Archives

• 2017
  • May
    • Thinkwell, ECA plan the entertainment for Haseko Group’s ambitious new $300 million Hawaii resort
  • April
    • News from Thinkwell EMEA: $1B Reem Mall in Abu Dhabi
    • A Theme Park Designer Tries to Imagine Nintendo Land
• 2016
  • December
    • Theme park business is booming in Middle East
    • IAAPA 2016 News in Review – SeaWorld reorganizes creative side; Study: Virtual reality fits parks
    • Ski Dubai Named the World’s Best Indoor Ski Resort
    • China hopes new film studio and theme park will boost ties to international movie industry
  • November
    • Lai Sun Group Appoints Thinkwell to Produce Lionsgate Entertainment World™ at Novotown in Hengqin, Zhuhai
  • October
    • Sneak Peek at $15 Million Nixon Library Renovation
  • September
    • Theme Parks Take Inspiration From Video Games
    • Thinkwell Group Promotes Three Long-Term Employees to Become Principals at the Company
  • June
    • Cirque du Soleil, NFL Team Up For Massive Times Square Attraction
  • April
    • Thinkwell Group Appoints Former Walt Disney Imagineering Executive Diane Michioka to Vice President of Production
  • March
    • Thinkwell Group Celebrates Momentous Year With A Record 14 Project Openings
  • February
    • Ferrari World Abu Dhabi to open Flying Aces coaster this week – 5 fun facts
    • US Firm To Redefine ‘Monkey Business’
  • January
    • Thinkwell Group Designs and Produces New Museum for Atlanta’s Center for Puppetry Arts
• 2015
  • December
    • Dubai Expo 2020 Focuses on Delivery, Awards Contracts
  • October
    • Thinkwell Group Celebrates Sesame Street Presents: The Body Exhibit’s 2 Million Visitors After A Successful 10-Year Run
    • Thinkwell Group Appoints Two New Senior Level Executives For Thinkwell Asia
    • Exclusive First Look at the Spookiest Items from the Warner Bros. Halloween Exhibit!
  • August
    • Thinkwell Group Designs and Produces New Interactive Studio Attraction for Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
  • July
    • Thinkwell Announces its New Los Angeles Location!
    • The Hunger Games: The Exhibition Sets Global Rollout Schedule
  • June
    • Thinkwell Creative Director Kate McConnell talks about the new opening of the Hunger Games Exhibit
    • Fast & Furious Supercharged Opens at Universal Studios Hollywood
    • Shorter Lines and Freakier Rides: The Future of Amusement Parks
    • ‘Dark rides’ may be part of NFL Experience at HOF Village
  • May
    • 5 Educated Predictions for the Future of Amusement Parks
    • For Disneyland’s 60th, there’s Mickey, Minnie and cutting-edge technology
    • ‘Sesame Street Presents: The Body Exhibit’ Opens Today at Museum of Discovery and Science
    • Lionsgate’s ‘Now You See Me’ to Get Third Installment
    • Hall of Fame Village could mean billions to Stark-area economy
    • Nintendo, Universal will team up on interactive park rides
  • April
    • Interview with Thinkwell Group: How to Design an Experience
    • Thinkwell Group Promotes Dave Cobb to Vice President, Creative Development
    • Vice President Paul Redding Relocates to Thinkwell Asia as the Worldwide Experience Design and Production Agency Continues Expansion
    • Thinkwell Group Announces Its Involvement Designing and Producing Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Hogwarts Express Expansion
  • March
    • Hogwarts Express: Inside the new Harry Potter Warner Bros experience
  • February
    • Lionsgate and Imagine Exhibitions to Debut THE HUNGER GAMES: THE EXHIBITION World Premiere Set for July 1 at Discovery Times Square
  • January
    • Sesame Street coming to Liberty Science Center in interactive exhibit for kids
    • Aamna Jalal Awarded AMEC Counsel of the Year in the Live, Location-Based & Hospitality Category
    • Thinkwell Group Appoints Former Franco Dragone Executive François Girard To SVP Global Business Development
• 2014
  • December
    • Minecraft Creator “Notch” Building Theme Park In New York State
    • New Thinkwell Group Report Explores Digital Tech in Museums
  • November
    • Everything You Missed at EventTech 2014, Part Two
    • Thinkwell Group Publishes Second Annual Guest Experience Trend Report
  • October
    • Cal Arts Spotlight on Thinkwell Intern Suhyun Cho
    • Disney $1.3 Billion Rescue Shows Paris Parks Too Big to Fail
  • September
    • The Thing That is the Thing-The Point of Attachment Podcast
    • Iconic Attractions Group Releases Master Plan for Transformation of Jungle Island
    • Kelly Ryner Promoted to President, Thinkwell Asia as the Worldwide Experience Design and Production Agency Expands
    • Jungle Island Reveals Master Plans For Renovation
  • August
    • Help bring location-based entertainment to SXSW!
