Subjects
Orlando (Fla.); Walt Disney World Resort (Fla.); EPCOT Center (Fla.); Universal Studios Florida (Orlando; Fla. : Amusement park); Busch Gardens (Tampa; Fla.); Tourism; Consumers' preferences; Market research; Economic research
Description
In 1980, prior to the completion of EPCOT, a major study was conducted to measure potential interest in visiting both, Universal Studios Tour in Orlando and EPCOT, and how these parks would impact existing attractions. The 1980 study was conducted over several months amongst 1,021 overnight visitors to Orlando, and utilized verbal descriptions and audio tapes to describe both the Universal concept and that of EPCOT. The results of the 1980 study indicated extremely high interest in both Universal and EPCOT, and strong opportunity for both attractions. However, EPCOT has since opened, creating a condition that obviously must be addressed in evaluating the current level of opportunity for Universal Studios Tour Florida. To determine the potential impact of the new marketplace reality in Orlando, it was decided in 1983 to repeat the basic study among 600 overnight visitors to Orlando, utilizing the same questionnaire procedures as feasible and interviewing over a multi-month time span to cover possible variation by time period. Further, as EPCOT was already a reality, it was also felt important to represent the feelings of people who had already visited the attraction as well as those planning to visit. Thus, our sampling plan included both types of visitors. The 1983 report has the following sections: method (research design total study); summary; findings; overall reaction to concept; diagnostics; appendices: questionnaire, description of attractions and prices.
Publisher
McCollum/Spielman Associates, Inc.;
Date Original
6-1-1983
Document Type
Report
Identifier
1055; DP0012859
Language
English
Rights
Copyright: University of Central Florida Special Collections. Permission to publish must be obtained from Special Collections in writing. Contact (407) 823-2576 or online at http://library.ucf.edu/about/departments/special-collections-university-archives/
Number of Pages
72 pages
Keywords
Orlando (Fla.); Walt Disney World Resort (Fla.); Magic Kingdom; Epcot; Universal Studios Tour Florida; Busch Gardens; Sea World; Circus World; Attractions; Consumers' preferences; Attendance; Market research; Economic research
Place
Orlando (Fla.)
Type
document
Digital Reproduction Specialists
Electronically reproduced by the Digital Services unit of the University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, 2005.
Is Referenced By
http://purl.flvc.org/UCF/EAD/CFM2003-12h (University of Central Florida Special Collections Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers finding aid); https://ucf-flvc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01FALSC_UCF/6a1ouu/alma990332062850306596 (University of Central Florida Libraries Online Catalog)
College
Information Technologies & Resources
Unit
University Libraries
Recommended Citation
McCollum/Spielman Associates, Inc., "Interim Report on Orlando Visitors Reactions To Universal Studios Tour Florida" (1983). Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers. 146.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/buzzprice/146