World Theme Parks Market

World Theme Parks Market

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Theme Parks in Millions of US$. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Latin America, and the Middle East/Africa. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 281 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as The Adventuredome, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Busch Gardens Europe, Cedar Fair, L.P., Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Samsung Everland Inc., Islands of Adventure, Lotte World, Magic Kingdom, Six Flags, Inc., Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo Disneysea, Universal Studios (Japan), Universal Studios (USA), Universal Studios Hollywood, and Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

THEME PARKS MCP-1060
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT


CONTENTS


I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
CAGR Disparities Between Historic & Current Data I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3


II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Analysis II-1
Industry Highlights II-1
Current and Future Analysis II-2
Historic Review II-2

2. Global Market Overview II-3
Theme Parks Market Mirrors Economic Trends II-3
Visitor Numbers Increases at Theme Parks Worldwide II-3
Asia Exhibits Fastest Growth II-4
Key Market Trends II-4
Park Within a Park Concept Catching Up II-4
New Rides Improve Attendance II-4
Geographic Scenario II-5
Technological Factors II-5
Innovative Service Offerings II-5
Sweeteners to Attract Visitors II-6
Other Trends II-6

3. Theme Parks - Service Overview II-7
Service Definition and Introduction II-7
Service Segments II-7
Amusement Park II-7
Movie Park II-8
Food Theme Park II-8
Leading Global Amusement/Theme Parks Ranked by Attendance II-8
Table 1: World Theme Parks Market (2006 & 2007): Breakdown of
Attendance by Leading Theme Parks - Magic Kingdom,
Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea, Disneyland
Paris, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal
Kingdom, Universal Studios Japan, Everland and Others
(Attendance in ‘000) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-9

Table 2: Worldwide Theme Parks Market (2007): Leading Theme
Park Chains - Walt Disney Attractions, Merlin Entertainment
Group, Universal Studios Recreation Group, Six Flags Inc.,
Busch Entertainment, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company,
Parques Reunidos, Compagnie des Alpes (Grevin), Herschend
Family Entertainment, and Everland -Ranked by Attendance (In
Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-10
A Peek into Recent Past II-11
Table 3: World Theme Parks Market (2005): Breakdown of
Attendance by 25 Leading Amusement/ Theme Parks - Magic
Kingdom, Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo DisneySea,
Disneyland Paris, Epcot, Disney-MGM, Disney's Animal Kingdom,
Universal Studios Japan, Everland, Universal Studios -
Orlando, Blackpool (England) Pleasure Beach, Disney's
California Adventure, SeaWorld Florida, Lotte World, Yokohama
(Japan) Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, Islands of Adventure, Hong
Kong Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, Tivoli Gardens,
Ocean Park, Busch Gardens - Tampa Bay, Seaworld California,
Europa-Park, and Nagashima Spa Land (Attendance in ‘000)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-11

Table 4: Worldwide Theme Parks Market (2005): Leading Theme
Park Chains- Walt Disney Attractions, Six Flags Inc.,
Universal Studios Recreation Group, Anheuser-Busch Theme
Parks, Cedar Fair Ltd., The Tussauds Group, Paramount Parks,
Palace Entertainment, Merlin Entertainments/ Legoland Parks,
and Everland-Ranked by Attendance (In Million) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-12
World’s Leading Theme Parks for Children in 2005 - Ranked by
Attendance II-12
Table 5: World Theme Parks Market (2004 & 2005): Annual
Media Spending on Entertainment Sectors - TV, Theme Parks,
Film, Radio and Music (In US$ Billion) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-13

