Theme Parks Should Be Considered Works of Art, amirite?

hum, why are the six flags amusement parks excluded? XD

by Anonymous 1 month ago

Theming and storytelling just aren't as big of a priority there

by Anonymous 1 month ago

And you know what yeah, you raise a fair point

by Anonymous 1 month ago

irrelevant because roller coasters are an art, and so is the park layout, the landscaping, and the architecture. A lot of six flags parks also have excellent live entertainment.

by Monique06 1 month ago

People just see theme parks as vacations and not the art form that I feel they are. What would you like to see people do differently?

by Impressive_Crow_6848 1 month ago

Nothing people can "do" but I guess I do want to see being a theme park enthusiast being less of a "childish" thing. People think they're just adults who can't grow up but more often than not it's just people who really appreciate the artistic value and storytelling of the parks they visit

by Anonymous 1 month ago

This seems less like you want theme parks to be considered art and more that you don't like being judged for liking theme parks as an adult.

by Impressive_Crow_6848 1 month ago

That's probably what it is but this also came from a friend of mine looking at me like I was crazy for saying that theme park design is an art form

by Anonymous 1 month ago

Got to see a family preview of Epic Universe, the immersion blew my mind especially in Mario World

by Anonymous 1 month ago

That's awesome!!! I'm really glad you got to experience it I've heard great things. I'll be down there opening week in May I can't wait to check everything out

by Anonymous 1 month ago

Depends on the park to me. Disney parks are certainly works of art. The time and dedication that goes into even the smallest details are fkn amazing. Great America in CA was definitely not any sort of art.

by Otherwise-Essay 1 month ago

Yup agreed. That's why I kinda wanted to keep the distinction between theme parks and amusement parks. I find it hard to stick Six Flags or a Cedar Fair park in the same category as Tivoli Gardens or Tokyo DisneySea.

by Anonymous 1 month ago

I don't really consider this "unpopular" since…it is a bizarrely pointless designation. When it comes to respecting it as art any "destruction" or redesign is by the owners and creator of the "art". Disney imagineers have always been considered artists…and it really doesn't matter or require anyone else to think of anything as art for you to consider it art. Now…behaving like it's a vacation…that is kinda weird since that is its ONLY function and reason to exist. I don't even understand how you expect people to react? Like cry from being moved by Donald Duck dressed in safari clothes?

by Interesting-Clue 1 month ago

No, I think I just want being a theme park enthusiast to be as socially acceptable as appreciating any other art form. If I say I'm a fan of classical art, that's normal If I say I'm a fan of music, that's normal If I say I'm a fan of musicals, that's normal If I say I'm a fan of the Disney parks all of a sudden I'm some weirdo creep who's gonna go on to become a Disney adult and I can't let go of my childhood?

by Anonymous 1 month ago

I think it's hard for most people to accept admiring something solely designed to maximize profit and scientifically designed to manipulate consumers. I mean that is a hard sell. I believe you can personally admire it as a product or enjoy learning about its history (I do) But the existence of a theme park being "art" is kinda ridiculous. That is like considering Apple products as "art"… And lastly…you dismissing Six Flags as not meeting the criteria for "art" kinda goes against your only argument that corporate products can BE art.

by Interesting-Clue 1 month ago

Also the reason why I don't hold Six Flags to the same regard is moreso because of the fact that their focus is more on the thrill aspect and the rollercoasters (which I respect and appreciate for a whole different reason because the engineering that goes into those machines is unbelievably cool). Theming and storytelling isn't as much of a big deal there which isn't a knock on them. They appeal to different markets entirely

by Anonymous 1 month ago

This is proving my point lol. Me appreciating theme parks as an art form shouldn't get you this riled up because had I shared appreciation for music or for a sculpture of some sort you wouldn't care. Mind you I'm not even a legal adult yet... 😭

by Anonymous 1 month ago

In the same way that Geico car insurance commercials are "art"

by Anonymous 1 month ago

That's an odd comparison

by Anonymous 1 month ago

entertainment designed to sell products

by Anonymous 1 month ago

I don't find commercials entertaining

by Anonymous 1 month ago

The amount of crafting that goes into Disneyland is amazing

by Anonymous 1 month ago

Ok, consider them a work of art. Nothing changes.

by Anonymous 1 month ago

No. People create things differently when they view it as an art form vs not one.

by Anonymous 1 month ago