Manual on elective ii - theme parks and attractions

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Theme Parks and Attractions
2.5 Development of attractions and theme parks
IV – Planning and design
What we plan and design
Developing an attraction requires meticulous attention to detail in the planning and
design of the attraction. Elements requiring attention include:
• Overall layout of the site and the location of the facilities, buildings and
structures
• Entrances and exits
• On-site transportation, eg monorail
• Design of open spaces
• The location and route of the on-site footpaths and roads
• Facilities, buildings and structures – size, form, appearance, colour and
materials
• Interior of facilities, buildings and structures – fittings and decoration
• Location, shape and design of signage, benches and chairs, lighting and litter
bins etc.
• Support facilities and services – car parks, restrooms, retail and catering
outlets etc.
Why we plan and design
There are clearly a number of reasons for a detailed plan and design of the
above-mentioned elements.
• To give clear guidance to the people who will manage the development of the
attraction project and build it
• To create the desired feeling and atmosphere for the attraction, especially one
which has adopted a particular theme
• To ensure the efficient and effective use of resources – money, manpower,
land etc.
• To obtain approval from the owner, developer, decision-makers (eg board of
directors, government etc.) and financial institutions
• To attract potential investors