The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, gran ganador de los Thea Awards 2010

Durante la IAAPA Attractions Expo se presentaron los Thea Awards, un prestigioso premio otorgado cada año a las mejores atracciones en el mundo. Este año, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter es el gran ganador (con 4 premios en 4 categorías diferentes: nueva área temática, integración temática de las tiendas y restaurantes, atracción destacada, realización técnica).

A continuación, la lista completa de las atracciones y parques que han recibido un Thea Award este año:

Thea Awards for Outstanding Achievement:

Along the River During the Qingming Festival, China Pavilion, Shanghai Expo 2010(Expo Pavilion Exhibit)
The National Infantry Museum, Columbus, Georgia USA (Museum)
The Walt Disney Family Museum, San Francisco, USA (Museum)
Science Storms, Museum of Science & Industry, Chicago USA (Museum/Science Center Exhibit)
Beyond All Boundaries, Solomon Victory Theater, National World War II Museum, New Orleans USA (Museum Attraction)
Glasnevin Museum, Dublin, Ireland (Museum)
World of Color, Disney California Adventure, Anaheim USA(Nighttime Spectacular)
ICT Mobile Device, Information and Communications Pavilion, Shanghai Expo 2010(Integration of Technology and Storytelling)
Flynn Lives, ComiCon 2010 San Diego, Calif. USA (Promotional Event)
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Resort Orlando, USA (New Theme Park Land)
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Resort Orlando, USA (Thematic Integration of Retail, Food & Beverage Experiences)
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Universal Resort Orlando, USA (Feature Attraction)
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Universal Resort Orlando, USA (Technical Achievement)

The Buzz Price Award (formerly the Thea Lifetime Achievement Award):

Kim Irvine, Art Director, Disneyland

Thea Classic Award:

The Exploratorium, San Francisco, California

Fuente: Attractions Management