

<head> Tipster Topic Description


<num> Number: 137


<dom> Domain: U.S. Economics 


<title> Topic: Expansion in the U.S. Theme Park Industry


<desc> Description:

Document will report on the building of a new or on the expansion/upgrade of 
an existing theme park by a U.S. corporation in the United States or overseas.


<smry> Summary:

Document will report on the building of a new or on the expansion/upgrade of 
an existing theme park by a U.S. corporation in the United States or overseas.


<narr> Narrative:

A relevant document will report on plans by U.S. corporations to build a new 
theme park, to enlarge an existing theme or amusement park, or to add a new 
attraction to an existing park.  Reports on developments in overseas theme 
parks in which U.S. interests have a substantial equity or management 
position are also relevant.  However, reports on mergers and acquisitions 
which do not add to plant or capacity in the theme park industry are NOT 
relevant.


<con> Concept(s):

1. theme park, amusement park, entertainment facility

2. build, construct, develop, enlarge, expand, upgrade

3. Disney, Busch, Universal, Six Flags, MCA, Sea World

4. NOT sale, purchase, merger, or acquisition


<fac> Factor(s):

<nat> Nationality: U.S.

</fac>


<def> Definition(s):