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BY JOANNA TAFT The “Polklore” museum in Indiana’s capital is preserving generations of rich history using interactive tech that helps personalize the experience by introducing visitors to those who’ve lived there for generations. How do you strengthen a neighborhood without gentrifying it? And how do you welcome new neighbors without erasing the existing history of…
Storyland Studios – a global experience design and strategy firm, held an international competition to inspire storytellers from around the globe to share their creative talents and design an immersive Location Based Entertainment (LBE). Amy and Richard Hale, from Inspiring Heritage Ltd, were chosen from eighty-two worldwide entries. Their winning concept, Portal Riders, combines a thrilling…
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It’s always a big moment when we’re able to reveal a new project, so we’re really excited at Rivershore Press to announce Creating Memorable Worlds: A Journey Into Themed Experience Design. This is a foundational book for students, professionals, and fans of the craft from former Imagineering Senior Executive Theron Skees. Theron’s heart for teaching…
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Our guests this episode are collaborators on the new book How Does Disney Do That?: How Disney Makes Us Feel and Why It Matters, James Warda and Theron Skees. Many books cover Disney, but James Warda and former Imagineering executive Theron Skees take a unique approach: exploring “why” and “how” Disney creates such powerful, emotional…
Orlando, FL – The 2024 Themed Experience and Attractions Academic Symposium will take place on November 22, 2024, at the Orange Country Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The Symposium is held on the Friday of the IAAPA Expo, the industry leading event and conference. The 2024 Symposium features Keynote Speaker: Bob Rogers, Founder, CEO, and…
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Our guest is Architect and Theme Park Master Planner, Kevin Blakeney. In this episode, we’ve invited master planner and landscape architect, Kevin Blakeney to join us. Kevin’s been on the frontlines of planning and area development for the top themed attraction lands people are talking about today. We’re talking about Shanghai Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland,…
Legends Who Share Their Secrets ORLANDO, FLORIDA (September 4, 2024) — For 22 years, the Legends Panel at IAAPA Expo, moderated and curated by Bob Rogers, Founder and Chairman of BRC Imagination Arts, has been a cornerstone for sharing essential knowledge from creative leaders. Dedicated to preserving the invaluable wisdom of the theme park and…
An industry survey that sought the opinions of theme park guests, has warned of dwindling visitor attention spans that is now impacting the overall guest experience. In the Theme Park Fans Survey 2024, conducted by internationally-renowned design company Katapult and theme park influencer Parkineer, 72% of respondents said they regularly use their mobile phones in-park…
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Our guest is Theme Park Developer, DeLisa Guerrier. With her husband Elde, DeLisa Guerrier personally oversees commercial, residential, and industrial developments in and around Nashville, with a focus on investing in emerging neighborhoods. She’s also dedicated to children’s causes and is a key player in Nashville’s philanthropic circles. And in the spirit of Walt Disney,…
Theme parks are intended to be an escape from the real world. The busyness, the hectic pace, the crowds, the worry about checking things off your list. A day in the park is supposed to relax you, to help revive your inner spirit. Of course, this is usually a total fantasy. Ever been to a…
Hallmark partners with the Location-Based Entertainment project management consulting firm for inaugural Christmas experience ACCESS HI-RES IMAGE AND PRESS RELEASE HERE July 31, 2024 (RENO, Nev.) — Bay Laurel Advisors (BLA), a leading expert in location-based licensing and guest experience development, is providing producing expertise and support for the inaugural Hallmark Christmas Experience in Kansas…
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There’s no shortage of big ideas when you’re with our guest today, Creative Executive Jason McManus. Jason’s journey has taken him around the world from Disney’s magic factory to the themed entertainment frontier of the Middle East bringing the seeds of ideas to fruition in some of the most innovative projects we can think of.…
Cincinnati, OH — July 22, 2024Dear Friends and Colleagues, As we close the final chapter of BDR Design Group, we celebrate over 40 years of creativity, innovation, and unparalleled success. It has been an extraordinary journey, bringing to life entertainment destinations that have delighted and inspired millions around the world. Our success has been fueled…
Best In Show Hidden Gems – by Maggie Tagher University of Cincinnati Best In Show 1st Runner Up Journey of the Gods – by Domenica Collaro Glenbrook South High School, Science & Engineering Learning Community Best In Show 2nd Runner Up Red Triangle Retreat by Shellsea Coe Ringling College of Art & Design Honorable Mention…
