The Ultimate 1984 Fan Experience!

The ultimate 1984 fan experience: “1984 Mock City theme park”

My Idea:

            Would you like to experience the world of George Orwell’s 1984 first hand? Then come and visit Oceania! This mock city that was built based on the descriptions of Oceania in George Orwell’s 1984. Complete with propaganda and hired actors around the city to make sure that you have one of the most exhilarating experiences of your life at our park—while remaining as close to the story as possible.

Sales Pitch!

Experience the world of Big Brother in the landscape of Oceania—walk through the Victory mansions and feel the telescreens watching your every move as Big Brother monitors your entire “life” here! Even see Winston and Julia’s hide out! Experience the thrill of Big Brother products—have your very own cup of Victory gin, or perhaps smoke a Victory cigarette. Walk though Oceania’s town square and see all of the propaganda that Winston and his comrades saw! Here, you can also be a part of the two minutes hate, get ready to scream and roar for you hatred or Eurasia—or was it Eastasia? As a member of the party you can also go into your very own section of the ministry and forge your own document to erase history, the same work that Winston took part in. And don’t forget to see prisoners of war from Oceania’s enemies get taken to prison. There are many things to choose from when you come to the Oceania theme park—all of which we have put extensive work into to give the fan of 1984 the best and most accurate experience to any fictional story.  

Why I Think It Will Work:

            I think that this idea will work because 1984 is a popular book and read in many schools—so a lot of people will be familiar with the story. Also, because it is going to remain extremely accurate to the book, so people will be intrigued to see what it would be like to walk in the shoes of Winston Smith. I think the fact that there will be actors and people posing as citizens around the park will make the person who comes to the park want to come back, because it will always be different, rather than the same old ride over and over. Next, I believe that the fact that there are so many activates to choose from will keep bringing people back.

How I Got The Idea:

            I got this idea as soon as the project was announced, because while I was reading the book I was just trying to wrap my head around how someone could live in such a dystopian society—and what it would be like. So when the project was assigned I decided that I could make a theme park where you, yourself could actually experience the world rather that imagine it. Some of the activities that are offered directly relate to the book as well. For example, the telescreens that watch you as you go through the park are just like the ones that are described in the book, so are the products that are sold as you walk around the park. So the park doesn’t really relate to any specific scenes in the book—but rather it is more of an experience of everyday live in the society. Despite this some of the activities that are offered directly relate to the book, such  as the two minutes hate, working in the ministry, walking through the Victory Mansions and seeing Winston’s hide out.