[simpits-tech] Themed Entertainment Association Awards

[Justin Messenger]

The Air Force One simulator that we put together for the Reagan Library's Air Force One Discovery Center must be popular. Our team, The Kansas Air Force One project, is to be listed on the award presented to the Discover Center!  The Reagan people contacted us last night to let us know that invitations to the Awards Gala will be in the mail :) Who knew playing with simulators could be so much fun!
 
Justin


Themed Entertainment Association 
Announces 15th Annual Thea Awards Recipients
 
Orlando, Florida Nov. 18, 2008 – “The prestigious Thea Awards recognize and honor excellence in the creation of outstanding visitor experiences, attractions, exhibits and places,” said Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) President Nick Farmer of Farmer Attraction Development, Leicester, UK. “Truly international in their recognition of outstanding productions, the Thea Awards focus international attention on innovation within the Themed Entertainment and Experience Design Industry.” The Awards will be formally presented March 7, 2009 at the 15th Annual Thea Awards Gala sponsored by Economics Research Associates, a lavish, black-tie dinner event at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, CA. 
 
. The Thea Awards Nominating Committee evaluated more than 120 nominations in order to recommend the current slate of 17 Thea recipients, with final approval by the TEA International Board of Directors.
 
Recipients – 15th Annual Thea Awards
Thea Lifetime Achievement Award:  Robert L. Ward 
Thea Classic Award: EPCOT, Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL
Thea Awards for Outstanding Achievement (AOA)
Attraction: The Simpsons Ride, Universal Studios Hollywood CA & Orlando, FL
Attraction Limited Budget: BeWILDerwood, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
Attraction Limited Budget: The Forgotten Mine, Molenheide, Belgium
Museum: The Newseum, Washington DC, USA
Museum: National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, VA, USA
Museum Exhibit: Operation Spy, International Spy Museum, Washington DC, USA
Museum Exhibit, Limited Budget: Forces of Nature, Arizona Science Center, Phoenix AZ, USA
Learning Experience: Air Force One Discovery Center, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, Simi Valley CA, USA
Technical: Muppet Mobile Lab, Hong Kong Disneyland, China
Science Center: Audubon Insectarium, New Orleans LA, USA
New Theme Park Land: Jungala, Busch Gardens, Tampa FL, USA
Event Spectacular: 2008 Summer Olympics, Opening Ceremonies, Beijing, Chiina
Live Show: Finding Nemo, The Musical, Walt Disney World, FL, USA
Live Show: Legend of Mythica, Tokyo DisneySeas, Japan
Casino Attraction: Tree of Prosperity, Wynn Macau, Macau, SAR, China
 

LEARNING EXPERIENCE AWARD
Goes to the Air Force One Discovery Center 
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum, Simi Valley CA, USA 
Students visiting a presidential library usually expect typical field-trip fare. They may well ask what does this have to do with me?  But young visitors to the Air Force One Discovery Center find themselves plunged into extremely realistic replicas of the Oval Office, the White House Press Room, the Military Station Room and Air Force One. Students are cast as reporters, military leaders, advisors, or even the president.  Here each plays a role in responding to a rapidly unfolding crisis that seems all too real. The result is an innovative, involving and highly personal experience of presidential decision making that achieves a highly successful educational experience with the enthusiasm of compelling role playing entertainment. The kids are completely engaged. Even the teachers, parents and chaperones wish they could participate. The Air Force One Discovery Center sets a new immersive, involving standard for student activities at educational
 attractions everywhere. 

 
 
 


      
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