blooloop is pleased to announce the judges of the 2026 blooloop 50 Theme Park Influencer List.
SimEx-Iwerks has worked on more than 300 projects worldwide over the last three decades and has engaged more than 300 million guests
The ninth iteration of the List is presented in association with our good friends at SimEx-Iwerks, an industry leader creating cinematic attractions and providing a diverse portfolio of immersive films.
Sean McAllister, senior vice president of attraction development, SimEx-Iwerks, says:
"Having spent much of my career in the theme park industry, it’s especially meaningful to support the blooloop Innovation Awards and celebrate the creativity and vision that continue to move our industry forward.
"It’s an honour to recognise those shaping the future of themed entertainment."
Ella Baskerville, managing director at blooloop, says: "The theme park industry continues to see investment and growth around the world.
"This would not be possible without the creative minds, visionary leaders, storytellers, designers and technologists who continuously seek to redefine what it means to be entertained.
"The blooloop 50 Theme Park Influencer List aims to highlight this passion. It celebrates you, your colleagues and the work you do in creating the theme parks of tomorrow."
2026 judges
This year's judges are:
- Page Thompson, president, new ventures, Universal Destinations & Experiences
- Sean McAllister, senior vice president of attraction development, SimEx-Iwerks
- Ella Baskerville, managing director, blooloop
- Sian Hooper, creative director, Merlin
- Sander de Bruijn, manager design & experience, Efteling
To place a nomination, please click here.
You can nominate multiple individuals, including yourself, but can only nominate each person once.
Nominations are open until 9 August.
All submissions will be judged by our panel of industry experts on merit, regardless of the nominee’s location, job title, or employer.
The panel of judges will select the list of 50 individuals and the Power 10 from the most nominated people.
Now is your opportunity to nominate your friends and colleagues who are making a difference in the industry.
