ABOUT THE TEA

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is an international non-profit association representing the world's leading creators, developers, designers and producers of compelling places and experiences.

Our members bring the experience of engaging storytelling and entertainment to a vast number of casinos, restaurants, retail stores, museums, zoos, theme parks and an ever-growing list of destinations that aim to bring a higher level of visitor experiences world wide.

We provide the proper channels and opportunities to network, educate and help your business or career grow.

TEA blog

01 December 2021

Fall Season Networking at LA’s All Season Brewing

On a brisk November evening in Los Angeles, Western North America Themed Entertainment Association members gathered in-person for the first time in a long while at All Season Brewing in ...

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19 November 2021

New TEA Board members announced and outgoing leaders thanked for their service in 2021

The Themed Entertainment Association ( TEA ) announced the results of its annual elections for International Board and Divisional Boards, welcomed the new leaders to their roles and thanked the ...

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13 November 2021

TEA announces 28th annual slate of Thea Awards recipients (official press release)

BURBANK, California USA, Nov 16, 2021 -- “The Themed Entertainment Association ( TEA ) congratulates the new TEA Thea Awards recipients, representing excellence, innovation and leadership in the creation of compelling ...

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11 November 2021

They Braved the Psychology of Scare

On Wednesday, October 27th, the TEA Western Division hosted a pre-Halloween event. It was one where the attendees were enthralled, captivated, and one would wager, very happy. Why? Because they ...

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09 November 2021

Connect with TEA at IAAPA Expo Orlando

Printable Schedule TUESDAY, November 16 TEA Booth (#1366) Hours 10:00am to 6:00pm TEA 28th Thea Awards Press Announcement 2:00pm to 2:20pm IAAPA Press Conferences Booth (#3040)  Presented By:       ...

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25 October 2021

TEA at 2021 SEGD Conference Philadelphia!

  TEA is partnering with SEGD to give our members discounted pricing! Your conference registration gets you an all-access pass into the Opening Night Party, the Tours (except premium tours), ...

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25 October 2021

TEA joins China and the world in welcoming Universal Beijing Resort at industry leaders summit

TEA joins China and the world in welcoming Universal Beijing Resort at industry leaders summit In September 2021, the Themed Entertainment Association ( TEA ) participated in Beijing City Sub-Center ...

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20 October 2021

TEA Webinar Wednesday: Psychology of Scare

  Are you a thrill seeker? Do you know people who seem to have a death wish? Is it adrenaline, curiosity, bravado or something else that makes us love haunted ...

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14 October 2021

TEA Presents at LeisurUp at MAPIC: Call for Presentations

Call for Presentations  DEADLINE: Monday, 25 October, 2021    TEA Presents at LeisurUp at MAPIC Held in Cannes, France, from the 30 November to 2 December, this is the leading ...

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13 October 2021

Congratulations! 2021 TEA Masters announced

Congratulations to the new slate of TEA Masters! Please join us to celebrate the 2021 TEA Masters on November 3, 2021. The Themed Entertainment Association ( TEA ) - the global, ...

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Member news

01 December 2021

BlueBox Attractions Launches New Project Masterplanning and Feasibility Division

London, UK --- 1 December, 2021 – BlueBox Attractions, a specialist experience design,consulting and production company for global theme parks, destination attractions, museums and live events, has announced the launch of a new project masterplanning and design ...

22 November 2021

JRA Acquired by RWS Entertainment Group

In a press conference at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, RWS Entertainment Group (RWS) Founder and Chief Executive Officer Ryan Stana, along with JRA Chief Executive Officer ...

17 November 2021

Zeitgeist Design + Production's "Spirit of the Time": Episode 7 with Tim Kirk

  WHY IS THE TIME MACHINE IN 2001? TO CELEBRATE THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF . . .TOKYO DISNEY SEA! MEET OUR VERY SPECIAL 7TH PASSENGER. . . 5-TIME HUGO AWARD-WINNER, ILLUSTRATOR & ...

09 November 2021

IDEAS TO REVITALIZE MIAMI'S JUNGLE ISLAND PARK

ORLANDO, FLORIDA, November 9 –IDEAS, an Orlando-based brand and experience design firm, has been selected to redesign the historic Jungle Island animal park in Miami, Florida. The firm is guiding the ...

09 November 2021

SeaRobotics to Premier New Autonomous Water Platforms During IAAPA Expo

SeaRobotics , a leading developer of marine robotics and autonomous systems, announced today that it will be unveiling a new collection of customizable Autonomous Water Platforms (AWPs) specifically designed for the ...

25 October 2021

IDEAS BRINGS EXPERIENCE DESIGN EXPERTISE TO REGIONAL WORKFORCE SYSTEMS WITH NEW ENGAGEMENT TOOLS

ORLANDO, FLORIDA, October 25 – For more than 10 years Orlando based IDEAS, a brand and experience design firm has created highly effective brands and workforce system solutions. Their new innovative ...