4. Key Worldwide Markets II-14
United States II-14
Europe II-14
Asia II-14

5. Service Innovations/Introductions II-15
Six Flags Unveils New Elements of 'The Dark Knight' Coaster II-15
SeaWorld Announces the Launch of Aquatica II-15
Nickelodeon Opens a Theme Park at Mall of America II-15
Six Flags Revamps Northern California Theme Park II-16
Efteling Ready for 2008 Season II-16
Comcast Announces Launch of Comcastic Island II-16
Disneyland Announces Launch of Finding Nemo II-16
Universal Park to Build Theme Park in Dubai II-17
Paramount Pictures and Daewoo to Build Theme Park in Seoul II-17
Blackpool Launches Infusion II-17
Motorola Opens Innovation-Centric Venue in Wannado City II-17
Vinpearl Tourism and Trade Joint Unveils Fresh Water Park II-17
New Adventure Theme Park Opens in Wuhu II-18
Harry Potter Theme Park to Open in US II-18
Pentasoft to Launch Mayajaal Theme Park in Tier-II and Tier-
III Cities II-18
Paramount Licensing to Open Theme Park in UAE II-18
Efteling Temporarily Shuts Down The Flying Dutchman II-18
Disneyland to Build New Theme Park in Egypt II-18
SeaWorld Theme Park Introduces a New Rollercoaster, Shamu Express II-19
Busch Gardens Initiates “Sunset on the Serengeti” Tour II-19
PortAventura Opens a New Beach Club II-19
Walt Disney to Setup New Theme Park in China II-19
Russian Government Plans to Open Leninland Theme Park II-19
Idlewild Park Launches Blog, a New Weblog II-19
China Plans to Setup a New Theme Park II-20
Theme Parks Development to Launch New Theme Park II-20
Sex and Relations Based Theme Park Comes Up in London II-20
Motorola to Initiate a New Indoor Theme Park for Children II-20
Harrahs and Keppel to Establish iPort II-20
Lukale Launches a New Amusement Theme Town II-21
Keihin Electric to Open Shinatatsu Donburi Goninshu Food Theme
Park II-21
Metro Goldwyn Mayer to Set Up Movie Theme Park II-21
Bocca Plans to Open Ecorin Village Garden Theme Park in Japan II-21
Turner International India Plans to Open Theme Parks in Delhi
and Noida II-21
Walt Disney Co Plans to Open Theme Park in China II-22
Efteling Introduces a New Rider II-22
Disney Introduces Online Theme Park II-22
Polar Investments and Africa Israel to Establish Hard Rock
Theme Park II-22
Separ Plans to Build a Theme Park in Russia II-22
Ramky Pharma and APIIC to Establish the First Industrial Theme
Park in India II-22
New Skating Sessions Introduced for Toddlers at Blackpool, UK II-23
Legoland Launches a Wi-Fi based Kid-Tracking System II-23
Tokyo DisneySea Unveils a Nighttime Spectacular BraviSEAmo II-23
Amusement Parks in the US to Introduce New Services II-23
Shunde Jiaxin Realty Development Co Plans Snoopy Theme Park in
China II-24
ITA Launches Passport a Multimedia Entertainment Attraction II-24
Universal Studios Plans a Theme Park in Eastern Shanghai II-24
Legoland California Adds Three New Attractions II-24
Dollywood Constructs a New Wooden Coaster II-24
Parrot Jungle Island to Open for Public II-25
Hersheypark Introduces New Attractions II-25
Cedar Point Announces Launch of a New Thrill Ride II-25
Lagoon Launches New Spinning Coaster II-25
Discovery Cove Expands its Aviary’s Size II-25
Disney's California Adventure Launches New Musical II-25
Herschend Family Entertainment Corp Plans Launch of New Theme
Park II-25
Pacific Park Inaugurates Kid’s Cove Children’s Play Area II-26
Six Flags Opens Electronic Paging Systems to Reduce Long Queue II-26
Liseberg Adds New Wooden Coaster II-26
Six Flags Upgrades Park at Washington II-26
Silver Dollar City Corp Sets Up New Theme Park at Branson II-26
Sofia Land Opens for Business II-26
Six Flags Introduces New Rides II-27
Paramount Launches New Attraction II-27
Bowcraft Amusement Park Announces Plans to Add Water Park II-27
Europa-Park Launches Silver Star Coaster II-27 Grupo Magico
Plans ‘Children’s City’ Theme Parks II-27
Chinese Government Announces Plans for New Theme Park II-27
Tusenfryd Theme Park Adds New Attraction II-27
Hangzhou Songcheng Group Plans Luxury Liner Theme Park II-28
Universal Theme Park Opens Third Hotel II-28
Warner Bros Inc Opens New Theme Park in Spain II-28
New Theme Park in Austria II-28
Disneyland Resort Paris Unveils Second Theme Park II-28
Disneyland Resort Paris Introduces Walt Disney Studios Theme Park II-28
Vizcaya Provincial Govt Announces Plans to Build a Theme Park II-28
Parque Warner Bros Intends New Theme Park II-28
Sheik Abdul Al-Moshen Al-Hokair & Sons Group to Start New
Theme Park II-29
Civis Project Management Announces New Underwater Theme Park II-29
Six Flags Adds New Rides at Western New York Theme Park II-29
Dinopolis Opens New Attractions II-29
Cedar Point Introduces New Roller Coaster, Wicked Twister II-29
Silver Springs Announces New Attractions at its Theme Park II-30
Mundo Marino Builds Water Theme Park II-30
The Holy Land Experience Theme Park Makes its Debut II-30
Bonfante Gardens Tree Theme Park Makes its Debut II-30
Sociedade De Turismo & Diversoes De Macau Plans Launch of New
Theme Park II-30
Parques Reunidos Grupo Builds New Dolphin Park II-30
Walt Disney World Introduces New Hotel II-31
Walt Disney World Resort Opens New Attraction II-31
Universal Studios Japan Opens New Theme Park II-31
Yuan Ta Guilin Group Unveils China’s Largest Theme Park II-31
Six Flags Opens New Theme Park in Mexico II-31
IRTRA Opens New Theme Park in Guatemala II-31
Walt Disney Co Unveils California Adventure II-31
Walt Disney Co Inaugurates California Adventure II-32
Disney Opens Second Theme Park in Japan II-32
Sea Life Park Launches Two Encounter Programs II-32

