Legacy Entertainment Explained

Legacy Entertainment
Type:Private
Industry:Theme park
Entertainment
Experience design
Hq Location Country:U.S.
Area Served:Worldwide
Key People:Taylor Jeffs (Director - Creative)
Barry Kemper (Director - Operations)
Eric Carnagey (Director - Business)
Marcus King (Director - Projects)
Products:Theme Parks, Water Parks, Resorts, Attractions, Hotels, Casinos, Retail, Live Theatre, Live Entertainment, Aquariums, Animal Theme Parks, Oceanariums, Safari Parks, Family Entertainment Centers, Parades

Legacy Entertainment is an internationally renowned entertainment design firm and themed entertainment integrator based in Los Angeles, California.[1] The company, then known as Gary Goddard Entertainment (GGE) and later the Goddard Group, was formed by Gary Goddard in 2002, after leaving his previous company, Landmark Entertainment Group. Goddard Group reorganized, changed ownership, and was rebranded Legacy Entertainment in 2018 when Gary Goddard left the company following accusations of sexual assault.[2] [3]

Projects

Legacy Entertainment has created a number of entertainment projects in a variety of forms, including Theme Parks, Attractions, Water Parks, Icons, Aquariums and Oceanariums, Safari Parks and Animal Theme Parks, Resorts, Casinos, Shopping malls, and Live Entertainment, including Broadway Shows and Parades. The Company has designed and developed attractions for clients such as Cirque du Soleil, Universal Studios, Six Flags, Insomniac Events, Haichang Polar Ocean World, Lotte World, Galaxy Entertainment Group, and Melco Resorts & Entertainment.[4]

Lotte World partnership

In 2012, the Company announced a partnership with South Korea's Lotte World theme park to create a number of new rides, shows, and attractions.[5] Eight attractions opened as a result of this collaboration, including Jumping Fish,[6] Do You Speak Beluga?,[7] Underland,[8] Brother Moon & Sister Sun's Tall Tales,[9] The Welcome Center,[10] Let's Dream! Nighttime Parade,[11] Fairy Trails Dream Boats,[12] and Wild Tours.[12]

Cirque du Soleil partnership

In November 2014, Mexican resort developer Vidanta announced their intention to build and operate the world's first Cirque du Soleil theme park at its resort in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. The company is the project's designer.[13]

In May 2015, it was revealed that the Company and Cirque du Soleil had signed a joint venture partnership agreement that would help expand Cirque into experiential entertainment.[14]

