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| membership = 1,600 companies <ref name="about">{{cite web |url=https://www.teaconnect.org/about-us.html |access-date=2023-07-19 |title=About Us}}</ref>
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| leader_name = Melissa Oviedo <ref name= International Board>{{Cite web |title= International Board Members|url=https://www.teaconnect.org/tea-staff.html |access-date=2023-07-19 |website=Themed Entertainment Association |language=en}}</ref>
| leader_name = Lindsey K. Nelson <ref name="staff">{{Cite web |title=Our Team |url=https://www.teaconnect.org/tea-staff.html |access-date=2023-07-19 |website=Themed Entertainment Association |language=en}}</ref>
| leader_title = President
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| location = [[Los Angeles, California]]
| year = 1995
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The '''Themed Entertainment Association''' (TEA) is an international non-profit association that represents creators, developers, designers and producers of [[theming|themed entertainment]]. It is also noted for its '''THEA Awards''', which were founded in 1995 and are distributed annually in a range of themed entertainment categories.<ref name="orlando">{{cite news|url=https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2018/11/27/the-latest-tea-thea-awards-point-to-asia-universal-as-the-future-of-the-tourism-industry|website=[[Orlando Weekly]] | title=The latest TEA Thea Awards point to Asia, Universal as the future of the tourism industry | author=Ken Story | date=27 November 2018 | quote=For the last quarter-century, the Themed Entertainment Association has hosted the annual TEA Thea Awards, a prestigious who's-who in the themed attraction industry.}}</ref>
The '''Themed Entertainment Association''' (TEA) is an international non-profit association that represents creators, developers, designers and producers of [[theming|themed entertainment]]. It is also noted for its '''THEA Awards''', which were founded in 1995 and are distributed annually in a range of themed entertainment categories.<ref name="orlando">{{cite news| url=https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2018/11/27/the-latest-tea-thea-awards-point-to-asia-universal-as-the-future-of-the-tourism-industry | website=[[Orlando Weekly]] | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128121501/https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2018/11/27/the-latest-tea-thea-awards-point-to-asia-universal-as-the-future-of-the-tourism-industry | title=The latest TEA Thea Awards point to Asia, Universal as the future of the tourism industry | author=Ken Story | date=27 November 2018 | archive-date=28 November 2018 | quote=For the last quarter-century, the Themed Entertainment Association has hosted the annual TEA Thea Awards, a prestigious who's-who in the themed attraction industry.}}</ref>


==Founding{{Anchor|Founding}}==
==Founding{{Anchor|Founding}}==
The TEA was founded in 1991 by [[Monty Lunde]], a former special effects designer for [[Disney]] who had gone on to start the special effects company Technifex with his business partner Rock Hall.<ref>[https://blooloop.com/features/technifex-monty-lunde-tea/ TEA and Fantasy: Technifex President and CEO Monty Lunde]. Blooloop. Retrieved 2018-02-23.</ref> The TEA 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 [[Show business|entertainment industry]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.themeit.com/bylaws.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101207011132/http://www.themeit.com/bylaws.pdf|title=Themed Entertainment Association Bylaws|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association|archive-date=2010-12-07}}</ref> Every year since 2007, the TEA has hosted a two-day TEA Summit, 2 days prior to the Thea Awards banquet, showcasing the teams that worked on these award-winning projects.<ref name="SATE">[http://www.teaconnect.org/Events-Education/SATE/ TEA SATE conference & SATE Academy Days]. Themed Entertainment Association. Retrieved 2015-09-24.</ref>
The TEA was founded in 1991 by [[Monty Lunde]], a former special effects designer for [[Disney]] who had gone on to start the special effects company Technifex with his business partner Rock Hall.<ref>[https://blooloop.com/features/technifex-monty-lunde-tea/ TEA and Fantasy: Technifex President and CEO Monty Lunde]. Blooloop. Retrieved 2018-02-23.</ref> The TEA 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 [[Show business|entertainment industry]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.themeit.com/bylaws.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101207011132/http://www.themeit.com/bylaws.pdf|title=Themed Entertainment Association Bylaws|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association|archive-date=2010-12-07}}</ref> Every year since 2007, the TEA has hosted a two-day TEA Summit, 2 days prior to the Thea Awards banquet, showcasing the teams that worked on these award-winning projects.<ref name="SATE">[https://web.archive.org/web/20150206162324/http://www.teaconnect.org/Events-Education/SATE/ TEA SATE conference & SATE Academy Days]. Themed Entertainment Association. Retrieved 2015-09-24.</ref>


==Awards{{Anchor|Thea awards}}==
==Awards{{Anchor|Thea awards}}==


The TEA presents the annual Thea Awards to projects that exemplify the highest standards of excellence and achievement, including individuals, parks, attractions, exhibits, and experiences in the themed entertainment industry. The Thea Awards began in 1994 with a single honoree: [[Harrison Price|Harrison "Buzz" Price]], the first recipient of the Thea Lifetime Achievement Award.<ref>[http://www.livedesignonline.com/business-people-news/thea-confidential Thea Confidential]. Live Design. Retrieved 2018-02-23.</ref> That award is now called the Buzz Price Thea Award for a Lifetime of Outstanding Achievements in his honor.<ref name="About Thea">[http://www.teaconnect.org/Thea-Awards/About-thea/ About the Thea Awards]. Themed Entertainment Association. Retrieved 2018-02-23.</ref> The second recipient was [[Marty Sklar]] in 1995. [[Bob Gurr]] was the recipient in 1999.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.teaconnect.org/Blog/TEA-Blog/index.cfm?ID=5388&redirect=y|title=Bob Gurr to speak at TEA Summit Day Two, April 4 in Anaheim|website=teaconnect.org}}</ref> In 1996, the Awards for Outstanding Achievement (AOA) were introduced, and ten were distributed.
The TEA presents the annual Thea Awards to projects that exemplify the highest standards of excellence and achievement, including individuals, parks, attractions, exhibits, and experiences in the themed entertainment industry. The Thea Awards began in 1994 with a single honoree: [[Harrison Price|Harrison "Buzz" Price]], the first recipient of the Thea Lifetime Achievement Award.<ref>[http://www.livedesignonline.com/business-people-news/thea-confidential Thea Confidential]. Live Design. Retrieved 2018-02-23.</ref> That award is now called the Buzz Price Thea Award for a Lifetime of Outstanding Achievements in his honor.<ref name="About Thea">[https://web.archive.org/web/20150206162757/https://www.teaconnect.org/Thea-Awards/About-thea/ About the Thea Awards]. Themed Entertainment Association. Retrieved 2018-02-23.</ref> The second recipient was [[Marty Sklar]] in 1995. [[Bob Gurr]] was the recipient in 1999.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.teaconnect.org/Blog/TEA-Blog/index.cfm?ID=5388&redirect=y|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109111113/http://www.teaconnect.org/Blog/TEA-Blog/index.cfm?ID=5388&redirect=y|title=Bob Gurr to speak at TEA Summit Day Two, April 4 in Anaheim|website=teaconnect.org|archive-date=2019-01-09}}</ref> In 1996, the Awards for Outstanding Achievement (AOA) were introduced, and ten were distributed.
In the years since, additional special categories of AOA have been created, ensuring a multi-award event.<ref name="About Thea" /> Anyone can nominate a project, but judging is conducted by a committee that includes all past lifetime achievement honorees, one board liaison, and nine members-at-large appointed to three-year terms.<ref>[http://www.teaconnect.org/Thea-Awards/Thea-Committee/ Thea Committee]. Themed Entertainment Association. Retrieved 2018-02-23.</ref> Award recipients are announced in November and formally presented the following spring.<ref name="orlando"/>
In the years since, additional special categories of AOA have been created, ensuring a multi-award event.<ref name="About Thea" /> Anyone can nominate a project, but judging is conducted by a committee that includes all past lifetime achievement honorees, one board liaison, and nine members-at-large appointed to three-year terms.<ref>[https://www.teaconnect.org/thea-committee.html Thea Committee]. Themed Entertainment Association. Retrieved 2024-02-23.</ref> Award recipients are announced in November and formally presented the following spring.<ref name="orlando"/>

