Christian or Racing Themed Park
But honestly though, it would make me much difference what the theme was. I think there *needs* to be more Christian *fun spots* but if you're asking me as a *business* gesture which would be better for *business* I'd go with the racing. We live in an evil world. And you know that if you start saying things about the Gospel only one of two things will happen: 1)People get saved 2) People get angry.
lata,
jeremy
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2Hostyl said:
I think it would be real cool to have a 'Ben Hur' themed area with chariot races.
You could do the S&S snowmobile type ride with chariots.
Different types of races may be interesting, but I think one theme for a whole park is overkill.
As far as the Christian thing goes, I don't think that it's a great idea. Part of the reason that I love parks is the eclectic mix of people that go there for the same reason: to have fun. I have a blast at the parks watching all the different groups of people interact. I've yet to find another experience that attracts such a wide variety of people, and aiming a park at only one group of people would take that away.
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I think "on paper" a religeous theme park looks good. But quite frankly, people go to amusement parks to get away. Whether it's from work, stress.. whatever.. I can't imagine anyone putting together a Christian "themed" park without trying to put have some sort of outreach to non-christians. I'm not saying that people are gonna force any issues, but I'm sure that there would be some attempt to reach people for God.
Also, you gotta throw in the fact that alot of Christian families might wanna take their kids to a "christian" park so that they could not worry about bad stuff possibly corrupting their kids. Well what about those kids hearing people screaming swears at the top of their lungs while enjoying their favorite ride? What are you gonna do? Not have thrilling rides? People won't come if there isn't rides/coasters. There goes your generated revenue.
How many times have you heard of car bombings and other religeous acts? How long will it take a religeous fanatic to realize the potential of taking out possibly hundreds of Christians in one fell swoop?
I DO think it's a good idea. However, it might be the kinda thing that could only exist in some sort of Utopian society. And you see how close we are to that.
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Homey G. said:
First of all.. I'm a Christian.I think "on paper" a religeous theme park looks good. But quite frankly, people go to amusement parks to get away. Whether it's from work, stress.. whatever.. I can't imagine anyone putting together a Christian "themed" park without trying to put have some sort of outreach to non-christians. I'm not saying that people are gonna force any issues, but I'm sure that there would be some attempt to reach people for God.
Homey, you got it. I too am a Christian, but I don't have any desire to go to a Christian themed park. I do feel uncomfortable around many Christians, even those that believe in the same facets because, truth be told, many do not follow the words of the Bible, no matter their conviction or beliefs. I would prefer to stay away from such things, although I wish there was a way to preach to people without "preaching." As you said, it is a good idea on "paper." I think it should be left there.
I will take a race park anyday. How about Karts and Koasters? A Big Chief kind of thing...:)
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S&S Tubro Drop/Space Shot ride: That "races" back to the platform.
Top Elimator Dragsters: Drag Cars "Race" against each other.
Steel or Wooden "Racing" Coasters
Another tag line of the rides at the exit "Now the "race" is on to get back in line first" (or something like that:)
As for me having money, nope I don't have that much money most people don't. That's why you get business consultants, investors and companies willing to put sponsorship in this type of venture. It's a long hard process ,but the work pays off in the end.
What other types of "racing" would you guys think be good at a park? I am very serious about getting a park in the Indianapolis Area. And I am more inclined to have the "racing" theme. We badly need one in this area. Everything around us but nothing in between.
BTW: We need a MLB team too:)
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Certainly do-able, although there is the very real chance that it could become monotonous pretty quick unless you're really creative. It's just that the temptation would be to make it all Go-Karts and roller coasters and nothing else, and while that might fit well with a motorsports theme, it doesn't necessarily make for a good amusement park. The big challenge is one of building a good amusement park, and extending the theme to fit.
As for the "Christian" theme park...
First of all, what is the concern? nasai has a good point about how to do it, though, saying, ...although I wish there was a way to preach to people without "preaching." If that is your intent, then it can be easily done, it has been done, and it's a darned good way to run a park: You run the best amusement park you can build, and you root the operation in the Christian faith. The most obvious example of a park that does this is Holiday World. Christianity is a way of life, and one of the most powerful ways to express the faith is not to preach it, but to live it.
That said, I don't think that was the concept idea. I don't think it's necessarily a bad idea, but history tells us that the people who do biblical amusement parks tend to be the people who have the least interest in concentrating on building a *good park* rather than building an outreach ministry whose message will be wasted on those who come, and lost on those who don't.
The bottom line is, any theme can work for either a park or for a portion of a park, but the experience has to be a good one independent of the theme. The theme is a means to an end, not an end by itself.
--Dave Althoff, Jr.
KennyWood already has a Noah's Ark attraction.
And your pot shot at the Promise Keepers was unneeded. (Furthermore, I dont see what they have to do with anything...)
jeremy
Now I just need some organizations and/or companies willing to split the bill for the expensive task of business consulting. Then we could get started
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ßruce said:
TITAN_FAN_13 said:
I to am On a Venture to start a theme park, I am still planing,e-mailing manufactures etc.Right, and how do you think you are going to get the money? Usually parks dont communicate with maufactures via E-mail, they send park reps to the plant, and even if they do E-mail the manufactures I think that the Manufactures would probably read Bob@BuschGardens, than Bob@yahoo
Church theme park! Why, because I hate racing, and would rather hear a sermon while going up a lift hill than during Early Service!
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Bruce,
I am just a serious as Michael W. Moss about starting a park, So please dont get all negitive I will get the money, This project is a major goal in Life and I am going to complete that goal.
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a Slingshot ride themed and called David and Goliath!!!!! :)
Michael....I think you're on the right track! And RideMan has good points. I am Christian and am glad to see many of you exploring the positives and negatives about this sort of thing. I don't know how successful it could be though depending on how it is advertised.
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