J. Daniel Jenkins

What is a Master Plan? A Master Plan, with respect to theme park design, is a long-term, complex planning strategy providing a conceptual site plan and layout as a guide for future development and growth within a defined limits of […]

What is a Theme Park? Theme parks can offer all the experiences that amusement parks offer, but the differentiating factor is theme parks base all of their assets (attractions) around a central, well defined unifying theme that can have multiple

What is an Attraction? An Attraction in a theme park setting is any ticketed, paid experience such as a ride or show. Attractions may vary in style from simple spinning rides for children to large thrill rides such as roller

What is a Theme Park Architect? A Theme Park Architect is a licensed professional who specializes in the design and planning of theme parks. These individuals typically have a background in architecture, engineering, or a related field, and are responsible

What is an Amusement Park? Amusement parks offer a variety of carnival or county fair types rides and attractions. In short form; amusement parks are not theme parks. While amusement parks may have notions of underlying themes or stories that