===29th Annual Thea Award Recipients ===
===29th Annual Thea Award Recipients ===
In 2023, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://issuu.com/themedentertainmentassociation/docs/thea_final_hires|title=29th Annual TEA Thea Awards Program 2023 |date=18 April 2023 |publisher=Themed Entertainment Association}}</ref>
In 2023, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://issuu.com/themedentertainmentassociation/docs/thea_final_hires|title=29th Annual TEA Thea Awards Program 2023 |date=18 April 2023 |publisher=Themed Entertainment Association}}</ref>
*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award:''' [[Roland Mack]], Founder and Managing Partner, Europa Park
*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award:''' [[Roland Mack]], Founder and Managing Partner, [[Europa Park]]
*'''Thea Classic Award:''' Disney's [[Main Street Electrical Parade]], Anaheim, CA, US
*'''Thea Classic Award:''' [[Main Street Electrical Parade|The Main Street Electrical Parade]], Disneyland, Anaheim, CA, U.S.
*'''Catalyst Award:''' Susana Tubert, Creative Director, [[Disney Live Entertainment]], Disneyland Parks & Resorts, The Walt Disney Company
*'''Catalyst Award:''' Susana Tubert, Creative Director, [[Disney Live Entertainment]], Disneyland Parks & Resorts, The Walt Disney Company
*'''Catalyst Award:''' Chevy Humphrey, President & CEO, [[Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)|Museum of Science & Industry - Chicago]]
*'''Catalyst Award:''' Chevy Humphrey, President & CEO, [[Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)|Museum of Science & Industry - Chicago]]
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*'''TEA Peter Chernack Distinguished Service Award:''' Peter Weishar
*'''TEA Peter Chernack Distinguished Service Award:''' Peter Weishar


{{TOCright|80}}'''Award for Outstanding Achievement: '''
{{TOC right|80}}'''Award for Outstanding Achievement: '''
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| style="border-color:inherit;" | How to Train Your Dragon: Untrainable
| style="border-color:inherit;" | How to Train Your Dragon: Untrainable
| Universal Destinations & Experiences
| Universal Destinations & Experiences
| Universal Beijing Resort
| [[Universal Beijing Resort]]
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| style="border-color:inherit;" | Science Center
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| style="border-color:inherit;" | The Irish Racehorse Experience
| style="border-color:inherit;" | The Irish Racehorse Experience
| [[Irish National Stud|Irish National Stud & Gardens Co]]
| [[Irish National Stud|Irish National Stud & Gardens Co]]
|[[ Kildare, Ireland]]
|[[Kildare, Ireland]]
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| Historical Experience, Limited Budget
| Historical Experience, Limited Budget
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In 2022, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://issuu.com/themedentertainmentassociation/docs/28th_thea_program_issuu|title=28th Annual TEA Thea Awards Program 2022 |date=3 May 2022 |publisher=Themed Entertainment Association}}</ref>
In 2022, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://issuu.com/themedentertainmentassociation/docs/28th_thea_program_issuu|title=28th Annual TEA Thea Awards Program 2022 |date=3 May 2022 |publisher=Themed Entertainment Association}}</ref>
*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' Doris Hardoon, executive creative director and producer consultant for Walt Disney Imagineering
*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' Doris Hardoon, executive creative director and producer consultant for Walt Disney Imagineering
*'''Thea Classic Award:''' [[Night Safari, Singapore|Night Safari]]
*'''Thea Classic Award:''' [[Night Safari, Singapore]]
*'''TEA Peter Chernack Distinguished Service Award:''' Lynn Allmandinger
*'''TEA Peter Chernack Distinguished Service Award:''' Lynn Allmandinger
*'''Heritage Center, Limited Budget:'''Indigenous Peoples Experience, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
*'''Heritage Center, Limited Budget:''' Indigenous Peoples Experience, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
*'''Live Show, Limited Budget:'''Bastogne: The Roads to Freedom, Belgium
*'''Live Show, Limited Budget:''' Bastogne: The Roads to Freedom, Belgium
*'''Technical Innovation:''' Mario Kart AR Themed Ride Technology, Osaka, Japan
*'''Technical Innovation:''' Mario Kart AR Themed Ride Technology, Osaka, Japan
*'''Zoo:'''Elephant Springs, Fortworth, Texas, US
*'''Zoo:''' Elephant Springs, Fort Worth Zoo, Texas, U.S.
*'''Immersive Experience, Limited Budget:'''Symphony: A Virtual Journey into the Heart of Music, Barcelona, Spain
*'''Immersive Experience, Limited Budget:''' Symphony: A Virtual Journey into the Heart of Music, Barcelona, Spain
*'''Themed Retail, Limited Budget:'''Gideon's Bakehouse, Disney Springs, Orlando, US
*'''Themed Retail, Limited Budget:''' Gideon's Bakehouse, [[Disney Springs]], Orlando, U.S.
*'''Inspiration Learning Experience, Limited Budget:'''Animakerspace, US
*'''Inspiration Learning Experience, Limited Budget:'''Animakerspace, U.S.
*'''Museum, Limited Budget:''' BOOM! Britannia Mine Museum, Britannia Beach, Canada
*'''Museum, Limited Budget:''' BOOM! Britannia Mine Museum, Britannia Beach, Canada
*'''Technical Innovation:'''Stuntronics Aerial Robotics Technology, Anaheim, California, US
*'''Technical Innovation:''' Stuntronics Aerial Robotics Technology, Anaheim, California, U.S.
*'''Brand Experience:'''Weta Workshop Unleashed, Auckland, New Zealand
*'''Brand Experience:''' Weta Workshop Unleashed, Auckland, New Zealand
*'''Attraction:''' Level 99, Natick, Massachusetts, US
*'''Attraction:''' Level 99, Natick, Massachusetts, U.S.
*'''Theme Park Land:'''[[Super Nintendo World]], Osaka, Japan
*'''Theme Park Land:''' [[Super Nintendo World]], [[Universal Studios Japan]], Osaka, Japan
*'''Attraction:'''The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash, Universal Studios Hollywood, US
*'''Attraction:''' The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash, Universal Studios Hollywood, U.S.
*'''Attraction, Limited Budget:'''Reodor Felgen's Hyperakselerator, Hunderfossen Familie Park, Fåberg, Norway
*'''Attraction, Limited Budget: '''Reodor Felgen's Hyperakselerator, Hunderfossen Familie Park, Fåberg, Norway


===27th Annual Thea Award Recipients ===
===27th Annual Thea Award Recipients ===
In 2021, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://issuu.com/themedentertainmentassociation/docs/27th_annual_thea_awards_program_v1|title=27th Annual TEA Thea Awards Program 2021 |date=29 June 2021 |publisher=Themed Entertainment Association}}</ref>
In 2021, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://issuu.com/themedentertainmentassociation/docs/27th_annual_thea_awards_program_v1|title=27th Annual TEA Thea Awards Program 2021 |date=29 June 2021 |publisher=Themed Entertainment Association}}</ref>
*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' Robert Weiss, Walt Disney Imagineering
*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' Robert Weis (Bob Weis), President of [[Walt Disney Imagineering]] (2016-2022)
*'''Thea Classic Award:''' [[Blackpool Pleasure Beach]]
*'''Thea Classic Award:''' [[Blackpool Pleasure Beach]]
*'''TEA Peter Chernack Distinguished Service Award:''' Dale Sprague, Canyon Creative
*'''TEA Peter Chernack Distinguished Service Award:''' Dale Sprague, Canyon Creative
*'''Entrance Experience, Limited Budget:'''[[St. Louis Aquarium]] at Union Station, [[St.Louis, Missouri]], US
*'''Entrance Experience, Limited Budget:''' St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station, [[St. Louis, Missouri]], U.S.
*'''Attraction:''' Sesame Street: Street Mission, PortAventura World, Tarragona, Spain
*'''Attraction:''' Sesame Street: Street Mission, PortAventura World, Tarragona, Spain
*'''Live Show Spectacular:''' Qu Yuan, Jingzhou Oriental Heritage Park, Hubei China
*'''Live Show Spectacular:''' Qu Yuan, Jingzhou Oriental Heritage Park, Hubei China
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*'''Technical Innovation:''' ARGUS LED Dome System, China
*'''Technical Innovation:''' ARGUS LED Dome System, China
*'''Touring Exhibition, Limited Budget:''' Amazing Pollinators
*'''Touring Exhibition, Limited Budget:''' Amazing Pollinators
*'''Live Attraction Spectacular:''' [[The Bourne Stuntacular]], Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, Florida, US
*'''Live Attraction Spectacular:''' [[The Bourne Stuntacular]], Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
*'''Connected/Immersive Storytelling:''' The Nest, Los Angeles, CA, US
*'''Connected/Immersive Storytelling:''' The Nest, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.
*'''Attraction:''' [[Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway]], Disney's Hollywood Studios, Orlando, Florida, US
*'''Attraction:''' [[Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway]], Disney's Hollywood Studios, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
*'''Immersive Design for Special Needs Guests:''' D.R.E.A.M. Centre, Chailey Heritage Foundation, Lewes, United Kingdom
*'''Immersive Design for Special Needs Guests:''' D.R.E.A.M. Centre, Chailey Heritage Foundation, Lewes, United Kingdom
*'''Museum Exhibit Design, Limited Budget:''' "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall," National Geographic Museum, Washington DC, US
*'''Museum Exhibit Design, Limited Budget:''' "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall," [[National Geographic#National Geographic Museum|National Geographic Museum]], Washington D.C., U.S.
*'''Themed Hotel:''' Les Quais de Lutèce Hotel, Parc Astérix, France
*'''Themed Hotel:''' Les Quais de Lutèce Hotel, Parc Astérix, France
*'''Technological Innovation of Industry Significance:''' Tait Navigator Automation and Show Control Platform, US
*'''Technological Innovation of Industry Significance:''' TAIT Navigator Automation and Show Control Platform
*'''Airport Destination Experience:''' [[Jewel Changi Airport]], Singapore
*'''Airport Destination Experience:''' [[Jewel Changi Airport]], Singapore
*'''Attraction:''' Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Florida and Disneyland Park, CA, US
*'''Attraction:''' Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Florida and Disneyland Park, CA, U.S.


