National Parks in the US offer diverse landscapes and ecosystems. A National Parks Pass allows entry to all 58 parks and is available as an annual or lifetime ticket. There are four types of passes, including a discounted pass for seniors, a free pass for visitors with permanent disabilities, and a pass for outstanding volunteers. […]
In 2002, the National Park System had 277 million recreational visits, almost one for every US resident. The top 20 national parks in terms of visits that year are listed, with Great Smoky Mountains having the most visitors at 9.3 million. According to the National Park Service, the National Park System had a total of […]
US national parks are funded by government support, user fees, and donations. The National Park Service oversees over 50 parks with over 20,000 employees. Government funding is divided into discretionary and mandatory spending, while user fees generate over $1 billion annually. Donations through the National Park Foundation and Friends of the Park organizations are increasingly […]
The Restroom cultural park in South Korea is a theme park dedicated to toilets, featuring different types of toilets, artwork, and souvenirs. Other unusual theme parks include a Charles Dickens-themed park in England and a park in Singapore based on Chinese folktales. In Colombia, Pablo Escobar’s former mansion has been turned into an amusement park. […]
Disney’s theme parks and resorts division generates double the revenue of its studio entertainment division, accounting for 30% of the company’s annual gross revenue. Disney’s network and cable operations, including Disney Channel and ESPN, are the largest revenue segment, making up 50% of total revenue. Walt Disney invented modern theme parks with the opening of […]
Disneyland’s success led Walt Disney to plan a second theme park in Missouri, called Riverfront Square, but high development costs and Disney’s ban on beer sales led to its cancellation. Planned attractions included recreations of Old St. Louis and Old New Orleans, as well as the Lewis and Clark Expedition and Davy Crockett rides. Some […]
Disney theme parks use paint colors like “Go Away Green” and “No See-um Grey” to make unsightly things less noticeable. Go Away Green is a gray-green color used in the exclusive Club 33 restaurant at Disneyland. The formula is a secret, but similar shades include Aganthus Green, Spice Garden, Pale Jade, and Relish. One of […]
Amusement park rides have existed for over a thousand years and offer a variety of thrills for all ages. Popular rides include carousels, funhouses, roller coasters, log flumes, Ferris wheels, and spinning rides. Safety warnings should be read before boarding, and those with certain health conditions should consult a doctor before riding. Amusement park rides […]
To have a fun and stress-free trip to an amusement park, plan ahead by deciding which attractions to prioritize, checking the park’s website for information, wearing appropriate clothing, bringing something to pass the time in line, and taking advantage of line pass features. Arriving early for shows and fireworks displays can ensure good seating, while […]
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1955, leading to her arrest and a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement. Montgomery laws required segregation on public transportation, with drivers enforcing the code and forcing African-American passengers to turn over their seats to white passengers. On December 1, 1955, […]