6. Recent Industry Activity II-33
Universal Inks Corporate Marketing Partnership Agreement with
Benesse II-33
Six Flags Forms Strategic Alliance with Tatweer II-33
Blackstone Announces Acquisition of Madame Tussauds II-33
CNL Acquires Seven Theme Parks from PARC 7F Operations Corp II-34
Parc Acquires Water Parks and Theme Parks from Six Flags II-34
TBN Acquires Holy Land Experience II-34
Parques Reunidos Takes over BonBon-Land II-34
Parques Acquires Lake Compounce II-34
Six Flags Enters into Two Year Partnership with Baynum II-34
Six Flags Enters into Multi-Year Strategic Relationship with
Johnny Rockets II-35
Kennywood to Acquire Story Land II-35
Rocky Point to Acquire Amusement Park’s Property II-35
Six Flags Enters into Multi-Year Sponsorship and Marketing
Alliance II-35
Cedar Fair to Rename Bonfante Gardens as Gilroy Gardens II-35
Six Flags Marine Undergoes Makeover and Name Change II-36
Disney to Refurbish California Adventure Theme Park II-36
Maharashtrian Government Inks MoU to Set-Up Theme Park II-36
Warner Bros. Enters into Multi-Billion Dollar Alliance II-36
FMC Inks Agreement with Euro Disney II-36
Euro Disney Inks Collaboration Agreement with Unilever France II-36
Busch Gardens Completes Construction of Dive Coaster II-37
Merlin Entertainments Acquires Gardaland II-37
Cedar Fair Acquires Paramount Parks Group II-37
Hertz and Euro Disney Extends Partnership Agreement II-37
Fadesa Acquires Warner Bros II-37
NY Acquires Midway Park II-37
Parques Acquires Marineland Antibes II-37
Parques Acquires Mirabilandia II-38
Blackstone Acquires Seven Center Parcs Holiday Villages II-38
Astroland Amusement Park to Relocate II-38
Hard Rock to Set-Up Rock N’ Roll Park II-38
Disney to Launch Global Advertising Campaign to Promote Theme
Parks II-38
Paramount Adds New Features and Renames Water Park at Carowinds II-38
Sun City CJSC Inks Pact with Iporussia II-39
Universal Parks & Resorts Ties up with Velocity Sports &
Entertainment II-39
Alton Towers to Setup Visitor Tracking System II-39
Citic Shenzhen Acquires Minsk World Theme Park in China II-39
Extreme Signs a Multi-million Dollar Deal with Nakheel
andRetail Corp. II-39
Malaysia to Setup a Disney Theme Park in Southern Johor II-40
Village Roadshow to Acquire Warner Bros’ Theme Parks II-40
Compagnie des Alpes to Acquire Belgium Theme Parks II-40
Village Roadshow Acquires Sydney Attractions Group II-40
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Adds “Africa” to its Name II-41
Suzuka and Twin Merges to Form Mobilityland Corporation II-41
Camp Snoopy to Change Name and Theme II-41
Triple Five to Acquire Camp Snoopy II-41
Daiei to Sell Dream Park Inc to Tenrush II-41
Al Sharq Group to Setup Aqua Dunya Theme Park in Dubailand II-41
Six Flags Inc Plans to Sell AstroWorld Park II-41
Goldman Sachs Group to Acquire Stake in Japan Theme Park II-42
Great American Family Parks Establishes Wild Animal Safari Inc. II-42
Ocean Park Plans to Renovate Theme Park II-42
Paramount Theme Parks Partners with Games Media Properties II-42
Tivoli Intends to Build a Theme Park in Gdansk, Poland II-42
IAAPA Enters into a Partnership with EAASI... II-43
Warner Village Theme Parks To Expand Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World... II-43
Six Flags Divests its European Amusement Parks II-43
ING Acquires Former Wonderland Sydney Theme Park Site II-43
