The original Disneyland circulation plan was laid out much like a star. The Star Plan helped to keep visitors from becoming lost, and kept the various themed lands separated. The only problem was that visitors had to go in and out of each land along the same walkways, doubling the traffic while making visitors feel that they weren’t making progress.
Some changes were needed. It became apparent that the star really needed to be a wheel. The Wheel Plan is not what Disneyland is today; but it is the plan used for Tokyo Disneyland. Visitors need only travel halfway up Main Street before coming to the outer rim of the wheel. The outer rim path is a short distance from almost every major attraction in the park. But the best part is that the spokes of the wheel allow for short cuts that insure quick and even distribution of the visitors.
This plan is the ideal, and as Walt began to improve Disneyland he worked on his circulation plan joining lands where he could. When he set his sights on an experimental prototype city of tomorrow (the original plan for Epcot), he came back to the wheel as the best circulation plan.
The theme park basics discussed here are extremely general. Always consult with experts, regarding your specific needs, before making any significant investment into land and/or design. Feel free to contact me. I’ll be happy to assist you in your efforts.
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