Completed projects list

ClientLocationAttractionCompletion DateStatusSourceNotes
Hershey's Chocolate WorldNew York City, New York United StatesTimes Square location2002operating[15] Retail & Shopping design
Hershey's Chocolate WorldHershey, Pennsylvania (US)Facility renewal2002operating[16] [17] Retail & Shopping design
Hershey's Chocolate WorldHershey, Pennsylvania (US)Hershey's Really Big 3D Show2002closed in 2013[18] [19] 3-D film design and production
Georgia AquariumAtlanta, Georgia (US)2005operating[20] [21] Aquarium design
Georgia AquariumAtlanta, Georgia (US)Deepo's Undersea 3D Wondershow2005closed in late 20153-D film design and production
Hershey's Chocolate WorldHershey, Pennsylvania (US)Hershey's Great American Factory Tour Ride2006[22] Dark ride design and production
Grand IndonesiaJakarta, IndonesiaCrossroads of the World2007Market District Demolished, 3/4 zones left, and the rest of the zone has been retrofitted[23] [24] Retail & Shopping design
Six Flags MexicoMexico City, MexicoGlow in the Park Parade2008[25] [26] [27] Parade design and production
Six Flags Great AdventureJackson, New Jersey (US)Glow in the Park Parade2008Parade design and production
Six Flags New EnglandAgawam, Massachusetts (US)Glow in the Park Parade2008Parade design and production
Six Flags Over TexasArlington, Texas (US)Glow in the Park Parade2008Parade design and production
Six Flags St. LouisSt. Louis, Missouri (US)Glow in the Park Parade2008Parade design and production
Six Flags Great AmericaGurnee, Illinois (US)Glow in the Park Parade2008Parade design and production
FX SudirmanJakarta, IndonesiaAtmosfear Slide2008closed[28] Parade design and production
The Hershey StoryHershey, Pennsylvania (US)The Hershey Story Museum2009operating[29] [30] Museum design
Six Flags Over GeorgiaAustell, Georgia (US)Monster Mansion2009operating[31] Dark ride design and production
Trans StudioMakassar, South Sulawesi, IndonesiaTrans Studio MakassarMay 20, 2009operating[32] Indoor Theme Park design
Chengdu International Intangible Cultural Heritage ParkChengdu ChinaChengdu Intangible Cultural Heritage Center2010[33] Cultural Destination design
Galaxy Entertainment GroupCotai Strip, Macau, ChinaGalaxy MacauMay 15, 2011operating[34] [35] [36] Casino resort design
Lotte WorldSeoul, South KoreaJumping Fish ride2012operating[37] [38] Attraction design and integration
Fushun Economic Development Area Administration CommitteeFushun, ChinaRing of Life & Shenfu New Town2012operating[39] [40] Icon design
Insomniac (promoter)Las Vegas, Nevada (US)Electric Daisy Carnival Kinetic Field Stage2013[41] Music Festival Design and production
Lotte WorldSeoul, South KoreaDo You Speak Beluga2013operating[42] [43] [44] [45] Attraction design and integration
Lotte WorldSeoul, South KoreaBrother Moon & Sister Sun's Tall Tales ride2013operating[46] Attraction design and integration
Lotte WorldSeoul, South KoreaUnderland themed zone2013operating[47] [48] Theme zone design and integration
Lotte WorldSeoul, South KoreaWelcome Center2013operating[49] Theme zone design and integration
Lotte WorldSeoul, South KoreaLet's Dream! 25th Anniversary Nighttime Parade2014operatingParade design and production
Lotte WorldSeoul, South KoreaFairy Trails Dream Boats2014operatingAttraction design and integration
Lotte WorldSeoul, South KoreaWild Tours Theme Zone2015operatingTheme zone design and integration
Studio City (Macau)Cotai Strip, Macau, ChinaGolden Reel figure-8 ferris wheelOctober 27, 2015operating[50] Casino resort design
The EncounterNew York City, New York (US)Broadway productionSeptember 29, 2016operating[51] Producer, live theatre
KWZoneHarbin, ChinaKingdom of Poseidon Water Park2017operating[52] Water Park design
Haichang Polar Ocean WorldShanghai, ChinaShanghai Haichang Polar Ocean WorldNovember 16, 2018operating[53] Theme Park design
Trans StudioCibubur, IndonesiaTrans Studio Cibubur2019operating Indoor Theme Park design
Trans StudioBali, IndonesiaTrans Studio Bali2019operatingIndoor Theme Park design
Cibubur, IndonesiaPacific Rim:Shatterdome Strike Dark Ride2019operating[54] Dark ride design and production
Trans StudioBali, IndonesiaRoad Rage: Wasteland Escape Dark Ride2019operating[55] Dark ride design and production
Hengdian World StudiosHengdian, ChinaDream Bund Theme ParkAugust 17, 2019operating[56] Theme Park design
Lotte WorldBusan, South KoreaLotte World Adventure Theme Park2022operating[57] Theme Park Design
VingroupPhu Quoc IslandThe Sea Shell Aquarium at VinWonders Theme Park https://vinwonders.com/en/sea-shell/2022operating[58] Aquarium Design
Agung Sedayu GroupJakarta, IndonesiaBatavia PIK https://www.retail-insight-network.com/projects/batavia-pik-retail-jakarta-indonesia/?cf-view2023operating[59] Retail, Dining & Entertainment Design
ChimelongZhuhai, ChinaChimelong Spaceship2023operating[60] [61] Indoor Theme Park, Resort & Oceanarium Design

Awards and patents

In 2009, the Company was awarded Amusement Todays Golden Ticket Award. They are the first entertainment design firm to win this award.[62]

The Company's projects have received a total of seven THEA awards.[63]

Studio City (Macau), which was designed by Legacy Entertainment for Melco Resorts & Entertainment and opened on the Cotai Strip in 2015, received its third Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award in a row.[64]

The Kingdom of Poseidon, a 150,000m2 integrated Water Park resort designed by Legacy Entertainment in Harbin, China, won the award for Best Indoor Theme Park.

