Слайд 1Amusement park
Amusement park ( theme park) is a collective term describing
a number of attractions and other types of entertainment located in one territory. An amusement park differs from ordinary parks in that it is intended specifically for the amusement of people, mainly adults, teenagers and children. Sometimes there are theme parks, that is, amusement parks, rides, surroundings, whose service personnel are stylized to a certain theme, for example, the Wild West or the Island of Pirates.
Слайд 2Bakken
The oldest amusement park Bakken, was built in Denmark in 1583.
According to legend, one girl, walking in the Royal Deer Park in the north of Copenhagen, noticed a spring beating out of the ground. Gaining water, she brought her home. Water source considered healing. Thousands of people reached here. The Danes rested near the spring, enjoying the peace and coolness. Artists began to play here street performances for the fun of the public. Began to build booths. Inns appeared, and then the rides. At first, the rides were primitive, but over time they became more and more modern. To date, in the park, there are about 100 rides.
Слайд 4Luna Park is a common name for several entertainment venues assembled
in one place. The name is given in honor of the goddess of the moon - the patroness of the circus.
The first amusement park in Russia was opened in May 1912 in St. Petersburg.
Слайд 5On July 17, 1955, Walt Disney’s dream of realizing the amazing
worlds created by his imagination finally came true - the first Disneyland opened its doors that day. The park was built on 160 acres of the former orange grove in Anaheim, California.
Слайд 6The most famous Disneyland in Paris was opened in 1992.
Слайд 7Lotte World is the largest amusement park located in Seoul. Its
area is 7560 hectares.
Слайд 8Standard amusement park areas
Extreme zone
Here are located attractions that attract people
of an active lifestyle, who want to "tickle your nerves." As a rule, children under the age of 14 are not allowed to the rides of the extreme zone. These attractions include:
The free fall tower is a high tower, onto which a torus is strung, with seats for passengers who climb to a height of ≈ 30 meters, and then a torus free fall, where rubber begins to work — damping cords inhibiting movement.
Catalan Mountain ("roller coaster")
Giant swing (with the effect of weightlessness)
Catapult (attraction)
Bungee trampoline
Taipark
Слайд 9Family zone
The attractions of the family zone are completed with structures
designed to entertain both adults and children. Examples of such attractions:
Ferris wheel
Laugh room
Hydrodrome (swimming pool with bumper boats)
Children's train
Laser (or normal) shooting range
Autodrome with electric cars
Chain carousel
Слайд 10Children's area
This zone is provided exclusively for children 6-14 years. The
main types of attractions:
Hydrodrome (swimming pool with bumper boats)
Pneumatic trampoline
Inflatable slides
Kids game mazes
For children under 6 years old are electro-mechanical rocking.
Слайд 11UK theme parks
Legoland Windsor
Legoland Windsor is the second biggest Legoland in
the world after the first and most famous in Denmark. Unlike its Danish fore-bearer, this park is much more about the rides that the Lego constructions. Everything at the park has a Lego theme however making it popular with boys and girls of all ages.
Слайд 12Alton Towers
Alton Towers Theme Park was built in the 1980’s, making
it one of the most established theme parks in the country. It is the best choice for those with older kids, thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies.
Слайд 13 Woodlands Family Theme Park
Located in Totnes Devon, Woodlands is part-zoo
farm and part-theme park, making it popular with families of all ages. Animals include meerkats, owls and reptiles with opportunities to get up close to the animals.
Слайд 14Paultons Family Theme Park
On the edge of New Forest National Park,
in Hampshire, Paultons Family Theme Park sits in 140 acres of attractive parkland. It is home to Peppa Pig World, as well as 60 rides and attractions, and is best for families with young children. Read more about Paultons.