing agreement with _____________ and _____________ which allows for characters such as Superman and Bugs Bunny to wander through the park and interact with guests. • DC Comics and Warner Bros. • XKCD and Disney • DC Comics and Disney • Marvel Comics and Warner Bros.

Event tourism is a relatively new term defined as the systematic planning, development and marketing of: • parades • circuses • festivals • new theme parks

Dollywood is a regional theme park that opened in 1961 and is located in: • Billund, Denmark • Orange County, Florida • Pigeon Forge, Tennessee • Hershey, Pennsylvania

Walt Disney World is composed of __________ major theme parks.