TWT Group, The
www.theTWTgroup.com Frank Weigand frank@theTWTgroup.com +1 818 516-0400 5312 Palm Dr. La Canada, CA 91011 USA Engineering firm specializing in conceptual design, technical management, design audits, installation supervision, control systems and field upgrades of complex shows, rides and animation. Company Principals have over 65 years combined experience working for major theme park operators.
Tylinski, Charles Christian
ctylinski@me.com +1 419 537-9963 2109 Richmond Road Toledo, OH 43607 USA Student - Toledo School for the Arts
Ulgenalp, Kevin
kulgenalp@gmail.com +1 971 509 262603 7728 Chapelhill Dr. Orlando, FL 32819 USA Specialist in developing themed retail locations and souvenir merchandise.
Unique Visions International
William Gorgensen williamrolfgor@mac.com +49(0) 162 207 4801 Neddenhüsen 49 Ganderkesee, D-27777 Germany U.V.I., under the direction of Bill Gorgensen, is an Internationally Experienced Group based in Germany, specializing in Worldwide Design and Project Management for various Development Projects such as Leisure and Theme Parks, Visitor Centers, Museums, Exhibitions, Themed Restaurants, Retail, Cinema and Location Based Entertainment.
Universal Creative
www.nbcuni.com Michael McGuire Michael.mcguire@nbcuni.com +1 407 224-3020 1000 Universal Studios Plaza Orlando, FL 32819 USA Universal Creative, a division of Universal Parks & Resorts, conceptualizes designs and develops attractions, rides and shows, theme parks, hotels and resorts, location based entertainment venues, restaurants, retail, and international project development for Universal Studios, Inc. Chip Largman Chip.largman@nbcuni.com +1 818 622-9355 100 Universal City Plaza Bldg 5511/6 Universal City, CA 91608 USA
Universal Studios Japan Entertainment
www.usj.co.jp Mike Davis Nozomi_Kuroda@usjc.co.jp 94762-1-33 Sakurajima USJ CO., LTD Entertainment Department Konohana-Ku, Osaka 554-0031 Japan Opened in 2001 Universal Studios Japan is a world-class theme park based in Osaka, Japan. It has the highest guest attendance of any of the Universal Studios theme parks, and boasts an extensive line-up of Hollywood blockbuster themed attractions including The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman,
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Jurassic Park, Jaws, E.T. and Back to the Future. Live shows including Peter Pan’s Neverland, WICKED, WaterWorld, Fantastic World, Terminator 2:3-D and Backdraft, plus the well known character brands Sesame Street, Hello Kitty and Peanuts all add to the world-class, family entertainment at Universal Studios Japan.
Unlimited Snow
www.snow.biz Kees Albers us@snow.biz +31 (0)20 471 4640/+31(0)88snowbiz P.O.Box 75835 Amsterdam, 1070AV The Netherlands Unlimited Leisure Holding featuring: Unlimited Snow provides best solutions for all indoor or outdoor snow experiences (skating, snowplay, snowboarding, skiing, snowmobiling, tubing, tobogganing and more). Services range from realisation of turnkey projects to separate specialized advice and products, including concept, design, plans, project management, themeing, engineering, real snow & ice, installations and systems. TapeMyDay is a high tech track and trace visitor video system, whereby visitors to any kind of amusement park as well as participants in any sports can download a personal film of their stay or activity. A great revenue generator as well as promotional or training tool.
Upson, Barry
blt2upson@charter.net +1 805 237-8720 923 Osos Way Paso Robles, CA 93446 USA Thea Lifetime Achievement recipient Barry Upson has enjoyed a 50 year career in the conceptualization, design and development of themed leisure projects.
USA Leaders Themed Entertainment Inc.
www.ausleaders.com.au Ryan Li ryan@slgsha.com +86 2152289771 Unit 501, Huatsing Bldg, No. 88 Lane 777, Guangzhong West Rd. Shanghai, 200072 China Leaders Group is a multinational company made up of professionals from USA, Australia, UK, New Zealand and China with diversified culture background. Leaders Group is involved in professional recreation and tourism development in Asia Pacific region, even in the whole world in terms of capital and number of various professional staff. Leaders Group’s business covers tourism and recreation industry’s development & investment, investment & consulting, plan & design, engineering construction, digital recreational product’s development and production, different kinds of tourism and recreational project’s operation and management. More than 1000 staff of Leaders Group is looking forward to working with you.
