{"id":53421,"date":"2025-11-20T00:28:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T00:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/53421\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T00:28:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T00:28:07","slug":"universal-epic-universe-receives-four-thea-awards-including-prestigious-theme-park-recognition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/53421\/","title":{"rendered":"Universal Epic Universe Receives Four Thea Awards, Including Prestigious Theme Park Recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Universal Epic Universe, the newest theme park at Universal Orlando Resort, has won four Thea Awards from the Themed Entertainment Association.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.universalparksusa.com\/press-releases\/universal-orlando-resort-receives-huge-honors-at-2025-thea-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/media.universalparksusa.com\/press-releases\/universal-orlando-resort-receives-huge-honors-at-2025-thea-awards\/\">Epic Universe<\/a>, which opened in May 2025, was recognized for outstanding achievement in the theme park category, with specific honors for its attractions and themed areas.<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding Achievement \u2013 Theme Park: Universal Epic UniverseOutstanding Achievement \u2013 Ride Experiences: Harry Potter and the Battle at the MinistryOutstanding Achievement \u2013 Attraction: Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein ExperimentOutstanding Achievement \u2013 Theme Park Land: How to Train Your Dragon \u2013 Isle of Berk<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Dale Mason, retired vice president and executive art director at Universal Destinations &amp; Experiences, was honored with the Buzz Prize Award for his lifetime of distinguished achievements in the industry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">The winners were announced at a TEA gathering held at Epic Universe, highlighting the park\u2019s impact on the themed entertainment industry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teaconnect.org\/thea-awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.teaconnect.org\/thea-awards\">The Thea Awards, established by the Themed Entertainment Association in 1994<\/a>, are internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence in the industry, rewarding compelling educational, historical, and entertainment projects.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\">Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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