Amusement Today has just wrapped up the 2016 Golden Ticket Awards, a prestigious awards showcasing the world’s best parks and roller coasters. Take a look at all the winners below!
Best Dark Ride
Tower of Terror – Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Friendliest Park
Dollywood
Best Show
Dollywood
Best Carousel
Grand Carousel – Knoebels Amusement Resort
Best Funhouse/Walkthrough Attraction
Noah’s Ark – Kennywood Park
Best Food
Knoebels
Best Marine Life Park
SeaWorld Orlando
Best Children’s Park
Idlewild & Soakzone
Best Seaside Park
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Best Water Ride
Valhalla – Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Best Water Park Ride
Wildebeest – Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari
Best Kids’ Area
Planet Snoopy – Kings Island
Cleanest Park
Holiday World
Best Landscaping
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Best Christmas Event
Dollywood
Best Halloween Event
Halloween Horror Nights – Universal Studios Orlando
AIMS International Safety Award
Harold Hudson
Publisher’s Pick: Supplier of the Year
Bolliger & Mabillard
Publisher’s Pick: Person of the Year
Raffi Kaprelyan
Publisher’s Pick: Renaissance Award
Ed Hart
Publisher’s Pick: Park of the Year
Cedar Point
Best New Water Park Ride
Massiv – Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Water Park
Best New Ride
Lightning Rod – Dollywood
Best Indoor Coaster
Revenge of the Mummy – Universal Studios Orlando
Best Wooden Coaster
10: Lightning Racer – Hersheypark
9: Gold Striker – California’s Great America
8: Outlaw Run – Silver Dollar City
7: Thunderhead – Dollywood
6: The Beast – Kings Island
5: Ravine Flyer II – Waldameer
4: The Voyage – Holiday World
3: El Toro – Six Flags Great Adventure
2: Phoenix – Knoebels Amusement Resort
1: Boulder Dash – Lake Compounce
Best Steel Coaster
10: Phantom’s Revenge – Kennywood
9 :Diamondback – Kings Island
8: Intimidator – Carowinds
7: Leviathan – Canada’s Wonderland
6: Apollo’s Chariot – Busch Gardens Williamsburg
5: Nitro – Six Flags Great Adventure
4: Expedition GeForce – Holiday Park
3: Superman: The Ride – Six Flags New ENgland
2: Millennium Force – Cedar Point
1: Fury 325 – Carowinds
Best Water Park
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels
Best Park
Europa Park
What do you think of these winners? Let us know in the comments below!