Theme Park Sparks Trivia Quiz

Answer: 264 ft and 152,351 pounds

The original Ferris Wheel was 264 ft high and it weighed 89,320 pounds, with two iron frame weighing 53,031 pounds for a total of 152,351 pounds. It was designed by George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. for the World Columbian Exposition. The public could visit it on June 21, 1893.

Answer: Parc du Futuroscope

"Parc du Futuroscope" is a futuristic theme park that has several 3D and 4D cinemas and rides mainly made from metal. It is located in France, in the department of Vienne. The park opened on May 31, 1987, but features modern classic rides. The park offers twenty-four attractions and eight restaurants.

Answer: Liseberg

The "AtmosFear" is a 116-metre-tall drop tower located in Liseberg amusement park. "AtmosFear" was designed by Intamin, who was an architect at that time. It was originally an observation tower named "Lisebergstornet", but after twenty years the attraction was renovated and the tower became the main structure for the new "AtmosFear" attraction opened to public in Europe in April 2011.

Answer: Terrain Roller Coaster

These rides may weave through forests, dive down cliffs, and even climb mountains. These coasters often stay close to the ground, so they require less supports and cheaper to build.

Answer: Golden Kingdom

The Golden kingdom is one of the parts of Six Flags Great Adventure. It features jungle based attractions such as Kingda Ka, a high speed strata coaster, Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom, a tall drop tower which tests your endurance, and many more. The walkway features many stone structures, plants, and wooden gateways.

Answer: Diggerland

Diggerland is construction themed amusement park where most of the rides are converted from construction equipment. Diggerland has two mascots: Duggy and Dotty, and both mascots takes form of a boy and girl wearing hard hats.

Answer: 1975

Europa-Park is located in Rust in south-western Germany. It was named "Europa-Park" which comes from Europaweiher, a small artificial lake which commemorates a pilot poll in Breisach held in 1950. The first site of the park located was risky and uncomfortable because of flooding, so the project was moved to the park of the historical Balthasar castle in Rust.

The park was opened to public on 12 July 1975.

Answer: Hamlet

The Busch Gardens Williamsburg amusement park is broken into hamlets (zones). Each zone has its unique style of food, music, and rides related to the theme of the country they are located in.

Answer: The Light House

Tivoli Gardens was once called "Tivoli & Vauxhall". The park was open to public on 15 August 1843. Some of the rides available are: Roller Coaster, Bumper Cars, Ferris Wheel, Dark ride, Drop tower, Sky Flyer, Roundabout Vehicle, Carousel, Fun House, Light House and many more.

Answer: Compagnie des Alpes - France

Compagnie des Alpes was established in France in 1989. It was first operating as a ski resort operator. After 2001, the company built theme parks. The Company has opened more than a dozen theme parks including: Parc Astérix, France Miniature, Planète Sauvage, La Mer de Sable, Walibi Rhône-Alpes, Walibi Sud-Ouest, Futuroscope, Walibi Belgium, Bellewaerde, Fort Fun Abenteuerland, Dolfinarium Harderwijk, and Walibi Holland.