J. Daniel Jenkins

What is a Utilidor? A Utilidor is an above water table but below finished grade hardened tunnel constructed for the conveyance – out of sight from theme park Guests – of utilities, support rooms, and Cast Members at the Magic […]

What is a Mock-up? A mock-up, with regard to theme park design, is a partial full-sized building or site design feature component used for a variety of reasons by the theme park design team. Mock-ups are extensively used in the

What is Site Development? The term Site Development, with respect to theme park design, is an all encompassing term specifically related to the site civil engineering – and all other applicable engineering design efforts – required to prepare a theme

What is Area Development? The term Area Development, with respect to theme park design, is an all encompassing term specifically related to the landscape architecture, the placemaking using natural and man-made natural looking materials, and exterior areas between and around

What is a Goat Path? A Goat Path, with respect to theme park design, is a defined, designed, and hidden – from Guests or public view – path within a theme park ‘mountain’ or within the landscape design. Goat paths