===26th Annual Thea Award Recipients ===
===26th Annual Thea Award Recipients ===
In 2020 the Thea Awards and conference were held digitally due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
In 2020 the Thea Awards and conference were held digitally due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
They were awarded to the following:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://issuu.com/themedentertainmentassociation/docs/2020_theas_issuu|title=26th Annual TEA Thea Awards Program 2020 |date=25 June 2020 |publisher=Themed Entertainment Association}}</ref>
They were awarded to the following:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://issuu.com/themedentertainmentassociation/docs/2020_theas_issuu|title=26th Annual TEA Thea Awards Program 2020 |date=25 June 2020 |publisher=Themed Entertainment Association}}</ref>


*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):'''Nancy Seruto, Portfolio Creative, [[Walt Disney Imagineering]]
*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' Nancy Seruto, Portfolio Creative, [[Walt Disney Imagineering]]
*'''Thea Classic Award:''' [[Pageant of the Masters]]
*'''Thea Classic Award:''' [[Pageant of the Masters]]
*'''TEA Peter Chernack Award for Distinguished Service''': Wendy Heimann-Nunes
*'''TEA Peter Chernack Award for Distinguished Service''': Wendy Heimann-Nunes
*'''Museum Exhibit:''' The Hebrew Bible Experience, [[Museum of the Bible]], Washington DC, U.S.
*'''Museum Exhibit:''' The Hebrew Bible Experience, [[Museum of the Bible]], Washington DC, U.S.
*'''Technical Innovation:''' [[Christie (company)|Christie]] Eclipse 4K RGB Pure Laser Projector
*'''Technical Innovation:''' [[Christie (company)|Christie]] Eclipse 4K RGB Pure Laser Projector
*'''Attraction:''' [[Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure]],Universal Orlando, U.S.
*'''Attraction:''' [[Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure]], Universal Orlando, U.S.
*'''Brand Experience:''' The Google Assistant Ride, 2019 [[CES Trade Show]], Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
*'''Brand Experience:''' The Google Assistant Ride, 2019 [[CES Trade Show]], Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
*'''Connected Immersion on a Limited Budget:''' Poverty Encounter, Children's Hunger Fund, [[Sylmar, California]], U.S.
*'''Connected Immersion on a Limited Budget:''' Poverty Encounter, Children's Hunger Fund, [[Sylmar, California]], U.S.
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*'''Museum, Limited Budget:''' The Cool Planet Experience, [[Wicklow, Ireland]]
*'''Museum, Limited Budget:''' The Cool Planet Experience, [[Wicklow, Ireland]]
*'''Attraction:''' Le Premier Royaume, [[Grand Parc du Puy du Fou]], [[Les Epesses, France]]
*'''Attraction:''' Le Premier Royaume, [[Grand Parc du Puy du Fou]], [[Les Epesses, France]]
*'''Live Show Spectacular:''' The Legends of the Gods, Huaxiacheng Tourism Senic Area, [[Weihai Huaxia City]],[[Shandong, China]]
*'''Live Show Spectacular:''' The Legends of the Gods, Huaxiacheng Tourism Senic Area, [[Weihai Huaxia City]], [[Shandong, China]]
*'''New Park Land:''' [[Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge]], Disneyland Resort, California, U.S.
*'''New Park Land:''' [[Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge]], Disneyland Resort, California, U.S.


===25th Annual Thea Award Recipients===
===25th Annual Thea Award Recipients===
In 2019, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teaconnect.org/Thea-Awards/Past-Awards/index.cfm?year=2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831011958/http://www.teaconnect.org/Thea-Awards/Past-Awards/index.cfm?year=2019&redirect=y|title=Past Awards: Thea Awards 2019|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association|archive-date=2019-08-31 }}</ref>
In 2019, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teaconnect.org/Thea-Awards/Past-Awards/index.cfm?year=2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831011958/http://www.teaconnect.org/Thea-Awards/Past-Awards/index.cfm?year=2019&redirect=y|title=Past Awards: Thea Awards 2019|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association|archive-date=2019-08-31}}</ref>


*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' Mark Woodbury, Vice Chairman of [[Universal Destinations & Experiences]]; President of [[Universal Creative]]
*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' Mark Woodbury, Vice Chairman of [[Universal Destinations & Experiences]]; President of [[Universal Creative]]
*'''Classic Award:''' [[Dollywood]], [[Pigeon Forge, Tennessee]], U.S.
*'''Classic Award:''' [[Dollywood]], [[Pigeon Forge, Tennessee]], U.S.
*'''Attraction:''' Justice League: Battle for Metropolis, [[Six Flags Magic Mountain]], [[Valencia, California]], U.S.
*'''Attraction:''' [[Justice League: Battle for Metropolis]], [[Six Flags Magic Mountain]], [[Valencia, California]], U.S.
*'''Attraction:''' SlideWheel, [[Chimelong Paradise|Chimelong Water Park]], [[Guangzhou]], China
*'''Attraction:''' SlideWheel, [[Chimelong Paradise|Chimelong Water Park]], [[Guangzhou]], China
*'''Attraction, Limited Budget:''' Bazyliszek, [[Legendia]], [[Chorzow]], Poland
*'''Attraction, Limited Budget:''' Bazyliszek, [[Legendia]], [[Chorzow]], Poland
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*'''Connected Immersion, Digital Overlay:''' ILLUMINATIONS: human/nature, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, [[Banff National Park]], Alberta, Canada; and [[Rouge National Urban Park]], Toronto, Canada
*'''Connected Immersion, Digital Overlay:''' ILLUMINATIONS: human/nature, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, [[Banff National Park]], Alberta, Canada; and [[Rouge National Urban Park]], Toronto, Canada
*'''Brand Center:''' [[Lego House (Billund)|LEGO House A/S]], [[Billund, Denmark]]
*'''Brand Center:''' [[Lego House (Billund)|LEGO House A/S]], [[Billund, Denmark]]
*'''Repurposed Attraction:''' Nemo & Friends SeaRider, [[Tokyo DisneySea]], Japan
*'''Repurposed Attraction:''' [[Nemo & Friends SeaRider]], [[Tokyo DisneySea]], Japan
*'''Live Show:''' Legend of Camel Bells at the Huaxia Cultural Tourism Resort, [[Xi'an]], China
*'''Live Show:''' Legend of Camel Bells at the Huaxia Cultural Tourism Resort, [[Xi'an]], China
*'''Live Show Spectacular:''' Universal Spectacle Night Parade at [[Universal Studios Japan]], [[Osaka]]
*'''Live Show Spectacular:''' Universal Spectacle Night Parade at [[Universal Studios Japan]], [[Osaka]]
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In 2017, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teaconnect.org/Thea-Awards/Past-Awards/index.cfm?year=2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831001032/http://www.teaconnect.org/Thea-Awards/Past-Awards/index.cfm?year=2017&redirect=y|title=Past Awards: Thea Awards 2017|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association|archive-date=2019-08-31 }}</ref>
In 2017, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teaconnect.org/Thea-Awards/Past-Awards/index.cfm?year=2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831001032/http://www.teaconnect.org/Thea-Awards/Past-Awards/index.cfm?year=2017&redirect=y|title=Past Awards: Thea Awards 2017|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association|archive-date=2019-08-31 }}</ref>


