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Theme park management
Theme park management involves overseeing a park’s daily operations. This entails ensuring that every ride, attraction, and restaurant or shop is staffed to capacity and that every worker is properly trained and aware of their responsibilities. A theme park manager will sometimes also be responsible for determining the park‘s operating hours and entry costs. Plus, they will outline the procedures for guest problems or complaints.
One additional task in theme park management is assisting with future planning. In certain situations, this can mean updating the park, replacing or repairing ageing infrastructure or equipment, and making sure everything is in working order. In other situations, managing an extension of the theme park may entail adding more attractions for guests to enjoy.
The ultimate objective of theme park management is to provide visitors with a secure and entertaining experience. One that will entice them to return time and time again. This can be achieved by ensuring that the park has a pleasing visual appearance, that all visitors can enjoy the attractions, and that guests can enjoy their time at the park without worrying about their safety.
Traditionally, families or small companies operated and managed theme parks. However, many modern theme parks are part of a larger management company. For instance, the Six Flags chain or Merlin Entertainments. In these cases, there is usually a local manager to oversee day-to-day tasks.
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