Revenue forecasts for amusement rides fail for a simple reason: they start with the ride’s capacity instead of the park’s visitors. Capacity tells you the maximum the machine can carry. Revenue tells…
Category: Ride Investment
What Spare Parts Should Be Stocked for a Vintage Amusement Park Train Before Its First Season?
The first season of a vintage train is when the small failures appear: a worn brake pad, a cracked lens, a coupling that needs replacing. Whether the park can fix them within…
How Should Operators Plan Maintenance Access Around a Wild Mouse Roller Coaster Squeezed Into a Tight Plot?
A wild mouse coaster can be installed in a plot that would never hold a large circuit, but the same tight geometry that makes it possible also makes routine service difficult. Technicians…
What Should Operators Consider When Choosing a Free Fall Tower for Their Park?
A free fall tower is one of the most effective thrill rides a park can buy: highly visible, quick to operate, and capable of serving large numbers of guests. It is also…
Should a Mall Operator Choose One Large Trackless Train or Several Smaller Trains?
Mall operators face a straightforward question when planning a train service: buy one large train that carries everyone at once, or several smaller trains that depart more often. The answer affects waiting…
How Do You Choose a Trackless Train for Parks with Slopes, Narrow Roads, or Frequent Turns?
A trackless train that runs perfectly on flat, wide promenades can struggle the moment the route includes a gradient, a narrow lane, or a series of tight turns. Those conditions change the…
What Are the Operating and Maintenance Costs of a Full Size Carousel Amusement Ride?
Buyers often focus on the purchase price of a carousel and overlook the costs that follow it for decades. A full size carousel ride is a long-term asset, and its operating and…
How Do You Choose the Right Capacity for a Full Size Carousel Amusement Ride?
Capacity is the most important decision when buying a full size carousel, because it determines how much revenue the ride can generate, how much space it needs, and how much it costs….