Revitalizing Storybook Gardens
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Revitalizing Storybook Gardens *
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For my thesis, I worked on reimagining Storybook Garden in London, Ontario. I have combined my love for theme parks, the nostalgia of growing up in London and the customer reviews from the past and present and noted what outstanding trends or elements guests liked the most or the least or even missed. I have conducted a photo analysis from 1959-2024, comparing what elements have stayed, changed, or been removed. For this project, I have created mocks and detailed outlines of the reimagined areas and new graphic identity of the park, and an N scale (1:160) compressed model of Storybook Gardens that includes all the proposed changes I have made during my thesis.
Visualizations
The Castle
The Castle will now included a welcome desk for all guests that matches the fairytale theme that is throughout the park.
Introducing the Castle playroom for all knights, princesses, and other fairytale heroes! The playroom will serve as an inside shelter for guests and a perfect place for Summer Day Camps.
The inner castle will also include a fast-casual sit-down theme restaurant. Somewhere for guests to enjoy a meal without losing the magic of the park.
Royal Gardens
Introducing the reimagined Royal Gardens. Outdoor place sets for all little heroes and royals to allow their imagination to fly.
The Royal Gardens red roses hedge maze. Inspired by Alice through the looking glass, guests will a chance to enjoy a peaceful walk through the maze filled with Ontario grown flowers.
The updated Village will be the home to the houses from some of our favorites fairytales. Including the chapel that guests can book out for their own storybook celebrations!
Village Splash Pad
The new and improved splash pad has been redesigned into an enchanted forest theme, retaining all the elements that park goers have come to love. Fun for all ages!
Enchanted Pond
Looking for a calm area to enjoy the natural beauty of the park? Look no further than the enchanted pond. This nature-centric area is to share fun facts from wildlife to native foliage. The enchanted pond brings wildlife back to Storybook without harm or captivity.
Knights Training Grounds
The Knights Training Grounds bring a thrilling edge to the park where all heroes go to train their skills. This playing field includes knights-themed playsets, rope climbing playground, and more! Anything the new age of heroes will need