*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' Jeremy Railton, Chairman & Founder of [[Entertainment Design Corporation]]
*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' Jeremy Railton, Chairman & Founder of Entertainment Design Corporation
*'''Thea Classic Award:''' [[Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular]], [[Universal Studios Hollywood]], U.S.
*'''Thea Classic Award:''' [[Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular]], [[Universal Studios Hollywood]], U.S.
*'''Attraction:''' [[Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure]], [[Shanghai Disneyland]], China
*'''Attraction:''' [[Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure]], [[Shanghai Disneyland]], China
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*'''Technology:''' Slideboarding from [[WhiteWater West]]
*'''Technology:''' Slideboarding from [[WhiteWater West]]
*'''Connected Immersion in Education:''' [[Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate#Educational programs|Senate Immersion Module]] at the [[Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate]], [[Boston]], U.S.
*'''Connected Immersion in Education:''' [[Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate#Educational programs|Senate Immersion Module]] at the [[Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate]], [[Boston]], U.S.
*'''Themed Food & Beverage Experience:''' [[Universal Studios Hollywood#Upper Lot|Springfield]], [[Universal Studios Hollywood]], U.S.
*'''Themed Food & Beverage Experience:''' [[Springfield (Universal Theme Parks)|Springfield]], [[Universal Studios Hollywood]], U.S.
*'''Museum Exhibit on a Limited Budget:''' TRANSFORMATIONS, [[Museum of Latin American Art]], [[Long Beach, California]], U.S.
*'''Museum Exhibit on a Limited Budget:''' TRANSFORMATIONS, [[Museum of Latin American Art]], [[Long Beach, California]], U.S.
*'''Peter Chernack Distinguished Service Award:''' Peter Chernack, The Chernack Group
*'''Peter Chernack Distinguished Service Award:''' Peter Chernack, The Chernack Group
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*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' Ron Miziker
*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' Ron Miziker
*'''Thea Classic Award:''' [[It's a Small World]] at [[Disneyland]], Anaheim, U.S.
*'''Thea Classic Award:''' [[It's a Small World]] at [[Disneyland]], Anaheim, U.S.
*'''Thea Paragon Award:''' [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]]: [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort)#Diagon Alley|Diagon Alley]] at [[Universal Studios Florida]], Orlando, U.S.
*'''Thea Paragon Award:''' [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort)|The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]] - [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort)#Diagon Alley|Diagon Alley]] at [[Universal Studios Florida]], Orlando, U.S.
*'''Attraction:''' [[Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts]], [[Universal Studios Florida]], Orlando, U.S.
*'''Attraction:''' [[Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts]], [[Universal Studios Florida]], Orlando, U.S.
*'''Technical Excellence:''' Interactive Wands at [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]], [[Universal Studios Florida]], Orlando, U.S.
*'''Technical Excellence:''' Interactive Wands at [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]], [[Universal Studios Florida]], Orlando, U.S.
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===20th Annual Thea Award Recipients===
===20th Annual Thea Award Recipients===
In 2014, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teaconnect.org/Thea-Awards/Past-Awards/index.cfm?year=2014|title=Past Awards: Thea Awards 2014|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association|access-date=2015-09-24}}</ref>
In 2014, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teaconnect.org/Thea-Awards/Past-Awards/index.cfm?year=2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925143904/http://www.teaconnect.org/Thea-Awards/Past-Awards/index.cfm?year=2014|title=Past Awards: Thea Awards 2014|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association|access-date=2015-09-24|archive-date=2015-09-25}}</ref>


*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' [[Garner Holt]]
*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' [[Garner Holt]]
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*'''Breakthrough Technology:''' Revolution Tru-Trackless Ride System by Oceaneering Entertainment Systems
*'''Breakthrough Technology:''' Revolution Tru-Trackless Ride System by Oceaneering Entertainment Systems
*'''Botanical Garden:''' [[Gardens by the Bay]], Singapore
*'''Botanical Garden:''' [[Gardens by the Bay]], Singapore
*'''Event Spectacular:''' [[Michael Jackson: One]] at Mandalay Bay Hotel, Las Vegas, U.S.
*'''Event Spectacular:''' [[Michael Jackson: One]] at [[Mandalay Bay|Mandalay Bay Hotel]], Las Vegas, U.S.
*'''Participatory Character Greeting:''' [[Enchanted Tales with Belle]] at [[Walt Disney World]]'s [[Magic Kingdom]], Orlando, U.S.
*'''Participatory Character Greeting:''' [[Enchanted Tales with Belle]] at [[Walt Disney World]]'s [[Magic Kingdom]], Orlando, U.S.
*'''Science Museum:''' [[The Mind Museum]], Taguig City, Philippines
*'''Science Museum:''' [[The Mind Museum]], Taguig City, Philippines
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===19th Annual Thea Award Recipients===
===19th Annual Thea Award Recipients===
In 2013, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teaconnect.org/Thea-Awards/Past-Awards/index.cfm?year=2013|title=Past Awards: Thea Awards 2013|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association|access-date=2015-09-24}}</ref>
In 2013, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teaconnect.org/Thea-Awards/Past-Awards/index.cfm?year=2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925132915/http://www.teaconnect.org/Thea-Awards/Past-Awards/index.cfm?year=2013|title=Past Awards: Thea Awards 2013|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association|access-date=2015-09-24|archive-date=2015-09-25}}</ref>


*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' Frank Stanek
*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' Frank Stanek
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*'''Museum:''' [[National Infantry Museum|The National Infantry Museum]], Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
*'''Museum:''' [[National Infantry Museum|The National Infantry Museum]], Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
*'''Museum:''' [[The Walt Disney Family Museum]], San Francisco, U.S.
*'''Museum:''' [[The Walt Disney Family Museum]], San Francisco, U.S.
*'''Museum/Science Center Exhibit:''' ''Science Storms'', [[Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)|Museum of Science & Industry]], Chicago, U.S.
*'''Museum/Science Center Exhibit:''' ''Science Storms'', [[Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)|Museum of Science and Industry]], Chicago, U.S.
*'''Museum Attraction:''' ''[[Beyond All Boundaries]]'', Solomon Victory Theater, [[National World War II Museum]], New Orleans, U.S.
*'''Museum Attraction:''' ''[[Beyond All Boundaries]]'', Solomon Victory Theater, [[National World War II Museum]], New Orleans, U.S.
*'''Museum:''' Glasnevin Museum, Dublin, Ireland
*'''Museum:''' Glasnevin Museum, Dublin, Ireland
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*'''Integration of Technology and Storytelling:''' ICT Mobile Device, [[Expo 2010 pavilions#Information and Communication Pavilion|Information and Communications Pavilion]], [[Shanghai Expo 2010]], China
*'''Integration of Technology and Storytelling:''' ICT Mobile Device, [[Expo 2010 pavilions#Information and Communication Pavilion|Information and Communications Pavilion]], [[Shanghai Expo 2010]], China
*'''Promotional Event:''' "Flynn Lives", [[San Diego Comic-Con International|San Diego Comic-Con 2010]], San Diego, U.S.
*'''Promotional Event:''' "Flynn Lives", [[San Diego Comic-Con International|San Diego Comic-Con 2010]], San Diego, U.S.
*'''New Theme Park Land:''' [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Islands of Adventure)|The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]], [[Universal Orlando Resort]], Orlando, U.S.
*'''New Theme Park Land:''' [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort)|The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]], [[Universal Orlando Resort]], Orlando, U.S.
*'''Thematic Integration of Retail, Food & Beverage Experiences:''' [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Islands of Adventure)|The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]], [[Universal Orlando Resort]], Orlando, U.S.
*'''Thematic Integration of Retail, Food & Beverage Experiences:''' The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, U.S.
*'''Feature Attraction:''' [[Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey]], [[Universal Orlando Resort]], Orlando, U.S.
*'''Feature Attraction:''' [[Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey]], [[Universal Orlando Resort]], Orlando, U.S.
*'''Technical Achievement:''' [[Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey]], [[Universal Orlando Resort]], Orlando, U.S.
*'''Technical Achievement:''' Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, U.S.