Legacy Entertainment-designed Chimelong Spaceship Theme Park in Zhuhai, China has been awarded seven Guinness World Records.[65]

Lava Drifting, the spinning rapids ride at Shanghai Haichang Polar Ocean Park is the longest spinning rapids ride in the world, as well as being the world's first spinning rapids ride with actual rapid rivers and was awarded an IAAPA Brass Ring Award in 2019.[66]

Shanghai Haichang Polar Ocean Park has received a range of accolades, such as “Outstanding Themed Land Park”, “Outstanding Family Entertainment Center” and “Outstanding Social Media Famous Tourist Attraction” in the 2020 Golden Crown Awards. The project had previously been named “Best Theme Park” by the Chinese Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (CAAPA), the largest industry representative of its type for the country.[67] [68] [69]

Legacy Entertainment-designed Pacific Rim: Shatterdome Strike at Trans Studio Cibubur was awarded as one of the "Top 11 most important and influential dark rides of the past decade" by the leading attractions industry news source, Blooloop.[70]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Niles . Robert . Former Goddard Group team to launch new design business brand . Theme Park Insider . October 9, 2018.
  3. News: McNary . Dave . Gary Goddard Takes Leave From Goddard Group Following Molestation Allegations . Variety . November 28, 2017 . en.
  4. Web site: Goddard signs deal with Lotte World. livedesignonline.com. November 7, 2016. Live Design and LDI. August 18, 2021.
  5. Web site: Goddard signs deal with Lotte World. Park World. October 4, 2012 . September 8, 2015.
  6. Web site: Harary. Dan. THE GODDARD GROUP ANNOUNCES NEWS FOR IAAPA 2012: MAJOR NEW PROJECT IN MACAU, CHINA, "RING OF HARMONY" IN SHENFU," "LOTTE WORLD JUMPING FISH RIDE," "BROADWAY 4D" IN NEW YORK AND "MAGIC WORLD RUSSIA," AMONG MANY NEW THEMED ENTERTAINMENT PROJECTS DESIGNED. Live Design. September 8, 2015.
  7. Web site: Kleiman. Joe. Goddard-Designed "Do You Speak Beluga" Interactive Attraction Continues Lotte World Expansion. InPark. December 11, 2012 . September 8, 2015.
  8. Web site: Shockling. Andrea. Goddard Group Expands Partnership With Lotte World Through Two New Attractions . Entertainment Designer. September 8, 2015.
  9. Web site: Rubin. Judith. Brother Moon & Sister Sun's TALL TALE: new ride to be designed by Gary Goddard for Lotte World. InPark. April 24, 2013 . September 8, 2015.
  10. Web site: Lotte World and The Goddard Group Announce Plans to Transform the Theme Park Ticketing Experience. Live Design. Live Design Online. September 8, 2015.
  11. Web site: Young. Josh. SUPER-CHARGING LOTTE WORLD: An in-depth look at the creation of the park's all new Let's Dream! Nighttime Spectacular with the Goddard Group's Director of Design, Taylor Jeffs. Theme Park University. July 26, 2014 . September 8, 2015.
  12. Web site: Rubin. Judith. Palicki. Martin. The Goddard Files From Cirque to China, The Goddard Group keeps on going. In Park Magazine. May 28, 2015 . September 8, 2015.
  13. Web site: Kleiman. Joe. Goddard Group Designed Cirque du Soleil Resort and Theme Park In Works for Mexico. InPark. November 12, 2014 . September 8, 2015.
  14. Web site: Rubin. Judith. Palicki. Martin. The Goddard Files. InPark. May 28, 2015 . September 8, 2015.
  15. Web site: NoHo-based architect says he's really a showman when it comes down to it . Strauss, Bob . Daily News . June 25, 2011 . January 29, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110628143929/http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_18349013 . June 28, 2011 . dead .
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  18. Hershey's Really Big 3D Show (Hershey's Chocolate World)
  19. Web site: Hershey's Really Big 3D Show. Garygoddard.com. October 19, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131020071832/http://www.garygoddard.com/retail-and-brand-experience-design/hersheys-really-big-3d-show/. October 20, 2013. dead.
  20. Web site: Georgia Aquarium. Garygoddard.com. October 19, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131021061544/http://www.garygoddard.com/entertainment-design/georgia-aquarium/. October 21, 2013. dead.
