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Port Disney : Preliminary Master Plan : Executive Report, Walt Disney Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The Walt Disney Company has focused its theme park and resort development talents on a unique oceanfront site in Long Beach, California to create a waterfront destination resort called "Port Disney". Port Disney draws upon the rich waterfront heritage of the City of Long Beach while laying a cornerstone for a new vision for the City. Gathered together at Port Disney are a variety of ocean-oriented uses providing recreation and enjoyment for residents from Southern California and visitors from around the world. The Preliminary Master Plan, includes: DisneySea, Five New Resort Hotels, Specialty Retail and Entertainment, A Water Plan, 400 …

Memorandum White Paper: Theme Retail Potential On Main Street At Universal City, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Prepared for MCA, Inc. This memorandum by Harrison Price Company is an expansion of its previous studies on the economic outlook for themed retail facilities at Universal City done in 1982 and an initial retail demand projection for the festival center space in 1985. It covers economic position of the Universal City Complex, comparable retail/entertainment projects and economic potential for retail on Main Street. Includes tables. Report no. 478. Final Report.

Tourist Hotel Food And Beverage Imports In Fiji And Vanuatu, Larry Dwyer

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.

Summary Memorandum: Conceptual Approach To Near Term Development Opportunities At Universal City, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

In October 1988 Harrison Price Company was retained by MCA Development Company to review preliminary planning work for the continued develop­ment of Universal City. The proposed program is an ambitious one that includes approximately 9 million square feet of office space, 903,000 square feet of retail/entertainment, a 43,000 square foot travel center, 1.8 million square feet in hotels and a conference center, 175,000 square feet in community and cultural facilities, and a major investment in infrastructure. The first increment of the program, scheduled to begin this year, is Main Street, a mixed-use area connecting the Cineplex with the Studios Tour …

Feasibility Analysis And Conceptual Planning For Indiana Landing A Family Entertainment Center, Harrison Price Company, Eskew, Vogt, Salvato, & Filson, Grady Larkins Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

In February 1988 the White River Development Commission retained the Harrison Price Company (HPC) supported by planning and design teams Eskew, Vogt, and Filson and Grady Larkins Associates. The task authorized was a six-month conceptual design and phased physical and economic masterplan for the family entertainment center at White River State Park. The report includes: 1) introduction, 2) executive summary, 3) reactions to the site, 4) resident and visitor market support, 5) concepts and physical planning guidelines for the proposed family entertainment center, 6) development costs, phasing, revenue generation, subsidy requirements, 7) Appendices.

Seattle Center Long Range Master Plan - Phase Iii Final Report Economics, Walt Disney Imagineering, Harrison Price Company, Peter Moy & Associates, Sharon J. Dalrymple

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The Seattle Center Long Range Master Plan Phase III Final Report Economics includes the following sections: 1) Introduction, 2) Executive summary, 3) Attendance projections and demand for key visitor services, 4) Estimated operating revenues and expenses, 5) Capital investment requirements.

Attendance Projections And Operating Economics For A Japanese Cultural Center In Gilroy, California, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Organization of California, proposed a village for a site in Gilroy California that is modeled on the Fukuoka Historical Village in Japan. The proposed center would be an educational facility and historical village where events are held to showcase the diverse cultures of many countries. Before proceeding further with physical planning, Sugimura/Takamoto Associates requested that the Harrison Price Company conduct a market study to project attendance and potential gross revenue collections at the cultural center. The following report presents the results of the study. It is divided into six sections: 1) Introduction, 2) Executive summary. 3) Statistical and demographic analysis …

Feasibility Analysis And Preliminary Conceptual Planning For A Major Sea Life Park In Fukuoka, Japan, Harrison Price Company, Powell Enterprises

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

This report summarizes the principal findings and conclusions of the feasibility analysis and conceptual plan for a major sea life park development at Umi no Nakamichi in Fukuoka City conducted by the Harrison Price Company for the Sumitomo Corporation, Kyushu Branch Office.