  • June
    • Thinkwell turns 13! A look back at the past year.
    • Thinkwell, Worldwide Experience Design and Production Agency, Growing In Size and Expanding Internationally
    • Thinkwell Appoints Tyler Thornberg as Director of Business Development
  • May
    • Two-Thirds of Consumers Believe Theme Parks Are Ignoring This Key Feature
    • ‘Hunger Games’ 2015 tour could lead to theme park
    • Lionsgate Moving Ahead on ‘Hunger Games’ Theme Park Plans
    • 12 game-changing theme park attractions
    • Destination gardens and resort planned near Hunter Ranch
    • Discovery Gardens park approved by Paso Robles planners
    • Elaborate garden attraction could bloom in Paso Robles
    • Enjoying a Wand(er) at ‘Making of Harry Potter’ Tour
  • April
    • Thinkwell, Worldwide Experience Design And Production Agency, Appoints Amin Rashmani As Director Of Business Development, Middle East
    • Why I liked visiting Thinkwell – A letter from an aspiring architect
    • A Film Lover’s Guide to London
    • Five great things to see on the Warner Bros. Studio Tour
  • March
    • Discovering the magic of Harry Potter’s world
    • Some days have ups and downs: Taking on the rollercoasters at Spain’s PortAventura
    • Middle East: On with the show
  • February
    • Experiencing the Magic of Harry Potter at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
  • January
    • The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour in the latest episode of Attractions: The Show
    • Science Centre Sesame Street exhibit: Youngsters learn about their bodies inside and out
    • Sesame Street comes to the Ontario Science Centre
    • Sesame Street coming to Liberty Science Center in interactive exhibit for kids
    • Kermit, Big Bird, Bert and Ernie will soon have a new home
    • COSPLAY COLONISTS: Rise of the Creative Audience
• 2013
  • December
    • Winter day trips – Warner Bros. Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter
    • London is TripAdvisor’s most reviewed city (and Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour is most reviewed attraction)
    • Fountain Of Youth: 2013 Young Designer to Watch, Colbert Davis, Sound Designer
    • Survey shows most guests want more mobile integration in theme parks
  • November
    • VIDEO: Dubai Wins Expo 2020
    • Dubai Chosen to Host 2020 World Expo
    • Tech Trends Are Hot at the 2013 IAAPA Expo
    • The Mobile Theme Park: How Technology Will Enhance The Guest Experience At The Happiest Place On Earth
    • “A Theme Park In Your Pocket:” How Parks Are Going Mobile
    • Theme Park Visitors Want a Lot More Mobile Integration
    • How are theme park visitors are using their smartphones in the park?
