HEY, STUDENTS! Wanna see something UN-dead? Welcome to Miskatonic University, where two scientists have found the secret to re-animating the dead. It can only go well, right? Follow Herbert West and Ryder Young as they escape a legion of zombies they accidentally unleashed in this high-speed dark ride adventure! I’m Cyrus DaGrossa and I am…
Hello, everyone! We are Theme IN, a korean study group about theme-park and themed entertainment. We would like to share our first project, Mysteria. If you want to see more, please visit our notion page or linked jn 🙂 Mysteria_ThemeIN
ChronoJam: A Rhythmic Odyssey Created and Designed by Sophie Kramer Individual Submission Ringling College of Art and Design, BFA Entertainment Design 2025 “ChronoJam: A Rhythmic Odyssey ” is a thrilling, trackless dark ride that blasts you through time, blending animated media with physical sets, allowing guests to travel through the music of the past, present,…
Project Oasis: Journey to the Forbidden Temple A fully operational theme park style ride designed and built by Cal Rustad (MIT ’28). Opened to the public in Fort Worth, Texas, welcoming over 500 riders on Halloween Night. The custom ride vehicle‘s motorized rotation, pneumatic motion base, and a motorized drive offered a thrilling yet…
ENCORE: The Rock & Fame Exhibition Graphic Design: Ivy Jenkins & Daniel Mainou Entertainment Design: Tia Kassim & Juan Bonillo Welcome to ENCORE, an immersive museum where YOU become the star and experience the path of the legendary musicians that came before you. Here you’ll truly learn what it means to live through the highs…
Horizons Pavilion CAD Project By Matthew Castronovo 3rd Year Mechanical Engineering Student (BME) at Auburn University LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-castronovo/ ========================================================================================================== General Information Software: SolidWorks 2024, Google Earth Pro Project Time: 2.5 months Scaling: 1 meter : 1 Inch Total Features (Building): 423 Total Features (Entrance Sign): 121 ========================================================================================================== About The Project This is an architectural model of…
Birdie’s Bookish Adventure Designed by Lizzie Sorrell Second-Year Student at the Savannah College of Art & Design, Dramatic Writing (BFA) Pedagogy meets entertainment with this playful new IP! Created for Professor Abigail Taylor-Sansom’s DWRI 355: Spectrums of Storytelling class, this transmedia package features a mobile game, a themed experience, and a print media pitch designed…
Senseground–For Lost Teens This is the place for teens who feel lost every night. I explored storytelling techniques using props in an adventure playground, and created a space where teenagers can immerse themselves in their thoughts without interruption or limitation. they can feel freedom through the experience of walking around the seashore landscape.…
What if the greatest works of all time came to life? What if the greatest stories ever told could be lived? Welcome to Domanivm—a legendary theme park where your favorite [public domain] characters come to life! Wanna explore 19th-century London while solving a mystery with Sherlock Holmes? Wanna discover dinosaurs within a deep Amazon jungle?…
The Picture of You: An Immersive Art Experience Designed by Brady Kuebler Second-Year Student at the Savannah College of Art & Design, Dramatic Writing (BFA) In Professor Abigail Taylor-Sansom’s fall section of DWRI 355: Spectrum of Storytelling, I was tasked with selecting an IP in the public domain and adapting it into an immersive experience.…
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Our guest is Theron Skees, a visionary creative executive with 30+ years in themed entertainment. A veteran of Walt Disney Imagineering, he has led multi-billion-dollar projects worldwide, bringing brand storytelling to theme parks, resorts, and cruise ships. Inspired by Star Wars, Theron’s journey began in film before shifting to theme parks, working on EuroDisneyland and…
La Disparet – Tides of Time Purdue University This story unfolds on a mysterious island trapped in time, located within the infamous Bermuda Triangle. For centuries, the island has been hidden from the rest of the world due to a strange, magical artifact that warps time and reality. The island serves as a strange collision…
Teluli Resort Created and Designed by Amanda Caldera Individual Submission Ringling College of Art and Design, BFA Entertainment Design 2025 “At Teluli Resort, guests become part of the story—immersing themselves in an innovative floating community while uncovering the mystic powers of a wild sea spirit hidden within Teluli’s sunken ruins. Spanning across the waters of…
Welcome to The Show: A History of Rock in Concert This brand-new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame invites guests to explore how live music, specifically the rock concert, has responded to, rebelled against, and even helped shape political and social movements around the world. An interactive timeline guides visitors through 70…
Innerchild: A Playground for the Soul by Adrianna Gordon Portfolio Website Linkedin Individual Submission Year 4: SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology- Spatial Experience Design BFA This project is more than just a capstone project to me, it is a testament to what I believe to be my life’s purpose: bringing people joy. Over the…
Crimson Warp Bama Theme Park Engineering and Design On behalf of the University of Alabama’s Theme Park Engineering and Design team, allow us to welcome you to Crimson Warp, where every ride is a Roll Tide! Enjoy the ambiance of Alabama and help uncover the mystery of the mysterious time warping ziggurat. We hope…
Universal Destinations & Experiences Entering Brazil For my MBA course called Global Management of Business, we were challenged to act as consultants by selecting a company, choosing a country where it does not yet operate, and evaluating both using international business concepts. The goal was to prepare a report for the company’s board of directors…
Searching for Bigfoot: The Ride Experience As I embark on my final semester as an MBA student, I find myself reflecting on my journey in the program–especially my favorite elective, Project Management! For our final project, we were tasked with developing a detailed project plan for any idea of our choosing. Without hesitation, I knew…
Concept Design In Depth ^Click the link above for my entire design and process^ The ride entitled ‘Plunge Into the Trench’ takes a deep dive through Mariana’s Trench. The dark ride itself was conceptualized as a way to excite and teach riders about the world found hidden below. With nerves high and excitement in the…
Children’s Wellness Center Designed by Jozie Hulst Ringling College of Art and Design; BFA Entertainment Design 2027 “Light is essential to life, sustaining ecosystems and nurturing the growth and well-being of all living beings. Just as light shapes and sustains life, it also creates an atmosphere of renewal and hope. The design of…
Until Then, A Journey Through Grief Created and Designed by Julia Nicolaus Individual Submission Ringling College of Art and Design BFA Entertainment Design 2025 “Until Then, a Journey Through Grief is an immersive art-installation museum experience that invites guests to explore the five stages of Grief through the stories of three individuals’ experiences of losing a…
Designed by Biz Hyzy Mermaid-themed retail show writing package Individual Submission Themed Entertainment Design MFA Candidate (SCAD)
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The Themed Attraction Student Showcase returns again with a stellar panel of judges. Our goal at Themed Attraction and the TEAAS (Themed Experience & Attractions Academic Society) has always been to build a bridge from the academic world to industry. To that end, we’ve put together this panel to help you make real connections with…
