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Theme Park Thoughts: VR is Anti Theme Park and thoughts on VR usage in Derren Brown's Ghost Train

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Tuesday, 26 July 2016. VR is Anti Theme Park and thoughts on VR usage in Derren Brown's Ghost Train. I can’t remember where the murmuring of VR coming to theme parks began; all I recall is that I felt repulsed by the concept from the start. Next door. It helps my brain excuse the screens, lending to that “suspension of disbelief”. Of course, both are really outstanding, well made attractions. Spiderman's elaborate physical sets. Photo credit: Heavy Structures. Voyage to the Iron Reef at Knott's Berry Farm.

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Spark The Dark: April 2011

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Monday, April 18, 2011. Originally written: April 17th, 2011. Images courtesy of Dread Central]. God damn it Jessica Lowndes, we have got to stop meeting like this! Here we are again. Starring in a suspect indie-horror film, and I. M stupidly intrigued to see it simply because you’re in it. This will never last if we keep this up…. You can still be pretty and not suck at your craft! I shudder at the thought. Impressive. most impressive. About you, it stands out like an NBA player at a jockey convention.

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Theme Park Thoughts: Derren Brown's Ghost Train at Thorpe Park - Review

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Tuesday, 4 October 2016. Derren Brown's Ghost Train at Thorpe Park - Review. Ok, feel free to skip this these first few paragraphs to the Expectations. Heading if you’re just interested in my critical breakdown of the attraction, but I really need to get this off my chest. Why does everyone have such a hard time with other people’s prejudgements? Following the last post detailing my thoughts on Virtual Reality use in theme park attractions. Someone noted that my preconceptions - my negative. Because - I ...

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Park Impressions: Day 13: IAAPA Continues

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Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Day 13: IAAPA Continues. The first stop was at the SBF Visa group, a prominent manufacturer for smaller rides and attractions. They were showing off a small spinning roller coaster, which was really quite fun for its size. For anyone who has not ridden a spinning coaster, they really are quite an experience! For anyone who enjoys coasters; their events at parks across the country are great fun and offer a lot of unique experiences for amusement park fans. Day 10: Wrapping Up.

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Park Impressions: Day 12: IAAPA Begins!

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013. Day 12: IAAPA Begins! Today was my first day at the IAAPA Attractions Expo and let me just say, it was incredible! I have followed coverage of the annual convention and trade show for years, and to finally be here was like a dream come true. I had one class today, "Marketing Plans for Attractions: Beyond the Basics," but I'll get to that in a minute. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Day 14: Last Day at IAAPA. Day 13: IAAPA Continues. Day 12: IAAPA Begins! Day 10: Wrapping Up.

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Park Impressions: December 2011

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Friday, December 9, 2011. Wizarding World II-news update. Well, it’s official. The Wizarding World is moving into Universal Hollywood. I’m not sure what attractions it will replace, but I do remember Universal saying that they would demolish anything to install it. That’s devotion! If Hogsmeade had the Owlery, maybe this new street will have a pet shop, even if it’s just for show. I doubt we’ll be seeing Knockturn Alley, though. Maybe there will be some signage promoting it, but I don...What do you think?

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Park Impressions: Winterim

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This page is where I'll keep links to all of my Winterim posts for the next month. For reference, here are the goals I've set for myself:. 1 Update the Park Impressions blog at least every other day with news, photos, and videos of my work. 2 Revise and publish an iBook on the history of the amusement industry. 3 Network with industry professionals at Cedar Point and IAAPA 2013 to learn more about what business and operations side of the amusement industry looks like. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). This mon...

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Park Impressions: Photostreams

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Six Flags New England. Six Flags New England. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). This month, I'll be studying "The Business of Fun" as my Winterim. Winterim is a special program at my school in which students can design their own elective courses on a subject of their choice. I'll get to go behind the scenes at Cedar Point, attend IAAPA 2013, research amusement industry history, and visit iconic parks as I learn what it takes to run such a massive operation as an amusement park. Days 15-17: Winterim Wraps Up.

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Park Impressions: November 2013

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Thursday, November 21, 2013. Day 14: Last Day at IAAPA. My last day of IAAPA came quickly and quietly; by the time it arrived, I was most definitely not ready to be nearly done. It was easily the biggest day for me at the convention, with three classes on my schedule and still lots to see. I started the morning very early as I needed to be at the convention center by 9:00 am for my first class. By the time the class concluded, the trade show floor had closed and most people were on their way out. It ...

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Park Impressions: New for 2012

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On August 24, Carowinds announced the addition of WindSeeker for 2012, falling in line with previously-discovered hints and clues. The ride will stand 301' tall, spin at 30 mph, and will offer a ride length of approx. 3 minutes. Read more about WindSeeker here. Cedar Point announced two additions for 2012 on August 19. The first will be the addition of a mat-racer slide complex at Soak City. The main announcement is the addition of a Dinosaurs Alive! For our full article on Skyrush. SFDK will add its own...