    • Theme parks and scenic International Summit 2013 held successfully
    • Thinkwell Group Launches Annual Guest Experience Trend Report
    • Heads Up: Interactivity, Technology & Audience Participation
    • Thinkwell Group Named “Most Honored Theme Park Design Company” At 2013 Theme Park and Attractions Summit & Awards in Beijing
  • October
    • Thinkwell’s 2013 Halloween Costume Contest
    • The Making of Harry Potter Actual Studios Tour
    • Dave Cobb and the Future of Storytelling: The Freestyle Rap Remix
    • Sesame says: Go to the science center. Sesame street traveling exhibit at the science center
    • Highlights of the Eye-Opening 2013 SATE Conference
  • September
    • Good Day Orlando visits Sesame Street Presents: The Body
    • Science center: ‘Sesame Street’ exhibit contains body language for kids
    • New exhibit to help teach kids to stay healthy, Sesame Street: The Body at the Orlando Science Center
    • The Harry Potter Studio Tour vs. London’s Natural History Museum
    • What a way to start school! New pupils have their first ever assembly in Hogwarts’ Great Hall
  • August
    • Dave Cobb of Thinkwell joins SATE ’13 speaker lineup: TEA’s design conference Oct 3-4 in Savannah
    • Season Pass Podcast #24: Theas & TEA Summit Pt.3 with Thinkwell’s Craig Hanna & Dave Cobb, Harry Potter Studio Tour’s Sarah Roots
    • Magical tour of Potterverse
    • Complicated Fun: Are Theme Parks Going Geeky?
    • Theme Park Insider interview with Dave Cobb, on Chinese theme parks and overcoming the knock-off culture
    • Ron Griffin and Attraction Services: All fired up about creating great visitor experiences
    • 11 top theme parks opening soon
    • Step inside Harry Potter’s universe
  • July
    • Top 5 film-inspired days out in the UK
    • Arizona Science Center takes a walk on Sesame Street with ‘The Body’ lessons in health
    • Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley Is Now on Google Street View
    • Explore Diagon Alley at the Harry Potter Studio Tour with Google Street View
    • Thinkwell’s Paul Redding on The Five Spot
  • June
    • New Sesame Street-themed exhibition at Arizona Science Center focuses on the body
    • 6/30-9/2: Sesame Street’s ‘The Body’ at Ariz. Science Center
    • Colfer weaves a Harry Potter spell
    • Thinkwell appoints Paul Redding as Vice President of Production
    • Business Development mentoring for the attractions industry: June 19 TEA workshop in Burbank
    • Thinkwell Appoints Paul Redding as Vice President Of Production
    • Photos of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
    • Vital stage in Dubai’s bid for Expo 2020
    • Family day out: Harry Potter Studio Tour review
    • A touch of wizardry
    • Think Geek
  • May
    • UK gives UAE’s ‘exceptionally strong’ Expo 2020 bid official backing
    • Raising the roof: London climbs higher with new skyscrapers, Harry Potter and cool hotels
    • My magical history tour! Warwick Davis loved his time on the Harry Potter set so much he’s been back to the studios a dozen times
    • How the Thinkwell Group conjured a “Making of Harry Potter” attraction for the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
  • April
    • Harry Potter and the royals’ studio visit
    • An Interview With the Industry’s Shape-Shifters: Thinkwell Group
    • A Human Rubik’s Cube Party
    • Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry Visit Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden
    • Kate Middleton and Prince William duel with wands like Harry Potter
    • ‘The Making of Harry Potter’: touring the film studio near London where movie magic was made
    • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter Wins Thea Award
    • Royal visit to Harry Potter studio
    • Casting A Magical Spell At The Thea Awards
    • The Thea Awards Honor the Best Themed Attractions of 2012
    • High-flying students get Harry Potter treat with Warner Bros studio tour
    • A Quick Look At The Theas And TEA Summit
    • Live Design Excellence Awards – Architainment