===16th Annual Thea Award Recipients===
===16th Annual Thea Award Recipients===
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*'''Lifetime Achievement Award:''' [[Mark Fuller (designer)|Mark Fuller]], [[WET Design]]
*'''Lifetime Achievement Award:''' [[Mark Fuller (designer)|Mark Fuller]], [[WET Design]]
*'''Thea Classic Award:''' Coal Mine, [[Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)|Chicago Museum of Science and Industry]], Chicago, U.S.
*'''Thea Classic Award:''' Coal Mine, [[Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)|Museum of Science and Industry]], Chicago, U.S.
*'''Attraction:''' [[Toy Story Midway Mania]], [[Disney's California Adventure]] and [[Disney's Hollywood Studios|Hollywood Studios]] at [[Walt Disney World]]
*'''Attraction:''' [[Toy Story Midway Mania]], [[Disney's California Adventure]] and [[Disney's Hollywood Studios|Hollywood Studios]] at [[Walt Disney World]]
*'''Attraction:''' ''The Dragon's Treasure'', [[City of Dreams (casino)|City of Dreams]], Macau
*'''Attraction:''' ''The Dragon's Treasure'', [[City of Dreams (casino)|City of Dreams]], Macau
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*'''Lifetime Achievement Award:''' Robert L. Ward
*'''Lifetime Achievement Award:''' Robert L. Ward
*'''Thea Classic Award:''' [[EPCOT]]
*'''Thea Classic Award:''' [[Epcot]]
*'''Museum:''' [[National Museum of the Marine Corps]]
*'''Museum:''' [[National Museum of the Marine Corps]]
*'''Museum:''' The [[Newseum]]
*'''Museum:''' [[Newseum]]
*'''Museum Exhibit:''' ''[[International Spy Museum#Operation Spy|Operation Spy]]'' at the [[International Spy Museum]]
*'''Museum Exhibit:''' ''[[International Spy Museum#Operation Spy|Operation Spy]]'' at the [[International Spy Museum]]
*'''Museum Exhibit, Limited Budget:''' ''[[Arizona Science Center#Permanent exhibitions|Force of Nature]]'' at [[Arizona Science Center]]
*'''Museum Exhibit, Limited Budget:''' ''[[Arizona Science Center#Permanent exhibitions|Force of Nature]]'' at [[Arizona Science Center]]
*'''Learning Experience:''' [[Ronald Reagan Presidential Library#Air Force One Pavilion|Air Force One Discovery Center]] at the [[Ronald Reagan Presidential Library]]
*'''Learning Experience:''' [[Ronald Reagan Presidential Library#Air Force One Pavilion|Air Force One Discovery Center]] at the [[Ronald Reagan Presidential Library]]
*'''Science Center''' [[Audubon Insectarium]]
*'''Science Center''' [[Audubon Insectarium]]
*'''Live Show:''' ''[[Finding Nemo - The Musical]]''
*'''Live Show:''' ''[[Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!|Finding Nemo - The Musical]]''
*'''Live Show:''' ''The Legend of Mythica'' at [[Tokyo DisneySea]]
*'''Live Show:''' ''The Legend of Mythica'' at [[Tokyo DisneySea]]
*'''Event Spectacular:''' [[2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony]]
*'''Event Spectacular:''' [[2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony|2008 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony]]
*'''Casino Attraction:''' [[Wynn Macau]]'s [[Wynn Macau#Tree of Prosperity|Tree of Prosperity]]
*'''Casino Attraction:''' [[Wynn Macau]]'s [[Wynn Macau#Tree of Prosperity|Tree of Prosperity]]
*'''Technical:''' [[Muppet Mobile Lab]] at [[Hong Kong Disneyland]]
*'''Technical:''' [[Muppet Mobile Lab]] at [[Hong Kong Disneyland]]
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*'''Lifetime Achievement Award:''' Jack Rouse
*'''Lifetime Achievement Award:''' Jack Rouse
*'''Attraction:''' Shuttle Launch Experience, [[Kennedy Space Center]]
*'''Attraction:''' [[Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex#Shuttle Launch Experience|Shuttle Launch Experience]], [[Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex]]
*'''Attraction, Limited Budget:''' Awakening of the Temple, [[Aztec On The River]]
*'''Attraction, Limited Budget:''' Awakening of the Temple, [[Aztec On The River]]
*'''Attraction Rehab:''' [[Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage]], [[Disneyland]]
*'''Attraction Rehab:''' [[Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage]], [[Disneyland]]
*'''Themed Training Experience:''' Battle Stations 21, [[U.S. Navy]]
*'''Themed Training Experience:''' Battle Stations 21, [[U.S. Navy]]
*'''Interactive Adventure:''' [[Epcot#Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure|Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure]], [[Walt Disney World]]
*'''Interactive Adventure:''' [[Epcot#The World Showcase Adventure|Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure]], [[Walt Disney World]]
*'''Technical Achievement:''' ''[[Kà]]'' by [[Cirque du Soleil]]
*'''Technical Achievement:''' ''[[Kà]]'' by [[Cirque du Soleil]]
*'''Science Center, Limited Budget:''' Cosmos at the Castle, [[Blackrock Castle|Blackrock Castle Observatory]]
*'''Science Center, Limited Budget:''' Cosmos at the Castle, [[Blackrock Castle|Blackrock Castle Observatory]]
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*'''Exhibit:''' Noah's Ark at the [[Skirball Cultural Center|Skirball]], Los Angeles
*'''Exhibit:''' Noah's Ark at the [[Skirball Cultural Center|Skirball]], Los Angeles
*'''Museum:''' Discovering the Real George Washington, [[Mount Vernon]]
*'''Museum:''' Discovering the Real George Washington, [[Mount Vernon]]
*'''Heritage Center:''' Chain of Generations Center, [[Jerusalem|JerU.S.lem]]
*'''Heritage Center:''' [[Western Wall Tunnel#Chain of Generations Center|Chain of Generations Center]], [[Jerusalem]]
*'''Event Spectacular:''' ''[[Songs of the Sea]]'', [[Sentosa]]
*'''Event Spectacular:''' ''[[Songs of the Sea]]'', [[Sentosa]]
*'''Traveling Exhibit, Limited Budget:''' ''[[Walking with Dinosaurs#Walking with Dinosaurs - The Arena Spectacular|Walking with Dinosaurs: The Live Experience]]''
*'''Traveling Exhibit, Limited Budget:''' ''[[Walking with Dinosaurs#Walking with Dinosaurs - The Arena Spectacular|Walking with Dinosaurs: The Live Experience]]''
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*'''Live Show:''' ''Believe'' at [[SeaWorld]]
*'''Live Show:''' ''Believe'' at [[SeaWorld]]
*'''Brand Retail Experience:''' [[Boudin Bakery|Boudin at the Wharf]]
*'''Brand Retail Experience:''' [[Boudin Bakery|Boudin at the Wharf]]
*'''Attraction:''' [[Expedition Everest]]
*'''Attraction:''' [[Expedition Everest]]
*'''Aquarium:''' The [[Georgia Aquarium]]
*'''Aquarium:''' The [[Georgia Aquarium]]
*'''Simulated Experience:''' [[Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Ride|The Great Glass Elevator]] at [[Alton Towers]]
*'''Simulated Experience:''' [[Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Ride|The Great Glass Elevator]] at [[Alton Towers]]
*'''Children's Museum:''' [[Kidspace Children's Museum]]
*'''Children's Museum:''' [[Kidspace Children's Museum]]
*'''Live Event:''' "Move, Live" - Toyota Pavilion at [[Expo 2005]]
*'''Live Event:''' "Move, Live" - Toyota Pavilion at [[Expo 2005]]
*'''Aquarium Exhibit/Limited Budget:''' The Real-Cost Cafe at [[Monterey Bay Aquarium]]
*'''Aquarium Exhibit/Limited Budget:''' The Real-Cost Cafe at [[Monterey Bay Aquarium]]
*'''Museum Touring Exhibition:''' ''Robots: The Interactive Exhibition''
*'''Museum Touring Exhibition:''' ''Robots: The Interactive Exhibition''
*'''Attraction:''' [[Ski Dubai]]
*'''Attraction:''' [[Ski Dubai]]
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===12th Annual Thea Award Recipients===
===12th Annual Thea Award Recipients===
In 2006, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.teaconnect.org/Blog/Thea-Blog/index.cfm?id=2261&redirect=y|title=Past Thea Award recipients: 1994-2018|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association }}</ref>
In 2006, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.teaconnect.org/Blog/Thea-Blog/index.cfm?id=2261&redirect=y|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411055144/http://www.teaconnect.org/Blog/Thea-Blog/index.cfm?id=2261&redirect=y|title=Past Thea Award recipients: 1994-2018|publisher=Themed Entertainment Association|archive-date=2019-04-11}}</ref>


*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' Yves Pépin
*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' Yves Pépin
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**Olympic Spirit Toronto, Canada
**Olympic Spirit Toronto, Canada
**Images of Singapore at [[Sentosa Island]]
**Images of Singapore at [[Sentosa Island]]
**[[Athens 2004 Olympics]] Opening Ceremony, Greece
**[[2004 Summer Olympics opening ceremony|2004 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony]], Athens
**[[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]
**[[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]
**The Churchill Lifeline Table, [[London]], United Kingdom
**The Churchill Lifeline Table, [[London]], United Kingdom
**[[Remember... Dreams Come True]], [[Disneyland]]
**[[Remember... Dreams Come True]], [[Disneyland]]
**Fear Factor Live, [[Universal Studios Hollywood]]
**[[Fear Factor Live]], [[Universal Studios Hollywood]]
**[[Curse of DarKastle|Curse of DarKastle: The Ride]]
**[[Curse of DarKastle]]
**Dodge Wild Earth at the [[Philadelphia Zoo]] (Limited Budget)
**Dodge Wild Earth at the [[Philadelphia Zoo]] (Limited Budget)
**Ice Age Adventure! [[Bremen]], Germany (Limited Budget)
**Ice Age Adventure, [[Movie Park Germany]] (Limited Budget)
**[[MagiQuest]] Technology (Technology)
**[[MagiQuest]] Technology (Technology)


