Adams, Judith. The American Amusement Park Industry: A History of Technology and Thrills. Boston: Twayne, 1991. Print. This source describes the evolving industry of American amusement parks starting with the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, as well as World War II and how amusement park withstood different times. Adams makes a great argument that it all seems so frivolous, that the average American can be enticed by something so routine made out of a simple combination of “gears, wood (or metal), and speed” (13). In addition, Adams reflects on the history of amusement parks and roller coasters. Arguing that the roaring twenties “became the golden age of the roller coaster” because of the numerous thrill seekers, she also cites the increased
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This source provides information of how the different time periods affected amusement parks as a whole either good or bad. Adams book is very useful, focusing on amusement parks and family leisure in the 20th century, as well as how the major world events impacted the attendance and staying power in these times.
Alter, Judy. Amusement Parks: Roller Coasters, Ferris Wheels, and Cotton Candy. New York: F. Watts, 1997. Print. This very informative source touches many different subjects of amusement parks, stemming from historical aspects to what an amusement park encompasses. Right off the bat, Alter argues that amusement parks were built because of city dwellers who wanted to have a place of fun. In addition, she discusses that the Columbian Exposition Trade was the major contributor to the formation of amusement parks. The contributions included a specific fenced area, a midway with games and a merry-go-round but most significantly a Ferris wheel. Alter describes the midway more in depth, saying that these concessions were reflected as “vulgar” and kept away from all the exhibits in an area …show more content…
"Riding High in Ohio." St. Louis Post-Dispatch 1 July 2001, Travel & Leisure sec.: T1. Print. Ron Cobb focuses mainly on the grand opening of one of the best roller coasters, not only in Cedar Point, but in the world: Millennium Force. Cobb describes how a single roller coaster attracted hundreds from all over the country that waited in line for multiple hours to ride Millenium Force. Even the park goers that were too nervous to ride, still visited Cedar Point to even just look at it. It sparks interest that many people would literally wait hours to ride a multi second long roller coaster, it proves how Cedar Point pulled off a great attraction. In addition, it demonstrated that as the world is evolving, the park evolves its attractions with it; to fit the wants and needs of the tourists. Not only does cobb talk about millennium force itself, he discusses how Cedar Point has won numerous awards among them being named the best amusement park in the world consecutively. He also argues that Cedar Point is “a traditional amusement park, not a theme park, with an emphasis on its ride.” This is a great argument because some may think because of the upscale nature of Cedar Point it may be considered a theme park but it is not. It is an evolved amusement park that focuses on its rides as its main attraction. Just as Disneyworld focuses on incorporating its characters into their parks, Cedar Point focuses on incorporating its major rides into its park. Another interesting
This source provides information of how the different time periods affected amusement parks as a whole either good or bad. Adams book is very useful, focusing on amusement parks and family leisure in the 20th century, as well as how the major world events impacted the attendance and staying power in these times.
Alter, Judy. Amusement Parks: Roller Coasters, Ferris Wheels, and Cotton Candy. New York: F. Watts, 1997. Print. This very informative source touches many different subjects of amusement parks, stemming from historical aspects to what an amusement park encompasses. Right off the bat, Alter argues that amusement parks were built because of city dwellers who wanted to have a place of fun. In addition, she discusses that the Columbian Exposition Trade was the major contributor to the formation of amusement parks. The contributions included a specific fenced area, a midway with games and a merry-go-round but most significantly a Ferris wheel. Alter describes the midway more in depth, saying that these concessions were reflected as “vulgar” and kept away from all the exhibits in an area …show more content…
"Riding High in Ohio." St. Louis Post-Dispatch 1 July 2001, Travel & Leisure sec.: T1. Print. Ron Cobb focuses mainly on the grand opening of one of the best roller coasters, not only in Cedar Point, but in the world: Millennium Force. Cobb describes how a single roller coaster attracted hundreds from all over the country that waited in line for multiple hours to ride Millenium Force. Even the park goers that were too nervous to ride, still visited Cedar Point to even just look at it. It sparks interest that many people would literally wait hours to ride a multi second long roller coaster, it proves how Cedar Point pulled off a great attraction. In addition, it demonstrated that as the world is evolving, the park evolves its attractions with it; to fit the wants and needs of the tourists. Not only does cobb talk about millennium force itself, he discusses how Cedar Point has won numerous awards among them being named the best amusement park in the world consecutively. He also argues that Cedar Point is “a traditional amusement park, not a theme park, with an emphasis on its ride.” This is a great argument because some may think because of the upscale nature of Cedar Point it may be considered a theme park but it is not. It is an evolved amusement park that focuses on its rides as its main attraction. Just as Disneyworld focuses on incorporating its characters into their parks, Cedar Point focuses on incorporating its major rides into its park. Another interesting