2. Origin of Concept
• The concept originated in European Fairs.
• Ancient Parks consisted of Booths, Rides, Fireworks, Entertainment stalls.
• It originated at the time of Industrial Revolution when people needed parks
to escape the grim urban environment.
• By 1896 there were 65 such pleasure parks in London.
• Essel world is one of the first & oldest Amusement park in Mumbai.
3. Mumbai Amusement Parks
• Complete Entertainment Package
• Cost Effective
• Time Efficient
• International Standards
• Social Reunion
• Recreation
4. Major Entertainment Parks In City
• Water Kingdom
• Fantasy Land
• Suraj Water Park
• Tiku-Ji-Niwadi
• Great Escape
• Shangrila Resort
• Nishiland Water Park
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6. Essel World
• It is city’s 1st major Amusement park established in the year 1986 by
Subhash Chandra of Essel group.
• It is situated at an Island near Gorai spread over 64 acres which also makes
it largest entertainment park in Mumbai.
• It is the only Amusement park in city close to International Standards.
• Approximately 1.8 million people visit every year.
7. Problems
• Entertainment Parks in city are very few comparing to the large size of
population.
• They lack International Standards & Rank poorly in Global statistics.
• Cheaper alternatives like Beaches, Movie Theatres etc.
• Lacks in newer attractions.
8. Conclusion
• According to a survey conducted in city 15% people said visiting an
Entertainment Park made them happy.
• City has very fewer parks so there is a need of more Amusement parks of
International standards & newer attractions.
• It suits budget of majority middle class in Mumbai for a day trip.
• It is a great stress buster from daily monotonous life.