  21. Web site: Georgia Aquarium - Explore the Aquarium - Exhibits and Galleries. Georgiaaquarium.org. October 19, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131013222308/http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/explore-the-aquarium/exhibits-and-galleries/4d-theater.aspx. October 13, 2013. dead.
  22. Web site: Sweet! Hershey's chocolate tour gets an update Bright lights and a new soundtrack may wow visitors, but the candy recipe is still the same -- sugar, cocoa beans and milk . https://web.archive.org/web/20131020031126/http://business.highbeam.com/435553/article-1G1-143985076/sweet-hershey-chocolate-tour-gets-update-bright-lights. dead. October 20, 2013. St Louis Post-Dispatch (MO) . Alison Lapp . April 2, 2006.
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  24. http://www.inparkmagazine.com/issues/17/jakarta.htm
  25. Web site: Glow in the Park Parade . Garygoddard.com . October 19, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120626143629/http://www.garygoddard.com/entertainment-design/glow-in-the-park-parade/ . June 26, 2012 . dead .
  26. Web site: NewsPlusNotes: Six Flags' Glow in the Park Parades . Newsplusnotes.blogspot.com . December 5, 2007 . October 19, 2013.
  27. Web site: Glow in the Park Parade Six Flags 6 locations . Producers Group . October 19, 2013.
  28. Web site: 2008: Atmosfear . Garygoddard.com . October 19, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131020071833/http://www.garygoddard.com/legacy/2008/atmosfear/ . October 20, 2013 . dead .
  29. Web site: The Hershey Story Opens . Garygoddard.com . October 19, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131020071827/http://www.garygoddard.com/legacy/2009/the-hershey-story-museum/ . October 20, 2013 . dead .
  30. http://www.inparkmagazine.com/issues/22/museum.pdf
  31. Web site: Lightswitch, Lighting and Visual Design . Lightswitch.net . October 19, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131020150058/http://www.lightswitch.net/press.php/MONSTER_MANSION_2 . October 20, 2013 . dead .
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  34. Web site: Galaxy Macau Resort Grand Opening . Garygoddard.com . October 19, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131020071732/http://www.garygoddard.com/news/may-15th-2011/galaxy-macau-resort-grand-opening/ . October 20, 2013 . dead .
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  36. Web site: Gary Goddard – back in the park! - Park World Online - theme park, amusement park and leisure industry news . Park World Online . May 31, 2011 . October 19, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131020063914/http://www.parkworld-online.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1997/Gary_Goddard__96_back_in_the_park!.html . October 20, 2013 . dead .
  37. Web site: The Goddard Group Announces News of Themed Enterta . blooloop . October 17, 2012 . October 19, 2013 . dead . https://archive.today/20130102042058/http://www.blooloop.com/PressReleases/The-Goddard-Group-Announces-News-of-Themed-Enterta/3657 . January 2, 2013 .
  38. Web site: Parkworld Magazine October 2012 . Content.yudu.com . October 19, 2013.
  39. Web site: Construction Begins on Goddard Group-Designed "Ring of Harmony" in "Shenfu New Town" China . Casino Enterprise Management . April 9, 2012 . October 19, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131022180028/http://www.casinoenterprisemanagement.com/newswire/construction-begins-goddard-group-designed-ring-harmony-shenfu-new-town-china . October 22, 2013 . dead .
  40. Web site: Shenfu New City . Garygoddard.com . October 19, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131020075032/http://www.garygoddard.com/architectural-design/shenfu-new-city/ . October 20, 2013 . dead .
  41. Web site: Electric Daisy Carnival Kinetic Field Stage . 2024-10-30 . Legacy Entertainment . en-US.
  42. Web site: "Do You Speak Beluga?" Goddard Group's Interactive . blooloop . December 10, 2012 . October 19, 2013.
  43. Web site: Lotte World . Screamscape.com . October 19, 2013.
  44. Web site: Lotte World Opens South Korea's Highest Tech Attraction – Entertainment Designer – Animation Design by Goddard Group and Raglyph . Entertainmentdesigner.com . December 20, 2012 . October 19, 2013.
