Legacy Entertainment Explained

Legacy Entertainment
Type:Private
Industry:Theme park
Entertainment
Founder:Gary Goddard
Hq Location:North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, 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, resorts, attractions, hotels, casinos, retail, live theatre, virtual reality

Legacy Entertainment (formerly The Goddard Group) is a themed entertainment integrator and design firm based in North Hollywood, 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, resorts, casinos, retail malls, Broadway shows, and films. 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 Goddard Group 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 Goddard Group is the project’s designer.[13]

In May 2015, Gary Goddard revealed that the Goddard Group 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
Hershey's Chocolate WorldHershey, Pennsylvania (US)facility renewal2002operating[16] [17] retail
Hershey's Chocolate WorldHershey, Pennsylvania (US)Hershey's Really Big 3D Show2002closed in 2013[18] [19] 3-D film
Georgia AquariumAtlanta, Georgia (US)2005operating[20] [21]
Georgia AquariumAtlanta, Georgia (US)Deepo's Undersea 3D Wondershow2005closed in late 20153-D film
Hershey"s Chocolate WorldHershey, Pennsylvania (US)Hershey's Great American Factory Tour Ride2006[22] ride
Jesus Christ SuperstarLos Angeles, California (US)One Night Only ConcertAugust 13, 2006closed[23] [24] live show
Grand IndonesiaJakarta, IndonesiaCrossroads of the World2007Market District Demolished, 3/4 zones left, and the rest of the zone has been retrofitted[25] [26] Retail & Shopping
Six Flags MexicoMexico City, MexicoSix Flags Glow in the Park Parade2008[27] [28] [29] attraction
Six Flags Great AdventureJackson, New Jersey (US)Six Flags Glow in the Park Parade2008attraction
Six Flags New EnglandAgawam, Massachusetts (US)Six Flags Glow in the Park Parade2008attraction
Six Flags Over TexasArlington, Texas (US)Six Flags Glow in the Park Parade2008attraction
Six Flags St. LouisSt. Louis, Missouri (US)Six Flags Glow in the Park Parade2008attraction
Six Flags Great AmericaGurnee, Illinois (US)Six Flags Glow in the Park Parade2008attraction
FX SudirmanJakarta, IndonesiaAtmosfear Slide2008closed[30] attraction
The Hershey StoryHershey, Pennsylvania (US)The Hershey Story Museum2009operating[31] [32]
LA LiveLos Angeles, California (US)Grammy Museum at L.A. Live2009operating[33]
Austell, Georgia (US)Monster Mansion2009[34] dark ride
HairNew York City, New York, (US)Broadway revivalMarch 31, 2009closed June 27, 2010[35] [36] producer, live theatre
Reasons to be Pretty on BroadwayNew York City, New York (US)Broadway theatre original productionApril 2, 2009closed June 14, 2009producer, live theatre
Trans StudioMakassar, South Sulawesi, IndonesiaTrans Studio MakassarMay 20, 2009operating[37] Indoor Theme Park
Chengdu International Intangible Cultural Heritage ParkChengdu ChinaChengdu Intangible Cultural Heritage Center2010[38]
Galaxy Entertainment GroupCotai Strip, Macau, ChinaGalaxy MacauMay 15, 2011operating[39] [40] [41] architectural design
Lotte WorldSeoul, South KoreaJumping Fish ride2012operating[42] [43]
Fushun Economic Development Area Administration CommitteeFushun, ChinaRing of Life & Shenfu New Town2012operating[44] [45]
Lotte WorldSeoul, South KoreaDo You Speak Beluga2013operating[46] [47] [48] [49]
Lotte WorldSeoul, South KoreaBrother Moon & Sister Sun's Tall Tales ride2013operating[50]
Lotte WorldSeoul, South KoreaUnderland themed zone2013operating[51] [52]
Lotte WorldSeoul, South KoreaWelcome Center2013operating[53]
Lotte WorldSeoul, South KoreaLet’s Dream!2014operating25th Anniversary Nighttime Parade
Lotte WorldSeoul, South KoreaFairy Trails Dream Boats2014operatingride
Wild Tours Theme Zone2015
Studio City (Macau)Cotai Strip, Macau, ChinaGolden Reel figure-8 ferris wheelOctober 27, 2015operating[54] casino resort design
The EncounterNew York City, New York (US)Broadway productionSeptember 29, 2016operating[55] co-producing credit
Trans StudioCibubur, IndonesiaTrans Studio Cibubur2019operating Indoor Theme Park
Trans StudioBali, IndonesiaTrans Studio Bali2019operatingIndoor Theme Park

