Themed Entertainment Association

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is an international non-profit association that represents creators, developers, designers and producers of themed entertainment. Its mission, as stated in its bylaws, is to facilitate dialogue and communication among its members, to stimulate knowledge and professional growth, and to expand the size, diversity and awareness of the themed entertainment industry.^[1] Every year since 2007, the TEA hosts SATE, a lecture-based conference about storytelling, architecture, technology, and experience.^[2]

Thea Award

The Themed Entertainment Association annually presents the "Thea" award to projects whose achievement has been determined to be of "outstanding" quality. The award is for people or parks in the themed entertainment industry, selected by people from the industry.

22nd Annual Thea Award Recipients

In 2016, Theas were awarded to the following:^[3]

• The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements): Keith James
• Thea Classic Award: San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, USA
• Attraction: One World Observatory, New York City, USA
• Attraction: SpongeBob SubPants Adventure at Moody Gardens, Galveston, USA
• Attraction on a Limited Budget: Les Amoureux de Verdun at Puy du Fou, Les Epesses, France
• Interactive Attraction on a Limited Budget: Foresta Lumina, Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook, Coaticook, Quebec, Canada
• Science/Discovery Garden: Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, USA
• Museum Exhibit: Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty at Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK
• Science/Discovery Experience on a Limited Budget: Inspector Training Course, Discovery Cube Los Angeles, USA
• Event Spectacular: Fountain of Dreams at Wuyishan, Fujian, China
• Parade Spectacular: Disney Paint the Night, Hong Kong Disneyland and Disneyland (Anaheim), USA
• Technology on a Limited Budget: Gantom Torch Technology
• Technology Breakthrough: Geppetto Animation Control System
• Brand Experience on a Limited Budget: Manufacturing Innovation Ford Rouge Factory Tour, The Henry Ford, Dearborn, USA
• Corporate Visitor Center Rehab on a Limited Budget: Moments of Happiness at World of Coca-Cola, Atlanta, USA
• Environmental Media Experience: Integrated Environmental Media System at LAX Los Angeles International Airport, USA
• TEA Distinguished Service Honoree: John Robinett

21st Annual Thea Award Recipients

In 2015, Theas were awarded to the following:^[4]

• The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements): Ron Miziker
• Thea Classic Award: It's a Small World at Disneyland, Anaheim, USA
• Thea Paragon Award: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, USA
• Attraction: Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, USA
• Technical Excellence: Interactive Wands at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, USA
• New Theme Park Land: Graatassland ("The Land of the Little Grey Tractor") at Kongeparken, Ålgård, Norway
• Live Show on a Limited Budget: The Grand Hall Experience at Union Station, St. Louis, USA
• Interactive Park Attraction on a Limited Budget: Wilderness Explorers at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World, Orlando, USA
• Museum Exhibit on a Limited Budget: Nature Lab, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, USA
• Event Spectacular: Wings of Time at Sentosa Island, Singapore
• Corporate Brand-Land: The StoryGarden at The Amorepacific Beauty Campus, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
• Themed Restaurant: Bistrot Chez Remy at Walt Disney Studios Park, Disneyland Paris, France
• Theme Park: Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, Hengqin, Zhuhai, China
• Extraordinary Cultural Achievement: National September 11 Memorial Museum, New York City, USA
• Museum: Wonderkamers at Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, The Hague, Netherlands
• Atrraction: The Time Machine at Parc du Futuroscope, Poiters, France
• TEA Distinguished Service Honoree: Pat MacKay

20th Annual Thea Award Recipients

In 2014, Theas were awarded to the following:^[5]

• The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements): Garner Holt
• Thea Classic Award: The Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland, Anaheim, USA
• Breakthrough Technology: Revolution Tru-Trackless Ride System by Oceaneering Entertainment Systems
• Botanical Garden: Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
• Event Spectacular: Michael Jackson: One at Mandalay Bay Hotel, Las Vegas, USA
• Participatory Character Greeting: Enchanted Tales with Belle at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Orlando, USA
• Science Museum: The Mind Museum, Taguig City, Philippines
• Unique Art Installation: Marine Worlds Carousel at Les Machines de l’ïle, Nantes, France
• Attraction Revitalization: Polynesian Cultural Center, Oahu, Hawaii
• 4D Simulator on a Limited Budget: De Vuurproef, Het Spoorwegmuseum, Utrecht, Netherlands
• Attraction: Mystic Manor at Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong
• Visitor Center: Titanic Belfast, Northern Ireland
• Live Show on a Limited Budget: The Song of an Angel at Universal Studios Japan, Osaka, Japan
• TEA Distinguished Service Honoree: Karen McGee

