BB1 Posted May 15, 2012 Posted May 15, 2012 Many have went before us, adventuring in the laws of physics and the laws of gravity on wooden structures. So it makes me ask, who may have had the most influence on the amusement park industry? Personally i believe that the Russians, Mr. Kinz. and Walt Disney had the most influence on our industry, due to the Russians made roller coasters, and Disney revolutionized the industry, adding more family and more ideals in the industry. Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 15, 2012 Posted May 15, 2012 John Miller Harry Traver W A Mangels Jane Cooper Dick Kinzel Gary Story Pat Koch The Knott Family Angus Wynne Dick Knoebels Charlie Dinn Al Weber Dolly Parton The Henninger Family The Speckman Family The Busch Family Geoffrey Raynor Quote
exscream team Posted May 15, 2012 Posted May 15, 2012 john allen would be someone who has been influentual 1 Quote
Browntggrr Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 As we have seen, there are many that could make this list. There are many opinions, good opinions, that can be discussed. Chances are, none are wrong. That said, one of the largest entertainment companies in the World started with one man and a mouse. The vision Walt Disney had in the late 1940's/ early 50's is almost unimaginable even by today's standards. Cedar Point has been around since 1860 and is argueably the best park most know of. Disnyland came about almost 100 years later- and look at the standard the Disney parks have set in the industry with almost 100 less years. Many of the names mentioned certainly deserve credit, but none have contributed more or have had their hands in more things "amusement" than Walt Disney. Quote
PhantomTheater Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 Illions Mueller Dentzel Herschell Prior and Church Toomer Boeckling Roose Legros Munger Lococo Humphrey Quote
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted May 16, 2012 Posted May 16, 2012 I had the honor of knowing Charlie Dinn when I was in maintenance back in 1974. I was talking to him in the park and I ask him if I could transfer over to his department and he said, yes! Just come to his office after Labor Day in 1973 and he would get me started. Quote
BB1 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Posted May 16, 2012 Dippin' Dots guy. That must be the greatest man alive, i applaud you for your recognition! Quote
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