Theme Park Technologies / Types of Attraction
- Animatronics
- Dark Rides
- Escape Rooms
- Glossary of Technical Theatre Terms – Themed Entertainment
- Live Shows
- Next Generation Ride Systems
- Roller Coasters
- Simulator Rides
Destinations
Lighting Design for Theme Parks
See the website Designed Disney (below) for an interview with lighting designer Tracey Eck.
Also, we have conducted an interview with Anne Militello, who has designed areas at the Disneyland Resort.
Books
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The Imagineering Story is an outstanding series of documentaries available on Disney+
External Links
Associations |
| British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions |
| International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions |
| TEA - Themed Entertainment Association Representing the Creators of Compelling Places and Experiences [Burbank, CA, USA] |
Companies |
| Lagacy GGE Immersive Entertainment and Design [USA] |
Makers |
| A Theme Design [Brighton, UK] |
| UK Loco Creative Engineering |
Manufacturers |
| Back Stage Technologies Aromas / Smells [UK] |
| Mannetron Robotics, Simulators, Automation [USA] |
| VR Coaster Virtual Reality add-on |
| Effects >> Aroma Prime Scents [UK] |
| Effects >> Scent Events [CA, USA] |
| Ride Systems >> ETF Ride Systems [Netherlands] |
| Ride Systems >> Intamin [Switzerland] |
| Ride Systems >> Premier Rides [USA] |
| Ride Systems >> Preston & Barbieri [Italy] |
| Ride Systems >> Rocky Mountain Construction Rollercoasters [USA] |
| Ride Systems >> Vekoma [Netherlands] |
| Control Systems >> AAA/V Systems Automation, Animation, Audio-Visual [Leicester, UK] |
| Control Systems >> Alcorn McBride Inc Audio, Video, High-Definition Video, Show and Lighting Control products [Orlando, Florida] |
| Designers >> Farmer Studios Ride / Animatronics Manufacturers [Leicester, UK] |
| Designers >> Garner Holt [California, USA] |
| Designers >> Themed Environments and Effects [Ohio, USA] |
| Designers >> Tussauds Group [UK] |
Publications |
| Amusement Today magazine |
| InPark Magazine |
Resources |
| American Coaster Enthusiasts |
| Coaster Buzz |
| Dark Ride and Funhouse Enthusiasts |
| Entertainment Designer News and Information |
| Galloper Old Showland reference |
| Joyland Books Online bookstore specialising in amusement / theme park texts. |
| National Fairground Archive |
| Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain [UK] |
| Roller Coaster Database |
| Theme Park Critic Reviews |
| Thrill Network |
| Westcoaster |
Theme Parks |
| Adventure Island [UK] |
| Alton Towers [UK] |
| Blackpool Pleasure Beach [UK] |
| Canobie Lake Park [NH, USA] |
| Cedar Point [OH, USA] |
| Chessington World of Adventure [UK] |
| Disney World Resort [FL, USA] |
| Disneyland Paris [France] |
| Disneyland Resort [CA, USA] |
| Drayton Manor [UK] |
| Flambards [UK] |
| Futuroscope [France] |
| Knotts Berry Farm [CA, USA] |
| Lands End [UK] |
| Legoland Windsor [UK] |
| Lightwater Valley [UK] |
| Longleat Safari Park [UK] |
| Parc Asterix [France] |
| Santas Village [NH, USA] |
| Six Flags [USA] |
| Thorpe Park [UK] |
| Universal Orlando [FL, USA] |
| Universal Studios Hollywood [CA, USA] |
| Walibi [Belgium] |
