A new book devoted to the art of theme park design is to launch on 28 March 2016.

Theme Park Design & The Art of Themed Entertainment, aimed at designers, students and theme park fans, brings together a wealth of tips and advice from design experts from Disney, Universal and Merlin’s creative studios, as well as many more.

The book promises to be a comprehensive study of experience design in the world of themed entertainment, providing a valuable reference for industry professionals.

“As a young person within this industry, I viewed the process of writing this book as an opportunity to learn from the best designers in the history of theme park design, documenting their advice, their perspectives and their tried-and-tested approaches to design,” said author David Younger, a former TEA board member and creative designer at Walt Disney Imagineering, which will open a new Disney resort in Shanghai in June.

In the 600-page book, Younger tackles a vast range of topics, from defining the art of themed design and looking at the theme park business model to discussing the design process and its creative techniques. He also provides a detailed exploration of the concept of storytelling in themed experiences.

“Rather than trying to prescribe any particular approach to design, my aim was to document all possibilities theme parks have found so far, and show just how innovative, exciting and varied theme park design can be,” said Younger.