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*'''Thea Classic:''' [[Efteling]], [[Kaatsheuvel]], The Netherlands
*'''Thea Classic:''' [[Efteling]], [[Kaatsheuvel]], The Netherlands
*'''Awards for Outstanding Achievement'''
*'''Awards for Outstanding Achievement'''
**[[Revenge of the Mummy]], [[Universal Orlando]]
**[[Revenge of the Mummy]], [[Universal Studios Florida]]
**The Challenge of Tutankhamon, [[Walibi Belgium|Walibi]], [[Wavre]], Belgium
**The Challenge of Tutankhamon, [[Walibi Belgium|Walibi]], [[Wavre]], Belgium
**[[Mission: SPACE]], [[Epcot]], Orlando
**[[Mission: SPACE]], [[Epcot]]
**[[Disney's Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular]], [[Disney California Adventure]], Anaheim
**[[Disney's Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular]], [[Disney California Adventure|Disney's California Adventure]], Anaheim
**Freedom Rising, [[National Constitution Center]], [[Philadelphia]]
**Freedom Rising, [[National Constitution Center]], [[Philadelphia]]
**[[The Spy Museum]], [[Washington DC]]
**[[International Spy Museum]], [[Washington DC]]
**The Ford Rouge Factory Tour, [[Dearborn, Michigan]]
**The Ford Rouge Factory Tour, [[Dearborn, Michigan]]
**[[uShaka Marine World]], [[Durban]], South Africa
**[[uShaka Marine World]], [[Durban]], South Africa
**Jurassic Park Institute Tour, Japan
**Jurassic Park Institute Tour, Japan
**Greenfield Village, The Henry Ford, [[Dearborn, Michigan]]
**[[The Henry Ford|Greenfield Village]], The Henry Ford, [[Dearborn, Michigan]]
**The Imagination Workshop, Temecula, CA (Limited Budget)
**The Imagination Workshop, Temecula, CA (Limited Budget)
**Action! An Adventure in Moviemaking, [[Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago]] (Limited Budget)
**Action! An Adventure in Moviemaking, [[Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago)|Museum of Science and Industry]], Chicago (Limited Budget)
**Health Royale, [[Clay Center (Charleston, West Virginia)#The Avampato Discovery Museum|The Avampato Discovery Center]], West Virginia (Limited Budget)
**Health Royale, [[Clay Center (Charleston, West Virginia)#The Avampato Discovery Museum|The Avampato Discovery Center]], West Virginia (Limited Budget)
**Lucky the Dinosaur, [[Walt Disney Imagineering]] Research & Development (Technology)
**[[Lucky the Dinosaur]], [[Walt Disney Imagineering]] Research & Development (Technology)


===10th Annual Thea Award Recipients===
===10th Annual Thea Award Recipients===
In 2003 (awards moved from fall to spring, skipping 2004), Theas were awarded to the following:<ref name="auto"/>
In 2003 (awards moved from fall to spring, skipping 2004), Theas were awarded to the following:<ref name="auto"/>


*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' George Millay
*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' [[George Millay]]
*'''Thea Classic:''' Knott's Scary Farm Halloween Haunt, [[Knott's Berry Farm]], [[Buena Park, California]]
*'''Thea Classic:''' [[Knott's Scary Farm|Knott's Scary Farm Halloween Haunt]] at [[Knott's Berry Farm]], [[Buena Park, California]]
*'''Awards for Outstanding Achievement'''
*'''Awards for Outstanding Achievement'''
**Cine'Magique, [[Walt Disney Studios Park|Walt Disney Studios]], [[Disneyland Paris]]
**[[CinéMagique]], [[Walt Disney Studios Park]]
**Templo del Fuego, [[PortAventura World]], Spain
**Templo del Fuego, [[PortAventura World]], Spain
**Tomb Raider: The Ride, [[Paramount's Kings Island]], [[Cincinnati]]
**[[The Crypt (Kings Island)|Tomb Raider: The Ride]], [[Kings Island|Paramount's Kings Island]], [[Mason, Ohio]]
**Haunted Mansion Holiday, Disneyland
**[[Haunted Mansion Holiday]], Disneyland
**[[2002 Winter Olympics]] Opening Ceremonies, [[Salt Lake City]]
**[[2002 Winter Olympics opening ceremony|2002 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony]], [[Salt Lake City]]
**Cerritos Library, [[Cerritos, California]]
**Cerritos Library, [[Cerritos, California]]
**Luz y Voces del Tajin, Mexico
**Luz y Voces del Tajin, Mexico
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*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' Jon Jerde
*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' Jon Jerde
*'''Thea Classic:''' Universal Studio's Tram Tour
*'''Thea Classic:''' Universal Studio Hollywood's [[Studio Tour]]
*'''Awards for Outstanding Achievement'''
*'''Awards for Outstanding Achievement'''
**[[Sherman Brothers|The Sherman Brothers]] (Special Achievement)
**[[Sherman Brothers|The Sherman Brothers]] (Special Achievement)
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**[[The London Eye]], United Kingdom
**[[The London Eye]], United Kingdom
**Animal Celebration, [[Universal Studios Japan]]
**Animal Celebration, [[Universal Studios Japan]]
**Disney Animation, [[Disney's California Adventure]]
**Disney Animation Building, [[Disney California Adventure|Disney's California Adventure]]
**[[Soarin' Over California]], Disney's California Adventure
**[[Soarin'#Soarin' Over California|Soarin' Over California]], Disney's California Adventure
**FDNY Fire Zone, New York (Limited Budget)
**FDNY Fire Zone, New York (Limited Budget)
**Star of Destiny Theater, Texas State History Museum
**Star of Destiny Theater, [[Bullock Texas State History Museum]]
**Ireland at [[Busch Gardens Williamsburg]], Virginia
**[[Busch Gardens Williamsburg#Ireland|Ireland]] at [[Busch Gardens Williamsburg]], Virginia
**Disney's [[Animal Kingdom Lodge]], Orlando, Florida
**[[Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge]], Orlando, Florida
**[[Tokyo DisneySea]] & Entertainment Program
**[[Tokyo DisneySea]] & Entertainment Program
**Chicano Now: American Expressions
**Chicano Now: American Expressions
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In 2001, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref name="auto"/>
In 2001, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref name="auto"/>


*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' Tony Baxter
*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' [[Tony Baxter]]
*'''Thea Classic:''' [[Silver Dollar City]]
*'''Thea Classic:''' [[Silver Dollar City]]
*'''Awards for Outstanding Achievement'''
*'''Awards for Outstanding Achievement'''
**[[Millennium Village]] Event
**[[Millennium Village]] Event
**Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle of the Buccaneer Gold
**Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle of the Buccaneer Gold at DisneyQuest
**[[Sydney 2000 Olympics]]: Opening Ceremony
**[[2000 Summer Olympics opening ceremony|2000 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony]], Sydney
**The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument
**[[Great Platte River Road Archway Monument|The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument]]
**Nickelodeon Flying Super Saturator
**[[Flying Super Saturator|Nickelodeon Flying Super Saturator]], [[Carowinds]]
**[[Men in Black: Alien Attack]], [[Universal Studios Florida]]
**[[Men in Black: Alien Attack]], [[Universal Studios Florida]]
**Discovery Cove, [[Tokyo DisneySea]]
**[[Discovery Cove]]
**Lights of Liberty Show
**Lights of Liberty Show
**[[HollandRama]], Holland
**[[HollandRama]], Holland
**Kid's City/La Ciudad de los Ninos
**Kid's City/La Ciudad de los Ninos
**Desert Passage
**Desert Passage
**Volkswagen Autostadt, Germany
**[[Autostadt|Volkswagen Autostadt]], Germany
**Exploration in the New Millenium (Limited Budget)
**Exploration in the New Millenium (Limited Budget)
**L'Oxygenarium, France (Limited Budget)
**L'Oxygenarium, France (Limited Budget)
**Stealth – World's First Flying Coaster (Innovation)
**[[Nighthawk (roller coaster)|Stealth]] – World's First Flying Coaster (Innovation)
**[[FastPass|Disney's FASTPASS]] (Innovation)
**[[FastPass|Disney's FASTPASS]] (Innovation)


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*'''Thea Classic:''' [[Tivoli Gardens]]
*'''Thea Classic:''' [[Tivoli Gardens]]
*'''Awards for Outstanding Achievement'''
*'''Awards for Outstanding Achievement'''
**[[Universal Islands of Adventure|Islands of Adventure]]
**[[The Stone Forest]]
**[[The Stone Forest]]
**The [[Palmach Museum]], Israel
**The [[Palmach Museum]], Israel
**"The Year 2000 Starting Signal" Millennium Pyro Ballet
**"The Year 2000 Starting Signal" Millennium Pyro Ballet
**Richmond Sound Design Ltd.'s AudioBox (Technology)
**Richmond Sound Design Ltd.'s AudioBox (Technology)
**James Cameron's Titanic: The Experience
**James Cameron's Titanic: The Experience at Fox Studios Australia Backlot
**COSI Columbus
**COSI Columbus
**FiestAventura at [[PortAventura]], Spain
**FiestAventura at [[PortAventura]], Spain
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**[[Gold's Gym]] presents HEROES – Health, Fitness and Beyond
**[[Gold's Gym]] presents HEROES – Health, Fitness and Beyond
**Animator's Palate, [[Disney Cruise Line]]
**Animator's Palate, [[Disney Cruise Line]]
**Atlantis, [[Paradise Island]]
**[[Atlantis Paradise Island|Atlantis]], [[Paradise Island]]
**The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at [[Universal Orlando]]
**[[The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man]] at [[Universal's Islands of Adventure]]
**Trial by Fire (Limited Budget)
**Trial by Fire (Limited Budget)


