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My Wonder Woman Theme Park

The Wonder Woman Theme Park I designed would tell the real story of women's rights and power just as much as it embodies the fantastical theme of Wonder Woman. Visitors to the park would have access to exhibits with recreations of women's rights figures and their stories, as well as a merging of museum and ride by recreating the atmosphere of rallies and protests, like the ones held for women's right to vote. I also think it's extremely important to recognize powerful female figures in many fields through history, not just those who dedicated their lives to furthering their sex's standing in society. Woman scientists, historians, reporters, and writers all had massive impacts on how women are perceived today, and that's all indirect, through meaningful societal contributions. I'd like to incorporate historical exhibits and monuments dedicated to these figures, maybe name plazas and communal places of the park after some.
My main attraction at the Wonder Woman theme park would be the Coaster of Truth. This magnificent twisting roller coaster forms the shape of Wonder Woman's coiled whip, and also incorporates elements from William Marston's polygraph. The passengers pass through a tunnel where lights blink and a needle scribbles like Marston's tool, when finally a red light ignites and loudly buzzes before thrusting the visitors into daylight. This symbolizes Marston's attempt to shed light on falsehoods with his invention, and primes the audience to form a connection between the truth-telling invention and Wonder Woman's famous whip. They accelerate down a steep decline before completing a huge loop, exiting faster than they entered, and then reaching a short incline directly afterward. This is like the 'crack' of the whip, because Wonder Woman uses it as a weapon as well as a tool.
I'd like to refrain from shying away from the aspect of sexuality in the Wonder Woman comics, like covering her body or 'cleaning-up' some of the imagery, because I think sexuality shouldn't be perceived as a weakness, or as taboo either. Wonder Woman is an ideal, athletic figure, of course people will find that attractive. Her character is all about embracing strength, wherever it comes from within you. That being said, I won't include the large amounts of bondage-esque imagery that Marston was so fond of, as I think that runs somewhat opposite of the theme of liberation.
I want visitors to exit the park with a new appreciation of women and the positive influence that they've had on society, as well as a newfound excitement with Wonder Woman's character. I'd like them to see all women as an aspect of the symbol of Wonder Woman, that all share some of her amazing qualities and at the very least have potential for greatness.

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