thrillwiki_django_no_react/source_docs/SITE_OVERVIEW.md

ThrillWiki Site Overview

The Ultimate Theme Park & Roller Coaster Database

ThrillWiki is a comprehensive, community-driven platform for theme park enthusiasts to discover, document, and celebrate the world's attractions.

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Mission Statement

To be the definitive source for accurate, community-verified information about theme parks, rides, and the companies that create them.

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Site Map

ThrillWiki
├── 🏠 Homepage
│   ├── Hero Search
│   ├── Discovery Tabs (11 categories)
│   └── Recent Changes Feed
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├── 🎢 Parks
│   ├── /parks - All Parks Listing
│   ├── /parks/nearby - Location-Based Discovery
│   └── /parks/{slug} - Individual Park Pages
│       ├── Overview Tab
│       ├── Rides Tab
│       ├── Reviews Tab
│       ├── Photos Tab
│       └── History Tab
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├── 🎠 Rides
│   ├── /rides - All Rides Listing
│   └── /parks/{park}/rides/{ride} - Individual Ride Pages
│       ├── Overview Tab
│       ├── Specifications Tab
│       ├── Reviews Tab
│       ├── Photos Tab
│       └── History Tab
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├── 🏭 Companies
│   ├── /manufacturers - Ride Manufacturers
│   ├── /designers - Ride Designers
│   ├── /operators - Park Operators
│   └── /owners - Property Owners
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├── 📋 Ride Models
│   └── /ride-models/{slug} - Standard Ride Designs
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├── 🔍 Search
│   └── /search - Global Search with Filters
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├── 👤 User Features
│   ├── /auth - Sign In / Sign Up
│   ├── /profile/{username} - Public Profiles
│   ├── /settings - Account Settings
│   ├── /my-credits - Ride Credits Dashboard
│   └── /my-lists - Personal Rankings
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├── ✏️ Contribution
│   ├── /submit/* - Content Submission Forms
│   └── /my-submissions - Submission History
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├── 🛡️ Moderation
│   ├── /moderation - Queue Dashboard
│   └── /moderation/{id} - Review Interface
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├── ⚙️ Admin
│   ├── /admin - Dashboard
│   ├── /admin/users - User Management
│   ├── /admin/monitoring - System Health
│   └── /admin/errors - Error Tracking
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└── 📄 Static Pages
    ├── /terms - Terms of Service
    ├── /privacy - Privacy Policy
    ├── /guidelines - Community Guidelines
    ├── /contact - Contact Form
    └── /blog - News & Updates

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Core Features

1. Discovery & Exploration

Feature	Description
Global Search	Find any park, ride, or company instantly
Parks Nearby	Location-based discovery with interactive map
Advanced Filters	Filter by type, status, location, specifications
Discovery Tabs	11 curated categories on homepage
Trending Content	See what's popular in the community

2. Content & Information

Feature	Description
Detailed Park Pages	Complete information, photos, reviews
Comprehensive Ride Specs	Technical details in user's preferred units
Company Profiles	Manufacturers, designers, operators
Ride Models	Standard designs with all installations
Photo Galleries	Community-uploaded imagery
Historical Records	Track changes over time

3. Community Features

Feature	Description
Reviews & Ratings	Share experiences with star ratings
Ride Credits	Log rides you've experienced
Personal Lists	Create and share rankings
Leaderboards	Recognition for top contributors
Badges	Achievement system

4. Contribution System

Feature	Description
Submit New Content	Add parks, rides, companies
Edit Existing	Suggest improvements
Photo Uploads	Share your images
Moderation Queue	Quality review process
Version History	Track all changes

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User Roles

Anonymous Visitors

• Browse all public content
• Use search and filters
• View photos and reviews
• See ride specifications

Registered Users

• All anonymous features, plus:
• Write reviews and ratings
• Log ride credits
• Create personal lists
• Upload photos
• Submit new content
• Edit existing content

Contributors

• All registered features, plus:
• Higher submission trust
• Skip moderation for minor edits
• Recognition on leaderboards

Moderators

• All contributor features, plus:
• Access moderation queue
• Approve/reject submissions
• Review photos
• Manage content quality

Administrators

• All moderator features, plus:
• User management
• System configuration
• Error monitoring
• Database maintenance

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Key User Journeys

Discovery Journey

Homepage → Search/Browse → Park/Ride Page → Explore Related Content

Engagement Journey

View Content → Sign Up → Write Review → Log Credit → Create List

Contribution Journey

Find Missing Info → Submit Edit → Await Moderation → See Changes Live

Recognition Journey

Contribute Content → Earn Points → Climb Leaderboard → Earn Badges

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Content Statistics (Typical)

Content Type	Description
Parks	Theme parks, amusement parks, water parks worldwide
Rides	Roller coasters, flat rides, water rides, dark rides
Companies	Manufacturers, designers, operators, owners
Reviews	User experiences and ratings
Photos	Community-uploaded images
Ride Credits	Personal ride experiences logged

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Platform Availability

Platform	Status
Web (Desktop)	✅ Full Experience
Web (Tablet)	✅ Responsive Design
Web (Mobile)	✅ Touch-Optimized
Native Apps	❌ Not Available

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Accessibility

• Full keyboard navigation
• Screen reader compatible
• High contrast support
• Respects reduced motion preferences
• Touch-friendly on mobile

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Internationalization

Feature	Status
Language	English only
Units	Metric/Imperial toggle
Dates	Localized formatting
Currency	Not applicable

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Next Steps

• Design System - Visual identity and styling
• Pages Guide - Detailed page documentation
• Components - UI component library
• User Flows - Journey diagrams