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TURNING BIG IDEAS INTO BUSINESS-READY DESTINATIONS

Every great experience starts with a clear strategy. We help real estate owners, IP owners, and brands answer the questions that come before design: who the audience is, what the experience should be, and how it will perform once the doors open. Whether you’re exploring a new destination or rethinking an existing one, our team pairs creative vision with commercial insight so your project connects with guests and delivers lasting value.

STRATEGIC GUIDANCE FROM FIRST IDEA TO OPENING DAY

Our strategy and consulting work draws on decades of experience planning, launching, and operating theme parks, attractions, and destinations around the world. We apply our three-dimensional storytelling approach to every recommendation, so the story, the guest experience, and the business model work together. From early concept testing to operational planning, we’re your personal theme park consultant, providing clear and candid guidance you can trust.

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Strategic Ideation: Defining the right experience for your site, audience, and goals before design begins.

  • Operational Strategy: Planning guest flow, capacity, and day-to-day operations so the experience runs as intended.

  • Pricing Models: Structuring ticketing and revenue streams around how guests spend.

  • Marketing & Positioning: Shaping the experience’s name, framing, and introduction for its audience.

  • Staffing & Recruitment: Building the team structure and roles needed to open and operate.

 

For IP licensing, deal structure, and investor relations, visit Storyland Locations.

Market Sectors
Theme Parks
Immersive theme parks that bring stories to life, captivating visitors through creative design and innovation.
Location Based Experience
Location-based experiences that invite visitors into your story, creating captivating, inspiring environments.
Brand Experience
Engaging brand experiences that breathe life into your story, connecting audiences to your brand in unforgettable ways.
Residences
Integrated residential communities that seamlessly blend with their surrounding environments, offering both luxury and a sense of belonging.
Sports
Sports venues and experiences that energize fans, bringing them closer to the action with leading-edge design and technology.
Museums
Visitor experience strategy that grows attendance while staying true to the institution's mission.

Trusted by industry leaders for exceptional results

To find a company like Storyland Studios with the right mix of talented people possessing necessary skill sets to make things happen is a tremendous asset. Knowing Storyland’s top creative leadership personally, I can attest to their fostering a culture that is passionate about every project they produce.

Tony W. Baxter

Former Sr. Creative Vice President | WDI

Subject Matter Experts

Our team and executive leadership include alumni from The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Imagineering, Pixar Animation Studios, Universal Creative, and Merlin Entertainments – all passionate about creating immersive storytelling experiences that shape culture and connect with people on an emotional level. 

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Mel McGowan
Chief Creative Officer
Founder
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Tyler Thornberg
Vice President of Business Development
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Ben Thompson
CEO Storyland Locations

Ready to Breathe Life Into Your Story?

We can't wait to imagine, design, & create the world you're dreaming up