===6th Annual Thea Award Recipients===
===6th Annual Thea Award Recipients===
In 1999, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref name="auto"/>
In 1999, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref name="auto"/>
*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' Bob Gurr
*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' [[Bob Gurr]]
*'''Thea Classic:''' [[The Haunted Mansion]], [[Disneyland]]
*'''Thea Classic:''' [[The Haunted Mansion]], [[Disneyland]]
*'''Awards for Outstanding Achievement'''
*'''Awards for Outstanding Achievement'''
**"It's Tough to be a Bug, [[Disney's Animal Kingdom|Animal Kingdom]]
**[[It's Tough to Be a Bug!]], [[Disney's Animal Kingdom]]
**Journey to Atlantis, [[Sea World Orlando]]
**[[Journey to Atlantis]], [[SeaWorld Orlando]]
**[[Disney's Animal Kingdom|Animal Kingdom]]
**[[Disney's Animal Kingdom]]
**[[Disney Quest]], Orlando
**[[DisneyQuest]], Orlando
**[[American Girl Place]], Chicago
**[[American Girl#American Girl Place|American Girl Place]], Chicago
**Acquamatrix Show at the Lisbon World Expo '98
**Acquamatrix Show at the Lisbon [[Expo '98|World Expo '98]]
**Café Odyssey, [[Mall of America]]
**Café Odyssey, [[Mall of America]]
**"O", [[Cirque du Soleil]], [[Las Vegas]]
**"[[O (Cirque du Soleil)|O]]", [[Cirque du Soleil]], [[Las Vegas]]
**Viejas Outlet Center & Legend of Nightfire Fountain Show
**Viejas Outlet Center & Legend of Nightfire Fountain Show
**DVP Server Pro (Technical)
**DVP Server Pro (Technical)
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===5th Annual Thea Award Recipients===
===5th Annual Thea Award Recipients===
In 1998, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref name="auto"/>
In 1998, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref name="auto"/>
*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' John Hench
*'''The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements):''' [[John Hench]]
*'''Thea Classic:''' Calico Mountain, [[Knotts Berry Farm]]
*'''Thea Classic:''' Calico Mountain, [[Knotts Berry Farm]]
*'''Awards for Outstanding Achievement'''
*'''Awards for Outstanding Achievement'''
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**[[Star Trek: The Experience]], Las Vegas
**[[Star Trek: The Experience]], Las Vegas
**Space Quest Casino, Las Vegas
**Space Quest Casino, Las Vegas
**New York-New York Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas
**[[New York-New York Hotel and Casino]], Las Vegas
**The Power of Houston
**The Power of Houston
**Coney Island Emporium in the New York-New York Hotel
**Coney Island Emporium in the New York-New York Hotel
**Masquerade Show in the Sky, Rio Suite Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas
**Masquerade Show in the Sky, [[Rio (hotel and casino)|Rio Hotel and Casino]], Las Vegas
**Royal Armouries Museum, [[Leeds]], United Kingdom
**Royal Armouries Museum, [[Leeds]], United Kingdom
**Adventure Slots (Limited Budget)
**Adventure Slots (Limited Budget)
**Encounter at LAX, Los Angeles International Airport (Limited Budget)
**Encounter at LAX, [[Los Angeles International Airport]] (Limited Budget)
**UFO Encounters (Limited Budget)
**UFO Encounters (Limited Budget)


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*'''Thea Classic:''' [[Pirates of the Caribbean]], [[Disneyland]]
*'''Thea Classic:''' [[Pirates of the Caribbean]], [[Disneyland]]
*'''Awards for Outstanding Achievement'''
*'''Awards for Outstanding Achievement'''
**Terminator 2:3D, The Battle Across Time, [[Universal Studios Florida]]
**[[T2-3D: Battle Across Time|Terminator 2: 3D Battle Across Time]], [[Universal Studios Florida]]
**Villa Volta, [[Efteling]], Holland
**Villa Volta, [[Efteling]], Holland
**Daytona U.S., [[Daytona Speedway]], Florida
**[[Daytona 500 Experience|Daytona USA]], [[Daytona International Speedway]], Florida
**Apollo/Saturn V Center, [[Kennedy Space Center]], Florida
**[[Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex#Apollo/Saturn V Center|Apollo/Saturn V Center]], [[Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex]], Florida
**Warner Bros. Studio Store Expansion, NYC
**[[Warner Bros. Studio Store]] Expansion, NYC
**Niketown New York, NYC
**Niketown New York, NYC
**Caesars Magical Empire, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
**Caesars Magical Empire, [[Caesars Palace]], Las Vegas
**The Intergalactic Circus Spectacular, [[Lotte World]], Seoul, Korea
**The Intergalactic Circus Spectacular, [[Lotte World]], Seoul, Korea
**Rock'n Robin, Cinema World, Kamakura City, Japan (Limited Budget)
**Rock'n Robin, Cinema World, Kamakura City, Japan (Limited Budget)
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*'''Thea Classic:''' [[Pirates of the Caribbean]], [[Disneyland]]
*'''Thea Classic:''' [[Pirates of the Caribbean]], [[Disneyland]]
*'''Awards for Outstanding Achievement'''
*'''Awards for Outstanding Achievement'''
**Ocean Base Atlantic, [[New Jersey State Aquarium]]
**Ocean Base Atlantic, [[Adventure Aquarium|New Jersey State Aquarium]]
**Wild Arctic, [[Sea World Florida]]
**[[Wild Arctic]], [[SeaWorld Orlando]]
**Waterworld, A Live Sea War Spectacular, [[Universal Studios Hollywood]]
**[[Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular]], [[Universal Studios Hollywood]]
**Fremont Street Experience, [[Las Vegas]]
**[[Fremont Street Experience]], [[Las Vegas]]
**[[Rainforest Café]], [[Schaumburg, Illinois]]
**[[Rainforest Cafe]] at [[Woodfield Mall]], [[Schaumburg, Illinois]]
**[[Honey, I Shrunk the Audience]], [[Epcot]]
**[[Honey, I Shrunk the Audience]], [[Epcot]]
**[[Indiana Jones Adventure]], [[Disneyland]]
**[[Indiana Jones Adventure]], [[Disneyland]]
**Mystery Lodge, [[Knott's Berry Farm]]
**Mystery Lodge, [[Knott's Berry Farm]]
**[[Space Mountain]], From the Earth to the Moon, [[Disneyland Paris]]
**[[Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain|Space Mountain: From the Earth to the Moon]], [[Disneyland Park (Paris)|Disneyland Paris]]


===2nd Annual Thea Award Recipients===
===2nd Annual Thea Award Recipients===
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===1st Annual Thea Award Recipients===
===1st Annual Thea Award Recipients===
In 1995, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref name="auto"/>
In 1994, Theas were awarded to the following:<ref name="auto"/>
*'''Lifetime Achievement Award:''' [[Harrison Price|Harrison "Buzz" Price]]
*'''Lifetime Achievement Award:''' [[Harrison Price|Harrison "Buzz" Price]]


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[[Category:Entertainment industry associations]]
[[Category:Entertainment industry associations]]
[[Category:Awards established in 1995]]
[[Category:Awards established in 1994]]
[[Category:Annual events in California]]
[[Category:Annual events in California]]
[[Category:Non-profit organizations based in California]]
[[Category:Non-profit organizations based in California]]

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Themed Entertainment Association
AbbreviationTEA[1]
Founded1991[1]
Founder
TypeMutual benefit non-profit corporation
PurposeRepresentative body
Location
Area served
Worldwide
Membership
1,600 companies [1]
President
Lindsey K. Nelson [2]
Websitewww.teaconnect.org
THEA Awards
Sponsored by
  • Themed Entertainment Association
DateApril
LocationLos Angeles, California
First awarded1994
WebsiteTHEA Awards

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is an international non-profit association that represents creators, developers, designers and producers of themed entertainment. It is also noted for its THEA Awards, which were founded in 1995 and are distributed annually in a range of themed entertainment categories.[3]

Founding

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The TEA was founded in 1991 by Monty Lunde, a former special effects designer for Disney who had gone on to start the special effects company Technifex with his business partner Rock Hall.[4] The TEA 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.[5] Every year since 2007, the TEA has hosted a two-day TEA Summit, 2 days prior to the Thea Awards banquet, showcasing the teams that worked on these award-winning projects.[6]

Awards

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The TEA presents the annual Thea Awards to projects that exemplify the highest standards of excellence and achievement, including individuals, parks, attractions, exhibits, and experiences in the themed entertainment industry. The Thea Awards began in 1994 with a single honoree: Harrison "Buzz" Price, the first recipient of the Thea Lifetime Achievement Award.[7] That award is now called the Buzz Price Thea Award for a Lifetime of Outstanding Achievements in his honor.[8] The second recipient was Marty Sklar in 1995. Bob Gurr was the recipient in 1999.[9] In 1996, the Awards for Outstanding Achievement (AOA) were introduced, and ten were distributed. In the years since, additional special categories of AOA have been created, ensuring a multi-award event.[8] Anyone can nominate a project, but judging is conducted by a committee that includes all past lifetime achievement honorees, one board liaison, and nine members-at-large appointed to three-year terms.[10] Award recipients are announced in November and formally presented the following spring.[3]