New York, NY (June 27, 2024) — In a groundbreaking move set to redefine family entertainment, RWS Global, the foremost authority in live entertainment, has announced an exclusive partnership with CAMP, The Family Experience Company. This strategic alliance aims to expand CAMP’s reach across the globe, leveraging RWS Global’s decades of expertise in creating and…
Designing for immersive experiences has been well-documented over the years—fundamental concepts such as story, theme, and suspending disbelief are solidly grounded in the practice of building such things. Too often, however, we might take short-notice, if any notice at all, of how all this connects with the factor that matters most of all—the guest. Oh…
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Today, we’re focusing on “designing with purpose” with my friend and mentor, Anthony Esparza. Anthony is an expert in creating unforgettable guest experiences. With a career spanning SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, and more, he’s known for infusing every project with purpose. Join us for our second interview with Anthony as we explore…
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Join us as we delve into the intricacies of the project management realm. Our guest today is Jeff Burton, a former WED Enterprises Imagineer who has played a pivotal role in some of the most renowned attractions worldwide, such as Epcot, Disney MGM Studios, Euro Disney, and Sea World. Jeff, a second-generation Imagineer, is celebrated…
[Los Angeles, California] – [May 02, 2024] – Academy Award-winning director Joe Johnston, known for his iconic work on the original Star Wars trilogy, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jumanji, Jurassic Park 3, and Captain America: The First Avenger, announces the formation of IRON APE, a new creative powerhouse dedicated to developing groundbreaking themed entertainment…
A Theme Park Interactive Game Concept Package by Alex Endicott and Sophie Kramer Portfolios: https://alexendicottdesign.com | http://sophiekramerdesign.com Ringling College of Art and Design, Rising Seniors (’25) “Hello, hello, bem-vindo! This is Castiel, your angel of the sound waves and radio maker extraordinaire!” In Porto Fado, a Portuguese city buzzing with the latest radio programming, visitors have…
RWS Global Appoints Veronica Hart, Global Licensing and Entertainment Leader, to Board New York, NY (April 30, 2024) -RWS Global, the world’s largest producer of live experiences, today announced the appointment of Veronica Hart to its Board of Directors. With over 25 years of experience as a cross-disciplinary corporate leader, Hart has demonstrated success driving…
Interactive Resort Experience By: Shellsea Coe Academic Level: Individual Entries (Graduates & Interns) Welcome to Red Triangle Retreat, my senior Thesis project for Entertainment Design at Ringling College. While developing this concept, I worked part-time as an intern & freelance designer. The resort’s treehouse-like interior and exterior design mirrors the lush tropical…
The Cutest Elephant in the South Big Al is a 30″ tall four-function animatronic modeled after Alabama’s mascot, Big Al, in a style inspired by “It’s A Small World.” He loves to sing, and once he gets going, there’s nothing that can stop him (except the E-Stop). This project served as the inaugural project for…
Introduction & Background Six years ago, I was a high school junior that was in the middle of rediscovering my passion for Minecraft, a game first available in 2009 that I had grown up playing. Naturally, being the massive theme park fan that I am, I began making small builds in the single player sandbox…
The Aurum Observatory Escape Room Created by Rosie Warfield Individual Submission (Years 1-2) After enrolling in the first of several themed entertainment courses at the Savannah College of Art and Design, I wanted to experiment with show writing and game mechanics for an escape room to begin my educational journey. Drawing inspiration from old-fashioned observatories…
Undergraduate Team Project: Seniors: Alaina Herman, Bryan Rambo, Osuman Gimballa Juniors: Alison Casson, Hailey O’Mara, Katelyn Churakos Sophomores: Franklin Merlo, Jacob Row, Jake Glasser, Joshua Schertzer Freshmen: Mark Pozzuto, Olivia Guerin, Robbie Kipler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ub-tpec/ Contact: ubtpec@gmail.com Project Overview The University at Buffalo Theme Park Engineering Club took part in an engineering competition created…
From Vulcania Apothecary, I present: Project Nemo; A first-of-its-kind automatic bartending robot themed from Jules Verne’s novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was developed by Nathaniel Malmont. Featuring 6 automatic food-safe pumps, a 4k touchscreen, a revolving themed drink menu with a variety of preset cocktails that can be made under 15 seconds, programable…
Locked on Set An Escape Room Experience By: Kathleen Stanton (Graduate Level) This is a concept pitch for a potential escape room for production created in a graduate level class at the Savannah College of Art and Design. For this project, the intended goal is for a story rich escape room that connects participants with…
