PROJECT & SOLUTIONS - AMUSEMENT PARK DESIGN	SOME EXAMPLES
In addition to custom ride theming, Zamperla's Art Department is also able to support customersin creating a complete amusement ride area. Zamperla's experienced professionals can make proposals on the appropriate ride mix and the positioning of rides to make any area functionaland attractive to park guests.
THE FUN FACTORY:
KNOWING THE ATTRACTIONS EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY
1. PRELIMINARY STEPS
The very first step to take when planning to open an amusement facility consists in the careful examination of the future entertainment facility in every single aspect without leaving out any detail. The configuration of parks and Fec should depend upon the following:
The location - that must be easily accessible to the consume The specific demographics of the targeted audience - number, age, class and tastes are essential points to be kept clearly in mind The variety of entertainment already presents in the surroundings.
These fundamental data should be carefully examined. These elements should lead to the right choice of the attractions to be inserted in the entertainment plan and to the definition of the general atmosphere to be created by themeing. Visits to the major entertainment facilities should be done to see the attractions realised by the various manufacturers. Brochures and magazines give general information about the various ride models and manufacturers allowing managers to understand what the market can offer.
2. A PONDERED CHOICE
The Manager of the facility should present a blueprint of the lot to the manufacturer. This gives the manufacturer the opportunity to understand the space to be utilised and to proceed with a careful and committed examination of all details concerning the rides and their future location:
Space availability and ground natur Level cement footings Access to the site (fundamental indoor facilities) Cranes and general equipment availability Power requirements Ride dimensions and weight Type of motor Noise level Speed Capacity (related to expected audience and peak hours) Safety devices and adherence to International standards Theming and all aspects related to the visual impact of the ride (decorations, lights, colours, scenery, etc.)
According to the above mentioned requirements, the manufacturer should offer:
Technical expertise and production capacity Capability to create the visual impact and style the customer wants: original custom-designs, care of details, decorations, light and colour effects and stop fibreglass quality build the visual impact of the ride and of its surrounding. The visual impact is without doubt one of the main factors determining the success of a leisure facility: THEMING MAKES PEOPLE TO DREAM, REMEMBER AND COME BACK. Capability to adhere to international safety standards Capability to supply all kind of after-sale services: maintenance manuals, skilled technicians for prompt interventions on site anywhere in the world as well as spare parts also for old models. Capability to supply interesting offers suitable to all kind of budgets available, with a range of rides that allows for standard, special, custom-themed projects Capability to offer a reasonable support in financing or in finding the right financing solutions
Antonio Zamperla S.p.a. came to know the importance of these things by experience and has then succeeded in understanding the importance of this kind of services and it is able to offer to its customers the most advanced technological approach.
4. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AT THE CUSTOMER'S SERVICE
As a further step towards the complete satisfaction of customer needs, we at Zamperla have been acquiring the latest technological devices for the advanced visualisation and simulation of:
Ride aspect and ride movement Park and indoor planimetries Insertion of the ride in the future location with a 3D definition Emotional impact on riders
The latest technological equipment available has now entered our organisation allowing us to supply realistic projections of what the future project will look like DYNAMICALLY and under different PERSPECTIVES.
Graphic reconstructions succeed in simulating rides or entire parks/indoor areas realistically anticipating the visual effect, movement and theming of the leisure facility. This remarkably helps managers to choose for the best.
Through this approach, it is possible to make prompt modifications, to propose multiple solutions and planning situations adjusting the effect to the customer special requirements and tastes.
Of special interest is the emotional survey that through these technologies we can effect: locating the virtual camera as it were the riders' eyes we can obtain the anticipation of what the riders will actually see and feel during the ride cycle.
Still more important these days are the visual study that can be realised on indoor spaces. Pre-existing architectural elements can be graphically reconstructed allowing for a precious study of the possibilities of integration of rides with the surrounding structures. This kind of study therefore becomes extremely useful wherever the space presents particular difficulties and architectural obstacles and wherever, as in shopping centres, visibility, dimensions and movement variety require special research.