Deck 12: Theme Parks and Attractions

Question 1

Universal Studios theme parks are located in all of the following countries except:

A)Brazil
B)Japan
C)China
D)Spain

Answer 1

A

Question 2

________ is considered the first major water park in the U.S.

A)Wet 'n Wild
B)Typhoon Lagoon
C)Sea World
D)Atlantic City Boardwalk

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Six Flags has a licensing agreement with ________ and ________ which allows for characters such as Superman and Bugs Bunny to wander through the park and interact with guests.

A)DC Comics; Disney
B)Marvel Comics; Warner Bros.
C)Marvel Comics; Disney
D)DC Comics; Warner Bros.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which company originally opened its theme park for employees to relax and have fun when they were not on the job?

A)Six Flags
B)Hershey's
C)Busch Gardens
D)Disney

Question 5

The first animated film to feature Mickey Mouse was:

A)Fantasia
B)Mickey's Great Adventure
C)Steamboat Willie
D)Snow White

Question 6

Dollywood is a regional theme park that opened in 1961 and is located in:

A)Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
B)Lynchburg, Tennessee
C)Orange County, Florida
D)Loretto, Kentucky

Question 7

One of the oldest and greenest amusement parks in the world is:

A)Six Flags over Texas
B)Tivoli Gardens
C)Sea World
D)Disney World

Question 8

In addition to providing educational opportunities, Sea World Parks and Entertainment Corporation is also active with:

A)building additional theme parks around the world with an animal focus
B)promoting internet video's about animal rights
C)hosting a weekly show on cable television regarding endangered species
D)conservation, research and wildlife assistance worldwide

Question 9

Which theme park is the official home of the Peanuts characters?

A)Knott's Berry Farm
B)Disney
C)Six Flags
D)Universal Studio's

Question 10

A key factor in Universal Studio's success is:

A)it's location near Disney
B)it's affordability
C)it's tie-ins to restaurant promotions
D)it's ability to adapt movies into thrill rides

Question 11

The theme of the Sea World parks is based on:

A)water rides
B)creatures of the sea
C)inspiring self-confidence in children
D)thrill rides and safari experiences

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a Disney theme park?

A)Magic Kingdom
B)Wild Kingdom
C)Epcot
D)Animal Kingdom

Question 13

A theme park designed to focus on Florida's animals in their native habitat is:

A)Discovery Cove
B)Wet 'n Wild
C)Sea World
D)Gatorland

Question 14

The Magic Kingdom has seven lands for guests to explore, which of the following is not one of those seven lands?

A)Adventureland
B)Main Street, U.S. A.
C)Frontierland
D)Animal Kingdom

Question 15

Many of the most well-known parks in the U.S. are located in:

A)Pennsylvania
B)California
C)Texas
D)Florida

Question 16

The largest movie studio and theme park is?

A)Universal Studios Hollywood
B)Hulu Studios
C)Disney's MGM
D)Universal Studios Orlando

Question 17

Which company has earned the title of "World's Largest Regional Theme Park Company?"

A)Dollywood
B)Six Flags
C)Legoland
D)Disney

Question 18

Walt Disney World, in Florida, is composed of how many major theme parks?

A)4
B)5
C)2
D)6

Question 19

The largest independent theme park in the United States is:

A)Walt Disney World
B)Sea World
C)Knott's Berry Farm
D)Kings Island

Question 20

The two major themes of Epcot Center are:

A)Tomorrowland and Neverneverland
B)Fantasyland and Adventureland
C)Future World and World Showcase
D)Frontierland and Main Street, U.S.A.

Question 21

Theme park safety is very important and all safety inspectors must be certified through the:

A)International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
B)National Association of Theme Park Professionals
C)National Institute for Standards and Technology
D)National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials

Question 22

Aside from the hospitality employment areas (food and beverage, lodging)what other employment
opportunities exist in the theme park industry?

Question 23

The experimental prototype community of tomorrow or ________ is a unique,
permanent and ever changing world's fair.

Question 24

A key element in planning for theme park management is:

A)deciding on a new ride
B)staffing
C)analyzing labor costs
D)using a "fast pass" at a Disney park

Question 25

________ is a regional theme park based on brightly colored plastic building bricks.

Question 26

The world's largest movie studio and theme park is ________.

Question 27

Name five theme parks and the focus or attraction of each park.

Question 28

________ create an atmosphere of another place and time.

Question 29

Walt Disney World is composed of ________ major theme parks.

Question 30

The most popular destination resort in the world is ________.

Question 31

One of the best ways to get involved in the theme park industry, if you are interested in that career field, is to:

A)research the opportunities
B)get an internship or work in a theme park part time during the school year
C)ask a friend for a referral
D)apply to any vacant positions posted on theme park websites

Question 32

What are the key elements of theme park management and how to do they compare to hotel management?

Question 33

Six Flags, in partnership with Coca-Cola, has added 3,000 more ________ in an effort
to become greener.

Question 34

Describe how theme parks were developed. Give examples.

Question 35

What is the difference between a fair and a festival? Give an example of each.

Question 36

Event tourism is a relatively new term defined as the systematic planning, development and marketing of:

A)circuses
B)festivals
C)new theme parks
D)parades

Question 37

What are some trends in the theme park industry?

Question 38

Walt and Roy Disney's first full-length motion pictures was ________.

Question 39

Opened in 1907, ________ was originally a leisure park for employees to relax and
have fun when they were not on the job.

Question 40

The biggest public festival in the world is:

A)Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
B)Munich Oktoberfest
C)Mardi Gras in New Orleans
D)Sundance Film Festival