Shanda Networking to Set Up a New Theme Park in China II-43
Disneyland Resort Paris Expands with New Hotels II-43
Promenades Plaza, First Theme Park Introduced in China II-44
Maximum Fun Ltd Acquires 110-acre Shires Family Adventure Park
and Cornish Park II-44
Great American Family Parks, Inc. acquires Wild Animal Safari II-44
Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper to Develop Cowboy Theme Park II-44
Six Flags Great America to Establish Hurricane Harbor, a Water
Park in the US II-44
Sreemitra Estates Sets Up New Theme Park in Hyderabad, India II-45
Shanghai Government to Develop a Disney Theme Park in China II-45
Perak Merges with Rainbow Leisure Ltd to Develop Largest
Theme Park in Malaysia II-45
Development of Parque da Amazonia Project in Amazon II-45
WVTP Acquires Paradise Country Recreation Farm and Function
Center II-45
China Travel Services Closes Florida Splendid China Theme Park II-46
Vivendi Universal’s Negotiations with Blackstone Group II-46
International Theme Park Services Wins Contract II-46
Boomeran and Deacon Studios Team Up with Legoland Windsor II-46
Six Flags Signs Deal with Kraft Foods' CornNuts II-46
Walt Disney Co. Signs Multiyear Supply Agreement with Eastman
Kodak Co II-46
Six Flags Inc. Signs Marketing Sponsorship Agreement with
Chupa Chups II-46
Disneyland California Adds New Attractions II-47
Disneyland Paris Expands Operations II-47
Travelocity.com Enters into an Agreement with Walt Disney
Parks and Resorts II-47
Dolly's Splash Country Undertakes Expansion Activities II-47
Six Flags Partners with Frito-Lay II-47
Grevin Group Acquires New Attractions II-47
Coca-Cola Enters into an Agreement with Six Flags II-48
Al Mojel Projects Hires International Theme Park Services II-48
Universal Studios Plans Theme Park Project in Malaysia II-48
Coca-Cola Signs Partnership Deal with Dracula Park II-48
Grona Lund Merges with Parks & Resorts Scandinavia AB II-48
Brau Union Wins Contract from Dracula Park II-48
Paramount Parks Inks Long-Term Management Agreement with Terra
Mitica II-48
Universal Studios and Eastman Kodak Renew Marketing Partnership II-49
Silver Dollar City Inc Purchases Branson USA Amusement Park II-49
Tussauds Group Acquires Heide Park II-49
Paramount Takes Over Management of Terra Mitica II-49
Universal Studios Partners with Toyota Motor Corp II-49
Parc Asterix Changes Name to Grevin et Compagnie II-49
Foton Announces Expansion Plans II-50
Digital Arts Wins Contract from Volkswagen II-50
JPI Design Receives Contract from Mersal Entertainment II-50
Cedar Fair LP Buys Adventure Amusement Park II-50
Thyssen-Krupp Immobilien Inks an Agreement with Universal Studios II-50
Universal Studios Enters into Agreement with Nickelodeon II-50
Universal Studios Hollywood Teams Up with Animal Planet and
Nickelodeon II-50
Magna Joins Forces with Meadowhall II-51
Grupo Magico Purchases Stake in Feria de Chapultepec II-51
Pentamedia Graphics Ltd Acquires Hotel Whales II-51
Fox Studios Australia Closes Backlot Theme Park II-51
BBC Worldwide Enters into an Agreement with Hyper
Entertainment Inc II-51
Six Flags Acquires Enchanted Village II-51
Six Flags Forges Partnership Deal with Univision II-51
Ogden Corp Signs Sale Agreement with Alfa Alfa Holdings, SA II-52
Samsung Everland Awards Contract to XN Corp II-52

