Theme Parks - A Worldwide Market Review

Theme Parks - A Worldwide Market Review

As the theme parks market recovers poise in coming years, the growing popularity of mass entertainment and the tendency of families to spend a large portion of their discretionary free time on outdoor fun, will continue to drive growth. Future growth will stand enthused by the numerous advancements made in entertainment technologies such as real life simulations, virtual reality, and high quality visual imagery, among others. Examples of innovative simulations include intergalactic space races, runaway sports cars in the Italian Alps, river rafting in New Zealand, and aquariums with acrylic tunnel concepts involving underwater rides with a scuba diver's view. The concept of indoor theme parks combined with retail shopping centers is also emerging. Examples of this type of theme parks include Mall of America located in Minneapolis USA, Lotte World in South Korea, and West Edmonton Mall in Canada.

These and other market data and trends are presented in "Theme Parks: A Worldwide Market Review" by BizAcumen, Inc. Our reports are designed to be most comprehensive in geographic coverage and vertical market analyses.

THEME PARKS BMR-4001


CONTENTS


1. METHODOLOGY 1
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
Disclaimers 2
Quantitative Techniques & Reporting 3

2. MARKET ANALYSIS 4
Industry Highlights 4
Current and Future Analysis 5
Asia - The Fastest Growing Regional Market 5

3. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW 5
Theme Parks Market Mirrors Economic Trends 6
Visitor Numbers Increases at Theme Parks Worldwide 6
Asia Exhibits Fastest Growth 7
Key Market Trends 7
Park Within a Park Concept Catching Up 7
New Rides Improve Attendance 7
Geographic Scenario 8
Technological Factors 8
Innovative Service Offerings 9
Sweeteners to Attract Visitors 9
Other Trends 10

4. THEME PARKS - DEFINITION 10
Service Segments 10
Amusement Park 11
Movie Park 11
Food Theme Park 11
Leading Global Amusement/Theme Parks Ranked by Attendance 11
World’s Leading Theme Parks for Children in 2005 - Ranked by
Attendance 13

5. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 14
Universal Inks Corporate Marketing Partnership Agreement with
Benesse 14
Six Flags Forms Strategic Alliance with Tatweer 14
Six Flags Unveils New Elements of 'The Dark Knight' Coaster 14
SeaWorld Announces the Launch of Aquatica 14
Nickelodeon Opens a Theme Park at Mall of America 15
Six Flags Revamps Northern California Theme Park 15
Efteling Ready for 2008 Season 16
Blackstone Announces Acquisition of Madame Tussauds 16
CNL Acquires Seven Theme Parks from PARC 7F Operations Corp 16
Parc Acquires Water Parks and Theme Parks from Six Flags 17
TBN Acquires Holy Land Experience 17
Parques Reunidos Takes over BonBon-Land 17
Parques Acquires Lake Compounce 17
Six Flags Enters into Two Year Partnership with Baynum 17
Six Flags Enters into Multi-Year Strategic Relationship with
Johnny Rockets 18
Kennywood to Acquire Story Land 18
Rocky Point to Acquire Amusement Park’s Property 18
Six Flags Enters into Multi-Year Sponsorship and Marketing
Alliance 18
Cedar Fair to Rename Bonfante Gardens as Gilroy Gardens 19
Six Flags Marine Undergoes Makeover and Name Change 19
Disney to Refurbish California Adventure Theme Park 19
Maharashtrian Government Inks MoU to Set-Up Theme Park 19
Warner Bros. Enters into Multi-Billion Dollar Alliance 20
FMC Inks Agreement with Euro Disney 20
Euro Disney Inks Collaboration Agreement with Unilever France 20
Busch Gardens Completes Construction of Dive Coaster 20
Comcast Announces Launch of Comcastic Island 20
Disneyland Announces Launch of Finding Nemo 20
Universal Park to Build Theme Park in Dubai 21
Paramount Pictures and Daewoo to Build Theme Park in Seoul 21
Blackpool Launches Infusion 21
Motorola Opens Innovation-Centric Venue in Wannado City 21
Vinpearl Tourism and Trade Joint Unveils Fresh Water Park 22
New Adventure Theme Park Opens in Wuhu 22
Harry Potter Theme Park to Open in US 22
Pentasoft to Launch Mayajaal Theme Park in Tier-II and Tier-
III Cities 22
Paramount Licensing to Open Theme Park in UAE 23
Efteling Temporarily Shuts Down The Flying Dutchman 23

