Mechanical Engineering in the theme park industry

General theme park and attraction industry chat, along with the world of theme park gaming.
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Harry347
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Hey all, I'm currently a mechanical engineer and have been working as one for around 5 years. For the last few years I've been debating leaving my current job behind and applying for a job as a mechanical engineer at one of the merlin owned parks, I'm from the south but would have to relocate no matter which park I ended up at.

Has anybody here done work as a mechanical engineer in the theme park industry? What was it like? As a theme park enthusiast working on rides all day seems to fun to pass up but is it really all that I think it will be?

Thanks in advance! Would love to hear from all those pursuing careers as mechanical engineers in the theme park industry also! 
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Liam.W
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Interested to see what people say to this as I am also currently a mechanical engineer and am looking to work in the theme park industry in the future! 
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I am interested too as I plan on making a career out of mechanical and structural engineering, with theme parks my no. 1 choice for industry. 
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