7. Focus on Select Global Theme Parks II-53
The Adventuredome (USA) II-53
Blackpool Pleasure Beach (UK) II-53
Busch Gardens Europe (USA) II-53
Cedar Fair, L.P. (USA) II-54
Disneyland (USA) II-54
Disneyland Paris (France) II-54
Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park (USA) II-54
Disney's Animal Kingdom (USA) II-55
Samsung Everland Inc. (South Korea) II-55
Islands of Adventure (USA) II-55
Lotte World (South Korea) II-56
Magic Kingdom (USA) II-56
Six Flags, Inc. (USA) II-56
Tokyo Disneyland (Japan) II-56
Tokyo Disneysea (Japan) II-57
Universal Studios (Japan) II-57
Universal Studios (USA) II-58
Universal Studios Hollywood (USA) II-58
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise (Japan) II-58

8. Global Market Perspective II-59
Table 6: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Theme Parks by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and the Middle
East/African Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Revenues in US$ million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-59

Table 7: World Long-term Projections for Theme Parks by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and the Middle East/African
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$
Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-60

Table 8: World Historic Review for Theme Parks by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America and the Middle East/African Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for
Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-61

Table 9: World 15-Year Perspective for Theme Parks by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin
America and the Middle East/ African Markets for Years 1998,
2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62

III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Current and Future Analysis III-1
Historic Review III-1
Industry Background III-1
Current Market Scenario III-1
Who Holds the Greater Pie? III-2
Ramifications of Terrorism III-2
Importance of Attendance III-3
Destination vs. Regional Parks III-3
Water Parks III-3
Consolidation and Diversification Wave III-4
Table 10: A Snippet of M&A Activities in the Current &
Recent Past III-4
Rebound in the Future III-4
Other Future Market Trends III-5
Competition III-6
Table 11: US Theme Parks Market (2006 & 2007): Breakdown of
Attendance by Leading Theme Parks - The Magic Kingdom,
Disneyland, Epcot at Walt Disney World, Disney’s Hollywood
Studios at Walt Disney World, Disney's Animal Kingdom at
Walt Disney, Universal Studios, Seaworld Florida, Disney's
California Adventure, Islands of Adventure, and Universal
Studios Hollywood - Ranked by Attendance (In ‘000s)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6