USITT
www.usitt.org Barbara Lewis barbara@office.usitt.org +1 800 398-7488 Suite 200 315 South Crouse Ave. Syracuse, NY 13210 USA
U-Studios Incorporated
www.u-studios.net Gary Karasek gary@u-studios.net +1 618 277-4900 POB 1000 O’Fallon, IL 62269 USA Midwest magic and great value is available from U-Studios Incorporated. We cater to family-owned parks and commercial venues that desire fresh, money generating ideas and design assistance. Creative Services including Full Service Architecture, Master Planning, Theme and Set Design, Theatrical Production, Artwork Production and Story Writing for Theme Parks, Entertainment and Hospitality Industries. Our 30 years of service to restaurants, theaters, retail, hospitality, entertainment and corporate venues have included award winning design and many satisfied clients.
Utopia Entertainment, Inc.
www.utopiaworldwide.com Daniel Burzlaff dburzlaff@utopiaworldwide.com +1 661 254-9943 Suite 437 23638 Lyons Ave. Newhall, CA 91321 USA A full-service, turn-key, design and production firm capable of creating, producing and implementing the most extraordinary and entertaining themed environments, live show productions and theme park attractions throughout the world. UTOPIA ENTERTAINMENT provides a unique combination of creative insight and entertainment management that enables its team of designers, technicians and producers to develop projects that exceed client expectations and WOW audiences. Due to the array of creative, technical and management disciplines it offers, the UTOPIA client base has expanded to include; theme parks, zoos & aquariums, museums, visitor & cultural centers, municipalities, casinos & resorts, retail centers, cruise lines, corporations, film studios and more.
UV/FX Scenic Productions
www.uvfx.com Richard Green uvfx@uvfx.com +1 310 821-2657 171 Pier Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405 USA When designers worldwide need one company to design, develop, art direct and paint UV scenic effects, they choose UV/FX Scenic Productions of Los Angeles. We specialize in Dual Images, complete invisible treatments, Day to Night, 3-D scenery and more for stage, music tours, dark and themed rides, and film/TV effects.
Vale, Catherine
cvale@asu.edu +1 956 212-2852 1975 E. University Dr. Apt. 228 Tempe, AZ 85281-8793 USA Student, Arizona State University
Valerio Mazzoli Studios
ValleyCrest Design Group www.vcdesigngroup.com Joe Parinella jparinella@valleycrest.com +1 407 296-7100 x1844 320 North Mission Road Orlando, FL 32811 USA
van Holsteijn, Peter NHTV Breda, The Netherlands Student, NHTV
Van Ling Productions
www.vanlingpro.com Van Ling van@vanlingpro.com +1 310 544-5004 5203 Silver Arrow Drive Rancho Palos Verde, CA 90275 USA Van Ling is an award-winning designer, producer, writer, editor and visual effects artist/supervisor whose themed attraction credits include “Star Tours: The Adventures Continue,” Disney Cruise Line’s Skyline Bar and “Terminator 2: 3D.” Van brings a quarter century of experience in feature film production, visual effects, screen graphics and home entertainment (DVD/Blu-ray) on such films as “The Abyss,” “Terminator 2,” “Titanic,” “Twister,” and “Starship Troopers” to his work as a freelance contractor/consultant to help design and produce visuals and content for all different formats and media. He is an active member of the Academy, PGA, SAG and VES (Board Member).
van Lith, Lianne
liannevanlith@gmail.com NHTV Breda, The Netherlands Student, NHTV
van Miert, Rick
090138@edu.nhtv.nl NHTV Breda, The Netherlands Student, NHTV
van Rooij, Mark
info@markvanrooij.com NHTV Breda, The Netherlands Student, NHTV
van Sterkenburg, Evelien evelienvs1@gmail.com NHTV Breda, The Netherlands Student, NHTV
Varley, Ian PE
iaingb@aol.com +1 562 987-2703 5344 Appian Way Long Beach, CA 90803 USA Licensed Electrical Engineer
Vectis Holdings Ltd.
A.W. Dabell awdabell@btinternet.com +44 (0) 1983 731978 Haven Sands Castlehaven Lane Niton Undercliff, Isle of Wight PO38 2HN UK
www.valeriomazzoli.com Valerio Mazzoli info@valeriomazzoli.com +1 407 412-6584 12332 Shadowbrook Lane Orlando, FL 32828 USA
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