Theme Park Structures
F&W is well regarded for it's design of complex theme parks facilities.   From ride structures to theaters; we have tackled unique, one-of-a-kind projects that have never been built before. "Jurassic Park - The Ride" at Universal Studios was designed by F&W and constructed in 1997.   This large, water-based ride has become a landmark attraction in Southern California.   The facility was designed to accommodate significant cyclic loading of elevated actuators that animate various dinosaur and special effects.

Jurassic Park
Dynamic loading due to ride and dinosaur
animatronics were significant in Jurassic Park.
  JURASSIC PARK | Universal Studios
Hollywood, California
Large water-based ride structure with rock-work, animation supports, queue line, and restaurant facilities.
 
  LARGE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA THEME PARK
(Confidential Client) | Anaheim, California |
Eighteen facilities within new park expansion, including retail facilities, restaurants, interactive show facilities, theaters, support facilities, and exterior themed light gauge framing façades.
 
  JAGUAR COASTER | Knott's Berry Farm
Buena Park, California
Roller coaster support system with foundation and queue line structure, themed as a Mayan temple.

WIND JAMMER COASTER | Knott's Berry Farm | Buena Park, California
Three-dimensional space frame at loading and queue line platforms with related neighboring facilities.

PERILOUS PLUNGE | Knott's Berry Farm | Buena Park, California
Large water-based ride structure and neighboring facilities designed around the "California Harbor" theme.

CAMP SNOOPY | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio
Various ride, retail, and restaurant facilities.   Mostly timber framed structures with some reinforced concrete.

Perilous Plunge
Perilous Plunge at Knott's Berry Farms has the
world's largest drop for a water-based boat ride.
  WATER WORLD LIVE ACTION SHOW
Universal Studios | Hollywood, California
Multi-use water attraction and grandstands consisting of several cable tensioned canopies and steel structures.
 
  ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE
Universal Studios | Orlando, Florida
Large, multi-faceted project including ride structures, retail stores, restaurants, and a theater.
 
  COLLAPSING BRIDGE RETROFIT
Universal Studios | Hollywood, California
Structural upgrades to replace deteriorated bridge components.


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