The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Universal Islands of Adventure to Receive Thea Classic Award

Entrance to "The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man" ride, featuring a large Spider-Man graphic above the entrance at an amusement park.

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Universal Islands of Adventure, one of the most iconic rides in theme park history, will be honored with a Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) Thea Award in 2025. The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Thea Award The attraction will be honored with the Thea Classic Award, celebrating its 25 years of … Read more

Universal Studios Japan & Hollywood Increase Attendance While Universal Orlando Loses Standing According to 2023 Attendance Report

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AECOM (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Management) and TEA (Themed Entertainment Association) have released their 2023 attendance report, the Theme Index, which covers theme parks and attractions globally — including Universal Destinations & Experiences. AECOM/TEA 2023 Theme Index Attendance Report This attendance report covers 2023, despite being released in 2024. This year, the Theme Index … Read more

What’s Coming to Your Favorite Theme Park? Highlights from the 30th Annual Thea Awards

The 30th annual Thea Awards were held on March 16, 2024 in Hollywood, California. This annual event hosted by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) celebrates the creative and talented people behind some of the best-themed experiences around the globe. From theme park attractions to experiential dining, the Theas recognize the best of the previous year. … Read more

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT Earns Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement

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The Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction at EPCOT will be honored with a Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement in 2024. The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) announced the impending distinction in a blog post on November 14. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Earns Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement TEA is an international association … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineers, Stuntronics, and More Awarded by Themed Entertainment Association and IAAPA

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The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) announced at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo that they would be presenting three Thea Awards to Walt Disney Imagineering in 2022. The Stuntronics technology used in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure will receive a Thea Award for Outstanding Technical Innovation. This advanced robotics figure … Read more

Disney Parks Attendance “Flat” in Newly-Released 2019 Themed Entertainment Association Report

Despite the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at both Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort, attendance at Disney Parks worldwide showed stagnation last year, and even backslid in some places, according to the newly released 2019 Theme Index and Museum Index published by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and AECOM. Worldwide, Walt Disney … Read more