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I'm working on expanding the ICON Park article, and I noticed that when I use "rides =", it automatically puts the total under a section labelled "Attractions".
I feel like there's a difference between a "ride" and an "attraction", with "ride" being much more specific. For example, I'd say ICON Park has five "rides", but ten "attractions" (with attractions expanding to include the aquarium, two museums, a theater, and an arcade complex). I'm wondering where in the infobox, if anywhere, I should make the distinction between a "ride" and an "attraction", especially since the five rides are neither roller coasters nor water rides. If I put them in "other_rides =", I feel like the word "other" implies that the five excluded attractions are also rides when they aren't. I know this is all just semantics, but I'd greatly appreciate others' input, especially as I'm new to editing. Pastel143 (talk) 04:25, 28 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Pastel143, this is an excellent point! Looking at Kings Island for example, "Attractions" doesn't fit, because on that level there are over 100 at the park. The Total: 48 number is only referring to actual rides. I don't recall the history on that parameter, but it would seem like a necessary change. --GoneIn60 (talk) 23:34, 30 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]
I agree with you both, but also, do we have any specific guidelines on what constitutes an "attraction" and what doesn't? For example, ICON Park is an "entertainment complex" so along with rides/arcade/museum/theater/aquarium (all the things I called attractions) there are also restaurants and stores making up ICON Park that I didn't see fit to call "attractions" the same way an aquarium or a theater is. Would it be correct of me to draw the line there?
Sorry if this is irrelevant to the discussion of the template itself, I can move it if it is, but I noticed you'd said there were over 100 attractions at Kings Island and it made me wonder if there was any one definition Wikipedia or just the amusement park community in general uses to differentiate ride vs. attraction vs. non-attraction. Pastel143 (talk) 04:04, 1 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Nope, there aren't any specific guidelines. When the number could potentially be questionable (or if it's challenged), we would then typically look to see what sources are saying for clarification. The ride count should be a lot less controversial and shouldn't necessarily require anything other than the primary source, which in this case would be ICON Park's website. One of things you'll want to keep in mind while you're starting out on Wikipedia is that it's meant to be a reflection of the sources. If something is published by a reliable source, then it's verifiable and eligible for inclusion. Being an expert with your own definition, for example, would not override the requirement that sources agree. Hope that makes sense! --GoneIn60 (talk) 04:42, 1 April 2022 (UTC)[reply]
