The types of attractions must be selected comprehensively, taking into account the target audience, site size, budget and theme concept. Attractions are the soul of an amusement park. From thrilling roller coasters to cozy carousels, from traditional rides to the latest VR attractions - a diverse combination of equipment is the key to the success of the park. We provide customized solutions, help you choose attractions. The ultimate goal is to ensure the successful implementation of your investment project and high profits.
By the degree of extremeness of the types of attractions
Extreme rides
Target audience: Teens and adults looking for an adrenaline rush. Representative extreme attractions:
Roller coaster
Hit models: 8-20 places
Customization: Appearance Design / Number of seats / Function configuration …
Attraction free fall
Hit models: 12-32 seats (height: 15-62 m)
Customization: Theme / Color / Lighting / Top Design / Height …
Attraction Pendulum
Hit models: 23-42 seats (110° – 360°)
Customization: Theme / Color / Lighting / Number of seats …
Seventh Heaven Attraction
Hit models: 36 Places
Customization: Theme / Color / Lighting / Height (including lightning protection) …
Storm Attraction
Hit models: 24 Places
Customization: Color / Lighting / Operating time / Seats and other parameters
Mill Attraction
Hit models: 30 Places
Customization: Color / Lighting / Movement speed / Tilt angle and other parameters
Moderately extreme entertainment attractions
Features: Combines fun and a light challenge, suitable for families and couples. Representative rides to buy:
Ferris wheel
Hit models: 30-103 m
Customization: Height / Cabin / Lighting / Configuration and other parameters
Ship Attraction
Hit models: 24-70 places
Customization: Theme / Color / Lighting / Number of seats …
Chain Carousel
Hit models: 12-36 places
Customization: Theme / Color / Lighting / Seat Design / Chains and other options
Attraction Bench
Hit models: 24-70 places
Customization: Theme / Color / Lighting / Number of seats …
Disco Attraction
Hit models: 22-40 places
Customization: Color / Lighting / Rail Length / Rail Shape (U / W-Shaped) …
Attraction Tagada
Hit models: 24-40 places
Customization: Theme / Color / Lighting / Roof / Fencing / Rugs / Decorations…
Family and children's attractions
Key words: safety, parent-child interaction, fairytale atmosphere. Representative family and children attractions:
Carousel Attraction
Hit models: 46-92 seats (double deck carousel) 16-48 seats (single deck)
Customization: Theme / Color / Lighting / Number of seats / Type of seats …
Autodrom Attraction
Hit models: Inflatable / Electric / Lower Current Collector / Lower Current Collector
Customization: Theme / Color / Lighting / Seats / With roof and other options
Attraction Flight
Hit models: 12-36 places
Customization: Topic / Appearance and shape / Dimensions and capacity / Seat design and other parameters
Children's roller coaster
Hit models: Caterpillar attraction / Dragon attraction
Customization: Appearance / Colour / Carriages / Lighting / Rails (length and slope) …
Attraction Octopus
Hit models: 30 Places
Customization: Theme / Color / Lighting / Capacity / Tilt angle and other options
Attraction Cup
Hit models: 24-72 places
Customization: Theme / Color / Lighting / Seats / With roof and other options
Types of attractions: classification by technical type
Mechanically powered rides
Classic and reliable: Ferris wheel, roller coaster, carousel ride
Advantages: easily integrated into any amusement parks and recreation areas
Children's entertainment center
Hit models: Cyberpunk / Luxurious / Macaron / Forest (Jungle) / Space …
Customization: Topic / Area size / Area shape / Investment budget and other parameters
Waterpark
Hit models: Large Water Slide / Interactive Water Town / Wave Pool / Children's Pool
Customization: Theme customization / Personalized solutions depending on space and budget
Technological interactive attractions
VR/AR experience: virtual roller coasters, AR quests in the real world (for example, "Mario Races" at Universal Studios)
Simulators with body sensations: 4D cinemas, flying capsules (immersion in the plot of the film + moving chairs)
How to combine types of attractions correctly? The golden rule for operators
Successful amusement parks often use the model of “star attractions to attract visitors + diverse combinations to retain guests,” combining safe operation and constant innovation to meet the varied needs of visitors. Scientific combination of attractions is the key to competitiveness amusement park! Here is the golden rule for operators:
Proportion of types of attractions
Family park for parents with children: 60% rides for younger ages + 30% moderately extreme rides + 10% observation rides (eg Ferris wheel)
Park for young audiences: 50% thrill rides + 30% high-tech interactive rides + 20% popular photo spots
Balance between costs and income
Attractions to attract visitors: roller coasters, iconic ferris wheels (high investment, high return).
Profitable attractions: VR experience, themed restaurants (high repeat purchase rate).
Selecting the right solution depending on the application scenario
Different application scenarios directly affect the park design direction, scale, choice of ride types and operation model. For different scenarios, a reasonable combination of appropriate rides is the key to increasing visitor flow and efficient operation. The following are recommended ride types for different application scenarios.