Awards and patents

In 2009, the Goddard Group was awarded Amusement Todays Golden Ticket Award. They are the first entertainment design firm to win this award.[56]

The Goddard Group's Broadway production of the musical HAIR received the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical in 2009.[57] [58]

Gary Goddard is named as the co-inventor on the patents for The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride,, and .[59]

Goddard's projects have received a total of seven THEA awards.[60]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Group. Goddard. Location. August 29, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130811151950/http://www.garygoddard.com/newhome.html. August 11, 2013. dead.
  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 .
  16. Web site: Hershey's Chocolate World. Smbr-inc.com. October 19, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131020074330/http://smbr-inc.com/project/chocolate-world/. October 20, 2013. dead.
  17. Web site: Hershey's Chocolate World. Garygoddard.com. October 19, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131020071919/http://www.garygoddard.com/retail-and-brand-experience-design/hersheys-chocolate-world/. October 20, 2013. dead.
  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.
  23. Web site: JCS YTA Benefit. Overbelun.com. October 19, 2013.
  24. Web site: Timeline. Garygoddard.com. October 19, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131020071448/http://www.garygoddard.com/timeline/. October 20, 2013. dead.
  25. Web site: Retail & Brand Experience Design . Garygoddard.com . October 19, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131020071552/http://www.garygoddard.com/retail-and-brand-experience-design/ . October 20, 2013 . dead .
  26. http://www.inparkmagazine.com/issues/17/jakarta.htm
  27. 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 .
  28. Web site: NewsPlusNotes: Six Flags' Glow in the Park Parades . Newsplusnotes.blogspot.com . December 5, 2007 . October 19, 2013.
  29. Web site: Glow in the Park Parade Six Flags 6 locations . Producers Group . October 19, 2013.
  30. 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 .
  31. 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 .
  32. http://www.inparkmagazine.com/issues/22/museum.pdf
  33. Web site: Grammy Museum . Garygoddard.com . October 19, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131020071921/http://www.garygoddard.com/retail-and-brand-experience-design/grammy-museum/ . October 20, 2013 . dead .
  34. 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 .
  35. Web site: Live Entertainment . Garygoddard.com . October 19, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131020071836/http://www.garygoddard.com/live-entertainment/ . October 20, 2013 . dead .
  36. Web site: Gary Goddard Entertainment. Playbillvault.com. October 19, 2013.
  37. Web site: Entertainment Design . Garygoddard.com . October 19, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131020071221/http://www.garygoddard.com/entertainment-design/ . October 20, 2013 . dead .
  38. Web site: 360 Design Images . Frantechasia.com . October 19, 2013.
  39. 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 .
  40. http://www.casinoenterprisemanagement.com/articles/june-2011/cotai’s-newest-paradise-galaxy-macau
  41. 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 .
  42. 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 .
  43. Web site: Parkworld Magazine October 2012 . Content.yudu.com . October 19, 2013.
  44. 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 .
  45. 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 .
  46. Web site: "Do You Speak Beluga?" Goddard Group's Interactive . blooloop . December 10, 2012 . October 19, 2013.
  47. Web site: Lotte World . Screamscape.com . October 19, 2013.
  48. 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.
  49. 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 .
  50. Web site: Lotte World and The Goddard Group Announce "Tall Tale" Ride. livedesignonline. August 29, 2013.
  51. 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.
  52. Web site: Kleiman. Joe. Lotte World Expands with Goddard Group Designed UNDERLAND. January 22, 2013 . inPark Magazine. August 29, 2013.
  53. Web site: Lotte World and The Goddard Group Announce Plans to Transform the Theme Park Ticketing Experience. livedesignonline. August 29, 2013.
  54. Web site: Goddard Group designs Studio City in Macau - Hotel Management. www.hotelmanagement.net.
  55. Web site: Viagas. Robert. Shenton. Mark. Simon McBurney Opens His Mystical Encounter on Broadway Tonight. Playbill. Playbill.com. January 24, 2017.
  56. Web site: http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090910_01.shtm . November 29, 2012 .
  57. Web site: 2009 Tony Award Winners . The New York Times . May 4, 2009 . February 4, 2013.
  58. Web site: 2009 Tony Award Winner: Hair For 'Best Revival of a Musical'. broadwayworld.com . June 7, 2009 . February 4, 2013.
  59. Web site: Gary Goddard Patents . PatentGenius . February 4, 2013.
  60. 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.