Services
Build, fix and grow amusement parks, water parks and attractions
Consulting across the whole life of a park, from the first feasibility study to the busiest Sunday of the year. Engage SDA for one stage or for all of them.
Feasibility studies & DPRs
Market, footfall, CAPEX and operating assumptions, financial viability and DPRs, before land is bought or money is committed.
Learn more →Design & buildConcept, planning & product mix
Concept, master planning, ride and attraction mix, capacity and pricing, through to an operationally ready opening.
Learn more →Operate & growOperations, turnaround & profitability
Operational audits, SOPs, turnaround of underperforming parks, and revenue, margin and per-capita spend improvement.
Learn more →Discover · Operate & growFEC consulting
Feasibility, business model, attraction mix, operating systems and profitability for FECs and indoor attractions.
Learn more →Discover · Design & buildResort & destination attractions
Water parks, adventure and family attractions for resorts, and integrated leisure and tourism destinations.
Learn more →Operate & growIndia market entry & representation
Sales coordination, representation and partnerships in India for international ride and attraction suppliers.
Learn more →About working with SDA
Frequently asked questions
What services does Shirish Deshpande & Associates (SDA) offer?
SDA offers feasibility studies and DPRs, concept and master planning, ride and product mix, operational audits, SOP development, turnaround and profitability improvement, FEC consulting, resort and destination attractions, and India market entry for international suppliers. It works with amusement parks, theme parks, water parks, FECs, resorts and attractions.
Does SDA provide feasibility, operations, turnaround and revenue improvement advisory for amusement parks?
Yes. SDA covers the whole life of a park: feasibility and DPRs before a project starts, planning and product mix while it is built, and operational audits, SOPs, turnaround and revenue improvement once it is open.
How can SDA help an amusement park owner improve performance or develop a new park?
For a new park: feasibility, concept, product mix, budgets and operational readiness. For an existing park: an operational and commercial audit, an improvement plan and support through implementation.
Do you work only in India?
SDA is based in Mumbai and works with operators, developers and investors across India and Southeast Asia, and with international suppliers entering India.
How do we start?
With a conversation. Use the contact form, email or WhatsApp, and Shirish will get back to you.
Not sure which of these you need?
Most clients are not, at first. Tell us about the project and we will suggest where to start.