Seattle Center Phase Ii Interim Report, Walt Disney Imagineering, Harrison Price Company, Peter Moy & Associates, Sharon J. Dalrymple

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The Seattle Center Economic and Conceptual Development Study is divided into three phases, of which the present second phase addresses three alternative redevelopment concepts for the site together with associated attendance estimates and where applicable, facility sizing guidelines. Pictorial and narrative descriptions of the three concept options have been submitted under separate cover; this companion document contains the attendance and sizing estimates pertinent to the three plans. This study includes an introduction, summary text, and accompanying tables highlight the principal findings and conclusions, while the detailed analysis, including supporting documentation, is presented as a statistical appendix.

Determinants Of The Components Of A State's Tourist Image And Their Marketing Implications, Zafar Uddin Ahmed

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

A state's image as perceived by its actual and potential tourists plays a significant role in determining its competitiveness as a tourist destination. A state's image influences a tourist's vacation destination decisions. A tourist's image of a given state is influenced by numerous factors including his amount of touring experience within that state, geographical affiliation, demographic profile, vacation characteristics, and the amount and source of tourist information used.

Utah was used as a case study to test the viability of the proposed research model. A mail questionnaire requested information concerning 1) attributes of Utah's tourist image considered when choosing a …

Summary Report Burleigh West Leisure Park Charrette, Gold Coast, Queensland, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Mainsel Investments Pty. Ltd., has proposed the development of a major leisure park attraction on property owned by the company in the Burleigh West area of Queensland's famous Gold Coast. To assist in defining an optimum content and scope for the leisure park component, Mainsel Investments retained Harrison Price Company to conduct a charrette, or “storyboard” conference, to establish preliminary conceptual and economic guidelines for the project.

Seattle Center Economic And Conceptual Development Study Phase 1 Report And Executive Summary - Draft, Walt Disney Imagineering, Harrison Price Company, Peter Moy & Associates, Sharon J. Dalrymple

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The City of Seattle retained Walt Disney Imagineering, Inc. and Harrison Price Company, a Joint Venture, to prepare a master conceptual and economic development plan for Seattle Center. The six-month work program was initiated in December 1987 and encompassed a thorough examination of the physical condition, structural and use characteristics, and financial performance of Seattle Center buildings and grounds, both individually and collectively. It is emphasized that this new study is not simply an update of earlier planning work conducted over the past few years. Rather the scope and depth of this work program transcends these earlier efforts and formulates, …

Background Material For Leisure Park In Gold Coast, Queensland, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

This document is background information for the charrette related to the proposed Burleigh West Leisure Park development. The document is divided into the following five sections: 1) Summary of proposed Burleigh West Leisure Park Development Program, 2) Overview of the market environment, 3) Inventory of existing and proposed attractions in the Brisbane-Gold Coast Region, 4) Supplementary data on the Gold Coast Economy and tourist industry, and 5) News articles of interest.

Market And Financial Feasibility Of A Themed Attraction At The Rio Nuevo South Redevelopment Site In Tucson, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The Downtown Development Corporation in Tucson investigated the development potential of a 20-acre site in the Rio Nuevo South Redevelopment Project adjacent to downtown Tucson. The Harrison Price Company (HPC) was engaged to study the economic potential of the site, concentrating on the feasibility of an inner-city attraction. The research effort focused on an evaluation of alternative land uses for the site including a themed or other attraction, specialty retail, museum, hotel, and commercial office space. This report has the following sections: introduction, summary and conclusions, demographic characteristics of the Tucson region, survey and comparative regional demographic analyses of "Old …

Feasibility Analysis Of Amusement Park. Attraction In Bessemer, Alabama, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The Harrison Price Company was retained in early September 1987 to examine the market potential and economic feasibility of an amusement park attraction to be located in Bessemer in southwest Birmingham, Alabama. The report includes the following sections: introduction, market support, attendance and sizing parameters, economic feasibility analysis, and concept of development.

