One of the world’s largest theme park award shows, the 2017 Golden Ticket Awards were held today at Lake Compounce. Take a look at all the results below!
If you are unhappy with the results, don’t forget to vote in the third annual Coaster Hub Awards! Voting is open now and you can enter your favorite coasters here.
Best Dark Ride
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror – Disney’s Hollywood Studios, FL
Friendliest Park
Dollywood – Pigeon Forge, TN
Best Shows
Dollywood – Pigeon Force, TN
Best Carousel
Grand Carousel
Knoebel’s Amusement Resort – Elysburg, PA
Best Funhouse/Walkthrough Attraction
Noah’s Ark
Kennywood – West Mifflin, PA
Best Food
Dollywood – Pigeon Forge, TN
Best Marine Life Park
SeaWorld Orlando – Orlando, Florida
Best Children’s Park
Idlewild & SoakZone – Ligonier, PA
Best Seaside Park
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – Santa Cruz, CA
Best Water Park Ride
Wildebeest
Holiday World – Santa Claus, IN
Cleanest Park
Holiday World – Santa Claus, IN
Best Kids’ Area
Planet Snoopy
Kings Island – Mason, OH
Best Landscaping
Busch Gardens Williamsburg – Williamsburg, VA
Best Christmas Event
Dollywood – Pigeon Forge, TN
Best Halloween Event
Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL
Best New Ride of 2017 – Water Park
Thunder Rapids
Six Flags Fiesta Texas – San Antonio, TX
Best New Ride of 2017
Mystic Timbers
Kings Island – Mason, OH
Best Indoor Roller Coaster
Revenge of the Mummy
Universal Studios Orlando – Orlando, FL
Best Wooden Coaster
El Toro
Six Flags Great Adventure – Jackson, NJ
Best Steel Coaster
Fury 325
Carowinds – Charlotte, NC
Best Water Park
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort – New Braunfels, TX
Best Water Ride
Valhalla
Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, England
Best Amusement Park
Europa-Park – Rust, Germany
Once again, if you are dissatisfied with the results, make sure to vote in the Coaster Hub Awards here!
Credit for all photos in this article go to Amusement Today.