  • March
    • Thinkwell Group In Collaboration With Warner Bros Wins Lighting Design Award
    • Children smile, dance as Elmo visits Hurley Medical Center’s pediatric unit
    • Travel: Wizard weekend at The Warner Bros Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter
    • Thinkwell Group’s Craig Hanna & David Cobb prominent in TEA Summit sessions April 4 & 5
    • Into a world of (movie-making) wizardry
    • 10 Questions with Dave Cobb of Thinkwell Group
    • A pilgrimage for Potter fans
    • Themed Entertainment Association to hold its 10th TEA Summit and Thea Awards Gala April 4-6
  • February
    • Thinkwell’s Google Glass Pitch
    • World Expo 2020: New city to rise within Dubai
    • Craig Hanna, CCO of Thinkwell Group, to speak about new Warner Bros. Harry Potter studio tour in London at Thea Case Studies Day April 5 in Anaheim
    • Thinkwell’s David Cobb and Walt Disney Imagineering’s Joe Rohde to Present at 2013 TEA Summit
    • Sloan Museum’s free dental fair engages children with interactive activities, Sesame Street’s Elmo
    • Brands, brands, brands: David Cobb of Thinkwell Group to speak at TEA Summit April 4, 2013 at Disneyland Resort
    • Wand-erful: Half-Term Fun For All the Family at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
    • UKinbound Announces Winners Of Excellence Awards
    • How to fight a Harry Potter wand battle
    • Press Release: Prominent Experiential Design And Production Firm, Thinkwell, Appoints Co-Founder François Bergeron As Chief Operating Officer
    • February half-term events in Britain
    • Spellbound! Learning wand combat on the Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour
    • Spellbound by magic of Harry’s Hogwarts
    • The Harry Potter Studio Tour!
    • ‘Sesame Street’ health exhibit to visit Sloan Museum in Flint
    • Where There’s Smoke…There’s (Prairie) Fire
  • January
    • Mardi Gras madness, half-term day out ideas and your travel news round up
    • 2013 Must-Visit: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
    • Wand Week to take place at Warner Bros. Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter
    • The Making of RED at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
    • Tickets, please!
    • Wonders of the wand
    • Bonita High freshmen create theme park rides in annual competition
    • What’s new in Great Britain in 2013
    • Indians Among the Largest Visitor Contingents to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
    • Dave Cobb and Adam Bezark Terminate the Traditional Museum
    • Elaborate Set Designs Saved by Magic (and Check Out the Bad-Ass Snake Door)
• 2012
  • December
    • Top 13 stories for 2013 – includes Dave Cobb’s “Much Ado About Gamification”
    • Harry Potter Studio Tour named #5 in the Top 10 Most Innovative Entertainment Design Projects Of 2012
    • 32 Best New Theme Park Additions for 2013 – includes “RED” Show at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi & Jurassic Dream
    • A new twist at Ferrari World
    • New fun ride at Ferrari Abu Dhabi
    • Jurassic Dream: A Future Amusement Park on the Jurassic in China
    • The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour Shortlisted for Lighting Design Award
    • Creating Men In Black: Alien Attack Part 2! w/ Craig Hanna, Dave Cobb & Andy Garfield
  • November
    • Thinkwell Conceived “RED” Opens at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
    • A New Live Show Opens At Ferrari World
    • Ferrari Abu Dhabi launches brand new show
    • RED spectacular captivates guests at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
    • IAAPA’s ‘future legends’: It’s time to embrace the maker culture, and invite the audience into themed storytelling
    • Ferrari World’s Turning Up the Drama with a New Acrobatic Spectacular
    • Abu Dhabi’s Ferrari World turns a glitzier shade of red
    • Press Release: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter Receives Thea Award
    • SEGD Launches 2013 Global Design Awards Program
    • Dinosaurs – They’re Back!