19th Annual Thea Award Recipients

In 2013, Theas were awarded to the following:^[6]

• The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements): Frank Stanek
• Thea Classic Award: Europa-Park, Rust, Germany
• Event Spectacular: The Big-O show at Yeosu 2012 International Expo, South Korea
• Attraction: Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure, Anaheim, USA
• Attraction: Transformers: The Ride 3D at Universal Studios Singapore and Universal Studios Hollywood
• New Theme Park Land: Cars Land at Disney California Adventure, Anaheim, USA
• Museum: Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, Calgary, Canada
• Event Spectacular: Aquanura at Efteling Park, Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands
• Breakthrough Technology: Tait Pixel Tablets
• Studio Tour: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter, Leavesden, England
• Themed Resort Hotel: Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, Ko Olina Resort, Oahu, Hawaii
• Themed Restaurant: Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge at Disney California Adventure, Anaheim, USA
• TEA Distinguished Service Honoree: Judith Rubin

18th Annual Thea Award Recipients

In 2012, Theas were awarded to the following:^[7]

• The Buzz Price Thea Award (formerly the Lifetime Achievement Award): Joe Rohde, Walt Disney Imagineering
• Thea Classic Award: Puy du Fou: Le Grand Parc and Cinéscénie, Vendée, France
• Attraction: Space Fantasy: The Ride at Universal Studios Japan, Osaka, Japan
• Attraction on a Limited Budget: Barnas Brannstasjon (Children’s Fire Station) at Kongeparken, Ålgård, Norway
• Attraction: Arthur l'Aventure 4D at Futuroscope, Poitiers, France
• Attraction Refresh: Star Tours: The Adventures Continue at Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, USA
• Museum Exhibit: NatureQuest at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta, USA
• Museum Exhibit: YOU! The Experience at Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, USA
• Science Center Attraction on a Limited Budget: The Changing Climate Show at Science North, Greater Sudbury, Canada
• Cultural Heritage Attraction on a Limited Budget: Ghost of the Castle at Louisiana’s Old State Capitol, Baton Rouge, USA
• Show Spectacular: Crane Dance at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
• Show Spectacular: The Magic, The Memories and You at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, USA
• Live Show Event Spectacular: Yo México, Celebration of the Century of the Mexican Revolution, Mexico City, Mexico
• Live Show Spectacular: The House of Dancing Water at City of Dreams, Macau
• Themed Restaurant Experience: FoodLoop at Europa-Park, Rust, Germany
• Ingenious Use of Technology: Animation Magic in the Animator’s Palate Restaurant aboard Disney Cruise Line’s ship Disney Fantasy

17th Annual Thea Award Recipients

In 2011, Theas were awarded to the following:^[8]

• The Buzz Price Thea Award (formerly the Lifetime Achievement Award): Kim Irvine, Art Director, Disneyland
• Thea Classic Award: The Exploratorium, San Francisco, USA
• Expo Pavilion Exhibit: Along the River During the Qingming Festival, China Pavilion, Shanghai Expo 2010, China
• Museum: The National Infantry Museum, Columbus, Georgia, USA
• Museum: The Walt Disney Family Museum, San Francisco, USA
• Museum/Science Center Exhibit: Science Storms, Museum of Science & Industry, Chicago, USA
• Museum Attraction: Beyond All Boundaries, Solomon Victory Theater, National World War II Museum, New Orleans, USA
• Museum: Glasnevin Museum, Dublin, Ireland
• Nighttime Spectacular: World of Color, Disney California Adventure, Anaheim, USA
• Integration of Technology and Storytelling: ICT Mobile Device, Information and Communications Pavilion, Shanghai Expo 2010, China
• Promotional Event: "Flynn Lives", San Diego Comic-Con 2010, San Diego, USA
• New Theme Park Land: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, USA
• Thematic Integration of Retail, Food & Beverage Experiences: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, USA
• Feature Attraction: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, USA
• Technical Achievement: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, USA

16th Annual Thea Award Recipients

In 2010, Theas were awarded to the following:^[9]

• Lifetime Achievement Award: Mark Fuller, WET Design
• Thea Classic Award: Coal Mine, Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, USA
• Attraction: Toy Story Midway Mania, Disney's California Adventure and Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World
• Attraction: The Dragon’s Treasure, City of Dreams, Macau
• Attraction Rehab: Disaster!, Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, USA
• Museum: The Museum at Bethel Woods, New York, USA
• Museum: Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia, USA
• Traveling Exhibition: America I Am: The African American Imprint
• Science Center Exhibit: Skyscraper! Achievement & Impact, Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, Jersey City, USA
• Zoo Attraction on a Limited Budget: McNeil Avian Center, Philadelphia Zoo, USA
• Live Show: Tea Show at Overseas Chinese Town East Resort, Shenzhen, China
• Brand Experience: Heineken Experience, Amsterdam, Netherlands

