Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Refined
Attractions
An adult need for play prompts more mature amusement options.
4.0
Trend score
Trend
What is the Refined Attractions trend?
Refined Attractions: With the responsibilities of adulthood often resulting in stress and anxiety, a need for instant release has prompted more mature amusement options to provide a temporary distraction from reality. Adult theme parks combine modern cultural references with the youthful allure of rides and attractions, offering sources of entertainment that combine mature references with the desire to revert back to a more lively, uninhibited time.
Trend themes
Themes within the Refined Attractions trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Adult Theme Parks
Adult theme parks combine modern cultural references with the youthful allure of rides and attractions, offering sources of entertainment that combine mature references with the desire to revert back to a more lively, uninhibited time.
02
Iconic Cartoon Theme Parks
Iconic cartoon theme parks aim to bring favorite childhood memories to life with fun & engaging rides and attractions based on popular cartoon characters and franchises.
03
Disaster-Themed Park Rides
Disaster-themed park rides offer visitors a chance to experience and relive historical events in an interactive and immersive way.
Industry implications
What the Refined Attractions trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Amusement Parks
Amusement parks have an opportunity to incorporate adult-geared themes and attractions to cater to a more mature audience, in addition to expanding their current offerings.
For
Entertainment Industry
The entertainment industry has an opportunity to license popular cartoons and franchises to theme parks for the creation of engaging and memorable attractions.
For
Historical Tourism
Historical tourism can use disaster-themed park rides and experiences to create a more engaging and immersive learning environment for visitors.'
Trend signals
Trend signals for Refined Attractions
Trend score 4.0 out of 10, from popularity 54%, activity 58%, freshness 8%.
Popularity54%
Activity58%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Refined Attractions trend
6 featured examples from Apr 23, 2012 to Feb 24, 2014CategoryWorld
Underground Theme Parks
The Intercontinental Shimao Shanghai Wonderland is Futuristic
Opportunities for the hospitality industry to create innovative and exclusive underground hotel experiences, attracting adventurous travelers.
CategoryWorld
Iconic Cartoon Theme Parks
The Simpsons Theme Park Will Bring Springfield to Universal Studios
Amusement parks can expand their audience and increase revenue by partnering with popular franchises and creating themed attractions.
CategoryWorld
Disaster-Themed Park Rides
This Life-Sized Titanic Replica Ride Will Simulate the Sinking
Theme parks can develop more immersive and engaging rides based on historical disasters.
CategoryLife-Stages
Paradise Theme Parks
The Lost World of Tambun is Like a Real-Life Jurassic Park
Opportunity for theme park operators to create unique, adventure-focused experiences for families.
CategoryArt & Design
Disney Rat Fan Attractions
The Disneyland Paris Ratatouille Themed Attractions are Cute
Theme parks can leverage IP-based attractions, immersive dining experiences, and character-driven merchandise to create loyalty and attract visitors.
CategoryArt & Design
Enormous Maze Cultural Attractions
The Labirinto Della Masone is More Than Just a Labyrinth
The Labirinto Della Masone showcases the potential for the tourism and hospitality industry to create large-scale maze experiences, attracting tourists and providing new sources o…
