The TEA Master’s Spotlight series highlights the themed entertainment industry’s most renowned and respected leaders. This time the TEA Western Division will virtually welcome Joe Falzetta–who has spent 38 years as a Principal Show Lighting Design at Walt Disney Imagineering–on Wednesday, June 29 at 4PM PT/7PM ET! Joe, who is truly a “sorcerer of light,”…
Student Showcase Project Feedback Sessions Announced The Themed Attraction Student Showcase will host three sessions to discuss the projects submitted to the Themed Attraction Student Showcase. We invite students and professionals to join us as we help encourage the next generation with industry feedback and mentoring. Judging: June 1st – June 28th, 2022 We apologize…
“Free the Heaven Spider!” Qixi Festival Themed Pop-up Event – PROJECT OVERVIEW “Free the Heaven Spider” is a pop-up event designed for super-malls in Shanghai for the in-coming Qixi-Festival in 2022, which will be the middle days of August or so. I tried theming this traditional Chinese Festival into a commercial event and explored a…
A 16-week Project – January 2022 – April 2022 Hello, I am Matthew Morgan, and I created this project as my Senior Illustration Thesis at Ringling College of Art and Design. The Spark My senior thesis project was ignited by two simple questions. Why do we believe our wishes will come true when we wish…
Introduction We are pleased to announce the 2nd annual “Themed Attraction Student Showcase” for the 2022 academic year. Our goal is to provide a bridge between the attractions industry and the academic world, to help the next generation make meaningful connections with industry professionals while developing relevant skills. All students currently enrolled in a college…
Lake Elsinore, CA, April 27, 2021 – Storyland Studios has been appointed to design a series of new location-based entertainment concepts for Grupo Cataratas, the largest tourism operator in South America. Grupo Cataratas currently operates six sites in Brazil, with more in development. In 2019 alone, the group welcomed nearly six million guests. The group champions conservation,…
Themed Attraction Student Showcase Q&A from Friday 4/01/21 Introduction: Nathan Naversen How to upload your content: Nathan Naversen. For assistance uploading your project, please contact us and we will help you display your project properly. 3:50 Introduction of Judges Nathan Naversen 10:45 1. Theron Skees – Designers Creative Studio 2. Mel McGowan – Chief Creative…
Storyland Studios Opens UK Branch, Hires Former Disney Leaders Spatial storytelling design firm Storyland Studios announced Thursday that they are expanding their availability to clients by opening an international branch in London. Disney alumnus Ben Thompson will run the office just outside of London, England as Chief Strategy Officer and Head of International, effective August…
One of the great stories of conservation and animal advocacy in the past century is Jane Goodall’s action to protect chimpanzees and inspire action to preserve the natural world. And that story continues as Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall, an exhibition for National Geographic Museum has been named an overall winner of…
Themed entertainment industry professionals from all backgrounds gathered May 29th on a public ZOOM call to listen as entrepreneurs, industry veterans and newcomers pitched their new concepts and ideas for potential investment. Organized by Cary Jardin and Lexington Blood, the event’s goal was to offer creatives and innovators an opportunity to present their ideas before…
Miziker Entertainment, the themed entertainment company behind dozens of award winning shows, parades, media-based attractions, and memorable guest experiences, will host a 3-day mentorship and professional development weekend for eight qualified students from SCAD’s (Savannah College of Art & Design) pioneering undergraduate and graduate programs in themed entertainment design and related disciplines. The weekend, known…
Shandong Huaxia Cultural Tourism Group Named for 2 Prestigious Awards The magic and wonder of Chinese traditions are alive and well at Huaxia theme park resorts in China. The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) have both named Shandong Huaxia Cultural Tourism group for two original, live…
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In this episode, Mel and Freddy head up to the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains where we meet the new owners of SkyPark at Santa’s Village. Santa’s Village was a small regional storybook park built in 1955 and became a go-to destination for families looking for mountain-top fun. The park closed in 1998 and would have…
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) Summit is a gathering of theme park and experience design industry professionals, which takes place every year at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. It’s a three day event which culminates in a gala celebration of those projects honored with a TEA Thea Award, considered the industry’s highest honor. …
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