29th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2023, Theas were awarded to the following:[11]

Award for Outstanding Achievement:

Award Name Company Location
Attraction Chasseurs de Tornades Compagnie des Alpes Futuroscope
Attraction Jurassic World Adventure Universal Destinations & Experiences Universal Studios Beijing
Attraction, Limited Budget Underlandet Liseberg AB Liseberg
Connected Immersion JUMP by Limitless Flight Limitless Flight Bluffdale, Utah
Immersive Dining Experience, Limited Budget Absurdities Vol. 1 Andsoforth Singapore
Immersive Live Experience Particle Ink: Speed of Dark KALEIDOCO Las Vegas
Live Event How to Train Your Dragon: Untrainable Universal Destinations & Experiences Universal Beijing Resort
Science Center Shanghai Astronomy Museum Shanghai Astronomy Museum Shanghai
Museum, Limited Budget The Irish Racehorse Experience Irish National Stud & Gardens Co Kildare, Ireland
Historical Experience, Limited Budget QUAKE Lisbon Earthquake Center Lisbon, Portugal
Brand Experience Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Walt Disney World
Theme Park Universal Studios Beijing Universal Destinations & Experiences Beijing, China
Technology Beaudry Interactive Beaudry Interactive Los Angeles

28th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2022, Theas were awarded to the following:[12]

  • The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements): Doris Hardoon, executive creative director and producer consultant for Walt Disney Imagineering
  • Thea Classic Award: Night Safari, Singapore
  • TEA Peter Chernack Distinguished Service Award: Lynn Allmandinger
  • Heritage Center, Limited Budget: Indigenous Peoples Experience, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Live Show, Limited Budget: Bastogne: The Roads to Freedom, Belgium
  • Technical Innovation: Mario Kart AR Themed Ride Technology, Osaka, Japan
  • Zoo: Elephant Springs, Fort Worth Zoo, Texas, U.S.
  • Immersive Experience, Limited Budget: Symphony: A Virtual Journey into the Heart of Music, Barcelona, Spain
  • Themed Retail, Limited Budget: Gideon's Bakehouse, Disney Springs, Orlando, U.S.
  • Inspiration Learning Experience, Limited Budget:Animakerspace, U.S.
  • Museum, Limited Budget: BOOM! Britannia Mine Museum, Britannia Beach, Canada
  • Technical Innovation: Stuntronics Aerial Robotics Technology, Anaheim, California, U.S.
  • Brand Experience: Weta Workshop Unleashed, Auckland, New Zealand
  • Attraction: Level 99, Natick, Massachusetts, U.S.
  • Theme Park Land: Super Nintendo World, Universal Studios Japan, Osaka, Japan
  • Attraction: The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash, Universal Studios Hollywood, U.S.
  • Attraction, Limited Budget: Reodor Felgen's Hyperakselerator, Hunderfossen Familie Park, Fåberg, Norway

27th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2021, Theas were awarded to the following:[13]

  • The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements): Robert Weis (Bob Weis), President of Walt Disney Imagineering (2016-2022)
  • Thea Classic Award: Blackpool Pleasure Beach
  • TEA Peter Chernack Distinguished Service Award: Dale Sprague, Canyon Creative
  • Entrance Experience, Limited Budget: St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
  • Attraction: Sesame Street: Street Mission, PortAventura World, Tarragona, Spain
  • Live Show Spectacular: Qu Yuan, Jingzhou Oriental Heritage Park, Hubei China
  • Attraction: The Twilight Saga: Midnight Ride, Lionsgate Entertainment World, Zhuhai, China
  • Attraction, Limited Budget: Snorri Touren, Europa-Park, Rust, Germany
  • Technical Innovation: ARGUS LED Dome System, China
  • Touring Exhibition, Limited Budget: Amazing Pollinators
  • Live Attraction Spectacular: The Bourne Stuntacular, Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
  • Connected/Immersive Storytelling: The Nest, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.
  • Attraction: Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
  • Immersive Design for Special Needs Guests: D.R.E.A.M. Centre, Chailey Heritage Foundation, Lewes, United Kingdom
  • Museum Exhibit Design, Limited Budget: "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall," National Geographic Museum, Washington D.C., U.S.
  • Themed Hotel: Les Quais de Lutèce Hotel, Parc Astérix, France
  • Technological Innovation of Industry Significance: TAIT Navigator Automation and Show Control Platform
  • Airport Destination Experience: Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore
  • Attraction: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Florida and Disneyland Park, CA, U.S.

26th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2020 the Thea Awards and conference were held digitally due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They were awarded to the following:[14]

25th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2019, Theas were awarded to the following:[15]

24th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2018, Theas were awarded to the following:[16]

23rd Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2017, Theas were awarded to the following:[17]

22nd Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2016, Theas were awarded to the following:[18]

21st Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2015, Theas were awarded to the following:[19]

20th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2014, Theas were awarded to the following:[20]

19th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2013, Theas were awarded to the following:[21]

18th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2012, Theas were awarded to the following:[22]

17th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2011, Theas were awarded to the following:[23]

16th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2010, Theas were awarded to the following:[24]

15th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2009, Theas were awarded to the following:[25]

14th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2008, Thea Awards for Outstanding Achievement were awarded to the following:[26]

13th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2007, Theas were awarded to the following:[27]

12th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2006, Theas were awarded to the following:[28]

11th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2005, Theas were awarded to the following:[28]

10th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2003 (awards moved from fall to spring, skipping 2004), Theas were awarded to the following:[28]

9th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2002, Theas were awarded to the following:[28]

8th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2001, Theas were awarded to the following:[28]

7th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 2000, Theas were awarded to the following:[28]

6th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 1999, Theas were awarded to the following:[28]

5th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 1998, Theas were awarded to the following:[28]

4th Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 1997, Theas were awarded to the following:[28]

3rd Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 1996, Theas were awarded to the following:[28]

2nd Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 1995, Theas were awarded to the following:[28]

  • The Buzz Price Thea Award (recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements): Marty Sklar

1st Annual Thea Award Recipients

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In 1994, Theas were awarded to the following:[28]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "About Us". Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  2. ^ "Our Team". Themed Entertainment Association. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  3. ^ a b Ken Story (27 November 2018). "The latest TEA Thea Awards point to Asia, Universal as the future of the tourism industry". Orlando Weekly. Archived from the original on 28 November 2018. For the last quarter-century, the Themed Entertainment Association has hosted the annual TEA Thea Awards, a prestigious who's-who in the themed attraction industry.
  4. ^ TEA and Fantasy: Technifex President and CEO Monty Lunde. Blooloop. Retrieved 2018-02-23.
  5. ^ "Themed Entertainment Association Bylaws" (PDF). Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-12-07.
  6. ^ TEA SATE conference & SATE Academy Days. Themed Entertainment Association. Retrieved 2015-09-24.
  7. ^ Thea Confidential. Live Design. Retrieved 2018-02-23.
  8. ^ a b About the Thea Awards. Themed Entertainment Association. Retrieved 2018-02-23.
  9. ^ "Bob Gurr to speak at TEA Summit Day Two, April 4 in Anaheim". teaconnect.org. Archived from the original on 2019-01-09.
  10. ^ Thea Committee. Themed Entertainment Association. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
  11. ^ "29th Annual TEA Thea Awards Program 2023". Themed Entertainment Association. 18 April 2023.
  12. ^ "28th Annual TEA Thea Awards Program 2022". Themed Entertainment Association. 3 May 2022.
  13. ^ "27th Annual TEA Thea Awards Program 2021". Themed Entertainment Association. 29 June 2021.
  14. ^ "26th Annual TEA Thea Awards Program 2020". Themed Entertainment Association. 25 June 2020.
  15. ^ "Past Awards: Thea Awards 2019". Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original on 2019-08-31.
  16. ^ "Past Awards: Thea Awards 2018". Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original on 2019-08-31.
  17. ^ "Past Awards: Thea Awards 2017". Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original on 2019-08-31.
  18. ^ "Past Awards: Thea Awards 2016". Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original on 2015-09-10.
  19. ^ "Past Awards: Thea Awards 2015". Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original on 2015-09-10.
  20. ^ "Past Awards: Thea Awards 2014". Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original on 2015-09-25. Retrieved 2015-09-24.
  21. ^ "Past Awards: Thea Awards 2013". Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original on 2015-09-25. Retrieved 2015-09-24.
  22. ^ "Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) Announces 18th Annual Thea Award Recipients" (PDF). Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-11-03.
  23. ^ "17th Annual Thea Award Recipients". Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original on 2014-05-25.
  24. ^ "16th Annual Thea Award Recipients". Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original on 2014-05-25.
  25. ^ "15th Annual Thea Award Recipients". Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original on 2014-02-17.
  26. ^ "14th Annual Thea Awards". Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original on 2014-05-25.
  27. ^ "13th Annual Thea Awards". Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original on 2014-05-25.
  28. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Past Thea Award recipients: 1994-2018". Themed Entertainment Association. Archived from the original on 2019-04-11.
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