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UCF Partners with Universal Creative to Inspire Next Generation of Themed Entertainment Leaders

Each semester, UCF students work on-site at Universal Orlando Resort, gaining first-hand experience in developing theme park rides and experiences, including the upcoming Universal Epic Universe.

One Knight’s Journey to Walt Disney Imagineering

Corey Clancy ’21 shares how his journey at UCF prepared him for his role as a project coordinator for Walt Disney Imagineering and his work on the new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride.

Director of UCF’s Themed Experience Programs Wins a 2022 TEA Award

Peter Weishar received a Peter Chernak Distinguished Service Award from the Themed Entertainment Association, considered to be one of the greatest honors in the themed experience industry.

Makers of the Next New Worlds: UCF’s First Themed Experience Cohort Graduates

The first graduating class from UCF’s themed experience track in the theatre Master of Fine Arts program is prepared to create lands and parks that we can only imagine.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 156 — Rocket Blast

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Spotlight: UCF Celebrates the Arts Elevates Collaboration of Arts and Tech

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‘National leader’: UCF Graduate Programs Get Recognition in U.S. News & World Report

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Scientists Link a Phytoplankton Bloom to Starving Dolphins in Florida

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