Awards

Big "E" Award
November 2007

"Shamu Rocks" wins Big "E" Award for Best Overall Production: $2,000,001 or More from IAAPA, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.

Best Show 2006, IAAPA
November 2006

"Shamu Believe" wins best show 2006 by IAAPA, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.

At the heart of every being lies a spirit of wonder. At SeaWorld, Believe is a captivating and visually stunning new Shamu show that transports your heart to the edge of wonder. Believe blends new killer whale behaviors with elaborate set pieces, music, choreography and state-of-the-art multimedia. Believe takes guests on a journey in which anyone believes they can connect with these magnificent mammals. This inspirational new show reflects the close relationship SeaWorld trainers have with the killer whales, as well as amazes guests with a series of exciting new behaviors.

ShowSys designed the Master Show Control system and provided installation and programming. ShowSys also provided additional technical consulting for video and other disciplines during the design process and continues to provide ongoing maintenance services.

Thea Award
November 2006

"Believe" at Sea World, San Antonio, San Diego, Orlando wins Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement: Live Show

Keeping a popular show fresh year after year is a challenge that all theme parks face, with the need to offer something new often competing with the risk of losing the essence of the shows popularity…bringing to mind the old adage, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." In the new Killer Whale show, "Believe!" the Sea World parks have completely reinvented their most popular attraction, elevating it to higher level of entertainment by adding theatrical and media elements while also heightening the emotional impact of the show. No longer a straightforward demonstration of animal behaviors and tricks narrated by a trainer, the new show presents a lyrical storyline that incorporates powerful images, music audience interaction, and most of all, thrilling new human/animal interactions in an effectively staged and emotionally captivating presentation. The show captures a sense of pure exuberance and joy in a unique and memorable presentation incorporating a new set built around 5,000,000+ gallon tanks, and featuring four large 20' moving LED Video screens, theatrical lighting, and an impressive audio system.

Big-E Award
November 2004

"KaTonga" wins 2004 Big-E award for Best Overall Production by IAAPA, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.

Winner: KaTonga, Busch Gardens Tampa, Tampa, Florida, USA

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) presented its sixth annual "BIG-E" Entertainment Awards today during IAAPA Orlando 2004, the association's 86th annual convention and trade show at the Orange County Convention Center. The "BIG-E" awards honor amusement facility entertainment, performers, and the behind-the-scenes personnel who "make it happen" at attractions. Awards categories include Best Costumed Character, Best Show Performers, Best Atmosphere or Street Show Performer/Act, Best Behind-the-Scenes Technician, and Best Overall Production.