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Mostly written works that discuss the world of theme parks and the themed entertainment industry. Other social media platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParkMind Twitter: https://x.com/AParkMind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aparkmind

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Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · 1d

Despite being a fantastic and beautiful ride Expedition Everest is yet to be cloned likely due to its size. But Disneyland Paris could make room for it in there Adventureland using an expansion plot and the closure of Temple of Peril. The only question is would they invest in it?

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Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · 4d

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How Skull Islands Succeeded but Supercharge Crumbled

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Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · 4d

Why did Skull Island: Reign of Kong succeed while Fast & Furious Supercharged crashed and burned?
After months of research and creation, here’s my 26-minute breakdown and analysis of it and why 4D rides just aren’t special anymore.

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Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · 11d

Interesting wording in Universal recent LinkedIn post. I don't think this is the end of Universal experimental locations and we may not just see more locations but new concepts as a whole 🤯🧐

Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · 16d

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Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · 19d

One of the things that most excites about the Rip Ride Rockits replacement is the chance of adding universals current level of theming and facades to the ride. Base image by @bioreconstruct.bsky.social

Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · 26d

Describe yourself using 3 fictional characters

Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · Sep 24

Is Lego not satisfied with Merlin Entertainment?! Lego just spent $269.5 million acquiring the 29 lego discovery centers! While it could just be a business move as Lego says they appreciate Merlin Entertainment, Legos desire for more control over the brand image says the opposite

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Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · Sep 22

Universal Orlando’s Minion Mayhem could look 10 times better if they built a facade around the show building

Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · Sep 14

The new logo looks nice but having the E ticket of a major theme park just be a section of track backstage instead of building the futuristic city shown is a major flaw of Test Track. Maybe they will fix this with a 4.0 version

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Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · Sep 8

It will be interesting to see what results in the Abu Dhabi castle with Disney saying "incorporate water for the first time in the design of one of our castles" as other castles have used water before but just as fountains in front of them

Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · Sep 7

I have had the privilege of meeting and talking with the President of Walt Disney World Jeff Vahle! He shared valuable advice on risk taking, analytics, and the mission of the company

Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · Sep 6

Outside of increasing the draw of Universal Studios Florida, Rip Ride Rockets replacement biggest win will come in the form of park utilization and crowd flow. As universal is relocating the entrance from a crowded area into a rarely visited area that is also getting expanded

Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · Aug 29

I am surprised Disney has yet to build a hotel that connects to the Magic Kingdom. It would be an easy money maker and can connect it to the existing resources of the roads, monorail, and walking path. Plus they could even give it an exclusive park entrance

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Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · Aug 21

Surprised Florida's Revenge Of The Mummy has not been cloned with different themes in other universal parks. Its a great layout and blend of dark ride scenes with coaster portions that could be easily adapted into other themes. Images by Universal and ThemeParkLore

Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · Aug 18

A look into what the future holds for Rip Ride Rockits Replacement at Universal Studios Florida

Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · Aug 15

Universal is testing out more Scooby-Doo in there paid event, The character is coming to fortnight, and the character is getting a live action show on netflix! This could be the resurgence of the character that it needs leading to a bigger presence in themeparks

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Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · Aug 14

Seeing Disney expand the Incredibles costume characters line up with great translation is incredible

Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · Aug 12

Should a big name theme park bring Taylor Swift to there park?

Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · Aug 10

Mission Bermuda the only current operating innovative Mack Ride rocking boat system fits almost perfectly in the supercharge plot. By placing part of the queue in the San Fransico candy company building connected with a bridge Universal could drastically improve the space and even bring back Jaws

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Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · Aug 10

One more week till Rip Ride Rocket Closes 🎉. Maybe then we will have a better idea of what theme the replacement is? Either way a new modern Intamin that is on the level of velocicoaster or hagrids would do wonders for the park

Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · Aug 7

Here is my idea for a new Tomorrowland that would expand its offerings while keeping some existing rides in a way that maximizes its potential for the guests and Disney

Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · Aug 7

One of the best things about universal UK is that the already high budget will go even further as unlike other universal projects like velocicoaster that had parts built in Europe a common theme park manufactures hub, universal won’t need to spend a lot of money to ship stuff far

Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · Aug 6

My predictions for the next 10 years at Universal Islands Of Adventure

Park Mind @aparkmind.bsky.social · Aug 3

From opening with zero hotels to now having 11. Universal Orlando has drastically expanded over the years in an intresting story and strategic placement. This is that story and the economics behind it:
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The History & Economics Of The Universal Orlando Hotels

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