Feasibility Analysis And Planning Factors For Florida Discovery Jacksonville Florida, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The Partners of Florida Discovery, Inc. proposed the development of a tourist destination complex near Jacksonville International Airport to the north of the city proper and south of the Georgia Slate line. The project was intended to intercept the flow of tourists at the wellhead—the huge volume of auto travelers entering and leaving Florida via I-95, the most heavily used tourist route in the state. Conceptual plans for the project call for a mix of active and passive recreation, in tandem with selected tourist-oriented commercial enterprises, that would in the aggregate create a strong incentive to stop and spend anywhere …

Museum Of Latino History Feasibility Study, Economics Research Associates, Florian Martinez Associates, J. Wetzel Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The State of California, in considering the feasibility of a proposal for a State Museum of Latino History retained the consulting team of Economics Research Consultants, Florian Martinez Associates, and J. Wetzel Associates to conduct a study. The museum’s purpose would be to provide a venue for displaying artifacts, exhibits, and cultural programs which educate the public as to the historical development and contributions of Latinos to California specifically and America generally. The resulting report has the following sections: introduction, summary and conclusions, concept statement, attendance analysis, space requirements, museum location and site analysis, financial analysis, and organization and implementation …

Charrette Conference - Development Potentials For Adventure America In Washington, Dc, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Harrison Price Company (HPC) was retained in December 1986 to organize and carry out a charrette conference directed at defining an optimum concept and economic potential for Adventure America, a commercial attraction to be developed in Washington, DC. The goal of the client was to offer an attraction developed on the immense historical and governmental thematic base of this great city. The project is aimed directly at the millions of visitors who come each year to the Nation's capital.

Park Equus Local Resident Study, Ady Milman

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

Tourism is the largest industry in the state of Florida and especially large in Central Florida. In 1985, close to 30 million domestic and international tourists visited the state. These visitors purchased goods and services worth $19 billion. The Florida Division of Tourism estimated that in 1985, Central Florida was one of the most popular destinations in the State, hosting 23% of auto visitors arrivals and 19% of air visitors arrivals. Central Florida attractions have always been very popular: In 1985, Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom and EPCOT Center accounted for over 50% of Florida's air and auto attraction visitors. …

Review Of Attendance And Per Capita Revenue Performance At Marine World June-September 1986, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Harrison Price Company (HPC) was retained to conduct an analysis of attendance and per capita revenue performance at Marine World since its opening at the new site in Vallejo, California to date (June 16-September 28, 1986), as compared to projections prepared by HPC in March 1985.

Evaluation Of Food And Beverage Service Potentials At De Efteling Family Park- Analysis, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Harrison Price Company was retained on September 30, 1986 in the last month of the 1986 season to investigate and prepare an analysis of the status and potentials of food and beverage service at De Efteling Family Park. The task undertaken includes the following elements: 1. Observe operations at the park, 2. Examine operating and financial reports concerning departmental operations with emphasis on food and beverage service, and with attention to related operations in merchandising, games, rides and other entertainment. 3. Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the service offered with an objective of expressing appropriate objectives, goals, enhancements and improvements. …

Potential For Dev. Theme Park Residuals From Expo '86, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Harrison Price Company (HPC) was retained by IBI Group on behalf of the Ministry of Land, Parks, and Housing of the Province of British Columbia in January 1986 to organize and carry out a charrette conference directed at determining the potentials for a major themed amusement attraction in the Vancouver area and the degree to which the availability of certain residual equipment, facilities and other values in Expo 86 can stimulate the creation of such a project.

