LEGOLAND Germany
We Deliver Destinations.
From the figment of your imagination to the fireworks of opening day, we challenge the status quo.
Doha Oasis Theme Park
We Deliver Destinations.
From the figment of your imagination to the fireworks of opening day, we challenge the status quo.
Fort Edmonton Park Indigenous Peoples’ Experience
We Deliver Destinations.
From the figment of your imagination to the fireworks of opening day, we challenge the status quo.
We Deliver Destinations.
From the figment of your imagination to the fireworks of opening day, we challenge the status quo.
Insights
Getting to Go!: Navigating the Entertainment Development Entitlement Process
The roadmap and timeline to ‘Go!’ when an entertainment development project has secured discretionary approvals for land, public-private partnership (PPP), and funding, are not a one-size-fits-all solution. The planning and scheduling will largely depend on what part of the world a site is located—which informs its applicable entitlement process, financing strategies, and degree of government […]
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Progressive Design-Build: A Specialized Approach for Special Projects
When it comes to the development, redevelopment, and expansion of attractions, there are well-established and widely-utilized design and development phases for traditional themed entertainment projects. That said, the same phases may not apply or make sense for atypical, smaller, or new market projects with differing sets of parameters. In the case of these highly specialized […]
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Re-Paving the Road to Project Success in Themed, Entertainment, and Cultural Destination Development
From Zoos and Aquariums to Theme Parks, Science Centers, and Heritage Parks; from special events to seasonal attractions; and from ‘quick burn’ pop-ups to multi-year developments, project success can always be traced back to a clear vision and strong Project Delivery Roadmap. The roadmap is an essential tool to guide a project and its team […]
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The 2021 Park Experience Index: An Evolving Cost Management Tool
A theme park development has a much higher chance of successful completion on time and within budget when the developer, designers, and other team members are aligned on the expectations of the type of project they are delivering from the outset. At nFusion, we’ve established the Park Experience Index, a cost management tool to help […]
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Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery: What Does it Mean for the Future of the Global Theme Park Industry?
As the world’s nations continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, the global theme park industry exemplifies many of the challenges still faced – as well as the creative, future-focused solutions being implemented. Below, we’ll explore the global economic recovery, how theme park development and attendance continue to be impacted by the pandemic, and where industry […]
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The Experience Cost Indicator: Benchmarking the Cost of the Project’s Vision Early on Through Conceptual Estimating Will Guide Design Success
Determining project feasibility is a key component of the development process. Connecting the dots early on to align the many interconnected disciplines is vital to the success of a themed or entertainment destination project and ultimately balances the vision with the budget. For this reason, we recommend an early-stage conceptual estimating to establish a range […]
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Progressive Design-Build for Attractions: A One-Step Approach with One Team
Progressive Design-Build (PDB) brings together the best of Design-Build (a single point of responsibility) and Construction Management at Risk (preconstruction services with owner input). While typically applied to infrastructure-type projects, nFusion and The Companies of Nassal are bringing this approach to the Location-Based Entertainment sector. Immersive guest experience projects typically have complex multidisciplinary points of […]
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Bringing A Magical Holiday Journey to Life
While the holidays might look a bit different this year, The Companies of Nassal and our visionary partners are continuing to bring magic to life in fresh and creative ways. The Elf on the Shelf’s Magical Holiday Journey is an immersive drive-thru experience at the Fairplex in Pomona, CA. The experience is a one-hour journey created […]
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Planning an Integrated Program Delivery: Keeping Core Elements Aligned and Tracked for Project Success
The completion of complex theme park and entertainment destination projects on time and within budget is only possible through strategic planning, integrated program delivery, and the continuous tracking of workflows.
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Program Management: A Creative Endeavor
Although program management is often ascribed as a left-brain dominant activity, it is equally a right-brain creative process. In addition to being a Program Director, I am also an abstract figurative painter. I find that aspects of each world bring insights to the other. We often think the best program and project managers are analytical […]
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Project Planning and Scheduling: Prioritizing the Final Guest Experience
When developing traditional real estate like an office building, the process and how components interact will be fairly straightforward. While there is of course thought given to how occupants will move through and utilize any building, a major difference with themed or entertainment destination projects is that a consideration of the eventual guest experience must […]
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Services
Distill Complexity. Deliver Simplicity. Drive Alignment.™
To manage the synthesis of diverse disciplines, we offer four key services providing an end-to-end solution.
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Guarding your vision
We know your project is unique. It involves business, culture, location, regulations, infrastructure, design, and hundreds of other elements. We are your representative, guarding your vision, by balancing the intersection of these diverse and sometimes competing elements. We ensure your project is deliverable.
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It's all about the people
nFusion is the only independent project management team specializing in culture and entertainment destinations. Success starts with people who have delivered projects from end-to-end. We love the business and go above and beyond. Put simply, we’re a group of passionate overachievers.
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Building Relationships that Last a Lifetime
We listen before we lead. Our clients respect and trust us because we deliver on our commitments, aligning with their goals and values.
We learn from our experiences and from each other, always evolving. We are not afraid of the truth. By relentlessly doing what’s right, we build lasting relationships with you while having fun along the way. World-class clients include:
