THEA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT SPACE FANTASY THE RIDE UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN ATTRACTION
Space Fantasy The Ride is an interior spinning roller coaster featuring 19 solar shuttles that each seat eight people. Riders are propelled through colourful vistas and encounters with characters
including GBOT, who guides visitors through the experience, the playful sun fairies and the princess of the solar sys- tem Cosmia. The mission is to gather positive energy and re-energise our sun.
BARNAS BRANNSTASJON (CHILDREN’S FIRE STATION) KONGEPARKEN, NORWAY ATTRACTION ON A LIMITED BUDGET
In this attraction at Kongeparken, a theme park in Stavanger, Norway, chil- dren act out the fantasy of being a fi refi ghter. (See AM Q3 09) They receive training as recruits
Universal Studios Japan has won a Best Attraction award for its Space Fantasy The Ride experience
ATTRACTION ARTHUR, L’AVENTURE 4D FUTUROSCOPE, FRANCE
Visitors to Arthur, L’Aventure 4D fi nd themselves immersed in the under- ground world of the mythical Minimoy creatures. Even the queue area is an organic, underground world of soil, tun- nels, roots and creatures. Visitors enjoy the 4D sensory experience aboard a
ATTRACTION REFRESH STAR TOURS – THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE DISNEYLAND CALIFORNIA, US
The judges say: “This nomination rec- ognises the complete reimagining of Star Tours, a simulator experience fi rst installed in 1987. The challenge was to remain true to the vivid stories while making use of new technical tools and guest interactive capabilities and mak- ing the experience suitable for a new generation of fans without alienating the extremely loyal Star Wars fan base.
Star Tours’ update has allowed for the use of new technology which wasn’t available in 1987
The refreshed attraction has suc- ceeded in both. For the guests, the most compelling feature is the variable content that affords multiple storylines, locations and characters. This element of surprise is driving multi-generational audiences to revisit to get a shot at exploring different vistas into the many realms of the Star Wars Galaxy.” (See mystery shopper feature in AM Q4 1
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25-seat, insect-shaped motion base vehi- cle, which mimics a ladybird’s fl ight as it fl ies through the Minimoys’ world. 4D elements include the feeling of
fl ying through the threads of a cobweb, being brushed by a frog’s wet tongue and colliding with an angry bee.
YOU! THE EXPERIENCE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY, CHICAGO
MUSEUM EXHIBIT
This 15,000sq ft (1,400sq m) exhibit is a celebration of body, mind and spirit which explores personal health and wellbeing. It showcases the extraor- dinary workings of our bodies, the effects our lifestyle choices have, the impact of our environment and the role of medical technology. More than 50 interactives engage visitors across a spectrum of topics, from birth and reproduction and individual organ sys- tems to diet, medical innovation and ultimately aging and life expectancy.
ADDITIONAL WINNERS
NatureQuest at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta (Museum Exhibit) The Changing Climate Show at Science North (Attraction on a Limited Budget) Ghost of the Castle at Louisiana’s Old State Capitol (Cultural Heritage Attraction on a Limited Budget)
The Magic, The Memories, and You! at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Yo México, Celebration of the Century of the Mexican Revolution, Mexico City The House of Dancing Water at City of Dreams, Macau (Live Show Spectacular) FoodLoop at Europa-Park Cruise Line’s Ship - Disney Fantasy ●
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and are then called upon to put on fi re fi ghter jackets, slide down a fi re house pole, board a giant toy fi re engine and power the engine, making it go faster by
pumping as it races to the fi re. The fi re is safely created by fog in a giant dolls house-like structure. Children then pump and aim water cannon to put out the fi re. After the experience, everyone gets a certifi cate declaring them to be a fi re inspector. On the back of the certifi cate is a list of items to be inspected in their own home.
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