Common Misconceptions about the Amusement Industry
There are many misconceptions that are around because of lack of knowledge or simply spreading false information. On this page I will serve justice and clear everything up.
Chain vs. Park
There is a huge difference between a chain and an individual park. The most common example would be Six Flags. Six Flags is the chain, this is the company that is running the individual parks. Individual Parks would be Great America, Great Adventure, Over Texas, and Magic Mountain. Saying that somebody has been to "Six Flags" could mean that person has visited an amusement park in the U.S., Mexico, or even Canada.
Theme Park vs. Amusement Park
This detail is minor to some, but is huge in the Enthusiast Community. Theme Parks are heavily themed, with different lands and the attractions are themed to their specific area. These parks will go as far as to demolish a whole section, just so the theming of the new attractions are spot on. Theme Parks would be Disney, Universal, and arguably Busch, SeaWorld, and Herschend Entertainment. Amusement Parks would be Six Flags, Cedar Fair, and other non-franchised parks.
Disneyland vs. Disney World
The difference is the world to Disney Fans. So here's some facts to help.
Disneyland
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The difference is the world to Disney Fans. So here's some facts to help.
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Wood vs. Steel Rollercoasters
Up until about 2013, an average person could tell the difference between a wooden coaster and a steel coaster. Just because a coaster goes upsidedown does not mean it is a steel rollercoaster. Just because a coaster is smooth, does not mean it is a steel rollercoaster. A coaster is determined by the track that the cars ride on, and not the supports that hold up the track. For this reason, Goliath and Voyage are considered Wooden Coasters. It is also for this reason that New Texas Giant and Iron Rattler are considered Steel Coasters.