Sandman
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I'm sure everybody here is aware of "twin towns" whereby two towns or cities from different provinces/states/countries partner together to promote cultural ties or form business/trade links. Well, I was deep in thought the other night about which theme parks I would twin together from different countries. There are quite a number of parks that bare many similarities despite being in faraway countries and whatnot.
So, which parks would you "twin" together and why? Have a think about it. What are the relations or even differences that would bring these 2 parks together? Perhaps it's the similarity in rides or park design. Could it come down to the park's location or target market?
A great example for me would be Alton Towers and Efteling. Both are fairly close to each other compared to other potential "twin parks". Both parks have some rich history, and are shrouded in themes of magic and myth which, in areas, ties into said history. They also share some resemblance in terms of design, with many areas surrounded by heavy woodland and natural landscaping. Ride-wise, there are also some non-linear similarities, with both home to B&M dive coasters (although the themes are starkly contrasted). When SW8 is complete, they will also both boast GCI family coasters. There could be further areas of similarity to explore but those judgements will have to be reserved for when I first visit Efteling in a few weeks time.
I am curious as to what other people's ideas may be. Perhaps some US parks are ripe for twinning with some European counterparts. What do you think?
Fun fact: The village of Dull in Perth & Kinross, Scotland is twinned with the community of Boring, Oregon, USA.
So, which parks would you "twin" together and why? Have a think about it. What are the relations or even differences that would bring these 2 parks together? Perhaps it's the similarity in rides or park design. Could it come down to the park's location or target market?
A great example for me would be Alton Towers and Efteling. Both are fairly close to each other compared to other potential "twin parks". Both parks have some rich history, and are shrouded in themes of magic and myth which, in areas, ties into said history. They also share some resemblance in terms of design, with many areas surrounded by heavy woodland and natural landscaping. Ride-wise, there are also some non-linear similarities, with both home to B&M dive coasters (although the themes are starkly contrasted). When SW8 is complete, they will also both boast GCI family coasters. There could be further areas of similarity to explore but those judgements will have to be reserved for when I first visit Efteling in a few weeks time.
I am curious as to what other people's ideas may be. Perhaps some US parks are ripe for twinning with some European counterparts. What do you think?
Fun fact: The village of Dull in Perth & Kinross, Scotland is twinned with the community of Boring, Oregon, USA.