InPark Magazine – #77 – The Best in Themed Entertainment

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#77 – The best in themed entertainment

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Editorials and interactive table of contents for issue #77

Lisa Passamonte Green

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The Thea Awards Nominating Committee annually reviews and adjudicates submissions for the Thea Awards.

Bazyliszek: Monster hunting in Poland

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In April 2019, one year after opening, Bazyliszek will be honored with a Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement.

Great Wolf Lodge’s great lobby spectacle

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To add yet another focal point of fun for guests, many Great Wolf Lodge lobby areas now include high-tech theaters with automated on-screen components and animatronic character elements choreographed...

Dollywood: Heart of the Smokies

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On April 13, 2019 the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) will honor Dollywood with the Thea Classic Award at the 25th annual Thea Awards Gala in Anaheim, California.

Teamwork: Wärtsilä and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts

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Reish realized that the kind of student coming out of the School of Design & Production was ideal for Wärtsilä and began working with the School of Design & Production on implementing a recruitment...

Universal appeal: The magical career of Mark Woodbury

Mar 21, 2019 Joe Kleiman #77 - The Best in Themed Entertainment, 2019, Asia, Business, Europe & Middle East, Events, Features, North America, People, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Universal appeal: The magical career of Mark Woodbury

Woodbury led a team at Universal Creative as they designed such parks as Universal’s Islands of Adventure and created innovative rides and attractions while working with leading creative talents...

Infinite Kingdoms: Planet playology

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We recently connected with founder Denise Chapman Weston for an update and more details on some of their announcements.

Christie: Screens to fill, markets to disrupt

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Christie has made a substantial investment of time and resources in RGB laser projection and recently introduced two, new DLP projector models designed specifically to meet the needs of the LBE

The French connection: Meet Michel Linet-Frion

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"Since I typically rely on contracted expertise and talent for each project so as to create the best project team tailored for each project, TEA has been extremely valuable in helping me find ideal...

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Smaller attractions: Following the leader
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How smaller attractions stay competitive and innovative...
Nathan Jones: Continuing a journey of amazing attractions
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Following a long track record at both WhiteWater and...
Right place, write time
Jun 30, 2020 Comments Off on Right place, write time

Hollywood screenwriter Bennett Yellin authors a new future...
Eleventh Hour: The rise of consultants since COVID-19...
May 18, 2020 Comments Off on Eleventh Hour: The rise of consultants since COVID-19 affords a vision of leadership for the Location Based and Themed Entertainment Industry.

To help companies respond to industry-specific challenges,...
Inside the time machine
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Creative Principals’ Geoff Thatcher says now is the...
InPark exclusive: International participants in Dubai Expo...
Apr 22, 2020 Comments Off on InPark exclusive: International participants in Dubai Expo 2020 share thoughts on the likely one-year postponement and the status of their pavilions

Leaders of several national pavilions being developed for...
Bingo Tso, ACE International, on the effects of COVID-19...
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Bingo Tso of ACE International shares his perspective from...
COVID-19: Reassurances from Beijing and Kelly Ryner...
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"As for business here in China, there is a lot of positive...
California’s Great America WinterFest: Transforming a...
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With millions of lights and thousands of decorations, the...
#80 – IAAPA 2019
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Table of contents
Meet Amanda Thompson
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IAAPA’s incoming chair has deep roots in the attractions...
TEA 2020
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A chat with Michael Blau - incoming TEA International Board...
IAAPA 2019 Chair David Rosenberg: The aqua-man
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Rosenberg serves as the 2019 Chair of the IAAPA Board of...
CircusTrix CEO Fernando Eiroa: Leaps and bounds
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InPark spoke with Eiroa about the unique business of...
InPark exclusive: Interviews with Jeremy Railton and...
Nov 09, 2019 Comments Off on InPark exclusive: Interviews with Jeremy Railton and Scott Ault on the launch of their new company, Railton Entertainment Design (RED)

Themed entertainment design veterans Jeremy Railton and...
ISE 2020
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The annual Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) trade show for...
IAAPA: “Wear comfortable shoes!”
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"If this is your first Expo, attend the First Time...
Netflix and thrill: Greg Lombardo joins the content...
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Lombardo brings with him more than a decade experience in...
Transitions: Leaps and bounds
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Industry professionals are making moves and creating waves
Exploring IAAPA Europe
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Meet recent additions to IAAPA’s European team
IPM Interview: Jennifer Lee Hackett, Sinking Ship...
Aug 08, 2019 Comments Off on IPM Interview: Jennifer Lee Hackett, Sinking Ship Entertainment

Giant screen veteran Jennifer Lee Hackett has joined...
John Miceli and the new DE-ŹYN Studios
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Throughout his career, John Miceli has worked in feature...
Meet Lionsgate Entertainment World’s new general...
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Meet the new GM of Lionsgate Entertainment World, scheduled...
ECA2: All eyes on Lanzhou
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ECA2's latest spectacle, a permanent installation in a...
IAAPA Expo Asia
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"Establishing a presence in both Hong Kong and Shanghai...

#82 – Solving problems with innovation
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The InPark Magazine editors: Meet the press
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Alterface: Popcorn Revenge results
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Christie: Ultimate contrast
Sep 07, 2020 Comments Off on Christie: Ultimate contrast
The Land of Legends meets Masha and the Bear
Sep 07, 2020 Comments Off on The Land of Legends meets Masha and the Bear
Diving into the TEA/ AECOM Theme Index
Sep 03, 2020 Comments Off on Diving into the TEA/ AECOM Theme Index
Smaller attractions: Following the leader
Sep 02, 2020 Comments Off on Smaller attractions: Following the leader
Funding, revenue, reopening and saving the animals: Museums...
Aug 15, 2020 Comments Off on Funding, revenue, reopening and saving the animals: Museums struggle in COVID times
Three industry leaders talk about the TEA Thea Awards: ...
Aug 05, 2020 Comments Off on Three industry leaders talk about the TEA Thea Awards: Nancy Seruto, Susan Bonds, and Wendy Heimann-Nunes
Going virtual: TEA honors Thea Award recipients with Digital...
Aug 03, 2020 Comments Off on Going virtual: TEA honors Thea Award recipients with Digital Case Studies event
Right place, write time
Jun 30, 2020 Comments Off on Right place, write time
Eleventh Hour: The rise of consultants since COVID-19...
May 18, 2020 Comments Off on Eleventh Hour: The rise of consultants since COVID-19 affords a vision of leadership for the Location Based and Themed Entertainment Industry.