6. MAJOR PLAYERS 23
The Adventuredome (USA) 23
Blackpool Pleasure Beach (UK) 23
Busch Gardens Europe (USA) 24
Cedar Fair, L.P. (USA) 24
Disneyland (USA) 24
Disneyland Paris (France) 24
Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park (USA) 24
Disney's Animal Kingdom (USA) 24
Samsung Everland Inc. (South Korea) 24
Islands of Adventure (USA) 24
Lotte World (South Korea) 25
Magic Kingdom (USA) 25
Six Flags, Inc. (USA) 25
Tokyo Disneyland (Japan) 25
Tokyo Disneysea (Japan) 25
Universal Studios (Japan) 26
Universal Studios (USA) 26
Universal Studios Hollywood (USA) 26
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise (Japan) 26

7. MARKET ANALYTICS 27

8. THE UNITED STATES 28
Outlook 28
Industry Background 28
Current Market Scenario 28
Who Holds the Greater Pie? 29
Competitive Variables in the Theme Park Industry 30
Ramifications of Terrorism 30
Importance of Attendance 30
Destination vs. Regional Parks 31
Water Parks 31
Consolidation and Diversification Wave 32
Recent M & A Activity 32
Rebound in the Future 32
Other Future Market Trends 33
Competition 34
A Peek Into Competitive Variables 35
Factors Driving Growth 36
Demography 36
Economy 36
Personal Disposable Income 36
Key Issues in the US 36

9. CANADA 37
Market Trends 37
Major Parks in Canada 38

10. JAPAN 38
Industry Pattern 38
Boom in the Industry 39

11. EUROPE 40

a. France 46

b. Germany 47

c. Italy 49

d. The United Kingdom 50

e. Spain 52

f. Russia 52

g. Rest of Europe 53

12. ASIA-PACIFIC 55
Market Overview 55
Major Trends 55
Exhibits Unlimited Growth Potential 55
Luring Hollywood Companies 55
Posing Problems for Foreign Investors 55
A Perspective of Regional Markets 56
India 56
Indian Theme Park Market 56
Policy Hurdles Affect Entry of Global Companies 56
China 57
Changing Face of Chinese Theme Parks 57
Australia 57
Attendance of Leading Theme Parks 58
Major Theme/Amusement Parks 58
Samsung Everland Inc. (South Korea) 58
Lotte World (South Korea) 58
Ocean Park (Hong Kong) 59
Seoul Land (South Korea) 59

13. LATIN AMERICA 60
Market Scenario 60
Major Theme Parks 61
La Feria De Chapultapec (Mexico) 61
Mundo Divertido (Mexico) 61
Parque da Monica (Brazil) 61
Parque de la Costa (Argentina) 61
Playcenter São Paulo (Brazil) 61
Salitre Mágico (Colombia) 61
Selva Mágica - Grupo Mágico (Mexico) 61
Six Flags Mexico (Mexico) 62
The Hopi Hari (Brazil) 62

14. THE MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA 63


EXHIBITS

Table 1: Number of Visitors for Leading Theme Parks in the
World - 2007 (Attendance in Million)

Table 2: Leading Theme Park Chains in the World - 2007
(Attendance in Million)

Table 3: Global Theme Parks Market by Region for the Period
2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)

Table 4: Percentage Breakdown of Global Theme Parks Market by
Region for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 5: Leading Theme Parks in the US by Number of Visitors -
2007 (Attendance in Million)

Table 6: Theme Parks Market in the US: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$
Million)

Table 7: Theme Parks Market in Canada: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$
Million)

Table 8: Leading Theme Parks by Number of Visitors in Japan -
2007 (In ‘000)

Table 9: Theme Parks Market in Japan: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$
Million)

Table 10: Leading Theme Parks by Number of Visitors in Europe
- 2007 (In ‘000)

Table 11: Theme Parks Market by Region in Europe: 2007-2015
(Sales in US$ Million)

Table 12: Percentage Breakdown of Theme Parks Market by Region
in Europe for the Years 2008 & 2012

Table 13: Percentage Shares of Foreign Visitors in EuroDisney
SCA by Region - 2007

Table 14: Theme Parks Market in France: 2007-2015 (Sales in
US$ Million)

Table 15: Theme Parks Market in Germany: 2007-2015 (Sales in
US$ Million)

Table 16: Theme Parks Market in Italy: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$
Million)

Table 17: Theme Parks Market in UK: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$
Million)

Table 18: Theme Parks Market in Spain: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$
Million)

Table 19: Theme Parks Market in Russia: 2007-2015 (Sales in
US$ Million)

Table 20: Theme Parks Market in Rest of Europe: 2007-2015
(Sales in US$ Million)

Table 21: Leading Theme Parks by Number of Visitors in
Asia-Pacific - 2007 (In ‘000s)

Table 22: Theme Parks Market in Asia-Pacific: 2007-2015 (Sales
in US$ Million)

Table 23: Leading Theme Parks by Number of Visitors in Latin
America - 2007 (In ‘000)

Table 24: Theme Parks Market in Latin America: 2007-2015
(Sales in US$ Million)


COMPANIES PROFILED