  45. Web site: Lotte World plans interactive animated attraction - Park World Online - theme park, amusement park and leisure industry news . Park World Online . December 17, 2012 . October 19, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131020070739/http://www.parkworld-online.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/2419/Lotte_World_plans_interactive_animated_attraction.html . October 20, 2013 . dead .
  46. Web site: Lotte World and The Goddard Group Announce "Tall Tale" Ride. livedesignonline. August 29, 2013.
  47. Web site: Lotte World Introduces Underland. Park World Online. August 29, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130705075918/http://www.parkworld-online.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/2431/Lotte_World_Introduces_Underland.html. July 5, 2013. dead.
  48. Web site: Kleiman. Joe. Lotte World Expands with Goddard Group Designed UNDERLAND. January 22, 2013 . inPark Magazine. August 29, 2013.
  49. Web site: Lotte World and The Goddard Group Announce Plans to Transform the Theme Park Ticketing Experience. livedesignonline. August 29, 2013.
  50. Web site: Goddard Group designs Studio City in Macau - Hotel Management. www.hotelmanagement.net.
  51. Web site: Viagas. Robert. Shenton. Mark. Simon McBurney Opens His Mystical Encounter on Broadway Tonight. Playbill. Playbill.com. January 24, 2017.
  52. Web site: Kingdom of Poseidon . 2024-10-30 . Legacy Entertainment . en-US.
  53. Web site: Blooloop . 2018-11-19 . Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park opens . 2024-10-30 . Blooloop . en-GB.
  54. Web site: Jaw-dropping 'Pacific Rim' ride heading to Indonesian theme park . 2024-10-30 . EW.com . en.
  55. Web site: 2019-02-13 . Announcing ‘Road Rage’ at Trans Studio Bali, dark ride designed and produced by Legacy Entertainment . 2024-10-30 . Amusement Today . en-US.
  56. Web site: Ralph . Owen . 2019-08-20 . Spirit of old Shanghai comes alive at Dream Bund theme park, designed by Legacy Entertainment . 2024-10-30 . Blooloop . en-GB.
  57. Web site: Whittaker . Adam . 2022-03-01 . Legacy Entertainment unveils Lotte World Adventure opening plans . 2024-10-30 . Blooloop . en-GB.
  58. Web site: Coates . Charlotte . 2022-05-03 . Legacy Entertainment unveils Vietnam's largest & most high-tech aquarium . 2024-10-30 . Blooloop . en-GB.
  59. Web site: Hardy . Rebecca . 2023-05-23 . Legacy Entertainment celebrates the opening of Batavia PIK . 2024-10-30 . Blooloop . en-GB.
  60. Web site: Mitchell . Bea . 2021-02-02 . Chimelong Group opening marine science park in 2021 . 2024-10-31 . Blooloop . en-GB.
  61. Web site: Hardy . Rebecca . 2023-11-10 . Legacy Entertainment celebrates landmark year . 2024-10-31 . Blooloop . en-GB.
  62. Web site: http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090910_01.shtm . November 29, 2012 .
  63. Web site: Awards and Accolades. Garygoddard.com. October 19, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131021054958/http://www.garygoddard.com/awards-and-accolades/. October 21, 2013. dead.
  64. Web site: Coates . Charlotte . 2020-04-15 . Legacy Entertainment wins honours and awards for Asian projects . 2024-10-31 . Blooloop . en-GB.
  65. Web site: Hardy . Rebecca . 2023-09-21 . Legacy Entertainment celebrates seven world records for Chimelong Spaceship . 2024-10-31 . Blooloop . en-GB.
  66. Web site: Coates . Charlotte . 2019-11-22 . WhiteWater announces three Brass Ring Awards wins at IAAPA Expo 2019 . 2024-10-31 . Blooloop . en-GB.
  67. Web site: Ralph . Owen . 2019-04-04 . Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park: China's award-winning new marine theme park . 2024-10-31 . Blooloop . en-GB.
  68. Web site: Whittaker . Adam . 2022-02-11 . Legacy Entertainment's Chinese project named most popular attraction . 2024-10-31 . Blooloop . en-GB.
  69. Web site: Whittaker . Adam . 2023-01-16 . Legacy Entertainment shares success of Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park . 2024-10-31 . Blooloop . en-GB.
  70. Web site: Hart . Lance . 2019-12-12 . Top 11 most important and influential dark rides of the past decade . 2024-10-31 . Blooloop . en-GB.

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