Other Theme Park Attractions

Now, Lets get back on the subject.

I have been wondering for months why you chose not to put your age out there. I am one who will listen and play along, but Dude you have been asked by many of us who have been around for a while to tell us how old you are. So give up the age. I personaly laugh when I see your post, because you do sound like my 12 year old nephew. I think you need to be honest, we are not here to play games with you. If you are a real investor/designer you would not give 2 seconds of thought here. You would have a Research and Development team, who would be doing all this work. I am not here to break stones, but this stuff is getting crazy.

I am14. Now are you happy ? But I am extremely seriuos on doing this project.

Listen I am gonna give you some advice. Ask for spelling extra help in your freshman english class. Then check back when you realize the money you are talking about.

I know the money I'm talking about, Okay ! and I know what I am doing as well. Please just BACK OFF !!!

*** This post was edited by TITAN_FAN_13 on 10/24/2001. ***

briansmyth said:
Listen I am gonna give you some advice. "Ask for spelling extra help in your freshman english class." Then check back when you realize the money you are talking about.

I am on a computer, not in a classroom.

Moderators : I would be much happier if this topic was closed because some of these people here are just JERKS !!! Thank You !

*** This post was edited by TITAN_FAN_13 on 10/24/2001. ***

Hey everyone lay off TITAN_FAN_13!! He just asked you a few questions and you guys jump down his throught. Hey Titan what bussiness classes are offered at your school?
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For real now Titan, go and get a degree in the industry first!! High School buisness class is not gonna teach you how to build an amusement park. My gosh, this really is getting old.
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"I'm on a drinking team with a bowling problem..."

Alright, everyone. . . let's step outside of ourselves for a moment.

Titan Fan is very clearly interested in a bit more than just riding around a roller coaster. This is an interest I can certainly understand. I get the impression that you all are quite proud of enthusiasm for coasters and your knowledge, yet when an inquisitive, young, enthusiastic students asks you questions, you deem them as "old"and dismiss them. How ironic that you espouse your expertise and love for these things, and then immediately turn your back on someone who's willing to listen to what you've got to say.

I'm nearly 21, and a junior studying Mechanical Engineering. I've been sketching and designing amusement devices and themed attractions for as long as I can remember. I've had the good fortune to meet a number of people directly involved in this industry, and the one thing they have in common with Titan Fan is enthusiasm. You've got to love what you do.

While I agree that a single high school level business course won't go far toward finding the venture capital for such a project, it is a *start*. I also agree that it's somewhat clear that Titan Fan doesn't really comprehend the shear size of the project he's trying to undertake. Rather than tear him down, I'll be the first to offer what I know to feed his curiousity.

Titan Fan, there are places you can visit on the 'net that'll help you out a lot. For one, be sure to stop by the Imagination Portal at www.themedattraction.com . There are a number of useful resources there, including a list of reputable college programs, reading material, and company contact info.

Write as many of the industry leaders as you can. Often, if you ask politely, they'd be more than happy to send you informational packets and things. Whether you're 14 or 40 is irrelevant, because, in the end, they're just like you and me - they love it when someone is interested in hearing about what they do.

E-mail me if you've specific, or somewhat detailed questions. I mentor high school kids in a nationwide robotics competition, and so I'm quite fond of helping them discover how things work. I will gladly share my work and what I know. I'm sure there are some others who are willing to do the same.

Don't let them discourage you, though. You'll face a lot of obstacles, I'm sure. But, truthfully, in the end, though I doubt you'll see this project to it's intended end, the experience you gain will be worth much, much more.

Like I've been told a billion times - a single great idea, no matter how exciting or well-planned, is worthless. Companies want people with a broad variety of experiences and a wide knowledge base.

~ Michael ~

wdichernabog@yahoo.com

Titan Fan: My only advice is that the naysayers will only continue to escalate. There will ALWAYS be people telling you why you CANT do something. It is your paramount goal to sustain yourself through that (I suggest by first surrounding yourself with supportive people).

But if you get frustrated by a faceless entity over the internet, then perhas it's best you bow out now.
lata,
jeremy
--"Life's hard. Get over it!"

I've been reading the threads started by Titan_Fan_13 for some time now. I'd just like to comment on a few things.

A few of you are so worried about his age, yet, if you look back, he has consistantly been more polite and mature than alot of you who are giving him a hard time. Does it really matter if he's 14, 21, 36, 77, or whatever? Is there some unwritten rule that you can't start working towards something at a young age? Do you guys just get your jollies trying to crush his dream?

All he's doing is asking peoples opions about amusement parks, on an amusement park message board. He's not violating any policies, and not offending anyone. If you look back, it usually generates alot of discussions and for the most part it's pretty interesting. That's something that alot of you don't ever seem to do.

If you don't want to share your opinion of what he's asking then don't. It doesn't matter if he ever follows through with it or not. The fact that he's interested in the opinion of others is reason enough for him to start a thread. I don't see the need for a few people to follow him from thread to thread just to give him a hard time.

Lighten up people!

Amen, Recess...one of the biggest attractions is someone willing to work hard enough to realize their dreams...the "naysayers" can just find other threads to comment on, and I STILL want to be one of the first visitors at your park, Titan_Fan. There once was this guy from Texas, Angus Wynne, enjoyed Disney World so much he decided to build his own park, in Texas no less....
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Not trying to break his spirits, but he is trying to get people into a frenzy about what he wants to build, god bless him if he has the ability and or the money to produce this. When some one questions you does not mean they do not want you to develop your idea's. I just think it is funny a 14 year old kid, who is probably a great kid is getting upset and calling me a jerk. I just want the kid to understand that building a business is not about building up your hopes past reality. Hey Titan, good luck and I will stop giving you a hard time.

PS I don't think the Mod's just close a thread because you don't like a response.