We Are AOA

Immersive Experience Makers:
We Bring Stories to Life

We can take your dreams and bring them to reality, from concept through construction.

Offering the best expertise and highest quality design, production, and project management services, AOA is a full service design and delivery firm that brings stories to life.

Our themed experience design and project management teams combine narrative strategy to bring one of a kind experiences to life for attractions, rides, hospitality, restaurants, retail, healthcare, museums, zoos, aquariums, science and technology centers, civic infrastructure, live events, cruise ships, and space tourism. Any kind of experience you can think of… we have experience with.

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  • $1B+ in delivered Projects

  • 15+ Years

  • 40+ Award-Winning Projects

Themed Entertainment

Theme Parks, Attractions, Location-Based Entertainment

Exhibits + Cultural Attractions

Space Tourism, Zoos, Aquariums, Museums, Art Installations

Events + Live Entertainment

Theater + Live Performances, Conferences, Pop Ups, Brand Activations

Restaurants + Retail

Fine Dining, Bars, Stores, Entertainment Districts

Hotels + Hospitality

Resorts, Cruise Lines, Experiential Destinations

Infrastructure + Civic Spaces

Education, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Public Areas

How We Do It

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  • Guest Experience Rooted in Storytelling
  • Design Creativity Meets Technical Mastery
  • Delivering Positive, Purpose-Driven Impact

At AOA, we practice physical storytelling—bringing stories to life in real-world spaces that evoke emotion, create connection, and leave a lasting impact.

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  • Creative Development
  • Design & Production
  • Project Execution

From concept to completion, AOA crafts immersive experiences that captivate audiences, seamlessly integrating creative design, technical engineering, and narrative storytelling.

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See It To Believe

See Our Projects
  • $1B+ In Delivered Projects
  • Innovative, Unique Destinations
  • Project Sizes Big and Small

We’ve helped global brands, entertainment giants, emerging visionaries, and non-profits alike craft experiences that resonate.

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    Sustainable Farm Campus
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    Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum
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    BRE Hotels and Resorts

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Don't Just Take Our Word For It.

    • “We have been working with AOA at the Jane Goodall Institute for the last five years. Their team is rooted in the immersive design of world class exhibits and educational entertainment and have been a transformational partner for us. I’m sure you’ll be impressed with their intuitive capabilities and the culture of their team.”
      Jane Gooall
      Founder - The Jane Goodal Institute
    • “I greatly appreciate the help – from all you who collected items and backpacks to the ones of you who showed up tonight to volunteer your time during this busy holiday season. The children’s faces said it all as they received their backpacks and toys. We were able to deliver 100 backpacks to the children at the Coalition tonight … Thank you [AOA] for your generosity and thoughtfulness this time of year!”
      Ashley Marshall
      Orlando Coalition for the Homeless, Impacks Initiative
    • “Tom, Mike, and their team at AOA have become a very dynamic resource for our team at Disney. They have diversified their skills immensely and bring a creative and pragmatic support to our Disney team in a limitless way.”
      Craig Russell
      Executive Vice President - Walt Disney Imagineering
    • “What a group of superstars and an amazing culture. Godspeed Team AOA.”
      Leland Melvin
      Astronaut
    • “Excited about our involvement with this great project and AOA made it happen.”
      Lenny Kravitz
      Musician and Designer
    • “The creativity in the design is awesome. So many original ideas.”
      Guy Fiery
      Celebrity Chef
    • “AOA has been a critical partner of BRE Hotels and Resorts and has helped us to achieve tremendous growth in recent years. I have known Tom and Mike for many years, as they were two of the brightest and most talented Imagineers that worked for me. I can always count on AOA to look out for my best interests and to alert me to any potential problems ahead. They are a critical component of my project delivery team.”
      Don Goodman
      EVP development and Capex, Full Service Hotels for BRE Hotels and Resorts & Former President of Walt Disney Imagineering

From blue sky to opening day and every phase in between, AOA is redefining what a themed entertainment company can provide for you.

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