Recent Updates: Feb 17, 2008
Read about Pop Century Resort and Magic Kingdom touring tips. I've started working on Walt's Epcot, using pictures from my 2004 trip to WDW. There is also an update to the Touring Disney page.
	Amusement Park History Did you ever wonder where and how the amazing roller coasters and enormous theme parks originated? This section explores the people, the ideas, and the machines that have led to today's amusement parks. Read about the early world's fairs
	Amusement Park Studies There are many things one can learn by studying the amusement park industry. You have, of course, roller coaster physics. But, there is also a science to such things as waiting lines, park layout, and ticket pricing. Follow the link above to learn more! All about fireworks Why is the back of a coaster train is faster?
	Amusement Park Touring Spending less time in line and more time in the attractions is the goal of every park visitor. Here you will find touring tips and other information to make your next trip even more enjoyable! Touring the Disney Parks [UPDATED]
	Disney Walt Disney revolutionized the amusement park industry and his influence continues to this day. Here is a special section of this Web site is dedicated to Walt and the company he created. The Haunted Yard: Building your own Haunted Mansion
Other Offerings	Companies - Read about the major corporations and other companies that are part of the amusement park industry. Amusement Park Music - Information about historical & current amusement park songs. Books, Videos & Games - Reviews on books, videos, and games relating to amusement parks and attractions. Links - Other Internet resources

 

Welcome Amusement Park & Roller Coaster Enthusiasts! This growing site contains information and opinions about the amusement park industry in the United States. This site has grown and changed from a focus purely on roller coasters and individual parks to a more comprehensive approach to the amusement park industry. My purpose in setting up this web site is to provide a place for amusement park study in its most broadest sense. Whether it be roller coaster physics or ticket pricing policy, cotton candy machines or Coney Island barkers, I plan to develop a site that covers every facet of this fascinating industry and its history.