The Feasibility Of A Themed Restaurant And Other Highway Oriented Development On I-5 At California 12, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Gibraltar Community Builders owns a 52-acre site on the southeast corner of the intersection between Interstate Highway 5 (IH-5) and California State Highway 12 (Cal 12) about 12 miles north of Stockton in San Joaquin County, California. There is a truck stop (service station and restaurant) located immediately adjacent to IH-5 and there is considerable traffic by the site (estimated at 23.3 million people for 1987). Accordingly, the site appears to be promising for highway-related attractions. Harrison Price Company was asked to investigate the feasibility of establishing a themed restaurant such as the Nut Tree in Vacaville, Harris Ranch near …

Charrette Conference The Potential For Developing Theme Park Residuals From Expo 86 In Vancouver, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Harrison Price Company (HPC) was retained by IBI Group on behalf of the Ministry of Land, Parks, and Housing of the Province of British Columbia in January 1986 to organize and carry out a charrette conference directed at determining the potentials for a major themed amusement attraction in the Vancouver area and the degree to which the availability of certain residual equipment, facilities and other values in Expo 86 can stimulate the creation of such a project.

Park Equus Tourist Study, Ady Milman

Dick Pope Sr. Institute Publications

Tourism is the largest industry in the state of Florida and especially large in Central Florida. In 1985, close to 30 million domestic and international tourists visited the state. These visitors purchased goods and services worth $19 billion. The Florida Division of Tourism estimated that in 1985, Central Florida was one of the most popular destinations in the state, hosting 23% of auto visitors arrivals and 19% of air visitors arrivals. Central Florida attractions have always been very popular: In 1985, Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom and EPCOT Center accounted for over 50% of Florida's air and auto attraction visitors. …

Charrette Conference Development Potentials For Florida Discovery In Jacksonville, Florida, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Harrison Price Company (HPC) was retained in October 1985 to organize and carry out a charrette conference directed at defining an optimum concept and tentative economic potential for the Florida Discovery Project, an undertaking conceived with the purpose of stopping the extensive visitor pass through traffic in and around Jacksonville, Florida in an active commercial recreation attraction. The report includes the following sections: introduction, the project environment, a recommended concept of development for Florida Discovery, land and building areas and construction and development costs, and conclusions.

Performing Arts Facility Requirements At Walt Disney World, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

A mini-charrette was conducted by the Harrison Price Company (HPC) for the Disney Development Company to determine if a performing arts center at Disney World was a sound idea and how best to do it. Performing arts venues in Ashland, Oregon and Chautauqua, New York were selected as frames of reference for a proposed new performing arts facility at Disney World in Florida. HPC drew conclusions from the charrette discussion and the perspectives are expressed in the report.

Knott's Berry Farm: Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow A Consideration, Jack Ryan, Halcyon Ltd.

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Terry E. Van Gorder commissioned Jack Ryan to write a "white paper" on Knott's Berry Farm in which the following issues were addressed: what was Knott's Berry Farm?, what is Knott's Berry Farm?, what could Knott's Berry Farm be?, what should Knott's Berry Farm be?, and address issues such as the public's perception of Knott's Berry Farm and Knott's Berry Farm's current communications to the public. The white paper includes the following sections: Introduction, What Knott's was..., What Knott's is..., What Knott's could be..., What Knott's should be..., Knott's and public relations..., And in conclusion..., Appendix I. Demographic projections, and …

Seattle Center Long Range Master Plan - Phase Iii Final Report, Executive Summary, Economics, Walt Disney Imagineering, Harrison Price Company, Peter Moy & Associates, Sharon J. Dalrymple

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The City of Seattle retained Walt Disney Imagineering, Inc. and Harrison Price Company, a Joint Venture, to prepare a master conceptual and economic development plan for Seattle Center. The Seattle Center Economic and Conceptual Development Study is divided into three phases, of which the present third phase includes an introduction, the study’s principal findings and conclusions are highlighted, including attendance projections and demand for key visitor services, operating revenue and expenses for all component facilities, and an analysis of the expected capital cost of the redevelopment program.

Preliminary Analysis Of Renaissance Festival Events In The U.S., Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

At the request of WED Enterprises, the Harrison Price Company conducted a preliminary investigation of the characteristics and operating experience of selected major renaissance fair events held in the United States. The memorandum summarizes the results of that investigation.