SFGAmWiki:Article Guidelines

These are standards for writing articles about roller coasters, flat rides, attractions, eateries, theaters, and shops. If the sysops feel an article is not up to these standards, then a template will be placed in the article's talk page notifying editors to expand the article.

Roller Coasters
All roller coaster articles must include the following:

Intro

 * Name (any former names should be included)
 * Opening Year (exact date if known)
 * Location within park (Themed Area)
 * Type of Coaster (Design Company/Ride Type)
 * Photo of the ride, must be a high-quality one that gives the average reader an impression of what to experience (an aerial photo or a photo of a train flying down the track typically works best)
 * Height Requirements

History

 * Notable events during construction (Groundbreaking date if known)
 * Note if any modifications were made to nearby rides to accommodate the new coaster
 * Opening Date
 * Notable events during its lifetime.
 * Note any major accidents involving the ride
 * Describe scenery and theming (if any)
 * Note, if any, changes made during Fright Fest

If Coaster is Defunct...

 * Include closing date
 * If known and are able to cite your source, tell why the coaster was removed
 * Describe if the ride was removed carefully or scrapped.
 * If the ride was relocated, tell where it is currently operating.

Ride Experience

 * Tell where the entrance is located
 * Describe if there are any pre-shows or any significant theming in the queue
 * Describe, IN DETAIL the layout and ride experience for the roller coaster. This will give the average reader an idea of what to expect during the ride.
 * Note if there are any rough spots to watch out for.

Ride Stats
Info can be gathered from the Roller Coaster Database. Leave area blank if info not available.


 * Type
 * Make/Model
 * Designer
 * Cost
 * Length
 * Height
 * Speed
 * Duration

Gallery (OPTIONAL)

 * It is recommended that a gallery is added that identifies major elements the coaster has. For example, for the Demon's gallery, there should be a photo of the entrance sign, station, lift, drop, loops, tunnel, corkscrews, and final brake run. The gallery is optional for articles and is not required to meet these article standards.

Flat Rides
All flat ride articles should include the following:

Intro

 * Name
 * Photo (preferably of entire ride)
 * Opening Year (exact date if known)
 * Location within park

Overview

 * Describe history
 * Describe ride experience
 * Describe any accidents if any
 * If defunct, say when it was removed and if known, where it is now.
 * Add to . If defunct, instead it should be added to.

Other Attractions
These are for games and upcharge attractions:

Games

 * Name of game
 * Photo
 * Location within park
 * Price
 * Prizes
 * Describe what the player must do to win. DO NOT give any "cheat" information. Revealing this kind of information is illegal and the park can seek legal action if necessary.
 * Add to [[Category:Games] ]

Up-charge Attractions

 * Name
 * Photo
 * Price
 * Location within park
 * Description of attraction
 * History (if anything notable)
 * Add to

Places to Eat
These must be included in any articles about Great America's eateries:


 * Name
 * Photo
 * Opening Year
 * Location in Park
 * History
 * Menu and Prices
 * Add to

Theaters
These must be included in articles about the theaters in the park:


 * Name
 * Photo
 * Opening season
 * Types of events this theater shows (live/3D Movie/etc.)
 * List of shows played at the theater
 * If defunct, describe its fate and what it's used for now.
 * If defunct and changes have been made to building, add a current photo
 * Add to
 * If defunct, also add to

Shops
These must be included in articles about the stores inside the park:


 * Name
 * Photo
 * Opening year

Overview

 * History (if anything notable, such as name changes)
 * Items this stores sells
 * If defunct, include final year, and fate of building.
 * Add to

Websites
''Website Articles may only be about SFGAm-Related Websites. See the SFGAm Zone Article for a sample website article''


 * Site Name
 * Year the site was opened (use the Wayback Machine Internet Archive, and use the oldest date if unknown)
 * Image of home page.

Overview

 * Site Admins (past and present)
 * Features (Forums, etc.)
 * Give a quick history of the site
 * Provide images of old logos

If Defunct

 * Include closing date
 * If known, include reason the site closed
 * Add to

Link

 * Link to site home page
 * Link to site forum
 * Add to