    • Defining Epcot
    • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter wins Silver Award for Best Use of Handheld Technology from Event Marketer
  • October
    • Thinkwell completes design of Jurassic Dream indoor theme park in China
  • September
    • Reelz Hollywood Dailies: The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour
    • Harry Potter Studio Tour wins 2012 UK Customer Experience Award
    • Magically Enchanted
    • The Making of Harry Potter wins “Best UK Attraction” from Group Leisure Awards
    • Hogwarts And All
  • August
    • ‘Warner Brother’s Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter’ App Review
    • Thinkwell’s Dave Cobb – Theme Park Nerdity and Jurassic Dreams
    • The graphic design of Harry Potter
    • Much Ado About Gamification
    • Do You Believe in Magic?
  • July
    • Flames Of Fury, Animatronic Raptors, And A Brachiosaurus Half-Pipe: Inside China’s Massive Jurassic Dream Theme Park
    • London Olympics: 10 day trips outside London
    • CNN Travel Insider: NatureQuest in Atlanta
    • Int’l design firms prepare masterplan for Dubai’s Expo bid
  • June
    • Why Theme Parks Need Movie Tentpoles Too
    • Magic Wand
    • Dinosaur-centric indoor theme park set to debut in China
  • May
    • Movie Magic
  • April
    • More Magic For Harry Potter Fans: The Warner Bros Studio Tour London
    • Magical History Tour
  • March
    • Producer David Barron Interview – Harry Potter Studio Tour Grand Opening
    • Producer David Heyman Interview – Harry Potter Studio Tour Grand Opening
    • ‘Harry Potter’ Studio Tour Opens Near London
    • Harry Potter’ movie studio tour opens outside London
    • Diving Into The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour
    • Studio Tour Casts Spells Just Like Harry
    • Harry Potter Film Sets Open for Touring
    • A peek at ‘The Making of Harry Potter’ attraction in England
    • Harry Potter at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: Could it be Magic?
    • Harry Potter studio tour: first review
    • ‘Harry Potter’ Tour Will Reveal Movie Magic
• 2011
  • December
    • Explore Indoor Waterfalls and Rivers at Naturequest
  • November
    • House of Dancing Waters wins Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement: Live Show Spectacular
    • NatureQuest at Fernbank Museum wins Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement: Museum Exhibit
  • August
    • Meyer Sound Constellation in House of Dancing Water 水舞間
    • Wizarding World of Harry Potter Unveil wins Gold at Ex Awards
    • Fernbank NatureQuest wins Bronze for Best Museum Environment from Event Design Awards
  • July
    • Monkey Kingdom theme park set to open in China in 2014
    • How Augmented Reality is Changing The Guest Experience
  • June
    • Thinkwell plans Monkey King site: Zhonghong develops $1.53 bil Beijing theme park
  • May
    • Zhonghong Real Estate signs Thinkwell to Design Monkey Kingdom Theme Park for Beijing
  • March
    • Fernbank’s NatureQuest Makes Sense of Learning
    • Fernbank’s NatureQuest mixes learning with fun
  • January
    • Press Release: Thinkwell Group Announces its Involvement Designing and Producing Behind the Scenes Look at the Harry Potter Movie Series
• 2010
  • December
    • Aqueous Maximus: Technical Prowess Bubbles to the Surface in House of Dancing Water
    • Crowd of U.S.C. Musicians Enlivens Annual Fund-Raising Dinner
    • 21 Ultimate Gifts: No Ticket to Ride
• 2009
  • December
    • U.S.C. Dickens Dinner Honors Retiring President in Victorian Style
  • September
    • Press Release: Dell Teams with Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Roll Out First Global SMB Marketing Campaign
  • June
    • WHITE PAPER | Eliciting Emotion: Why The Simpsons Ride and Cirque du Soleil’s LOVE make odd bedfellows.
  • February
    • Theme parks lure film designers
• 2008
  • September
    • Thinkwell Makes Inc. 5000 List for the Third Year in a Row
• 2006
  • July
    • Re-imagining Walt Disney Imagineering: Will the coming staff cuts actually save this division of the Walt Disney Company from itself?