Large complex theme park
Features: Large area, variety of themes, suitable for all age groups, emphasis on variety of experiences and duration of play. Must-see attractions:
- Ferris wheel
- Roller coaster
- Two-story carousel
- attraction seventh heaven
- Pirate Ship (more than 32 seats)
- Attraction pendulum
- free fall tower
Municipal park in the city center
Characteristics: Limited space, caters to locals and short-term tourists, focuses on family fun and quick experiences. Required rides:
- Single level carousel
- Attraction caterpillar
- Pirate Ship (23 seats)
- Autodrom attraction
- chain carousel
- Attraction flight
- Attraction cups
Tourist resort
Characteristics: integration with natural landscapes, long-term visitor stay, emphasis on relaxing recreation and interaction with nature. Mandatory attractions types:
- Ferris wheel
- attraction seventh heaven
- Rotating tower attraction
- Attraction caterpillar
- Tourist attraction steam locomotive
- Outdoor adventure park
- Attraction catapult
Shopping and entertainment center
Characteristics: enclosed space, strong commercial infrastructure, focus on visitor attraction, length of stay and consumption of services for children and parents. Mandatory attractions:
- Children's maze
- trampoline park
- Children's slides
- Indoor rope park
- Closed carousel
- VR/AR Experience Center
Real project cases of types of attractions for various application scenarios
Below are real project examples where we planned all types of attractions for different application scenarios. These projects demonstrate excellent results in terms of number of visitors and time to profit, which makes them valuable examples for investors.
200,000 m² Large theme park in Russia
- Area: 200000 sq.m.
- Number of tourists: About 1000 people/year
- Payback period: About 3-5 years
Project attractions: includes a two-story carousel and many large extreme rides, such as a pendulum ride, an extreme windmill and others.
70,000 sq.m. Tourist resort in Uzbekistan
- Area: 70000 sq.m.
- Number of tourists: About 1500 people/year
- Payback period: About 5 years
Types of attractions: Extreme rides (roller coaster, free fall tower, seventh heaven ride), family rides (double-decker carousel, 30-seat chain carousel, trackless train), children's rides (flight ride, slides, “dinosaur” chain carousel and others).
20,000 m² Amusement Park in the City Center of Kyrgyzstan
- Area: 20000 sq.m.
- Number of tourists: About 20 people/year
- Payback period: About 5-7 months
Project attractions: Carousel Ride, Dragon Ride, Disco Ride, Chain Carousel, Cup Ride, Go-Kart…
1200 m² Children's entertainment center in Kazakhstan
- Area: 1200 sq.m.
- Number of tourists: About 100 people/year
- Payback period: About 6 months
Project attractions: Children's labyrinth, trampoline center, children's rock climbing, children's slide, coconut tree carousel, craft area, ocean ball pool, etc.
ROI Analysis for 8000m² Amusement Park
A variety of attractions and well-thought-out park design not only increase its attractiveness, but also directly affect the budget and ROI of the amusement park. Let's take this large amusement park as an example. Below is a table of the actual ROI after the park's operation.
| Amusement Park Project Investment Budget Analysis Form | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating period | 8 (years) | Equipment service life | 8~10 (years) | Electricity bill | 0.071 (Dollars/degree) |
| customer flow analysis | Time | Day off | Average annual passenger traffic | Effective day of the year | Average tariff |
| 300 (persons/day) | 1000 (persons/day) | 2000000 (persons/year) | 300 (day) | 10 (Dollars/person) | |
| Equipment investment | Types of Parks | Number of equipment | Full load power | Max. capacity | Average price per unit |
| Open Suburban Amusement Park | 12 (pcs.) | 443.3 (degrees/hour) | 309 (persons/min)) | 71428 (Dollars/piece) | |
| Total investment in equipment(Dollars/year) | 857136 ÷ 8 = 107142 | ||||
| Investing in space | Area (sq.m.) | Space rental (Dollars/year) | Public Relations Expenses (Dollars) | Construction Costs (Dollars) | Other expenses (Dollars/year) |
| 80,000 | 71,428 | 14,285 | 42,857 | 14,285 | |
| Total investment in area (Dollars/year) | 92,855 | ||||
| Operating costs | Payment for electricity during work | Number of staff | Expenses per person | Business activities | Tax expenses |
| 254 (dollars/day) | 20 | 11.4 (dollars/day) | 14285 (dollars/year) | 7142 (dollars/year) | |
| Total operating costs (USD/year) | 93,814 | ||||
| operating income | Average annual turnover | 2,857,142 (dollars) | |||
| Average annual expenses | 293,814 (dollars) | ||||
| Average annual net profit | 2,563,328 (dollars) | ||||
Note: Actual conditions may vary from country to country and region to region. If you want to know the true ROI of your amusement park project, please contact our professional team.
Innovative types of attractions: creating unique experiences
When selecting attractions, we not only take into account the traditional entertainment experience, but also integrate innovative elements to provide visitors with a completely new experience.
Immersion technology
A combination of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), interactive projection technology and a variety of realistic sound effects to create an immersive experience, enhancing interactivity and appeal.
Intelligent control system
Equipped with advanced intelligent systems to monitor the status of rides in real time, optimize operation using big data, improve efficiency and safety.
Personalized design
Developing custom designs for rides to suit the client's needs to make the park stand out in the market.
Eco-friendly and sustainable design
Using environmentally friendly materials and energy-saving design to promote green development and reduce operating costs.
Consulting on amusement park project
Selecting the right types of attractions is a key factor in the successful implementation of an amusement park project. From attracting a wide audience to increasing the dwell time and improving the competitiveness in the market, each attraction plays an indispensable role. With scientific budget planning and ROI analysis, a park can maximize the effectiveness of its attractions. Whether you are planning to expand your park or invest in new attractions, our professional team will provide you with customized solutions to make your project a success!