Journal of the Korean association of regional geographers (한국지역지리학회지)
- Volume 8 Issue 1
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- Pages.20-39
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- 2002
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- 1226-7392(pISSN)
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- 2586-1468(eISSN)
The Characteristics of a Life Cycle of a Theme Park - A Case Study of Everland in Yongin, Korea -
테마파크 에버랜드의 수명주기 특성
- Park, Yang-Choon (Department of Geography, Kyungpook National University) ;
- Choi, Jeong-Su (Department of Geography, Kyungpook National University)
- Published : 2002.03.30
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to analyze the characteristics of a life cycle of a theme park through looking at Everland in Yongin, Korea. The life cycle of Everland is divided into four stages. In "initial development" stage(1976 - the mid-80's), Everland become inclined the characteristics of an amusement park by constructing the amusement facilities in the Flower Center(botanical garden). In "growth" stage(the mid-80's - the early 90's), Everland had full grown to the amusement park and inclined to a theme park. In "maturity" stage(the early 90's - the mid-90's), many visitors were not motivated to re-visit Everland because the facilities and events did not change often. Therefore, Everland makes plans for multiple theme park. In "rejuvenation" stage(after the mid-90's), Everland has practiced the plans for multiple theme park and has become the family and accommodating-oriented theme resort park. Since 1976 when Everland was opened, it has evolved from an amusement park to a theme park by creating various and continuous innovations in facilities and events.
본 연구는 우리나라의 대표적인 테마파크인 에버랜드를 사례로 급격한 관광수요 및 환경 변화에 대응하는 과정에서의 관광목적지 수명주기별 특성을 분석하였다. 에버랜드의 수명주기 단계는 일반적 지표(이용객수와 매출액)와 보조 지표(이용객수 속성과 이용객 유형)를 기준으로, 농원에서 위락공원으로의 변화가 진행된 초기개발기(1976