Table 12: US Theme Parks Market (2006 & 2007): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Attendance by Leading Theme Parks -The
Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, Epcot at Walt Disney World,
Disney MGM Studios at Walt Disney World, Disney's Animal
Kingdom at Walt Disney, Universal Studios, Disney's
California Adventure, Islands of Adventure, Seaworld
Florida, and Universal Studios Hollywood (In ‘000s)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-7
A Peek into Recent Past III-8
Table 13: US Theme Parks Market (2003-2005): Breakdown of
Attendance by Leading Theme Parks - The Magic Kingdom,
Disneyland, Epcot at Walt Disney World, Disney MGM Studios
at Walt Disney World, Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt
Disney, Universal Studios, Disney's California Adventure,
Islands of Adventure, Seaworld Florida, and Universal
Studios Hollywood-Ranked by Attendance (In ‘000s) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 14: US Theme Parks Market (2003-2005): Percentage
Share Breakdown of 10 Most Popular Theme Parks -The Magic
Kingdom, Disneyland, Epcot at Walt Disney World, Disney MGM
Studios at Walt Disney World, Disney's Animal Kingdom at
Walt Disney, Universal Studios, Disney's California
Adventure, Islands of Adventure, Seaworld Florida, and
Universal Studios Hollywood-Ranked by Attendance (In ‘000s)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 15: US Theme Park Market (2004): Percentage Market
Share Breakdown of Leading Operators- Disney, Six Flags,
Universal, Anheuser-Busch, Paramount Parks, Cedar Fair and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9
A Peek Into Competitive Variables III-10
Factors Driving Growth III-10
Demography III-10
Economy III-10
Personal Disposable Income III-10
Key Issues in the US III-10
Service Introductions/Innovations III-15
Recent Industry Activity III-19
Industry Activity in the Recent Past III-24
Focus on Select US Theme Parks III-28
B.Market Analytics III-32
Table 16: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Theme Parks Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for
the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-32

Table 17: US Long-term Projections for Theme Parks Analyzed
with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33

Table 18: US Historic Review for Theme Parks Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ million or the Years 1991 through
2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33

2. Canada III-34
A.Market Analysis III-34
Current and Future Analysis III-34
Historic Review III-34
Market Trends III-34
Focus on Select Canadian Parks III-34
Canada's Wonderland III-34
B.Market Analytics III-35
Table 19: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Theme Parks Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million
for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-35

Table 20: Canadian Long-term Projections for Theme Parks
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-35

Table 21: Canadian Historic Review for Theme Parks Analyzed
with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36

3. Japan III-37
A.Market Analysis III-37
Current and Future Analysis III-37
Historic Review III-37
Industry Pattern III-37
Boom in the Industry III-37
Table 22: Japanese Theme Parks Market (2007): Breakup of
Attendance by Leading Theme Parks - Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo
Disneysea, Universal Studios Japan, Hakkeijima Sea
Paradise, and Nagashima Spa Land (In ‘000) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38

Table 23: Japanese Theme Parks Market (2007): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Attendance by Leading Theme Parks -
Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo Disneysea, Universal Studios Japan,
Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, and Nagashima Spa Land (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-38

Table 24: Japanese Theme Parks Market (2005): Breakup of
Attendance by Leading Theme Parks -Tokyo (Japan)
Disneyland, Tokyo (Japan)Disneysea, Universal Studios
Japan, Huis Ten Bosch, Suzuka (Japan) Circuit and Nagashima
Spa Land (In ‘000) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39

Table 25: Japanese Theme Parks Market (2005 E): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Attendance by Leading Theme Parks -
Tokyo (Japan) Disneyland, Tokyo (Japan) Disneysea,
Universal Studios Japan, Huis Ten Bosch, Suzuka (Japan)
Circuit and Nagashima Spa Land (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-39
Service Innovations/Introductions III-40
Strategic Corporate Developments III-40
Focus on Select Japanese Parks III-41
B.Market Analytics III-43
Table 26: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Theme Parks Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$
million for the Years 2001 through (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-43

Table 27: Japanese Long-term Projections for Theme Parks
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

Table 28: Japanese Historic Review for Theme Parks Analyzed
with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

