How Theme Parks Operate - An Insiders Perspective

Theme Parks and Amusement Parks can be found across the globe, attracting millions of visitors each year. It's often easy to forget the challenges that are faced in the process of running these large scale attractions. From ensuring the happiness of all of it’s guests, to providing a collection of reliable and exciting attractions, a large number of tasks must be completed on a daily basis. To learn more about this process, we spoke to Paul Gentile, Operations Manager at Adventureland in Long Island New York.

A big thanks goes to Paul Gentile, for taking the time to be interviewed by us. I'd also like to thank Vinny B for setting up and recording the interview itself.

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[coasterbot]

We apologise for some of the interview video being unfocused. You live and learn!

[martinalden]

I know that almost every comment says this, but the production value makes it feel like I'm watching a documentary on tv! And considering this is a Youtube video makes it even more impressing

[jacksonsparks]

Paul seems like such a great guy with a real passion for the park, not seeing it as a job more like a family. Such a good video!

[MercedesBenxx]

Not only is the video very well made, it looks like a professional documentary. I also really liked Paul Gentile, he seems very humble and honest and was definitely a good choice to interview. The music is also a very nice addition! Great job.

[bertthejack]

Best video yet!

Also I love the addition of music, It's such a small addition but makes a big difference!

[StamfordBridge]

Great video. I love the spotlight on a small, family park. I may visit this place this summer because of this.

[SfinxVid]

Nice video! I’m totally getting what he is saying, and agree with it. For myself I never want to step out of the Theme Park industry, I’m working in the industry for a few years now but it still doesn’t feel like work. For me having a job at a Theme Park is the best job you could ever have, and it’s always a blessing to give the public a fantastic day! My personal goal is to get everyone smiling in the end, that includes when guests come with something to complain about, I don’t only want to do something about it but I want them to leave with a smile afterwards. And when that happens, well, that’s the best feeling in the world

[anthonyvolpe]

When someone ask me if my job is easy being a ride operator I tell them anyone can learn how to operate a ride but not everyone has what it take to work at amusement park

[wormyfren]

This is awesome, I worked at Adventureland as a teenager! Paul was also a great guy to work for, glad you got him for an interview.

[IntenseCity]

You deserve to be subscribed to. I watched you once, then you popped up in recommendations twice, and this one is hands down confirmed subscription.

[tylerbaker]

This is very interesting to hear what happens behind the scenes from a park worker. The production value made it feel like a documentary from TV. Great video

[sophiesblog]

This is very interesting to learn from a workers perspective!

[teenconservative]

I grew up at adventureland! It's my local amusement park! So cool to see it featured!

[East_Coaster_Fan]

Thanks for making a video about my home park. It may be small and not known that well but it’s a fun place to go. Trust me, I’m one of the 5% with a season pass.

[nolimitsluke]

The music in the background adds to the video.i like it.

[TheLordUrban]

I really like this down to earth, nuts and bolts style interview/ advice. A lot of the stuff on YouTube is much more conceptual in nature or aimed solely at the creative side of things.

[epochemu]

"Must be beneficial" *shows Galeforce

[JingleBombzz]

Love the video, I haven't watched it yet, I just know i'll love it.

[Spectacular]

I've been to Adventure Land before! Picked up a summer school group on a trip there. Great place to bring your family! Nice to see Long Island getting a feature!

[alquirk]

really cool watch! very helpful as a I prepare for my interview for a position in an amusement park. My interview is with the operations manager and I will be working with her. Thanks again, Adventureland looks really fun, next time I'm on the East coast, I'll have to take my family.