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Refined Attractions

An adult need for play prompts more mature amusement options

Implications - With the responsibilities of adulthood often resulting in stress and anxiety, a need for instant release has prompted more mature amusement options to provide a temporary distraction from reality. Adult theme parks combine modern cultural references with the youthful allure of rides and attractions, offering sources of entertainment that combine mature references with the desire to revert back to a more lively, uninhibited time.
Trend Themes
1. Adult Theme Parks - Adult theme parks combine modern cultural references with the youthful allure of rides and attractions, offering sources of entertainment that combine mature references with the desire to revert back to a more lively, uninhibited time.
2. Iconic Cartoon Theme Parks - Iconic cartoon theme parks aim to bring favorite childhood memories to life with fun & engaging rides and attractions based on popular cartoon characters and franchises.
3. Disaster-themed Park Rides - Disaster-themed park rides offer visitors a chance to experience and relive historical events in an interactive and immersive way.
Industry Implications
1. Amusement Parks - Amusement parks have an opportunity to incorporate adult-geared themes and attractions to cater to a more mature audience, in addition to expanding their current offerings.
2. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry has an opportunity to license popular cartoons and franchises to theme parks for the creation of engaging and memorable attractions.
3. Historical Tourism - Historical tourism can use disaster-themed park rides and experiences to create a more engaging and immersive learning environment for visitors.'
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Featured Examples

Underground Theme Parks
Underground Theme Parks
The Intercontinental Shimao Shanghai Wonderland is Futuristic
On the foot of Shanghai’s Tianmashan, in a man-made valley, a new spacious theme park called Intercontinental Shimao Shanghai Wonderland is under development. It is also being built with a... MORE
Iconic Cartoon Theme Parks
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The Simpsons Theme Park Will Bring Springfield to Universal Studios
After over two decades of TV life, a Simpsons theme park will be hitting Universal Studios Florida. A Springfield expansion of the famous theme park will be ready and open for business by the end of... MORE
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The Lost World of Tambun is Like a Real-Life Jurassic Park
Nestled between the lush limestone mountains of Ipoh City in Malaysia, the Lost World of Tambun Theme Park can easily be likened to a real-life Jurassic Park. Of course, there are no dinosaurs to be... MORE
Disney Rat Fan Attractions
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The Disneyland Paris Ratatouille Themed Attractions are Cute
The Disneyland Paris Ratatouille themed ride and restaurant is going to be tres magnifique. The Fall 2014 Disney ride will be called L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Remy. The 2007 Disney-Pixar... MORE
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