Clash of the titans

Article Abstract:

Disney tops the league of the most successful theme parks in the world, taking the first 6 places for attendance figures in 1996. Tokyo Disneyland was visited by nearly 17 million people in 1996, while Disneyland in Florida attracted 15 million visitors during the same period. Universal Studios in Florida came seventh in the league with 8.4 million visitors. Disney is expanding into traditional Universal Hollywood territory by developing California Adventure, a 55 acre park expected to be opened in the year 2001 at a cost of $1.4 billion.

Statistics, Amusement parks, Company Profile, Universal Studios Inc., Walt Disney Attractions Inc.

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Profile: Henry Gluck

Article Abstract:

Promoting the leisure industry of Las Vegas is the aim of former Caesars' Palace executive officer Henry Gluck, who is developing a $4 billion leisure resort in Nevada. Gluck believes Lake Las Vegas will attract holiday makers who wish to enjoy the climate of Nevada without have to stay in the centre of Las Vegas. Lake Las Vegas is being built next to an artificially created 320-acre lake which will allow tourists to participate in water sports.

Management, Interview, Leisure industry, Gluck, Henry

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Tricks of the trade

Article Abstract:

Liquid-crystal video display techniques and super sensitive sensing equipment are new to the special effects industry in areas such as theatrical animation, even though they originated from other industries. Both technologies are crucial to modern special effects platforms, and involve the use of the latest information technology such as digital repeaters and electronically erasable programmable read-only memory.

Methods, Usage, Liquid crystal displays, Remote sensing, Special effects (Performing arts)

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