Produced by: Evan Brown, Brice Cross, Jasly Delmonte, Ashton Heeter Below is a PDF and YouTube video link of the land information. Jungle Jam
The Legend of the Mothman: The Ride CGT 317- Purdue University Senior Team: R. Kyle Everett, Adam Smith, Alec Sodl, Cassie Hefner, Taylor Warton, Coleman Maxwell, Hayden Valecek, Colin Phillips, Morgan Roberts Take the journey. Feel the mystery. See the legend… If you dare. The Legend of the Mothman is a dark coaster designed by…
Le Carnavale Mystique was developed as a semester long project for CGT20400 – Intro to Themed Attraction Design at Purdue University (formerly IUPUI). Students were challenged to create a new themed land based on a completely original IP, starting with developing the story and characters and then building out the layout, look & feel, guest…
Theme Park Description The objective of the theme park is to promote the different varieties of fresh produce that are developed by FloraLabs, an innovative, multinational producer and distributor that seeks to improve plant varieties. Each season, FloraLabs develops another set of seasonal plants to excite consumers and give them a taste of something…
Asiah Smith IUPUI Individual year 3-4 This project was for my senior project this semester I made a Figma Prototype of a website for a themed attraction space /Brand concept I created a behance page for project process I will also insert the figma prototype and the figma embed code
Juan Bonillo – Sophomore This semester-long project is part of the Entertainment Design curriculum at Ringling College. In this project, students designed different aspects of an activity at a themed resort, including storyboarding, prop design, documentation, 3D modeling, and physical modeling. Viking Voyage is an activity at a conceptual resort in Oslo, Norway. This resort…
Created by Mike Strong and Karlyn Leander for UCF’s Meow Wolf workshop, Fall 2023. This project was selected as one of two projects presented to the creative team at Meow Wolf at the end of the semester. Art created by Karlyn Leander unless otherwise noted. Welcome Welcome to Cryptic Lakes! Located in the northwest region…
Karlyn Leander | Immersive Project Studio- Fall 2023 | 2nd year MFA candidate Welcome To Wilderhaven Wilderhaven is a 2-3 hour walk through experience in which guests will encounter magical creatures up close and in person! By providing multi-sensory encounters with the adorable wilderbeasts, Wilderhaven creates magical connections for everyone. Designed for families with kids…
Created by Team 3 – Marcelo Estrada Nicole Johnson Nathan Crepeau Mad Doctor Character Sheet Mad Doctor Character Sheet
Team of sophomores and graduates Jenna Smith (Sophomore) Nicole Wasserman (Sophomore) Rhiannon Walters (Graduate)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kleZztfsubw All artwork created by Adja Sidibe unless otherwise accredited.
Minecraft Overworld Repurposing a Disgarded Mine into a Theme Park Destination Immanuel D. Cruz – Senior This is a conceptual project that serves as my undergraduate thesis for architecture school. The project primarily focuses on the architectural spaces spaces provided with the addition of the theme, storyline, and flow of the park to solidify the…
Individual Submission: Hailey Rihn Academic Level: Junior, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) This master planning project submission looks to showcase my skills in concept art and interest in theme park operations. All images are my own unless otherwise notated. …
Individual Submission: Domenica Collaro Academic Level: High School Junior Example of video tunnel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apbLLotSfi Example of video Halofan: https://virtualongroup.com/3d-holographic-led-fan-display-projection-air/ Example of video fog curtain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV4C_I0yCX8 Example of video projection tunnel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN_cRepy7aY Email: DomenicaCollaro@yahoo.com For more about my school engineering projects please see my GBS student site: https://domenicacollaro.wordpress.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/domenica-collaro-a742a425b?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BksJ%2FefPTQSmG1tsxRSydPA%3D%3D
George Millay was a businessman, looking for angles to play. And he was quite good at it. One of his early ventures was the Reef Restaurant, located in Long Beach, CA, where he wanted to build a “submarine bar.” You’d get on an escalator that would take you down into a capsule anchored to the…
Jean the Bean Designs SLS Cruiseline Greta Jean Bachura – 2024 Graduate Ringling College of Art and Design Embark on a voyage of luxury to see the wonders of the universe. Allow yourself the luxury of relaxation in a hot tub beneath Neptune’s watchful gaze, revel in vibrant celebrations with Apollo, indulge in sumptuous dining…
“Team Flushed Away” was created as part of a cross-major collaborative class for Ringling College’s Spring 2023 semester. Its team members consist of: Ethan Moore – Entertainment Design, Sophomore (as of project completion) Brian Gweon – Entertainment Design, Sophomore (as of project completion) Dave Scheele – Graphic Design, Sophomore (as of project completion) Avery Frost…