15th Annual Thea Award Recipients

In 2009, Theas were awarded to the following:^[10]

• Lifetime Achievement Award: Robert L. Ward
• Thea Classic Award: EPCOT
• Museum: National Museum of the Marine Corps
• Museum: The Newseum
• Museum Exhibit: Operation Spy at the International Spy Museum
• Museum Exhibit, Limited Budget: Force of Nature at Arizona Science Center
• Learning Experience: Air Force One Discovery Center at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
• Science Center Audubon Insectarium
• Live Show: Finding Nemo - The Musical
• Live Show: The Legend of Mythica at Tokyo DisneySea
• Event Spectacular: 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
• Casino Attraction: Wynn Macau's Tree of Prosperity
• Technical: Muppet Mobile Lab at Hong Kong Disneyland
• New Theme Park Land: Jungala at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
• Attraction, Limited Budget: Bewilderwood
• Attraction, Limited Budget: The Forgotten Mine at Park Molenheide in Houthalen-Helchteren, Belgium
• Attraction: The Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood

14th Annual Thea Award Recipients

In 2008, Thea Awards for Outstanding Achievement were awarded to the following:^[11]

• Attraction: Shuttle Launch Experience, Kennedy Space Center
• Attraction, Limited Budget: Awakening of the Temple, Aztec On The River
• Attraction Rehab: Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, Disneyland
• Themed Training Experience: Battle Stations 21, U.S. Navy
• Interactive Adventure: Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure, Walt Disney World
• Technical Achievement: Kà by Cirque du Soleil
• Science Center, Limited Budget: Cosmos at the Castle, Blackrock Castle Observatory
• Exhibit, Limited Budget: Cleveland Avenue Time Machine, Troy University's Rosa Parks Library and Museum
• Traveling Exhibit, Limited Budget: CSI: The Experience
• Exhibit: Noah's Ark at the Skirball, Los Angeles
• Museum: Discovering the Real George Washington, Mount Vernon
• Heritage Center: Chain of Generations Center, Jerusalem
• Event Spectacular: Songs of the Sea, Sentosa
• Traveling Exhibit, Limited Budget: Walking with Dinosaurs: The Live Experience
• Event Spectacular: Peter Pan's Neverland, Universal Studios Japan
• Thea Classic Award: SeaWorld San Diego

13th Annual Thea Award Recipients

In 2007, Theas were awarded to the following:^[12]

• Lifetime Achievement Award: Bob Rogers
• Thea Classic Award: Madame Tussauds London
• Museum Touring Attraction: Ashes and Snow
• Live Show: Believe at SeaWorld
• Brand Retail Experience: Boudin at the Wharf
• Attraction: Expedition Everest
• Aquarium: The Georgia Aquarium
• Simulated Experience: The Great Glass Elevator at Alton Towers
• Children's Museum: Kidspace Children's Museum
• Live Event: "Move, Live" - Toyota Pavilion at Expo 2005
• Aquarium Exhibit/Limited Budget: The Real-Cost Cafe at Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Museum Touring Exhibition: Robots: The Interactive Exhibition
• Attraction: Ski Dubai
• Museum Exhibit: U-505 Submarine Exhibit at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry
• Zoo Exhibit: Zoomazium at Woodland Park Zoo

References

1. ↑ "Themed Entertainment Association Bylaws" (PDF). Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-12-07. 
2. ↑ TEA SATE conference & SATE Academy Days. Themed Entertainment Association. Retrieved 2015-09-24.
3. ↑ "Past Awards: Thea Awards 2016". Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original on 2015-09-10. 
4. ↑ "Past Awards: Thea Awards 2015". Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original on 2015-09-10. 
5. ↑ "Past Awards: Thea Awards 2014". Themed Entertainment Association. Retrieved 2015-09-24. 
6. ↑ "Past Awards: Thea Awards 2013". Themed Entertainment Association. Retrieved 2015-09-24. 
7. ↑ "Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) Announces 18th Annual Thea Award Recipients" (PDF). Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-11-03. 
8. ↑ "17th Annual Thea Award Recipients". Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original on 2014-05-25. 
9. ↑ "16th Annual Thea Award Recipients". Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original on 2014-05-25. 
10. ↑ "15th Annual Thea Award Recipients". Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original on 2014-02-17. 
11. ↑ "14th Annual Thea Awards". Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original on 2014-05-25. 
12. ↑ "13th Annual Thea Awards". Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original on 2014-05-25. 

External links

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