Sunday, October 23, 2011 Where is the next growth market for themed attractions?    We asked the 3000+ members of Blooloop's LinkedIngroup, “Since many projects have been put on hold or cancelled in Dubai, where do you think the next growth market will be?”...View more

Friday, January 14, 2011 Pigs in Pythons: Capex at Disney and Universal    I came across a quote from Jay Rasulo (Senior Executive Vice President and CFO  of The Walt Disney Company) recently which conjures up a vivid image.  When describing where the company is in its capex cycle he said Disney’s theme parks and resorts are at “kind of a pig in the python in terms of our normal activity”.
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Sunday, May 17, 2009 Amusement Parks: Going for a Thong    The themed entryway into a Disney park, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld, Alton Towers or indeed any well-designed amusement park property contains images, signs, sounds and symbols that promise thrills and high adrenaline experiences and build a heightened sense of anticipation in the visitor. Guests at Love Land, “China's first sex theme park,” will be greeted by a pair of huge, disembodied legs...
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Tuesday, December 02, 2008 US Expo Pavilion Team Seeks Champion to Realize Presence at Shanghai 2010 World’s Fair, Rescue the US from Acute International Embarrassment and Prevent Trade Losses with Asia    If the right things happen, there’s just enough time to create a US Pavilion for the Shanghai 2010 world’s fair that is worthy of the name, according to Barry Howard....View more

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 Amusement Parks: Thursday's Big Announcement by Busch Entertainment?    Scheduled announcement ; what's it to be? International expansion say the analysts......View more

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