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.

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TEA blog

13 September 2021

Melissa Ruminot Named President-Elect of TEA

BURBANK, California USA, Sep 3, 2021--The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has named the current International Board Vice President, Melissa Ruminot, as its President-Elect. She will officially begin her tenure as ...

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10 September 2021

How Disney Created Its First Mickey Mouse Ride: 27th Thea Awards Digital Case Studies Episode 4

Shared with permission from Theme Park Insider . How Disney Created Its First Mickey Mouse Ride by Robert Niles Themed Entertainment Association today honored Walt Disney World's Mickey and Minnie's ...

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09 September 2021

TEA In-Person Mixer at the Mine - Vancouver HUBS Edition

by Kelly Sall (Board Member, Western Division)   On August 28th, Part 2 of the TEA series on BOOM!, was held at The Britannia Museum in British Columbia. This was ...

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01 September 2021

Special Message from Our TEA International Board President, Chuck Fawcett

Hello to our TEA global members and colleagues. I want to take a moment to give you an update on all the great things going on behind the scenes at ...

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31 August 2021

TEA SATE Europe 2021 - Breaking Boundaries

Purchase Tickets Here Visit the  TEA SATE Europe 2021 Event Booklet   for additional information including: - Conference, Hotel and Travel booking information - How to become a Sponsor SPONSORSHIP ...

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31 August 2021

Dale Sprague: Branding Man: 27th Thea Awards Digital Case Studies Episode 3

Shared with permission from InPark Magazine . Dale Sprague: Branding man Branding/design specialist Dale Sprague receives TEA distinguished service honors Interview by Shannon Martin, with assistance from Ann Sprague Always ...

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28 August 2021

Blackpool Pleasure Beach: Coasters and carousels by the Sea: 27th Thea Awards Digital Case Studies Episode 2

Shared with permission from  InPark Magazine . Blackpool Pleasure Beach: Coasters and carousels by the sea The Bicycle Railway and River Caves attractions at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 1905. All ...

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26 August 2021

Making Magic After Tragedy on Europa Park's Snorri Touren: 27th Thea Awards Digital Case Studies Episode 3

Shared with permission from Theme Park Insider . Making Magic After Tragedy on Europa Park's Snorri Touren by Robert Niles From a devastating fire arose an award-winning family attraction at ...

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26 August 2021

Experience the 27th Thea Awards Digital Case Studies! Episode 4 Airs September 9!

Join us to experience Thea Awards Case Studies with a 6-part series of interactive digital sessions celebrating the 27th Thea Award Recipients! PRESENTED BY CHIMELONG REGISTER HERE Thea Awards Digital ...

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25 August 2021

'Midnight Ride' Brings The Twilight Saga to Life: 27th Thea Awards Digital Case Studies Episode 2

Shared with permission from Theme Park Insider . 'Midnight Ride' Brings The Twilight Saga to Life by Robert Niles The Themed Entertainment Association is honoring its Thea Award winners with ...

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Member news

03 September 2021

Zeitgeist Design + Productions "Spirit of the Time" Zoomcast: Episode 5 with Gordon Hoopes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 ZEITGEIST DESIGN + PRODUCTION LAUNCHES FIFTH “THE SPIRIT OF THE TIME” ZOOMCAST FEATURING GIANTS OF THE THEMED ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY Gordon Hoopes, original master ...

27 August 2021

IDEAS TO DESIGN NEXT GENERATION SPACE-THEMED DESTINATION

Pale Blue Dot Ventures has partnered with Orlando based experience design firm IDEAS to design an all new space-themed entertainment and education destination in coastal Santa Barbara County, CA. The ...

17 August 2021

Zeitgeist Design + Production's "Spirit of the Time": Episode 4 with Peggie Fariss

ZEITGEIST DESIGN + PRODUCTION LAUNCHES FOURTH “THE SPIRIT OF THE TIME” ZOOMCAST FEATURING GIANTS OF THE THEMED ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY Peggie Fariss, whose part-time job on the Storybookland attraction at Disneyland in ...

17 August 2021

PREMIER RIDES REACHES 100% VACINATION GOAL TO BUILD CONFIDENCE, COMFORT AND GREATER SERVICE TO CLIENTS AROUND THE GLOBE

Baltimore, MD – Premier Rides, a global supplier of high-tech ride attractions announced today that its entire organization is fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.   Additionally, all new positions will ...

04 August 2021

JRA Provides Design for Newly Opened Hongkong Land Kidzplorer Children's Attraction

Hongkong Land has officially opened Kidzplorer, a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) oriented play-center now fully integrated into its first wholly-owned commercial development project in Southwest China: “The ...

07 July 2021

Uncompromised authenticity: George Wade marries brands and LBE

George Wade has become a specialist in branded entertainment and a unique force in assisting the attractions industry to meet these challenges. He has a keen understanding of the power ...