Forecasting Chapter 4 Tour 1

Destination: Legoland California Resort

Study the Interactive Park Map, and answer the following questions:

1. Why is forecasting important to the Legoland California Resort?

2. What are the forecasting techniques that Legoland might find helpful when forecasting?

3. What events might occur that could produce a significant error in Legolands forecast on any particular day?

4. Based on your assessment of all of the rides, attractions, and restaurants, provide a rough estimate for the number of guests that the park can accommodate at any given time. Then provide a rough estimate for the number of employees needed in the park on a busy day. How many fewer would be needed on a day with light attendance?