4. Europe III-45
A.Market Analysis III-45
Outlook III-45
Current and Future Analysis III-46
Historic Review III-46
Industry Structure III-46
Market Scenario III-47
Future Course of Action III-47
Table 29: European Theme Parks Market (2007): Breakdown of
Attendance by Major Theme Parks - Disneyland Paris,
Pleasure Beach, Tivoli Gardens, Europa Park, Port Aventura,
De Efteling, Gardaland, Liseberg ,Bakken ,Walt Disney
Studios, Alton Towers, Phantasialand, Thorpe Park,
Mirabilandia, Legoland Windsor, Parc Asterix, Legoland
Billund, Futuroscope, Parque de Atracciones, and Heide Park
(In ‘000) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-48

Table 30: European Theme Parks Market (2005): Breakdown of
Attendance by Major Theme Parks -Disneyland Paris,
Blackpool (England) Pleasure Beach, Tivoli Gardens,
Europa-Park, Port Aventura, Efteling, Liseberg, Gardaland,
Bakken, and Alton Towers (In ‘000) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-49
Recent Industry Activity III-49
Industry Activity in the Recent Past III-52
Service Innovations/Introductions in the Recent Past III-54
B.Market Analytics III-56
Table 31: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Theme Parks by Geographic Region - France, Germany,
Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million
for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-56

Table 32: European Long-term Projections for Theme Parks by
Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain,
Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Revenues in US$ million for Years 2011 through
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57

Table 33: European Historic Review for Theme Parks by
Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain,
Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Revenues in US$ million for Years 1991 through
2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58

Table 34: European 15-Year Perspective for Theme Parks by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for
France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of
Europe Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-59

4a. France III-60
A.Market Analysis III-60
Current and Future Analysis III-60
Table 35: Theme Parks Market in France (2005 & 2007):
Percentage Share of Foreign Visitors in Euro Disney SCA by
Region - UK, Benelux, Germany, Spain and Italy (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-60
Historic Review III-60
Key Theme Parks in France III-60
B.Market Analytics III-61
Table 36: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Theme Parks Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for
the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-61

Table 37: French Long-term Projections for Theme Parks
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

Table 38: French Historic Review for Theme Parks Analyzed
with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

4b. Germany III-63
A.Market Analysis III-63
Current and Future Analysis III-63
Historic Review III-63
Key Theme Parks III-63
B.Market Analytics III-64
Table 39: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Theme Parks Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million
for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-64

Table 40: German Long-term Projections for Theme Parks
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-64

Table 41: German Historic Review for Theme Parks Analyzed
with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-65

4c. Italy III-66
A.Market Analysis III-66
Current and Future Analysis III-66
Historic Review III-66
Focus on Major Italian Theme Park III-66
B.Market Analytics III-67
Table 42: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Theme Parks Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for
the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-67

Table 43: Italian Long-term Projections for Theme Parks
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67

Table 44: Italian Historic Review for Theme Parks Analyzed
with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-68

4d. The United Kingdom III-69
A.Market Analysis III-69
Current and Future Analysis III-69
Historic Review III-69
Market Trends III-69
Present Scenario III-69
Blackpool Pleasure Beach - A Leading UK Player III-70
Other Key Theme Parks III-70
Service Innovation/Introduction III-70
Strategic Corporate Development III-71
B.Market Analytics III-71
Table 45: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Theme Parks Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for
the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-71

Table 46: UK Long-term Projections for Theme Parks Analyzed
with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the Years 2011
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-72

Table 47: UK Historic Review for Theme Parks Analyzed with
Annual Revenues in US$ million for the Years 1991 through
2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-72

4e. Spain III-73
A.Market Analysis III-73
Current and Future Analysis III-73
Historic Review III-73
Universal Mediterranea - One of the Major Theme Parks III-73
Service Introduction III-73
B.Market Analytics III-74
Table 48: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Theme Parks Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for
the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-74

Table 49: Spanish Long-term Projections for Theme Parks
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-74

Table 50: Spanish Historic Review for Theme Parks Analyzed
with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-75

4f. Russia III-76
A.Market Analysis III-76
Current and Future Analysis III-76
Historic Review III-76
Service Introductions III-76
Strategic Corporate Developments III-76
B.Market Analytics III-77
Table 51: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Theme Parks Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for
the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-77

Table 52: Russian Long-term Projections for Theme Parks
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-78

Table 53: Russian Historic Review for Theme Parks Analyzed
with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the Years 1991
through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-78

4g. Rest of Europe III-79
A.Market Analysis III-79
Current and Future Analysis III-79
Historic Review III-79
Introductions/Strategic Developments III-79
Focus on Select Theme Parks III-80
B.Market Analytics III-81
Table 54: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Theme Parks Analyzed with Annual Revenues in
US$ million for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-81

Table 55: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Theme
Parks Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the
Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-81

Table 56: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Theme Parks
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the Years
1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-82

5. Asia-Pacific III-83
A.Market Analysis III-83
Current and Future Analysis III-83
Historic Review III-83 Major Trends III-83
Exhibits Unlimited Growth Potential III-83
Luring Hollywood Companies III-83
Posing Problems for Foreign Investors III-83
A Perspective of Regional Markets III-84
India III-84
Indian Theme Park Market III-84
Policy Hurdles Affect Entry of Global Companies III-84
China III-85
Changing Face of Chinese Theme Parks III-85
Australia III-85
Attendance of Leading Theme Parks III-85
Table 57: Theme Park Market in Asia-Pacific (2007):
Breakdown of Attendance by Leading Theme Parks - Everland,
Ocean Park, Hong Kong Disneyland, Happy Valley, and Lotte
World - Ranked by Attendance (In ‘000s) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-85

Table 58: Theme Park Market in Asia-Pacific (2007):
Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Theme Parks -
Everland, Ocean Park, Hong Kong Disneyland, Happy Valley,
and Lotte World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-86

Table 59: Theme Park Market in Asia-Pacific: Leading 5
Theme Parks-Everland, LOTTE WORLD, Ocean Park, Seoul Land
and Happy Valley-Ranked by Attendance (In ‘000s) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-86

Table 60: Theme Park Market in Asia-Pacific: Percentage
Market Share Breakdown of Leading 5 Theme Parks-Everland,
LOTTE WORLD, Ocean Park, Seoul Land and Happy Valley
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-87
Service Innovation/Introductions III-87
Recent Industry Activity III-89
Industry Activity in the Recent Past III-91
Focus on Select Theme/Amusement Parks III-92
B.Market Analytics III-94
Table 61: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Theme Parks Analyzed with Annual Revenues in
US$ million for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-94

Table 62: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Theme Parks
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the Years
2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-94

Table 63: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Theme Parks
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the Years
1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-95

6. Latin America III-96
A.Market Analysis III-96
Current and Future Analysis III-96
Historic Review III-96
Market Scenario III-96
Table 64: Theme Parks Market in Latin America (2007): Breakdown
of Attendance by Leading Theme Parks - Six Flags Mexico,
Playcenter, La Feria de Chapultepec, Hopi Hari, Plaza de
Sesamo, and El Salitre Magico Ranked by Attendance (In ‘000)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-96

Table 65: Theme Parks Market in Latin America (2007):
Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Theme Parks - Six
Flags Mexico, Playcenter, La Feria de Chapultepec, Hopi Hari,
Plaza de Sesamo, and El Salitre Magico (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-97
Service Innovations/Introductions in the Recent Past III-97
Industry Activity in the Recent Past III-98
Focus on Select Theme Parks III-98
B.Market Analytics III-100
Table 66: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Theme Parks Analyzed with Annual Revenues in
US$ million for the Years 2001through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-100

Table 67: Latin American Long-term Projections for Theme
Parks Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the
Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-100

Table 68: Latin American Historic Review for Theme Parks
Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the Years
1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-101

7. The Middle East III-102
A.Market Analysis III-102
Current and Future Analysis III-102
Historic Review III-102
Service Innovations/Introductions III-102
Strategic Corporate Developments III-103
B.Market Analytics III-106
Table 69: Middle East/Africa Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Theme Parks Analyzed with Annual Revenues in
US$ million for the Years 2001 through 2010 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-106

Table 70: Middle East/Africa Long-term Projections for Theme
Parks Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the
Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-106

Table 71: Middle East/Africa Historic Review for Theme
Parks Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ million for the
Years 1991through 2000. (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-107


IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE