Amusement Today Explained
Amusement Today is a monthly periodical that features articles, news, pictures and reviews about all things relating to the amusement park industry, including parks, rides, and ride manufacturers. The trade newspaper, which is based in Arlington, Texas, United States, was founded in January 1997 by Gary Slade, Virgil E. Moore III and Rick Tidrow.[1] In 1997, Amusement Today won the Impact Award in the services category for "Best New Product" from the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA). A year later, in 1998, the magazine founded the Golden Ticket Awards, for which it has become best known for throughout the amusement park industry. On January 2, 2001, Slade bought out his two partners, giving him sole ownership of the paper.[1] The paper has two full-time and two part-time staff members at its Arlington office, along with two full-time writers and several freelance writers in various parts of the world.[2]
Golden Ticket Awards
Every year, Amusement Today gives out awards to the best of the best in the amusement park industry in a ceremony known as the Golden Ticket Awards. The awards are handed out based on surveys given to experienced and well-traveled amusement park enthusiasts from around the world. The awards, which were first handed out in 1998, have been featured on the Discovery Channel and the Travel Channel.
2023 winners
Host: DollywoodThe Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards were announced on September 9, 2023.
| Category | Rank | 2023 Recipient | Location/Park |
|---|
| Best Park | 1 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 2 | | Rust, Germany |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 4 | | Brühl, Germany |
| 5 | | Kings Mills, Ohio |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | New Braunfels, Texas |
| 2 | | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 4 | | Federal Heights, Colorado |
| 5 | | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Family Park | 1 | | Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| 2 | | Jefferson, New Hampshire |
| 3 | | Glen, New Hampshire |
| 4 | | Romsey, England |
| 5 | | Winter Haven, Florida |
| Best Family Coaster | 1 | | Dollywood |
| 2 | | Disney's Hollywood Studios |
| 3 | | Fun Spot America Orlando |
| 4 | | Quassy Amusement Park |
| 5 | | Disneyland Park (Paris) |
| Breakout Family Entertainment Center | 1 | Fun Land of Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg, Virginia |
| 2 | | Grapevine, Texas |
| 3 | Scene75 Chicagoland | Romeoville, Illinois |
| 4 | Bolder | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| 5 | Malibu Jacks Lafayette | Lafayette, Indiana |
| Most Beautiful Park | 1 | | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| 2 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 3 | | Rust, Germany |
| 4 | | Tokyo, Japan |
| 5 | | Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands |
| Best Water Ride | 1 | | Blackpool Pleasure Beach |
| 2 | | Universal Islands of Adventure |
| 3 | | Phantasialand |
| 4 | | Knott's Berry Farm |
| 5 | | Six Flags Over Texas |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 2 | | Kings Mills, Ohio |
| 3 | | Vaughan, Ontario, Canada |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 5 | | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Best Halloween Event of 2022 | 1 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 2 | | Buena Park, California |
| 3 | | Universal City, California |
| 4 | | San Antonio, Texas |
| 5 | | Rust, Germany |
| Best New Show | 1 | Le Mime et l’Etoile | Puy du Fou |
| 2 | Summerbration | Cedar Point |
| 3 | El Misterio de Sorbaces | Puy du Fou España |
| 4 | Wake the Dead | Cedar Point |
| 5 | Hot Time in Rivertown | |
| Retrospect | Carowinds |
| 1 | | |
| 2 | | Fun Spot America Atlanta |
| 3 | | Dollywood |
| 4 | | Parc Astérix |
| 5 | | Worlds of Fun |
| 1 | | Universal Studios Hollywood |
| 2 | | Disneyland |
| 3 | Draken Falls | Adventureland (Iowa) |
| 4 | Yuta Falls | Lost Island Theme Park |
| 5 | Treasure Hunt: The Ride | Monterey, California |
| Best New Water Park Ride | 1 | Rocket Blast | Waldameer & Water World |
| 2 | Riptide Racer | Water Country USA |
| 3 | Vikingløp | Rulantica |
| 4 | Turtle Coaster | Land of Legends Theme Park |
| 5 | Lightspeed Shuttle | Studio City (Macau) |
| 1 | | Fun Spot America Atlanta |
| 2 | | Universal Studios Hollywood |
| 3 | | Parc Astérix |
| 4 | | Sea World |
| 5 | | Dollywood |
| Best Guest Experience | 1 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 2 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania |
| 3 | | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| 4 | | Rust, Germany |
| 5 | | Branson, Missouri |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | Disney's Hollywood Studios |
| 2 | Haunted Mansion | Knoebels Amusement Resort |
| 3 | | Lost Island Theme Park |
| 4 | | Disney California Adventure |
| 5 | | Universal Studios Florida |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | Mammoth | Splashin' Safari |
| 2 | | Splashin' Safari |
| 3 | Krakatau Aqua Coaster | Universal Volcano Bay Water Theme Park |
| 4 | Lost River of the Pharaohs | Hyland Hills Water World |
| 5 | Cheetah Chase | Splashin' Safari |
| Best Innovation | 1 | | Hayden, Idaho |
| 2 | | Rust, Germany |
| 3 | | Monthey, Switzerland |
| 4 | StaCool Vest Core Body Cooling System, StaCool Industries | Lecanto, Florida |
| 5 | | San Antonio, Texas |
| 6 | | Jackson Township, New Jersey |
| 7 | Belt Assisted Transport, Sunkid GmbH | Bassenheim, Germany |
| 8 | Perfect Pour | |
| Best Food | 1 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania |
| 2 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 3 | | Branson, Missouri |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 5 | | Rust, Germany |
| Best Christmas Event of 2022 | 1 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 2 | | Branson, Missouri |
| 3 | | Bay Lake, Florida |
| 4 | | Doswell, Virginia |
| 5 | | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Rust, Germany |
|
| Top 25 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2023 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year |
| 1 | | | | 2015 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 |
| 3 | | | Intamin | 2021 |
| 4 | | Cedar Point | Dinn (rebuilt RMC) | 1991 (rebuilt 2018) |
| 5 | | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | GCI (rebuilt RMC) | 1999 (rebuilt 2022) |
| 6 | | | Intamin | 2001 |
| 7 | | | Intamin | 2000 |
| 8 | | | Intamin | 2016 |
| 9 | | | Intamin | 2010 |
| Cedar Point | Intamin | 2007 |
| 11 | | | B&M | 1999 |
| 12 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) |
| 13 | | | B&M | 2012 |
| 14 | | | | 2016 (modified to steel coaster in 2021) |
| 15 | | | RCCA (rebuilt RMC) | 1992 (rebuilt 2013) |
| | B&M | 2010 |
| 17 | | | B&M | 2016 |
| 18 | | | Mack | 2014 |
| 19 | | Universal Islands of Adventure | Intamin | 2019 |
| 20 | | | B&M | 2001 |
| 21 | | | | 2001 |
| 22 | | | | 2018 |
| 23 | | | | 2022 |
| 24 | | | B&M | 2020 |
| 25 | | | RMC | 2023 | |
| Top 25 Wood Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2023 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year |
| 1 | | | | 1985 |
| 2 | | | | 2006 |
| 3 | | | | 2006 |
| 4 | | Dollywood | | 2004 |
| 5 | | | | 2000 |
| 6 | | | 1979 |
| 7 | | Kings Island | | 2017 |
| 8 | | | | 2008 |
| 9 | | | | 1998 |
| 10 | | | | 2013 |
| 11 | | | Intamin | 2003 |
| 12 | | | | 2013 |
| 13 | | | | 2016 |
| 14 | | | | 2012 |
| 15 | | | | 1921 |
| 16 | | | | 1927 |
| 17 | | | | 1998 |
| 18 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) |
| 19 | | | | 2007 |
| 20 | Rutschebanen | | | 1914 |
| 21 | | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | | 2000 |
| 22 | | | | 2000 |
| 23 | | | 2014 |
| 24 | | | | 2009 |
| 25 | | | | 1994 | |
2022 winners
Hosts: Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Morgan's WonderlandThe Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards were announced on September 10, 2022.
| Category | Rank | 2022 Recipient | Location/Park |
|---|
| Best Park | 1 | | Rust, Germany |
| 2 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 3 | | Brühl, Germany |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 5 | | Branson, Missouri |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | New Braunfels, Texas |
| 2 | | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| 3 | | Federal Heights, Colorado |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 5 | | The Bahamas |
| Best Family Park | 1 | | Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| 2 | | Jefferson, New Hampshire |
| 3 | | Romsey, England |
| 4 | | Winter Haven, Florida |
| 5 | | Glen, New Hampshire |
| Best Wildlife/Marine Park | 1 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 2 | | Tampa, Florida |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 5 | | Hong Kong |
| Breakout Family Entertainment Center | 1 | | Denver, Colorado |
| 2 | Funplex Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
| 3 | Funplex Mount Laurel | Mount Laurel, New Jersey |
| 4 | Elev8 Fun | Sanford, Florida |
| 5 | Shepherd of the Hills | Branson, Missouri |
| Most Beautiful Park | 1 | | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| 2 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 3 | | Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands |
| 4 | | Rust, Germany |
| 5 | | Gilroy, California |
| Best Water Ride | 1 | | Phantasialand |
| 2 | | Silver Dollar City |
| 3 | | Universal's Islands of Adventure |
| 4 | | Knott's Berry Farm |
| 5 | | Magic Kingdom |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 2 | | Kings Mills, Ohio |
| 3 | | Buena Park, California |
| 4 | | Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands |
| 5 | | Romsey, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Best Halloween Event of 2021 | 1 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 2 | | Buena Park, California |
| 3 | | San Antonio, Texas |
| 4 | | Universal City, California |
| 5 | | Tampa, Florida |
| Best New Show | 1 | Christmas at the Southern Palace | Six Flags Over Texas |
| 2 | Fun, Fireworks, and Fifty | Kings Island |
| 3 | Come See About Me | Cedar Point |
| 1 | | |
| 2 | | Epcot |
| 3 | | SeaWorld Orlando |
| 4 | | Busch Gardens Williamsburg |
| 5 | | Six Flags Fiesta Texas |
| 1 | | Lost Island Theme Park |
| 2 | | Epcot |
| 3 | Pirates of Speelunker Cave | Six Flags Over Texas |
| 4 | Jumanji - The Adventure | Gardaland |
| 5 | Chasseurs de Tornades | Futuroscope |
| Best New Water Park Ride | 1 | Medusa's Slidewheel | Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park |
| 2 | Rocket Rapids | Quassy Amusement Park |
| 3 | Riptide Racer | Aquatica San Antonio |
| 4 | The Edge | Soaky Mountain |
| 5 | Rapids Racer | Adventure Island |
| 1 | | Epcot |
| 2 | Kangaroo | Kennywood |
| 3 | | Six Flags Fiesta Texas |
| 4 | | Lost Island Theme Park |
| 5 | Fireball | Adventureland |
| Best Guest Experience | 1 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 2 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania |
| 3 | | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| 4 | | Mason, Ohio |
| 5 | | Rust, Germany |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | Disney's Hollywood Studios |
| 2 | | Shanghai Disneyland |
| 3 | Haunted Mansion | Knoebels Amusement Resort |
| 4 | | Disneyland |
| 5 | | Universal Studios Florida |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | | Splashin' Safari |
| 2 | Krakatau Aqua Coaster | Universal's Volcano Bay Water Theme Park |
| 3 | Voyage to the Center of the Earth | Hyland Hills Water World |
| 4 | Master Blaster | Schlitterbahn |
| 5 | Medusa's Slidewheel | Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park |
| Best Innovation | 1 | VLocker | Loganholme, Australia |
| 2 | Competency Management, Mobaro | Viby J, Denmark |
| 3 | Cooking Oil Micro-Filtration, Filta | Toronto, Ontario |
| 4 | EVENTS Software System, Embed | Singapore |
| 5 | NinjaCross Systems | Overland Park, Kansas |
| 6 | | Elk Grove Village, Illinois |
| Best Food | 1 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania |
| 2 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 3 | | Branson, Missouri |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 5 | | Rust, Germany |
| Best Christmas Event of 2021 | 1 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 2 | | Branson, Missouri |
| 3 | | Kissimmee, Florida |
| 4 | | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 5 | | Valencia, California |
|
| Top 25 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2022 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year |
| 1 | | | | 2015 |
| 2 | | Cedar Point | Dinn (rebuilt RMC) | 1991 (rebuilt 2018) |
| 3 | | | | 2000 |
| 4 | Iron Gwazi | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | GCI (rebuilt RMC) | 1999 (rebuilt 2022) |
| 5 | | | Intamin | 2021 |
| 6 | | | Intamin | 2001 |
| 7 | | | Intamin | 2000 |
| 8 | | | B&M | 1999 |
| 9 | | | Intamin | 2010 |
| 10 | | Cedar Point | Intamin | 2007 |
| 11 | | | | 2016 (modified to steel coaster in 2021) |
| 12 | | | Intamin | 2016 |
| 13 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) |
| 14 | | | RCCA (rebuilt RMC) | 1992 (rebuilt 2013) |
| 15 | | | B&M | 2012 |
| 16 | | | B&M | 2016 |
| 17 | | | B&M | 2009 |
| 18 | | | International Amusement Devices (rebuilt RMC) | 1978 (rebuilt 2015) |
| 19 | | | B&M | 2020 |
| 20 | | | B&M | 2020 |
| 21 | | | B&M | 2001 |
| 22 | | | | 2018 |
| 23 | | | | 2012 |
| 24 | | Universal's Islands of Adventure | Intamin | 2019 |
| 25 | | Cedar Point | | 1989 | |
| Top 25 Wood Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2022 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year |
| 1 | | | | 1985 |
| 2 | | | | 2006 |
| 3 | | | | 2006 |
| 4 | | | | 2000 |
| 5 | | | 1979 |
| 6 | | Kings Island | | 2017 |
| 7 | | | | 2008 |
| 8 | | | | 1998 |
| 9 | | | | 2013 |
| 10 | | Dollywood | | 2004 |
| 11 | | | | 2013 |
| 12 | | | | 1921 |
| 13 | | | | 2012 |
| 14 | | | | 2000 |
| 15 | | | | 2016 |
| 16 | | | | 2007 |
| 17 | | | | 1927 |
| 18 | | | Intamin | 2003 |
| 19 | | | | 1998 |
| 20 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) |
| 21 | | | | 2007 |
| 22 | | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | | 2000 |
| 23 | | | | 1994 |
| 24 | | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | | 1995 |
| 25 | | | Intamin | 2001 | |
2021 winners
Host: National Roller Coaster Museum and ArchivesThe Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards were announced on September 9, 2021.
| Category | Rank | 2021 Recipient | Location/Park |
|---|
| Best Park | 1 | | Rust, Germany |
| 2 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 4 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania |
| 5 | | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | New Braunfels, Texas |
| 2 | | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| 3 | | Rust, Germany |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 5 | | Federal Heights, Colorado |
| Best Family Park | 1 | | Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| 2 | | Romsey, England |
| 3 | | Ligonier, Pennsylvania |
| 4 | | Jefferson, New Hampshire |
| 5 | | Langhorne, Pennsylvania |
| Best Wildlife/Marine Park | 1 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 2 | | Tampa, Florida |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 5 | | San Diego, California |
| Breakout Family Entertainment Center | 1 | | Fayetteville, Georgia |
| 2 | Funplex Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
| 3 | Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton, Ohio |
| 4 | Austin's | Pflugerville, Texas |
| 5 | Scene75 Entertainment Center | Columbus, Ohio |
| Most Beautiful Park | 1 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 2 | | Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands |
| 3 | | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| 4 | | Rust, Germany |
| 5 | | Gilroy, California |
| Best Water Ride | 1 | | Blackpool Pleasure Beach |
| 2 | | Silver Dollar City |
| 3 | | Universal's Islands of Adventure |
| 4 | | Phantasialand |
| 5 | | Knott's Berry Farm |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 2 | | Kings Mills, Ohio |
| 3 | | Vaughan, Ontario, Canada |
| 4 | | Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands |
| 5 | | Romsey, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Best Halloween Event of 2020 | 1 | | San Antonio, Texas |
| 2 | | Tampa, Florida |
| 3 | | Jackson, New Jersey |
| 4 | | Rust, Germany |
| 5 | | Sevenum, The Netherlands |
| Best New Show | 1 | Rock The Night | Six Flags Fiesta Texas |
| 2 | Down By The Riverside | Silver Dollar City |
| 3 | Sweet Summer Nights | Dollywood |
| 4 | Celebrate 150 Parade | Cedar Point |
| 5 | Deep In The Heart | Six Flags Over Texas |
| 1 | | |
| 2 | | Hersheypark |
| 3 | | Phantasialand |
| 4 | | SeaWorld San Antonio |
| 5 | | Kings Island |
| 1 | | Disney's Hollywood Studios |
| 2 | | Knott's Berry Farm |
| 3 | | Disney's Hollywood Studios |
| 4 | | Silver Dollar City |
| 5 | | Disneyland |
| Best New Water Park Ride | 1 | Cheetah Chase | Splashin' Safari |
| 2 | Riptide Race | Aquatica Orlando |
| 3 | | Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago |
| 4 | Venus Vortex | Lake Compounce |
| 5 | Rally Racer | Waldameer Park |
| 1 | | Disney's Hollywood Studios |
| 2 | | Universal's Islands of Adventure |
| 3 | | Phantasialand |
| 4 | | Silver Dollar City |
| 5 | | Plopsaland De Panne |
| Best Guest Experience | 1 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 2 | | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| 3 | | Rust, Germany |
| 4 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania |
| 5 | | Mason, Ohio |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | Disney's Hollywood Studios |
| 2 | | Shanghai Disneyland |
| 3 | | Universal Studios Florida |
| 4 | | Disney's Hollywood Studios |
| 5 | Reese's Cupfusion | Hersheypark |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | | Splashin' Safari |
| 2 | Krakatau Aqua Coaster | Universal's Volcano Bay Water Theme Park |
| 3 | | Splashin' Safari |
| 4 | Cheetah Chase | Splashin' Safari |
| 5 | Master Blaster | Schlitterbahn |
| Best Innovation | 1 | | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 2 | Clear Gear Disinfectant Spray, Clear Gear | |
| 3 | CMD-CTR Operations App, First Option Software | New Alresford, England |
| Vlodrop, The Netherlands |
| 4 | ValoJump, Valo Motion | Espoo, Finland |
| 5 | Paperless Data Collection Inspection System, LJM & Associates Inc. | Oldsmar, Florida |
| 6 | Water slide Refurbishment, iSlide | 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands |
| Best Food | 1 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania |
| 2 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 4 | | Rust, Germany |
| 5 | | Branson, Missouri |
| Best Christmas Event of 2020 | 1 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 2 | | Branson, Missouri |
| 3 | | Kissimmee, Florida |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 5 | | Jackson, New Jersey |
|
| Top 50 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2021 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year |
| 1 | | | | 2015 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 |
| 3 | | Cedar Point | Dinn (rebuilt RMC) | 1991 (rebuilt 2018) |
| 4 | | | Intamin | 2000 |
| 5 | | | B&M | 2020 |
| 6 | | | Intamin | 2001 |
| 7 | | | | 2016 (modified to steel coaster in 2021) |
| 8 | | | B&M | 2012 |
| 9 | | Cedar Point | Intamin | 2007 |
| 10 | | | Intamin | 2016 |
| 11 | | | B&M | 1999 |
| 12 | | | RCCA (rebuilt RMC) | 1992 (rebuilt 2013) |
| 13 | | | Intamin | 2010 |
| 14 | | | B&M | 2001 |
| 15 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) |
| 16 | | | International Amusement Devices (rebuilt RMC) | 1978 (rebuilt 2015) |
| 17 | | | B&M | 2016 |
| 18 | | | Intamin | 2021 |
| 19 | | | B&M | 2009 |
| 20 | | Cedar Point | | 1989 |
| 21 | | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | B&M | 1997 |
| 22 | | | B&M | 1996 |
| 23 | | | B&M | 2010 |
| | | 2019 |
| 25 | | | | 1978 |
| 26 | | | | 2018 |
| | | 2002 |
| 28 | | | B&M | 2006 |
| Cedar Point | Intamin | 2003 |
| 30 | | | | 2009 |
| 31 | | | B&M | 2020 |
| 32 | | | B&M | 1994 |
| 33 | | Universal's Islands of Adventure | Intamin | 2019 |
| | | 2012 |
| 35 | | | | 2000 |
| 36 | | | Dinn (rebuilt RMC) | 1990 (rebuilt 2011) |
| 37 | | Kings Island | B&M | 2014 |
| 38 | | | B&M | 2008 |
| 39 | | | International Coasters, Inc. (rebuilt RMC) | 1994 (rebuilt 2018) |
| 40 | | | | 2014 |
| 41 | | | Intamin | 2011 |
| 42 | | | B&M | 2006 |
| | Frontier Construction (rebuilt RMC) | 1983 (rebuilt 2015) |
| 44 | | | B&M | 1999 |
| 45 | | | | 1997 |
| 46 | | | | 1988 |
| 47 | | | | 1978 |
| 48 | | | 2015 |
| | | 1994 |
| 50 | | | | 1987 | |
| Top 50 Wood Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2021 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year |
| 1 | | | | 1985 |
| 2 | | | | 2006 |
| 3 | | | | 2006 |
| 4 | | | | 2000 |
| 5 | | | 1979 |
| 6 | | Kings Island | | 2017 |
| 7 | | | | 1998 |
| 8 | | | | 2008 |
| 9 | | | | 2013 |
| 10 | | Dollywood | | 2004 |
| 11 | | | | 2000 |
| 12 | | | | 2013 |
| 13 | | | | 1927 |
| | | 1921 |
| 15 | | | | 2007 |
| 16 | | | Intamin | 2003 |
| 17 | | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | | 1995 |
| | | 2016 |
| 19 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) |
| 20 | | | | 1994 |
| 21 | | | | 1998 |
| 22 | | | | 2007 |
| 23 | | | | 2012 |
| 24 | | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | | 2000 |
| 25 | | | Intamin | 2001 |
| 26 | | | | 2014 |
| 27 | | | 2013 |
| 28 | | | Arthur Looff | 1924 |
| 29 | | | | 2013 |
| 30 | | | | 2007 |
| 31 | | | | 2009 |
| 32 | | Knoebels Amusement Resort | 1999 |
| 33 | | | | 1998 |
| 34 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1958 |
| 35 | | | Ed Vettel | 1938 |
| 36 | | | | 1976 |
| 37 | | | | 1946 |
| 38 | | | | 1964 |
| 39 | | | | 1995 |
| 40 | | Freizeitpark Plohn | | 2009 |
| 41 | | | | 2001 |
| 42 | | | | 2000 |
| 43 | | | | 2015 |
| 44 | Rutschebanen | | Valdemar Lebech | 1915 |
| 45 | | | | 2020 |
| | John Miller (rebuilt The Gravity Group) | 1912 (rebuilt 2011) |
| 47 | | | | 2009 |
| 48 | | | | 2017 |
| 49 | | | Charles Paige | 1935 |
| 50 | | | Intamin | 2008 | |
2020 winners
| Category | Rank | 2020 Recipient | Location |
|---|
| Innovation of the Year | 1 (Tie) | | Arlington, Texas |
| 1 (Tie) | | Grand Prairie, Texas |
| 2 | Embed | Dallas, Texas |
| 3 | Ralph S. Alberts | Montoursville, Pennsylvania |
| 4 | | Wichita, Kansas |
| 5 | | Vicenza, Italy |
| Industry Leader: Supplier | 1 | Gateway Ticketing Systems | Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Embed | Dallas, Texas |
| 3 | Zamperla | Vicenza, Italy |
| 4 | Bob's Space Racers | Holly Hill, Florida |
| 5 | Firestone Financial | Needham, Massachusetts |
| Industry Leader: Amusement/Theme Park | 1 | | Buena Park, California |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 3 | | San Antonio, Texas |
| 4 | | Louisville, Kentucky |
| 5 | | Middlebury, Connecticut |
| Industry Leader: FEC | 1 | Urban Air Adventure Parks | Rockwall, Texas |
| 2 | Scene75 Entertainment Centres | Dayton, Ohio |
| 3 | Funplex | East Hanover Township, New Jersey |
| 4 | Funspot | Laconia, New Hampshire |
| Industry Leader: Outdoor Entertainment | 1 | Tally Amusements | Fort Worth, Texas |
| 2 | Sky Eye/Biggest Wheel | Winter Park, Florida |
| 3 | Rides 4 U | Somerville, New Jersey |
| 4 | Rocken Graphics | Riverview, Florida |
| 5 | | Harrington, Delaware |
| Industry Leader: Association | 1 | New England Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions | Saco, Maine | |
2019 winners
Host Park: Silverwood Theme ParkThe Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards were announced on September 9, 2019.
| Category | Rank | 2019 Recipient | Location/Park |
|---|
| Best Park | 1 | | Rust, Germany |
| 2 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 3 | | Sandusky, Ohio |
| 4 | | |
| 5 | | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | New Braunfels, Texas |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 3 | | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 5 | | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Family Park | 1 | | Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| 2 | | Langhorne, Pennsylvania |
| 3 | | Ligonier, Pennsylvania |
| 4 | | Romsey, England |
| 5 | | Winter Haven, Florida |
| Best Wildlife/Marine Park | 1 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 4 | | Tampa, Florida |
| 5 | | Hong Kong, China |
| Breakout Family Entertainment Center | 1 | C.J. Barrymore's | Clinton Township, Michigan |
| 2 | Funland of Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg, Virginia |
| 3 | Two Bit Circus | Los Angeles, California |
| 4 | | Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada |
| 5 | Frankie's Fun Park | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Most Beautiful Park | 1 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| 2 | Europa-Park | Rust, Germany |
| 3 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 4 | | Gilroy, California |
| 5 | | Branson, Missouri |
| Best Water Ride | 1 | | Blackpool Pleasure Beach |
| 2 | | Knott's Berry Farm |
| 3 | | Universal's Islands of Adventure |
| 4 | | SeaWorld Orlando |
| 5 | | Universal's Islands of Adventure |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 2 | | Kings Mills, Ohio |
| 3 | | Vaughan, Ontario, Canada |
| 4 | | Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands |
| 5 | Universal's Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Halloween Event of 2018 | 1 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 2 | | Buena Park, California |
| 3 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Europa-Park | Rust, Germany |
| 5 | | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania |
| Best New Show | 1 | Reuben's Swashbuckling Adventure | Silver Dollar City |
| 2 | Paddington On Ice - The Grand Voyage | Europa-Park |
| 3 | Detention at Rockville | Six Flags Fiesta Texas |
| 1 | | |
| 2 | | Universal's Islands of Adventure |
| 3 | | Carowinds |
| 4 | | Canada's Wonderland |
| 5 | | Walibi Holland |
| 1 | | Disneyland |
| 2 | Kaleidoscape | Elitch Gardens |
| 3 | Kings Mills Antique Autos | Kings Island |
| 4 | Tidal Twister | SeaWorld San Diego |
| 5 | Masters of Flight | Legoland Florida |
| Best New Water Park Ride | 1 | Cutback Water Coaster | Water Country USA |
| 2 | Lava Drifting | Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park |
| 3 | Daredevil's Peak | Perfect Day at CocoCay |
| 4 | Infinity Racers | Schlitterbahn Galveston |
| 5 | Rapid Remix | SoundWaves at Gaylord Opryland |
| 1 | Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure | Universal's Islands of Adventure |
| 2 | Steel Curtain | Kennywood |
| 3 | Copperhead Strike | Carowinds |
| 4 | Sesame Street: Street Mission | PortAventura World |
| 5 | The Zenith | Mega Parc |
| Best Guest Experience | 1 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 2 | Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| 3 | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri |
| 4 | Europa-Park | Rust, Germany |
| 5 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | Shanghai Disneyland |
| 2 | | Universal's Islands of Adventure |
| 3 | | Disney's Hollywood Studios |
| 4 | | Disneyland |
| 5 | Haunted Mansion | Knoebels Amusement Resort |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | | Splashin' Safari |
| 2 | Krakatau Aqua Coaster | Universal's Volcano Bay Water Theme Park |
| 3 | | Splashin' Safari |
| 4 | Ray Rush | SeaWorld Orlando |
| 5 | The Falls | Schlitterbahn |
| Best Food | 1 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania |
| 2 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida |
| 4 | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri |
| 5 | Europa-Park | Rust, Germany |
| Best Christmas Event of 2018 | 1 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| 2 | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri |
| 3 | | Hershey, Pennsylvania |
| 4 | SeaWorld Orlando | Orlando, Florida |
| 5 | Kings Island | Kings Mills, Ohio | |
| Top 50 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2019 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year |
| 1 | | | | 2015 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 |
| 3 | | Cedar Point | Dinn (rebuilt RMC) | 1991 (rebuilt 2018) |
| 4 | | | Intamin | 2000 |
| 5 | | | Intamin | 2001 |
| 6 | | | International Amusement Devices (rebuilt RMC) | 1978 (rebuilt 2015) |
| 7 | | | RCCA (rebuilt RMC) | 1992 (rebuilt 2013) |
| 8 | | | B&M | 1999 |
| 9 | | | B&M | 2012 |
| 10 | | | B&M | 2001 |
| 11 | | | Intamin | 2010 |
| 12 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) |
| 13 | | Cedar Point | Intamin | 2007 |
| 14 | | | B&M | 2009 |
| 15 | | | B&M | 2016 |
| 16 | | | B&M | 1994 |
| 17 | | | Intamin | 2016 |
| 18 | | Cedar Point | | 1989 |
| 19 | | | | 2014 |
| 20 | | | | 2000 |
| 21 | | Cedar Point | Intamin | 2003 |
| 22 | | | | 2018 |
| 23 | | | | 2009 |
| | | 2002 |
| 25 | | | | 1978 |
| 26 | | | Dinn (rebuilt RMC) | 1990 (rebuilt 2011) |
| 27 | | | | 2012 |
| 28 | | | B&M | 2010 |
| 29 | | | B&M | 2008 |
| 30 | | | B&M | 2006 |
| | B&M | 1996 |
| 32 | | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | B&M | 1997 |
| 33 | | Kings Island | B&M | 2014 |
| 34 | | | B&M | 2019 |
| 35 | | | | 2016 |
| 36 | | | Intamin | 2011 |
| 37 | | | International Coasters, Inc. (rebuilt RMC) | 1994 (rebuilt 2018) |
| 38 | | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | | 2012 |
| 39 | | | Frontier Construction (rebuilt RMC) | 1983 (rebuilt 2015) |
| 40 | | | B&M | 1996 |
| 41 | | | 2015 |
| 42 | | | | 2019 |
| 43 | | | B&M | 2006 |
| 44 | | | | 1976 |
| 45 | | | | 2013 |
| 46 | | | B&M | 1999 |
| 47 | | | | 1987 |
| | Intamin | 2000 |
| 49 | | | | 2000 |
| | B&M | 2006 | |
| Top 50 Wood Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2019 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year |
| 1 | | | | 1985 |
| 2 | | | | 2006 |
| 3 | | | | 2006 |
| 4 | | | | 2000 |
| 5 | | | 1979 |
| 6 | | | | 1998 |
| 7 | | | | 2016 |
| 8 | | | | 2013 |
| 9 | | | | 2008 |
| 10 | | Kings Island | | 2017 |
| 11 | | Dollywood | | 2004 |
| 12 | | | | 2013 |
| 13 | | | Intamin | 2003 |
| 14 | | | | 2000 |
| 15 | | | | 1998 |
| 16 | | | | 2016 |
| 17 | | | Arthur Looff | 1924 |
| 18 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) |
| 19 | | | | 1994 |
| 20 | | | | 1921 |
| 21 | | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | | 1995 |
| 22 | | | | 2013 |
| 23 | | | | 2012 |
| 24 | | | | 2007 |
| 25 | | | | 2007 |
| 26 | | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | | 2000 |
| 27 | | | | 2014 |
| 28 | | | | 1927 |
| 29 | | | | 2009 |
| 30 | | | Intamin | 2001 |
| 31 | | | | 2007 |
| 32 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1958 |
| 33 | | | 2013 |
| 34 | | | | 1998 |
| 35 | | Tayto Park (since renamed Emerald Park) | | 2015 |
| 36 | | | | 2000 |
| 37 | | | Intamin | 2008 |
| 38 | | Cedar Point | | 1964 |
| 39 | | | | 2009 |
| 40 | | | Ed Vettel | 1938 |
| 41 | | | | 2017 |
| 42 | | | | 1976 |
| 43 | | | | 1995 |
| 44 | | | | 1996 |
| 45 | Rutschebanen | | Valdemar Lebech | 1915 |
| Knoebels Amusement Resort | 1999 |
| 47 | | Freizeitpark Plohn | | 2009 |
| 48 | Twister | | | 2011 |
| 49 | Switchback | | | 2015 |
| 50 | | | | 1982 | |
2018 winners
Host Park: Silver Dollar CityThe Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards were announced on September 8, 2018.
| Category | Rank | 2018 Recipient | Location/Park | Vote |
|---|
| 1 | | | 33% |
| 2 | | | 29% |
| 3 | | | 6% |
| 4 | | | 5% |
| Alton Towers |
| 1 | Ray Rush | | 23% |
| 2 | Breakers Edge Water Coaster | | 21% |
| 3 | | | 12% |
| 4 | Rock Wheel | | 11% |
| 5 | Raja | | 9% |
| Best Park | 1 | | | 25% |
| 2 | | | 20% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6.5% |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | | 51% |
| 2 | | | 20% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| 4 | | | 5% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | | | 16% |
| 2 | | | 11% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| 4 | | | 8% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Best Marine Life Park | 1 | | | 56% |
| 2 | | | 13% |
| 3 | | | 9% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Vallejo, California |
| Best Seaside Park | 1 | | | 33% |
| 2 | | | 22% |
| 3 | | | 20% |
| 4 | | | 19% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Best Kids’ Area | 1 | | | 23% |
| 2 | | | 13% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 8% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | | | 25% |
| 2 | | | 12% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 8% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | | | 29% |
| 2 | | | 19% |
| 3 | | | 15% |
| 4 | | | 12% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Orlando, Florida |
| Best Shows | 1 | | | 42% |
| 2 | | | 14% |
| 3 | | | 9% |
| 4 | | | 5% |
| Branson, Missouri |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | | | 34% |
| 2 | | | 16% |
| 3 | | | 12% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Rust, Germany |
| Best Food | 1 | | | 22% |
| 2 | | | 20% |
| 3 | | | 14% |
| 4 | | | 13% |
| 5 | | | 8% |
| Best Carousel | 1 | | | 43% |
| 2 | | | 17% |
| 3 | Riverview Carousel | | 8% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | 1 | | | 22% |
| 2 | | | 18% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| 4 | | | 9.5% |
| 5 | | | 9% |
| Best Water Park Ride | 1 | | | 29% |
| 2 | | | 16% |
| 3 | The Falls | | 11% |
| 4 | | | 10% |
| 5 | Krakatau Aqua Coaster | | 9% |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | | 13% |
| 2 | | | 12% |
| 3 | Haunted Mansion | | 11% |
| 4 | | | 10% |
| 5 | | | 9% |
| Best Indoor Roller Coaster | 1 | | | 25% |
| 2 | | | 12% |
| 3 | | | 11.5% |
| Phantasialand |
| 5 | | | 11% |
| Best Funhouse/Walk-Through | 1 | | | 34% |
| 2 | Frankenstein's Castle | | 13% |
| 3 | Ghost Ship | | 12% |
| 4 | Gasten Ghost Hotel | | 11% |
| 5 | Lustiga Huset | | 10% |
| Best Halloween Event | 1 | | | 28% |
| 2 | | | 22% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| San Antonio, Texas |
| Best Christmas Event | 1 | | | 35% |
| 2 | | | 14% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| Orlando, Florida | |
| Top 50 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2018 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
| 1 | | | | 2015 | 1,222 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 | 1,156 |
| 3 | | | Dinn (rebuilt RMC) | 1991 (rebuilt 2018) | 829 |
| 4 | | | | 2001 | 540 |
| 5 | | | | 2000 | 535 |
| 6 | | | | 1999 | 522 |
| 7 | | | Dinn (rebuilt RMC) | 1990 (rebuilt 2013) | 483 |
| 8 | | | | 2012 | 410 |
| 9 | | | | 2007 | 390 |
| 10 | | | | 2009 | 347 |
| 11 | | | | 2001 | 345 |
| 12 | | | | 2010 | 344 |
| 13 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) | 324 |
| 14 | | | | 1989 | 300 |
| 15 | | | | 2016 | 283 |
| 16 | | | | 2003 | 278 |
| 17 | | | | 2016 | 251 |
| 18 | | | | 2018 | 248 |
| 19 | | | | 2006 | 244 |
| 20 | | | | 1994 | 238 |
| 21 | | | | 2014 | 234 |
| 22 | | | | 2010 | 233 |
| 23 | | | Dinn (rebuilt RMC) | 1992 (rebuilt 2011) | 222 |
| 24 | | | International Amusement Devices (rebuilt RMC) | 1978 (rebuilt 2015) | 212 |
| 25 | | | | 1978 | 211 |
| 26 | | | | 2006 | 201 |
| 27 | | | | 2008 | 187 |
| 28 | | | | 1996 | 186 |
| 29 | | | | 2014 | 175 |
| 30 | | | | 2012 | 173 |
| 31 | | | | 2002 | 162 |
| 32 | | | | 1997 | 160 |
| 33 | | | Frontier Construction (rebuilt RMC) | 1983 (rebuilt 2015) | 158 |
| 34 | | | | 2006 | 137 |
| 35 | | | | 2011 | 132 |
| 36 | | | | 2012 | 116 |
| 37 | | | | 1996 | 115 |
| 38 | | | International Coasters, Inc. (rebuilt RMC) | 1994 (rebuilt 2018) | 109 |
| 39 | | | | 2000 | 99 |
| | | 1988 |
| 41 | | | | 2006 | 97 |
| 42 | | | | 1987 | 96 |
| 43 | | | | 2007 | 93 |
| 44 | | | 2015 | 92 |
| 45 | | | | 2012 | 89 |
| 46 | | | | 2006 | 82 |
| 47 | | | Martin & Vleminckx (rebuilt RMC) | 1998 (rebuilt 2016) | 81 |
| 48 | | | | 1999 | 78 |
| 49 | | | | 2015 | 72 |
| 50 | | | | 1976 | 70 | |
| Top 50 Wood Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2018 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
| 1 | | | | 1985 | 1,330 |
| 2 | | | | 2006 | 1,197 |
| 3 | | | | 2006 | 1,086 |
| 4 | | | | 2000 | 982 |
| 5 | | | 1979 | 781 |
| 6 | | | | 2016 | 691 |
| 7 | | | | 2013 | 573 |
| 8 | | | | 2008 | 560 |
| 9 | | | | 2013 | 497 |
| 10 | | | | 2004 | 477 |
| 11 | | | | 2017 | 465 |
| 12 | | | | 2000 | 329 |
| 13 | | | | 1998 | 307 |
| 14 | | | | 2003 | 289 |
| 15 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) | 260 |
| 16 | | | | 2012 | 236 |
| 17 | | | | 2016 | 232 |
| 18 | | | | 1995 | 229 |
| 19 | | | | 2014 | 215 |
| 20 | | | | 1921 | 211 |
| 21 | | | Arthur Looff | 1924 | 206 |
| | | 1998 |
| 23 | | | | 2000 | 201 |
| 24 | | | | 2013 | 196 |
| 25 | | | | 2007 | 183 |
| 26 | | | | 2007 | 182 |
| 27 | | | | 2015 | 177 |
| 28 | | | | 2001 | 171 |
| 29 | | | | 1927 | 169 |
| 30 | | | | 2009 | 165 |
| | | 1998 |
| 32 | | | | 1994 | 164 |
| 33 | | | | 2007 | 157 |
| 34 | | | 2013 | 148 |
| 35 | Rutschebanen | | Valdemar Lebech | 1915 | 135 |
| 36 | Switchback | | | 2015 | 130 |
| 37 | | | Ed Vettel | 1938 | 118 |
| 38 | | | | 2009 | 117 |
| | | 1976 |
| 40 | | | | 1982 | 115 |
| 41 | | | | 1964 | 109 |
| 42 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1958 | 107 |
| 43 | | | | 2000 | 106 |
| 44 | | | | 1986 | 98 |
| 45 | | | | 2008 | 87 |
| 46 | | | | 1996 | 84 |
| 47 | | | | 1995 | 80 |
| 48 | | | | 2017 | 79 |
| 49 | | | | 2011 | 77 |
| 50 | Twister | | | 2011 | 75 | |
2017 winners
Host Park: Lake CompounceThe Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards were announced on September 9, 2017.
| Category | Rank | 2017 Recipient | Location/Park | Vote |
|---|
| 1 | | | 45% |
| 2 | | | 15% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| 1 | Thunder Rapids | | 47% |
| 2 | Krakatau Aqua Coaster | | 31% |
| 3 | Point Plummet | | 7% |
| Miss Adventure Falls | |
| 5 | Ko’okiri Body Plunge | | 4% |
| Best Park | 1 | | | 27% |
| 2 | | | 18% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | | | 10% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | | 57% |
| 2 | | | 17% |
| 3 | | | 6% |
| 4 | | | 4% |
| 5 | | | 3% |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | | | 19% |
| 2 | | | 11% |
| 3 | | | 9% |
| 4 | | | 8% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Carlsbad, California |
| Winter Haven, Florida |
| Best Marine Life Park | 1 | | | 58% |
| 2 | | | 10% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Seaside Park | 1 | | | 31% |
| 2 | | | 26% |
| 3 | | | 25% |
| 4 | | | 12% |
| Best Kids’ Area | 1 | | | 23% |
| 2 | | | 13% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 8% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | | | 56% |
| 2 | | | 17% |
| 3 | | | 9% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | | | 39% |
| 2 | | | 18% |
| 3 | | | 12% |
| 4 | | | 11% |
| 5 | | | 10% |
| Best Shows | 1 | Dollywood | | 46% |
| 2 | | | 18% |
| 3 | | | 5% |
| |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | | | 31% |
| 2 | | | 15% |
| 3 | | | 12% |
| 4 | | | 8% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Food | 1 | | | 25% |
| 2 | | | 23% |
| 3 | | | 17% |
| 4 | | | 11% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Best Carousel | 1 | | | 41% |
| 2 | | | 20% |
| 3 | | | 7% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 5.5% |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | 1 | | | 24% |
| 2 | | | 18% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Water Park Ride | 1 | | | 47% |
| 2 | | | 18% |
| 3 | The Falls | | 14% |
| 4 | | | 8% |
| 5 | Massiv | | 6% |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | | 16% |
| 2 | | | 10% |
| 3 | Haunted Mansion | | 9.5% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 8% |
| Best Indoor Roller Coaster | 1 | | | 24% |
| 2 | | | 11% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| 4 | | | 9.5% |
| Best Funhouse/Walk-Through | 1 | | | 32% |
| 2 | Ghost Ship | | 18% |
| 3 | Frankenstein's Castle | | 12% |
| 4 | Gasten Ghost Hotel | | 11% |
| 5 | Lustiga Huset | | 10% |
| Best Halloween Event | 1 | | | 26% |
| 2 | | | 20% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| San Antonio, Texas |
| Hollywood, California |
| Best Christmas Event | 1 | | | 47% |
| 2 | | | 9% |
| 3 | | | 7% |
| Orlando, Florida |
| 5 | | | 5% | |
| Top 50 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2017 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
| 1 | | | | 2015 | 1,354 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 | 1,129 |
| 3 | | | | 2000 | 705 |
| 4 | | | Dinn (rebuilt RMC) | 1990 (rebuilt 2013) | 657 |
| 5 | | | | 2001 | 575 |
| 6 | | | | 2012 | 481 |
| 7 | | | | 2001 | 442 |
| 8 | | | | 2009 | 381 |
| 9 | | | RCCA (rebuilt RMC) | 1992 (rebuilt 2011) | 379 |
| 10 | | | | 2007 | 375 |
| 11 | | | | 1999 | 374 |
| 12 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) | 344 |
| 13 | | | | 2010 | 330 |
| 14 | | | | 2006 | 291 |
| | Frontier Construction (rebuilt RMC) | 1983 (rebuilt 2015) |
| 16 | | | International Amusement Devices (rebuilt RMC) | 1978 (rebuilt 2015) | 284 |
| 17 | | | | 2003 | 276 |
| 18 | | | | 2006 | 272 |
| 19 | | | | 2010 | 261 |
| 20 | | | | 1994 | 254 |
| 21 | | | | 2016 | 253 |
| 22 | | | | 2014 | 244 |
| 23 | | | | 1989 | 238 |
| 24 | | | | 2012 | 235 |
| 25 | | | | 2002 | 217 |
| 26 | | | | 1978 | 209 |
| 27 | | | | 1996 | 200 |
| 28 | | | | 2008 | 184 |
| 29 | | | | 2011 | 181 |
| | | 2014 |
| 31 | | | | 2016 | 171 |
| 32 | | | 2015 | 163 |
| 33 | | | Martin & Vleminckx (rebuilt RMC) | 1998 (rebuilt 2016) | 135 |
| 34 | | | | 1999 | 113 |
| 35 | | | | 2006 | 109 |
| 36 | | | | 1997 | 104 |
| 37 | | | CCI (rebuilt RMC) | 2000 (Rebuilt 2014) | 98 |
| 38 | | | | 2007 | 93 |
| 39 | | | | 2015 | 91 |
| 40 | | | | 1987 | 84 |
| 41 | | | | 2006 | 78 |
| | | 1996 |
| | | 2014 |
| 44 | | | | 1997 | 76 |
| 45 | | | | 1997 | 72 |
| 46 | | | | 1978 | 68 |
| | | 1976 |
| 48 | | | | 2007 | 62 |
| 49 | | | | 2006 | 61 |
| 50 | | | | 2013 | 59 | |
| Top 50 Wood Roller Coasters[3] |
|---|
| Rank | 2017 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
| 1 | | | | 2006 | 1,241 |
| 2 | | | | 1985 | 1,212 |
| 3 | | | | 2000 | 1,171 |
| 4 | | | | 2006 | 1,113 |
| 5 | | | | 2016 | 710 |
| 6 | | | 1979 | 666 |
| 7 | | | | 2008 | 612 |
| 8 | | | | 2004 | 560 |
| 9 | | | | 2013 | 541 |
| 10 | | | | 2013 | 489 |
| 11 | | | | 2017 | 345 |
| 12 | | | | 2000 | 276 |
| 13 | | | | 2014 | 269 |
| 14 | | | | 2007 | 236 |
| 15 | | | | 2012 | 223 |
| 16 | | | | 2003 | 221 |
| 17 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) | 220 |
| 18 | | | | 1998 | 219 |
| | | 2007 |
| | | 2013 |
| 21 | | | | 1998 | 218 |
| 22 | | | | 1927 | 217 |
| 23 | | | | 1995 | 214 |
| 24 | | | | 2000 | 198 |
| 25 | | | | 1998 | 197 |
| 26 | | | | 1921 | 188 |
| 27 | | | | 2009 | 186 |
| 28 | | | | 2000 | 183 |
| 29 | | | | 2016 | 177 |
| 30 | | | | 2015 | 168 |
| 31 | | | Arthur Looff | 1924 | 167 |
| 32 | | | | 1994 | 157 |
| 33 | Switchback | | | 2015 | 139 |
| 34 | | | | 2001 | 129 |
| 35 | | | 1999 | 119 |
| 36 | | | 1958 | 112 |
| 37 | | | Ed Vettel | 1938 | 109 |
| 38 | | | | 1995 | 107 |
| 39 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1958 | 98 |
| 40 | | | | 2009 | 96 |
| 41 | | Freitzeitpark Plohn | | 2006 | 92 |
| 42 | | | | 1964 | 87 |
| 43 | | | | 1976 | 86 |
| 44 | | | 2013 | 84 |
| 45 | | | | 2011 | 82 |
| 46 | | | | 1982 | 81 |
| 47 | | | | 1999 | 80 |
| 48 | | | Charles Paige | 1935 | 75 |
| 49 | | | | 2006 | 77 |
| 50 | Twister | | | 2011 | 66 | |
2016 winners
Host Park: Cedar PointThe Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards were announced on September 10, 2016.
| Category | Rank | 2016 Recipient | Location/Park | Vote |
|---|
| 1 | | | 20% |
| 2 | | | 13% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 8% |
| 1 | Massiv | | 48% |
| 2 | Blackbeard's Revenge | | 15% |
| 3 | Cyclone Saucers | | 13% |
| Tropical Plunge | Kings Island |
| 5 | Wonambi | Raging Waves | 6% |
| Best Park | 1 | | | 26% |
| 2 | | | 19% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| 6 | | | 6% |
| 7 | | | 5% |
| 8 | | | 4.5% |
| 9 | | | 4% |
| Tokyo, Japan |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | | 47% |
| 2 | | | 28% |
| 3 | | | 6% |
| 4 | | | 5% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | | | 23% |
| 2 | | | 12% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| Glen, New Hampshire |
| 5 | | | 9% |
| Best Marine Life Park | 1 | | | 57% |
| 2 | | | 10% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6.5% |
| Hong Kong, China |
| Best Seaside Park | 1 | | | 30% |
| 2 | | | 28% |
| 3 | | | 26% |
| 4 | | | 12% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Best Kids’ Area | 1 | | | 23% |
| 2 | | | 13% |
| 3 | | | 9% |
| 4 | | | 8% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Bloomington, Minnesota |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | | | 26% |
| 2 | | | 19% |
| 3 | | | 7.5% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | | | 45% |
| 2 | | | 15% |
| 3 | | | 7% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Best Shows | 1 | | | 45% |
| 2 | | | 15% |
| 3 | | | 7% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | | | 27% |
| 2 | | | 18% |
| 3 | | | 15% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Food | 1 | | | 23% |
| 2 | | | 20% |
| 3 | | | 14% |
| 4 | | | 13% |
| 5 | | | 8% |
| Best Carousel | 1 | | | 40% |
| 2 | | | 22% |
| 3 | | | 7% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | 1 | | | 27% |
| 2 | | | 20% |
| 3 | | | 7% |
| Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-rat Barges | Universal's Islands of Adventure |
| Magic Kingdom |
| Knott's Berry Farm |
| Best Water Park Ride | 1 | | | 40% |
| 2 | | | 18% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | The Falls | | 6% |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | | 14% |
| 2 | | | 13.5% |
| 3 | | | 9% |
| 4 | Haunted Mansion | | 8% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Best Indoor Roller Coaster | 1 | | | 24% |
| 2 | | | 16% |
| 3 | | | 14% |
| 4 | | | 11% |
| 5 | | | 10% |
| Best Funhouse/Walk-Through | 1 | | | 38% |
| 2 | Ghost Ship | | 16% |
| 3 | Gasten Ghost Hotel | | 14% |
| 4 | Frankenstein's Castle | | 11% |
| 5 | Lustiga Huset | | 9% |
| Best Halloween Event | 1 | | | 27% |
| 2 | | | 20% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Christmas Event | 1 | | | 41% |
| 2 | | | 9% |
| 3 | | | 8.5% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6% | |
| Top 50 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2016 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
| 1 | | | | 2015 | 1,126 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 | 1,122 |
| 3 | | | | 2000 | 698 |
| 4 | | | | 2001 | 613 |
| 5 | | | | 2001 | 454 |
| 6 | | | | 1999 | 397 |
| 7 | | | | 2012 | 393 |
| 8 | | | | 2010 | 350 |
| 9 | | | | 2009 | 330 |
| 10 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) | 329 |
| 11 | | | | 1994 | 311 |
| 12 | | | | 2007 | 306 |
| 13 | | | | 2014 | 286 |
| 14 | | | | 2006 | 283 |
| 15 | | | | 1989 | 279 |
| 16 | | | RCCA (rebuilt RMC) | 1992 (rebuilt 2011) | 272 |
| 17 | | | | 2010 | 268 |
| 18 | | | Frontier Construction (rebuilt RMC) | 1983 (rebuilt 2015) | 265 |
| 19 | | | | 2003 | 258 |
| 20 | | | | 2006 | 255 |
| 21 | | | Dinn (rebuilt RMC) | 1990 (rebuilt 2013) | 254 |
| 22 | | | | 1996 | 203 |
| 23 | | | | 2002 | 202 |
| 24 | | | | 2008 | 198 |
| 25 | | | | 2006 | 178 |
| 26 | | | International Amusement Devices (rebuilt RMC) | 1978 (rebuilt 2015) | 175 |
| 27 | | | | 1978 | 168 |
| 28 | | | Martin & Vleminckx (rebuilt RMC) | 1998 (rebuilt 2016) | 166 |
| 29 | | | | 2014 | 165 |
| 30 | | | | 1997 | 144 |
| 31 | | | | 2006 | 128 |
| 32 | | | | 1999 | 122 |
| | | 2016 |
| 34 | | | | 2015 | 113 |
| 35 | | | | 2016 | 110 |
| 36 | | | | 2012 | 107 |
| 37 | | | | 1997 | 105 |
| 38 | | | | 1987 | 99 |
| 39 | | | | 2011 | 97 |
| 40 | | | | 1997 | 94 |
| | CCI (rebuilt RMC) | 2000 (Rebuilt 2014) |
| 42 | | | 2015 | 92 |
| | | 1993 |
| 44 | | | | 2014 | 90 |
| 45 | | Six Flags Great America | | 1976 | 85 |
| 46 | Olympia Looping | | | 1989 | 81 |
| 47 | | | | 1994 | 80 |
| 48 | | | | 1999 | 74 |
| 49 | | | | 2006 | 72 |
| | | 2013 | |
| Top 50 Wood Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2016 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
| 1 | | | | 2000 | 1,216 |
| 2 | | | | 1985 | 1,144 |
| 3 | | | | 2006 | 1,121 |
| 4 | | | | 2006 | 1,028 |
| 5 | | | | 2008 | 692 |
| 6 | | | 1979 | 670 |
| 7 | | | | 2004 | 641 |
| 8 | | | | 2013 | 611 |
| 9 | | | | 2013 | 525 |
| 10 | | | | 2000 | 347 |
| 11 | | | | 2016 | 336 |
| 12 | | | | 2003 | 292 |
| 13 | | | | 2014 | 267 |
| 14 | | | | 2009 | 256 |
| 15 | | | | 1995 | 245 |
| 16 | | | | 2000 | 241 |
| 17 | | | Arthur Looff | 1924 | 233 |
| 18 | | | | 2001 | 222 |
| 19 | | | | 1998 | 213 |
| 20 | | | | 1921 | 208 |
| 21 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) | 206 |
| 22 | | | | 2015 | 179 |
| 23 | | | | 2012 | 175 |
| 24 | | | | 2007 | 174 |
| 25 | | | | 1994 | 166 |
| Freitzeitpark Plohn | | 2009 |
| 27 | | | | 1927 | 165 |
| 28 | | | | 2016 | 153 |
| 29 | | | | 1998 | 141 |
| 30 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1958 | 141 |
| 31 | | | | 2000 | 140 |
| 32 | | | 1958 | 132 |
| 33 | | | | 2009 | 129 |
| 34 | | | | 2013 | 128 |
| 35 | | | | 1996 | 122 |
| 36 | | | | 1995 | 118 |
| 37 | | | | 1998 | 117 |
| 38 | | | Ed Vettel | 1938 | 116 |
| 39 | | | | 1976 | 116 |
| 40 | | | | 1999 | 115 |
| 41 | | | 2013 | 110 |
| 42 | | | | 1964 | 103 |
| 43 | | | Charles Mach | 1927 | 94 |
| 44 | | | | 2008 | 84 |
| 45 | Twister | | | 2011 | 84 |
| 46 | | | | 2011 | 81 |
| 47 | | | 1999 | 78 |
| 48 | | | | 2006 | 77 |
| 49 | | | | 2011 | 76 |
| 50 | | | | 2007 | 73 | |
2015 winners
Host Park: Coney IslandThe Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards were announced on September 12, 2015.
| Category | Rank | 2015 Recipient | Location/Park | Vote |
|---|
| 1 | | | 27% |
| 2 | | | 14% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | | | 10% |
| 5 | | | 9.5% |
| 1 | Dive Bomber | | 15% |
| 2 | Slidezilla | | 14% |
| 3 | Aqua Rocket | | 13% |
| Slideboarding | Wet 'n' Wild Las Vegas |
| 5 | Anaconda | | 10% |
| Best Park | 1 | | | 24% |
| 2 | | | 14% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| 6 | | | 5% |
| Williamsburg, Virginia |
| 8 | | | 4.5% |
| 9 | | | 4% |
| Santa Claus, Indiana |
| Orlando, Florida |
| Tokyo, Japan |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | | 52% |
| 2 | | | 19% |
| 3 | | | 6% |
| 4 | | | 5% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | | | 21% |
| 2 | | | 20% |
| 3 | | | 9% |
| 4 | | | 8% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Winter Haven, Florida |
| Best Marine Life Park | 1 | | | 55% |
| 2 | | | 10% |
| 3 | | | 9% |
| 4 | | | 8% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Best Seaside Park | 1 | | | 27% |
| 2 | | | 26.5% |
| 3 | | | 26% |
| 4 | | | 12% |
| Best Kids’ Area | 1 | | | 27% |
| 2 | | | 10% |
| 3 | | | 9.5% |
| 4 | | | 8% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Bloomington, Minnesota |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | | | 25% |
| 2 | | | 14% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 8% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | | | 35% |
| 2 | | | 18% |
| 3 | | | 12% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 8% |
| Best Shows | 1 | | | 42% |
| 2 | | | 11% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Outdoor Show Production | 1 | | | 24% |
| 2 | | | 15% |
| 3 | | | 12% |
| 4 | | | 11% |
| 5 | Lone Star Nights | | 9% |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | | | 29% |
| 2 | | | 17% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Best Food | 1 | | | 23% |
| 2 | | | 20% |
| 3 | | | 16% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Best Carousel | 1 | | | 42% |
| 2 | | | 23% |
| 3 | | | 6% |
| 4 | | | 5% |
| Austell, Georgia |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | 1 | | | 28% |
| 2 | | | 19% |
| 3 | | | 9% |
| 4 | Mountain Slidewinder | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Water Park Ride | 1 | | | 25% |
| 2 | | | 18% |
| 3 | Master Blaster | | 14% |
| 4 | The Falls | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 8% |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | | 13% |
| 2 | | | 12% |
| 3 | | | 9% |
| 4 | | | 8.5% |
| 5 | Haunted Mansion | | 7% |
| Best Indoor Water Park | 1 | | | 28% |
| 2 | | | 17% |
| 3 | | | 12% |
| 4 | | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | 11% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Indoor Roller Coaster | 1 | | | 23% |
| 2 | | | 12% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | | | 10% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Disney's Hollywood Studios |
| Best Funhouse/Walk-Through | 1 | Noah's Ark | | 27% |
| 2 | Ghost Ship | | 23% |
| 3 | Gasten Ghost Hotel | | 12% |
| 4 | Frankenstein's Castle | | 10% |
| 5 | Lustiga Huset | | 8% |
| Best Halloween Event | 1 | | | 28% |
| 2 | | | 18% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | | | 8% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Best Christmas Event | 1 | | | 40% |
| 2 | | | 10% |
| 3 | | | 9% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 5.5% | |
| Top 50 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2015 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2000 | 1,205 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 | 929 |
| 3 | | | | 2001 | 714 |
| 4 | | | | 2015 | 671 |
| 5 | | | | 2001 | 650 |
| 6 | | | | 1999 | 597 |
| 7 | | | | 2010 | 499 |
| 8 | | | | 2012 | 491 |
| 9 | | | | 1994 | 462 |
| 10 | | | RCCA (rebuilt RMC) | 1992 (rebuilt 2011) | 450 |
| 11 | | | | 2009 | 440 |
| 12 | | | | 2006 | 427 |
| 13 | | | | 2003 | 408 |
| 14 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) | 405 |
| 15 | | | | 1989 | 355 |
| 16 | | | | 2010 | 315 |
| 17 | | | | 2009 | 302 |
| 18 | | | | 2008 | 301 |
| 19 | | | Dinn (rebuilt RMC) | 1990 (rebuilt 2013) | 294 |
| 20 | | | | 2014 | 275 |
| | | 2002 |
| 22 | | | | 2007 | 257 |
| 23 | | | Frontier Construction (rebuilt RMC) | 1983 (rebuilt 2015) | 251 |
| 24 | | | | 1996 | 238 |
| 25 | | | | 2012 | 219 |
| 26 | | | | 1997 | 207 |
| 27 | | | | 1978 | 200 |
| 28 | | | International Amusement Devices (rebuilt RMC) | 1978 (rebuilt 2015) | 193 |
| 29 | | | | 2006 | 179 |
| 30 | | | | 2012 | 154 |
| 31 | | | | 1999 | 138 |
| | | 2012 |
| 33 | | | | 2007 | 136 |
| 34 | | | | 2014 | 127 |
| 35 | | | | 1987 | 114 |
| 36 | | | | 2006 | 110 |
| 37 | | | | 2011 | 109 |
| 38 | | | | 2002 | 108 |
| | | 1993 |
| | | 2014 |
| 41 | | | | 1978 | 107 |
| 42 | | | | 2005 | 105 |
| 43 | | | | 2009 | 101 |
| 44 | | | | 1999 | 96 |
| 45 | | | | 1998 | 92 |
| 46 | | | | 1976 | 90 |
| 47 | | | | 2006 | 89 |
| 48 | | R. Barth & Sohn KB | | 1989 | 86 |
| 49 | | | | 2005 | 83 |
| | CCI (rebuilt RMC) | 2000 (Rebuilt 2014) | |
| Top 50 Wooden Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2015 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2000 | 1,625 |
| 2 | | | | 2006 | 1,464 |
| 3 | | | | 1985 | 1,301 |
| 4 | | | | 2006 | 1,184 |
| 5 | | | | 2004 | 904 |
| 6 | | | 1979 | 740 |
| 7 | | | | 2008 | 722 |
| 8 | | | | 2013 | 637 |
| 9 | | | | 2013 | 560 |
| 10 | | | | 2000 | 421 |
| 11 | | | | 2003 | 391 |
| 12 | | | | 1995 | 286 |
| 13 | | | Arthur Looff | 1924 | 278 |
| 14 | | | | 2014 | 269 |
| 15 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) | 265 |
| 16 | | | | 1927 | 242 |
| 17 | | | | 2009 | 231 |
| 18 | | | | 2007 | 231 |
| 19 | | | | 2015 | 228 |
| 20 | | | | 1998 | 219 |
| 21 | | | 2013 | 211 |
| | | 1921 |
| 23 | | | | 2001 | 207 |
| 24 | | | | 1994 | 198 |
| 25 | | | | 2000 | 193 |
| 26 | | | 1958 | 185 |
| 27 | | | | 1996 | 171 |
| 28 | | | | 1998 | 167 |
| 29 | | | | 2012 | 158 |
| 30 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1958 | 157 |
| 31 | | | | 2005 | 156 |
| 32 | | | | 1999 | 152 |
| 33 | | | | 2006 | 149 |
| 34 | | | Charles Paige | 1935 | 140 |
| 35 | | | | 1964 | 133 |
| | Ed Vettel | 1938 |
| 37 | | Freizeitpark Plohn | | 2009 | 132 |
| 38 | | | | 2011 | 130 |
| 39 | | | | 2008 | 123 |
| 40 | | | | 2013 | 115 |
| 41 | | | 1999 | 98 |
| 42 | | | | 2000 | 91 |
| 43 | | | | 2007 | 88 |
| 44 | Twister | | | 2011 | 83 |
| 45 | | | | 1946 | 78 |
| | John Miller (rebuilt The Gravity Group) | 1912 (rebuilt 2011) |
| 47 | | | | 2008 | 74 |
| 48 | | | | 1923 | 70 |
| | | 1997 |
| 50 | | | Charles Mach | 1927 | 69 | |
2014 winners
Host Park: SeaWorld San DiegoThe Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards were announced at a ceremony on September 5, 2014.
| Category | Rank | 2014 Recipient | Location/Park | Vote |
|---|
| 1 | | | 27% |
| 2 | | | 19% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | | | 10% |
| 5 | | | 9% |
| 1 | | | 59% |
| 2 | Colossal Curl | | 11% |
| 3 | Bahama Blasters | | 10% |
| 4 | Deep Water Dive | | 8% |
| 5 | Snake Pit | | 4% |
| Best Park | 1 | | Rust, Germany | 25% |
| 2 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 16% |
| 3 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 9% |
| 4 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 8% |
| 5 | | Anaheim, California | 8% |
| 6 | | Orlando, Florida | 5% |
| 7 | | Orlando, Florida | 4% |
| Tokyo, Japan |
| 9 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 3.5% |
| 10 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 3% |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | New Braunfels, Texas | 55% |
| 2 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 17% |
| 3 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 5% |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida | 4.5% |
| 5 | | Orlando, Florida | 4% |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | | Ligonier, Pennsylvania | 34% |
| 2 | | Glen, New Hampshire | 13% |
| 3 | | Carlsbad, California | 12.5% |
| 4 | | Winter Haven, Florida | 10% |
| 5 | | Turner, Oregon | 5% |
| Jefferson, New Hampshire |
| Best Marine Life Park | 1 | | Orlando, Florida | 52% |
| 2 | | San Diego, California | 12% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 10% |
| 4 | | Vallejo, California | 9% |
| 5 | | San Antonio, Texas | 8% |
| Best Seaside Park | 1 | | Santa Cruz, California | 45% |
| 2 | | Blackpool, England | 16% |
| 3 | | Stockholm, Sweden | 15% |
| 4 | | Wildwood, New Jersey | 12% |
| 5 | | San Diego, California | 4% |
| Best Kids’ Area | 1 | | Kings Mills, Ohio | 26% |
| 2 | | Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands | 13% |
| 3 | | Buena Park, California | 10% |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida | 9.5% |
| 5 | | Bloomington, Minnesota | 9% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 23% |
| 2 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 13% |
| 3 | | Anaheim, California | 12% |
| 4 | | Rust, Germany | 10% |
| 5 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 9% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 39% |
| 2 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 14% |
| 3 | | Branson, Missouri | 11% |
| 4 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 6% |
| 5 | | Anaheim, California | 5% |
| Best Shows | 1 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 45% |
| 2 | | San Antonio, Texas | 12% |
| 3 | | Rust, Germany | 8% |
| 4 | | Branson, Missouri | 6.5% |
| 5 | | Anaheim, California | 6% |
| Best Outdoor Show Production | 1 | | | 27% |
| 2 | | | 19% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | Lone Star Nights | | 10% |
| 5 | | | 9% |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 24% |
| 2 | | Gilroy, California | 23% |
| 3 | | Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands | 17% |
| 4 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 6% |
| 5 | | Orlando, Florida | 5% |
| Best Food | 1 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 21% |
| 2 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 18% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 17.5% |
| 4 | | Branson, Missouri | 13% |
| 5 | | Rust, Germany | 7% |
| Best Carousel | 1 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 40% |
| 2 | | Santa Cruz, California | 27% |
| 3 | | Gurnee, Illinois | 5.5% |
| 4 | | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 5% |
| 5 | | Bruhl, Germany | |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | 1 | | | 21% |
| 2 | | | 12% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | | | 10.5% |
| 5 | Mountain Slidewinder | | 9% |
| Best Water Park Ride | 1 | | | 23% |
| 2 | Master Blaster | | 16% |
| 3 | Mammoth | | 15% |
| 4 | The Falls | | 7% |
| 5 | Congo River Expedition | | 8% |
| Schlitterbahn Kansas City |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | | 20% |
| 2 | | | 10.5% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| Haunted Mansion | Knoebels Amusement Resort |
| Best Indoor Water Park | 1 | | Galveston, Texas | 25% |
| 2 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 19% |
| 3 | | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | 12% |
| 4 | | Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | 9% |
| 5 | | Stafforshire, England | 8% |
| Best Indoor Roller Coaster | 1 | | | 21% |
| 2 | | | 14% |
| 3 | | | 12% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 8.5% |
| Best Funhouse/Walk-Through | 1 | Noah's Ark | | 32% |
| 2 | Frankenstein's Castle | | 17% |
| 3 | Gasten Ghost Hotel | | 15% |
| 4 | Ghost Ship | | 12% |
| 5 | Lustiga Juset | | 11% |
| Best Halloween Event | 1 | | Orlando, Florida | 28% |
| 2 | | Buena Park, California | 20% |
| 3 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 14% |
| 4 | | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 9% |
| 5 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 6% |
| Best Christmas Event | 1 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 41% |
| 2 | | Anaheim, California | 10% |
| 3 | | Branson, Missouri | 9.5% |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida | 9% |
| 5 | | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 7% | |
| Top 50 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2014 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2000 | 1,139 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 | 1,049 |
| 3 | | | | 2001 | 764 |
| 4 | | | | 2009 | 579 |
| 5 | | | | 2001 | 563 |
| 6 | | | | 2012 | 500 |
| 7 | | | | 1999 | 484 |
| 8 | | | RCCA (rebuilt RMC) | 1992 (rebuilt 2011) | 465 |
| 9 | | | | 2006 | 422 |
| 10 | | | | 2010 | 387 |
| 11 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) | 384 |
| 12 | | | Dinn (rebuilt RMC) | 1990 (rebuilt 2013) | 367 |
| 13 | | | | 1989 | 366 |
| | | 2010 |
| 15 | | | | 2008 | 318 |
| 16 | | | | 2014 | 317 |
| 17 | | | | 2009 | 304 |
| 18 | | | | 2002 | 292 |
| 19 | | | | 2003 | 273 |
| 20 | | | | 1978 | 249 |
| 21 | | | | 1994 | 245 |
| 22 | | | | 1996 | 229 |
| 23 | | | | 1997 | 220 |
| 24 | | | | 2006 | 179 |
| 25 | | | | 2014 | 165 |
| 26 | | | | 2006 | 157 |
| | | 2012 |
| 28 | | | | 2007 | 138 |
| | | 2012 |
| 30 | | | | 2014 | 134 |
| 31 | | | | 1999 | 124 |
| 32 | | | | 2013 | 117 |
| 33 | | | | 2007 | 116 |
| 34 | | | | 2006 | 115 |
| 35 | | | | 1987 | 113 |
| 36 | | | | 1993 | 110 |
| 37 | | | | 1998 | 106 |
| 38 | | | | 2005 | 101 |
| 39 | | | | 2013 | 95 |
| 40 | | | | 1978 | 90 |
| 41 | | | | 2009 | 87 |
| 42 | | | | 1997 | 81 |
| 43 | | Six Flags Magic Mountain | | 2000 | 79 |
| 44 | | | | 1976 | 77 |
| 45 | | | | 2005 | 76 |
| 46 | Piraten | | | 2008 | 74 |
| 47 | | | | 1994 | 73 |
| 48 | | | | 2011 | 71 |
| 49 | | | | 2001 | 70 |
| | | 1998 | |
| Top 50 Wooden Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2014 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2000 | 1,480 |
| 2 | | | | 2006 | 1,291 |
| 3 | | | | 2006 | 1,129 |
| 4 | | | | 1985 | 1,036 |
| 5 | | | | 2004 | 837 |
| 6 | | | | 2008 | 719 |
| 7 | | | | 2013 | 619 |
| 8 | | | 1979 | 614 |
| 9 | | | | 2013 | 605 |
| 10 | | | | 2003 | 393 |
| 11 | | | | 2000 | 342 |
| 12 | | | | 2009 | 302 |
| 13 | | | | 1995 | 298 |
| 14 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) | 270 |
| 15 | | | | 1998 | 264 |
| 16 | | | | 2007 | 260 |
| 17 | | | Arthur Looff | 1924 | 238 |
| 18 | | | | 1994 | 211 |
| 19 | | | | 1921 | 204 |
| 20 | | | | 2006 | 203 |
| 21 | | | | 2012 | 200 |
| 22 | | | | 1927 | 177 |
| 23 | | | | 2014 | 166 |
| 24 | | | | 2001 | 162 |
| 25 | | | 2013 | 155 |
| 26 | | | | 2005 | 143 |
| 27 | | | | 2000 | 137 |
| 28 | | | | 2011 | 122 |
| 29 | | Freizeitpark Plohn | | 2009 | 119 |
| 30 | | | Ed Vettel | 1938 | 117 |
| 31 | | | | 2008 | 114 |
| 32 | | | Charles Paige | 1935 | 110 |
| 33 | | | | 1996 | 108 |
| 34 | | | | 1999 | 105 |
| 35 | | | | 1964 | 104 |
| | | 2007 |
| 37 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1958 | 103 |
| 38 | | | | 2009 | 101 |
| | | 2013 |
| 40 | | | 1999 | 100 |
| 41 | Rutschebanen | | Valdemar Lebech | 1915 | 98 |
| 42 | | | Charles Mach | 1927 | 96 |
| 43 | | | 1958 | 95 |
| 44 | | | | 1998 | 94 |
| 45 | | | | 1978 | 86 |
| 46 | | | | 1997 | 85 |
| 47 | HellCat | Timber Falls Adventure Park | | 2004 | 78 |
| 48 | | | | 2000 | 70 |
| 49 | | | 1995 | 69 |
| 50 | | | | 2011 | 68 | |
2013 winners
Host Park: Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkThe Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards were announced at a ceremony held September 7, 2013.
| Category | Rank | 2013 Recipient | Location/Park | Vote |
|---|
| Best New Ride (Amusement Park) | 1 | | | 45% |
| 2 | | | 19% |
| 3 | | | 15% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Best New Ride (Waterpark) | 1 | RiverRush | | 53% |
| 2 | Bonzai Pipelines | | 23% |
| 3 | Constrictor | | 7% |
| 4 | Bonzai Pipelines | | 6% |
| 5 | Bootlegger's Run | | 5% |
| Best Park | 1 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 23% |
| 2 | | Rust, Germany | 22% |
| 3 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 9% |
| 4 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 8% |
| 5 | | Anaheim, California | 7% |
| 6 | | Tokyo, Japan | 6% |
| 7 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 5% |
| Orlando, Florida |
| 9 | | Orlando, Florida | 4.5% |
| 10 | | Branson, Missouri | 4% |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | New Braunfels, Texas | 45% |
| 2 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 17% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 6% |
| 4 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 5% |
| Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | | Ligonier, Pennsylvania | 39% |
| 2 | | Carlsbad, California | 16% |
| 3 | | Winter Haven, Florida | 11% |
| 4 | | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | 7% |
| Glen, New Hampshire |
| Best Marine Life Park | 1 | | Orlando, Florida | 58% |
| 2 | | San Diego, California | 13% |
| 3 | | San Antonio, Texas | 9% |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida | 7% |
| 5 | | Hong Kong, China | 6% |
| Vallejo, California |
| Best Seaside Park | 1 | | Santa Cruz, California | 36% |
| 2 | | Blackpool, England | 20% |
| 3 | | Wildwood, New Jersey | 15% |
| 4 | | Stockholm, Sweden | 14% |
| 5 | | Galveston, Texas | 5% |
| Best Indoor Waterpark | 1 | | Galveston, Texas | 31% |
| 2 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 21% |
| 3 | | Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | 15% |
| 4 | | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | 12% |
| 5 | | Staffordshire, England | 8% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 35% |
| 2 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 21% |
| 3 | | Branson, Missouri | 13% |
| 4 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 10% |
| 5 | | Agawam, Massachusetts | 7% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 26% |
| 2 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 14% |
| 3 | | Anaheim, California | 10% |
| 4 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 9% |
| 5 | | Branson, Missouri | 8.5% |
| Best Shows | 1 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 41% |
| 2 | | San Antonio, Texas | 23% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 6% |
| 4 | | Rust, Germany | 5% |
| Orlando, Florida |
| Branson, Missouri |
| Best Food | 1 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 24% |
| Elysburg, Pennsylvania |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 18% |
| 4 | | Branson, Missouri | 14% |
| 5 | | Copenhagen, Denmark | 5% |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | 1 | | | 20% |
| 2 | | | 13% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | Mountain Slidewinder | | 8.5% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | | | 24% |
| 2 | Master Blaster | | 22% |
| 3 | Mammoth | | 15% |
| 4 | The Falls | | 10% |
| 5 | Congo River Expedition | | 9% |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | | Kings Mills, Ohio | 32% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 15% |
| 3 | | Bloomington, Minnesota | 12% |
| 4 | | Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands | 8% |
| 5 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 7% |
| Doswell, Virginia |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | | 19% |
| 2 | | | 16% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | Haunted Mansion | | 8% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Disneyland |
| Best Outdoor Show Production | 1 | | Orlando, Florida | 29% |
| 2 | | Anaheim, California | 18% |
| 3 | | San Antonio, Texas | 12% |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida | 11.5% |
| 5 | | Anaheim, California | 8% |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 33% |
| 2 | | Gilroy, California | 12% |
| 3 | | Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands | 11% |
| 4 | | Copenhagen, Denmark | 8% |
| 5 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 7% |
| Best Halloween Event | 1 | | Orlando, Florida | 30% |
| 2 | | Buena Park, California | 22% |
| 3 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 11% |
| 4 | | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 10% |
| 5 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 7% |
| Best Christmas Event | 1 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 47% |
| 2 | | Branson, Missouri | 12% |
| 3 | | Anaheim, California | 10% |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida | 8% |
| 5 | | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Best Carousel | 1 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 48% |
| 2 | | Santa Cruz, California | 17% |
| 3 | | Gurnee, Illinois | 8% |
| 4 | | Austell, Georgia | 7% |
| 5 | | Orlando, Florida | 4% |
| Best Indoor Coaster | 1 | | | 23% |
| 2 | | | 14% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | | | 10% |
| Disney's Hollywood Studios |
| Best Funhouse/Walk-Through Attraction | 1 | Noah's Ark | | 34% |
| 2 | Frankenstein's Castle | | 23% |
| 3 | Gasten Ghost Hotel | | 14% |
| 4 | Lustiga Huset | | 13% |
| 5 | Ghost Ship | | 12% | |
| Top 50 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2013 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2000 | 1,204 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 | 1,011 |
| 3 | | | | 2001 | 598 |
| 4 | | | | 2001 | 596 |
| 5 | | | | 1999 | 542 |
| 6 | | | Dinn (rebuilt RMC) | 1990 (rebuilt 2011) | 512 |
| 7 | | | | 2006 | 494 |
| 8 | | | | 2010 | 478 |
| 9 | | | | 1989 | 416 |
| 10 | | | | 2010 | 412 |
| 11 | | | RCCA (rebuilt RMC) | 1992 (rebuilt 2013) | 393 |
| 12 | | | | 2003 | 356 |
| 13 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) | 334 |
| 14 | | | | 2009 | 301 |
| 15 | | | | 2012 | 298 |
| 16 | | | | 2002 | 290 |
| 17 | | | | 2008 | 276 |
| 18 | | | | 1996 | 257 |
| 19 | | | | 1978 | 247 |
| 20 | | | | 1994 | 210 |
| 21 | | | | 2009 | 192 |
| 22 | | | | 2007 | 183 |
| 23 | | | | 2006 | 156 |
| 24 | | | | 2012 | 148 |
| 25 | | | | 1997 | 147 |
| 26 | | | | 2012 | 136 |
| 27 | | | | 1993 | 134 |
| 28 | | | | 2013 | 113 |
| 29 | | | | 1978 | 103 |
| 30 | | | | 1994 | 102 |
| 31 | | | | 1999 | 100 |
| 32 | | | | 2005 | 98 |
| 33 | | | | 2007 | 97 |
| 34 | | | | 2006 | 94 |
| 35 | | | | 1999 | 92 |
| | | 2005 |
| 37 | | | | 1998 | 87 |
| 38 | | | | 2000 | 86 |
| 39 | | | | 1998 | 85 |
| 40 | | | | 1976 | 80 |
| 41 | | Six Flags Magic Mountain | | 2000 | 78 |
| 42 | | | | 2006 | 76 |
| | | 2005 |
| | | 2001 |
| 45 | | owners: R. Barth and Sohn KG | | 1989 | 73 |
| | | 2012 |
| 47 | | | | 2008 | 63 |
| 48 | | | | 2000 | 60 |
| | | 1987 |
| 50 | | | | 2006 | 58 | |
| Top 50 Wooden Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2013 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2000 | 1,333 |
| 2 | | | | 2006 | 1,302 |
| 3 | | | | 1985 | 1,088 |
| 4 | | | | 2006 | 1,086 |
| 5 | | | | 2004 | 923 |
| 6 | | | | 2008 | 712 |
| 7 | | | | 2013 | 599 |
| 8 | | | 1979 | 555 |
| 9 | | | | 2000 | 364 |
| 10 | | | | 1998 | 304 |
| 11 | | | | 1995 | 296 |
| 12 | | | | 2009 | 290 |
| 13 | | | | 2003 | 278 |
| 14 | | | | 2005 | 225 |
| 15 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) | 222 |
| 16 | | | | 1994 | 215 |
| 17 | | | | 2001 | 207 |
| 18 | | | | 1921 | 192 |
| 19 | | | | 1927 | 166 |
| | | 2000 |
| 21 | | | | 2006 | 160 |
| 22 | | | Arthur Looff | 1924 | 146 |
| 23 | | Freizeitpark Plohn | | 2009 | 138 |
| 24 | | | | 1999 | 132 |
| 25 | | | | 2008 | 127 |
| 26 | | | | 2013 | 118 |
| 27 | | | | 1964 | 116 |
| 28 | | | | 2007 | 115 |
| 29 | | | | 1998 | 113 |
| 30 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1958 | 111 |
| 31 | | | | 2012 | 108 |
| 32 | | | | 2001 | 100 |
| 33 | | | Ed Vettel | 1938 | 99 |
| 34 | | | | 2007 | 94 |
| 35 | | | Charles Mach | 1927 | 90 |
| 36 | | | | 2011 | 88 |
| 37 | | | John Miller (rebuilt The Gravity Group) | 1912 (rebuilt 2011) | 84 |
| 38 | | | | 2006 | 83 |
| 39 | | | 1999 | 80 |
| 40 | | | | 1996 | 76 |
| 41 | | | Charles Paige | 1935 | 70 |
| | | 2008 |
| 43 | | | | 1973 | 66 |
| 44 | | | | 1997 | 64 |
| | 1995 |
| 46 | HellCat | Timber Falls Adventure Park | | 2004 | 62 |
| Twister | | | 2011 |
| 48 | | | Edward Vettel | 1940 | 60 |
| 49 | | | | 2009 | 59 |
| 50 | | | | 1930 | 55 | |
2012 winners
Host Park: DollywoodThe Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards were announced at a ceremony held September 8, 2012.
| Category | Rank | 2012 Recipient | Location | Vote |
|---|
| Best New Ride (Amusement Park) | 1 | | | 30% |
| 2 | | | 15% |
| 3 | | | 14% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Hersheypark |
| Best New Ride (Waterpark) | 1 | | | 54% |
| 2 | King Kaw Rapids River | | 11% |
| 3 | King Cobra | | 7% |
| 4 | The Lost City | | 4% |
| Walhalla Wave | |
| Best Park | 1 | | | 21% |
| 2 | | | 14% |
| 3 | | | 13.5% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 8% |
| 6 | | | 7% |
| 7 | | | 6% |
| Orlando, Florida |
| 9 | | | 4.5% |
| 10 | | | 4% |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | | 53% |
| 2 | | | 15% |
| 3 | | | 7% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | | | 31% |
| 2 | | | 18% |
| 3 | | Saltum, Denmark | 12% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Marine Life Park | 1 | | | 55% |
| 2 | | | 11% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| 4 | | | 8% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Seaside Park | 1 | | | 34% |
| 2 | | | 20% |
| 3 | | | 19% |
| 4 | | | 16% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Best Indoor Waterpark | 1 | | | 33% |
| 2 | | | 18% |
| 3 | | | 17% |
| 4 | | Edmonton, Alberta | 12% |
| 5 | | | 8% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | | | 46% |
| 2 | | | 25% |
| 3 | | | 7% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Orlando, Florida |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | | | 29% |
| 2 | | | 16% |
| 3 | | | 14% |
| 4 | | | 13% |
| 5 | | | 8% |
| Best Shows | 1 | | | 45% |
| 2 | | | 15% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Food | 1 | | | 27% |
| 2 | | | 20% |
| 3 | | | 18% |
| 4 | | | 13% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | 1 | | | 26% |
| 2 | | | 17% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | Mountain Slidewinder | | 10% |
| 5 | Pilgrim's Plunge | | 8% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | | | 26% |
| 2 | Master Blaster | | 23% |
| 3 | The Falls | | 12% |
| 4 | Congo River Expedition | | 7% |
| 5 | Zoombabwe | | 5% |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | | | 31% |
| 2 | | | 15% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | | 24% |
| 2 | | | 18% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | Haunted Mansion | | 10% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Outdoor Show Production | 1 | | | 42% |
| 2 | | | 17% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | | | 11% |
| 5 | | | 10% |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | | | 36% |
| 2 | | | 13.5% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | | | 8% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Best Halloween Event | 1 | | | 35% |
| 2 | | | 26% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | | | 11% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Best Christmas Event | 1 | | | 33% |
| 2 | | | 13% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| Branson, Missouri |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Best Carousel | 1 | | | 44% |
| 2 | | | 18% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Indoor Coaster | 1 | | | 30% |
| 2 | | | 16% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 8.5% |
| Best Funhouse/Walk-Through Attraction | 1 | Noah's Ark | | 30% |
| 2 | Frankenstein's Castle | | 25% |
| 3 | Lustiga Huset | | 14% |
| 4 | Gasten Ghost Hotel | | 12% |
| Ghost Ship | Morey's Piers | |
| Top 50 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2012 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2000 | 1,272 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 | 946 |
| 3 | | | | 2001 | 650 |
| 4 | | | | 1999 | 597 |
| 5 | | | Dinn (rebuilt RMC) | 1990 (rebuilt 2011) | 564 |
| 6 | | | | 2001 | 537 |
| 7 | | | | 2010 | 520 |
| 8 | | | | 1989 | 480 |
| 9 | | | | 2006 | 444 |
| 10 | | | | 2009 | 395 |
| 11 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) | 374 |
| 12 | | | | 2010 | 351 |
| 13 | | | | 2003 | 332 |
| 14 | | | | 1996 | 318 |
| 15 | | | | 2012 | 292 |
| 16 | | | | 1994 | 238 |
| 17 | | | | 2008 | 224 |
| 18 | | | | 2002 | 209 |
| 19 | | | | 1999 | 196 |
| 20 | | | | 1978 | 195 |
| 21 | | | | 2007 | 189 |
| 22 | | | | 2012 | 173 |
| 23 | | | | 1993 | 141 |
| 24 | | | | 1997 | 133 |
| 25 | | | | 2006 | 132 |
| 26 | | | | 2007 | 124 |
| | | 1978 |
| 28 | | | | 2006 | 116 |
| 29 | | | | 2000 | 115 |
| 30 | | | | 2005 | 113 |
| 31 | | | | 1994 | 111 |
| 32 | | | | 2009 | 109 |
| 33 | | | | 1987 | 100 |
| 34 | | | | 2009 | 99 |
| 35 | | | | 1999 | 98 |
| 36 | | | | 2001 | 94 |
| 37 | Piraten | | | 2008 | 93 |
| 38 | | | | 2005 | 91 |
| 39 | | | | 1997 | 87 |
| 40 | | | | 1998 | 80 |
| 41 | | | | 2000 | 78 |
| 42 | | | | 2012 | 77 |
| 43 | | | | 1999 | 74 |
| 44 | | | | 2004 | 66 |
| 45 | | | | 1999 | 59 |
| 46 | | | | 2005 | 58 |
| 47 | | | | 1999 | 56 |
| 48 | | | | 2002 | 55 |
| 49 | | | | 2006 | 50 |
| 50 | | | | 1997 | 49 | |
| Top 50 Wooden Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2012 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2006 | 1,279 |
| 2 | | | | 2006 | 1,190 |
| 3 | | | | 1985 | 1,091 |
| 4 | | | | 2004 | 1,018 |
| 5 | | | | 2000 | 1,009 |
| 6 | | | | 2008 | 762 |
| 7 | | | 1979 | 677 |
| 8 | | | | 1995 | 385 |
| 9 | | | | 1998 | 378 |
| 10 | | | | 2003 | 364 |
| 11 | | | | 2000 | 351 |
| 12 | | | | 2005 | 344 |
| 13 | | | | 2009 | 284 |
| 14 | | | | 1927 | 259 |
| 15 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) | 228 |
| 16 | | | | 1921 | 197 |
| 17 | | | Arthur Looff | 1924 | 179 |
| 18 | | | | 2000 | 171 |
| 19 | | | | 2001 | 169 |
| 20 | | | | 1994 | 161 |
| 21 | | | | 1999 | 149 |
| 22 | | | | 2006 | 147 |
| 23 | | | | 1998 | 142 |
| 24 | Twister | | | 2011 | 120 |
| 25 | | | | 2007 | 117 |
| 26 | | | 1995 | 116 |
| 27 | | | | 1996 | 115 |
| 28 | | | | 2009 | 111 |
| 29 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1958 | 107 |
| 30 | | | Charles Paige | 1935 | 106 |
| 31 | | | | 2008 | 104 |
| 32 | | | | 2011 | 100 |
| 33 | | | 1999 | 99 |
| 34 | | Freizeitpark Plohn | | 2009 | 97 |
| 35 | | | | 2006 | 93 |
| 36 | HellCat | Timber Falls Adventure Park | | 2004 | 90 |
| 37 | | | | 1997 | 87 |
| 38 | | | | 1964 | 85 |
| 39 | | | | 2007 | 80 |
| | | 2001 |
| 41 | Rutschebanen | | Valdemar Lebech | 1915 | 79 |
| 42 | | | | 2000 | 73 |
| | Charles Mach | 1927 |
| 44 | | | Ed Vettel | 1938 | 65 |
| 45 | | | | 1991 | 57 |
| 46 | | | | 2008 | 55 |
| | | 1996 |
| 48 | | | | 1973 | 52 |
| 49 | | | 1958 | 50 |
| 50 | | | | 2007 | 49 | |
2011 winners
| Category | Rank | 2011 Recipient | Location | Vote |
|---|
| Best New Ride (Amusement Park) | 1 | | | 45% |
| 2 | | | 12% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | Twister | | 5% |
| Bay Beach Amusement Park |
| Best New Ride (Waterpark) | 1 | The Falls | | 45% |
| 2 | Vanish Point | | 15% |
| 3 | Bombs Away | Raging Waters | 8% |
| Viper | NRH2O |
| Best Park | 1 | | | 23% |
| 2 | | | 13% |
| 3 | | | 12% |
| 4 | | | 8% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| 6 | | | 6.5% |
| 7 | | | 5.5% |
| 8 | | | 5% |
| West Mifflin, Pennsylvania |
| 9 | | | 4.5% |
| Blackpool, England |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | | 66% |
| 2 | | | 14% |
| 3 | | | 6% |
| 4 | | | 5% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | | | 30% |
| 2 | | | 25% |
| 3 | | Saltum, Denmark | 11% |
| 4 | | | 10% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Marine Life Park | 1 | | | 55% |
| 2 | | | 14% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | | | 10% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Seaside Park | 1 | | | 29% |
| 2 | | | 28% |
| 3 | | | 16% |
| 4 | | | 5% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Best Indoor Waterpark | 1 | | | 31% |
| 2 | | | 16% |
| 3 | | | 15% |
| 4 | | Edmonton, Canada | 12% |
| 5 | Splash Landings | | 11% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | | | 32% |
| 2 | | | 25% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | | | 12% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | | | 35% |
| 2 | | | 15% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 8% |
| Best Shows | 1 | | | 30% |
| 2 | | | 28% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| 4 | | | 8% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Best Food | 1 | | | 29% |
| 2 | | | 17% |
| 3 | | | 15% |
| 4 | | | 13% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | 1 | | | 26% |
| 2 | | | 19% |
| 3 | Pilgrim's Plunge | | 10% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | | | 34% |
| 2 | | | 24% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | Congo River Expedition | | 8% |
| 5 | ZOOMbabwe | | 5% |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | | | 30% |
| 2 | | | 16% |
| 3 | | | 12% |
| 4 | | | 8% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | | 26% |
| 2 | | | 23% |
| 3 | | | 15% |
| 4 | Haunted Mansion | | 10% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Outdoor Show Production | 1 | | | 34% |
| 2 | | | 17% |
| 3 | | | 16% |
| 4 | | | 10% |
| Orlando, Florida |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | | | 33% |
| 2 | | | 13% |
| 3 | | | 12% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Best Halloween Event | 1 | | | 32% |
| 2 | | | 26% |
| 3 | | | 16% |
| 4 | | | 10% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Best Christmas Event | 1 | | | 38% |
| 2 | | | 14% |
| 3 | | | 13.5% |
| 4 | | | 10% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Best Carousel | 1 | | | 55% |
| 2 | | | 18% |
| 3 | | | 7% |
| 4 | | | 5% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Best Indoor Coaster | 1 | | | 31% |
| 2 | | | 15% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | | | 12% |
| 5 | | | 9% |
| Best Funhouse/Walk-Through Attraction | 1 | Noah's Ark | | 24% |
| 2 | Frankenstein's Castle | | 23% |
| 3 | Noah's Ark | | 15% |
| 4 | Ghost Ship | | 13% |
| 5 | Lustiga Huset | | 12% | |
| Top 50 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2011 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2000 | 1,540 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 | 1,201 |
| 3 | | | | 2001 | 864 |
| 4 | | | | 2006 | 794 |
| 5 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) | 756 |
| 6 | | | Dinn (rebuilt RMC) | 1990 (rebuilt 2011) | 743 |
| 7 | | | | 1999 | 643 |
| | | 2001 |
| 9 | | | | 2003 | 627 |
| 10 | | | | 1989 | 510 |
| 11 | | | | 2009 | 493 |
| 12 | | | | 1994 | 470 |
| 13 | | | | 2010 | 381 |
| 14 | | | | 1996 | 331 |
| 15 | | | | 2008 | 278 |
| 16 | | | | 2002 | 276 |
| 17 | | | | 1978 | 217 |
| 18 | | | | 1994 | 212 |
| 19 | | | | 2010 | 207 |
| 20 | | | | 2007 | 190 |
| 21 | | | | 2007 | 187 |
| 22 | | | | 2005 | 186 |
| 23 | | | | 2006 | 182 |
| 24 | | | | 1999 | 180 |
| 25 | | | | 2001 | 178 |
| 26 | | | | 1997 | 177 |
| 27 | | | | 1997 | 156 |
| 28 | | | | 1999 | 149 |
| 29 | | | | 1999 | 148 |
| | | 1998 |
| 31 | | | | 1993 | 144 |
| 32 | Piraten | | | 2008 | 130 |
| 33 | | | | 2005 | 129 |
| 34 | | | | 2009 | 123 |
| 35 | | | | 1999 | 116 |
| 36 | | | | 2002 | 108 |
| 37 | | | | 2005 | 102 |
| 38 | | | | 2000 | 99 |
| 39 | | | | 2006 | 98 |
| 40 | | | | 2000 | 97 |
| | | 2000 |
| 42 | | | | 1978 | 93 |
| 43 | | | | 1977 | 87 |
| 44 | | | | 2010 | 85 |
| 45 | | | | 2009 | 84 |
| R. Barth and Sohn | | 1989 |
| 47 | | | | 2006 | 80 |
| 48 | | | | 1994 | 79 |
| 49 | | | | 1987 | 75 |
| 50 | | | | 1998 | 73 | |
| Top 50 Wooden Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2011 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2006 | 1,631 |
| 2 | | | | 1985 | 1,375 |
| 3 | | | | 2006 | 1,359 |
| 4 | | | | 2000 | 1,267 |
| 5 | | | | 2004 | 1,065 |
| 6 | | | | 2008 | 969 |
| 7 | | | 1979 | 591 |
| 8 | | | | 2005 | 494 |
| 9 | | | | 1998 | 484 |
| 10 | | | | 2009 | 452 |
| 11 | | | | 2000 | 444 |
| 12 | | | | 1995 | 405 |
| 13 | | | | 2003 | 377 |
| 14 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) | 267 |
| 15 | | | | 1927 | 264 |
| 16 | | | | 2006 | 263 |
| 17 | | | | 2007 | 241 |
| 18 | | | | 2000 | 240 |
| 19 | | | | 1994 | 215 |
| 20 | | | | 1996 | 212 |
| | 1999 |
| 22 | | | | 2008 | 196 |
| 23 | | | | 1921 | 195 |
| 24 | | | | 2004 | 179 |
| 25 | | | Charles Paige | 1935 | 173 |
| 26 | | | | 2007 | 161 |
| 27 | | | | 1998 | 151 |
| 28 | | | Arthur Looff | 1924 | 147 |
| 29 | | | | 2001 | 139 |
| 30 | HellCat | Timber Falls Adventure Park | | 2004 | 138 |
| 31 | | | | 1999 | 134 |
| 32 | | | | 1998 | 127 |
| 33 | | Toverland | | 2007 | 123 |
| 34 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1958 | 118 |
| 35 | | Freizeitpark Plohn | | 2009 | 111 |
| 36 | | | | 2009 | 110 |
| Twister | | | 2011 |
| 38 | | | | 2006 | 102 |
| 39 | | | | 2008 | 101 |
| 40 | | | | 2011 | 99 |
| 41 | | | 1995 | 95 |
| 42 | | | | 2000 | 93 |
| 43 | | | Charles Mach | 1927 | 86 |
| 44 | | | 1958 | 74 |
| | John Miller (rebuilt The Gravity Group) | 1912 (rebuilt 2011) |
| 46 | | | Ed Vettel | 1938 | 68 |
| 47 | | | | 1992 | 65 |
| 48 | Rutschebanen | | Valdemar Lebech | 1915 | 62 |
| 49 | | | | 1964 | 60 |
| 50 | | | | 1997 | 52 | |
2010 winners
| Category | Rank | 2010 Recipient | Location | Vote |
|---|
| Best New Ride (Amusement Park) | 1 | | | 24% |
| 2 | | | 21% |
| 3 | | | 20% |
| 4 | | | 14% |
| 5 | Ghost Ship | | 4% |
| Efteling |
| Best New Ride (Waterpark) | 1 | | | 69% |
| 2 | Scorpion's Tail | | 12% |
| 3 | Triple Twist | | 6% |
| 4 | Omaka Rocka | | 5.5% |
| Best Park | 1 | | | 26% |
| 2 | | | 11% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Rust, Germany |
| 7 | | | 6% |
| Blackpool, England |
| 9 | | | 4.5% |
| Santa Claus, Indiana |
| Tokyo, Japan |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | | 57% |
| 2 | | | 16% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 5.5% |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | | | 38% |
| 2 | | | 30% |
| 3 | | Saltum, Denmark | 8% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Best Marine Life Park | 1 | | | 60% |
| 2 | | | 13% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Best Seaside Park | 1 | | | 37% |
| 2 | | | 28% |
| 3 | | | 22% |
| 4 | | | 5% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Best Indoor Waterpark | 1 | | | 33% |
| 2 | | | 17% |
| 3 | | | 16% |
| 4 | | Edmonton, Canada | 12% |
| 5 | Splash Landings | | 9% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | | | 34% |
| 2 | | | 24% |
| 3 | | | 20% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | | | 37% |
| 2 | | | 15% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | | | 10% |
| 5 | | | 9% |
| Best Shows | 1 | | | 35% |
| 2 | | | 18% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| 4 | | | 8% |
| 5 | | | 7.5% |
| Best Food | 1 | | | 27% |
| 2 | | | 18% |
| Branson, Missouri |
| 4 | | | 12% |
| 5 | | | 8% |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | 1 | | | 24% |
| 2 | | | 17% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | Pilgrim's Plunge | | 11% |
| 5 | | | 9% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | | | 33% |
| 2 | | | 21% |
| 3 | ZOOMbabwe | | 9% |
| 4 | | | 8% |
| 5 | Congo River Expedition | | 7% |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | | | 33% |
| 2 | | | 13% |
| 3 | | | 12% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | | 30% |
| 2 | | | 19% |
| 3 | | | 14% |
| 4 | | | 10% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Disneyland |
| Best Outdoor Show Production | 1 | | | 40% |
| 2 | | | 17% |
| 3 | | | 15% |
| 4 | | | 11% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | | | 33% |
| 2 | | | 13% |
| 3 | | | 12% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Best Halloween Event | 1 | | | 32% |
| 2 | | | 25% |
| 3 | | | 19% |
| 4 | | | 11% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Best Christmas Event | 1 | | | 36% |
| 2 | | | 17% |
| 3 | | | 16% |
| 4 | | | 12% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Carousel | 1 | | | 50% |
| 2 | | | 16% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Best Indoor Coaster | 1 | | | 30% |
| 2 | | | 16% |
| 3 | | | 12% |
| Galaxyland |
| 5 | | | 11% |
| Best Funhouse/Walk-Through Attraction | 1 | Noah's Ark | | 34% |
| 2 | Frankenstein's Castle | | 32% |
| 3 | Ghost Ship | | 10% |
| 4 | Hotel Gasten | | 7% |
| 5 | Lustiga Huset | | 6% | |
| Top 50 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2010 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2000 | 1,175 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 | 1,013 |
| 3 | | | | 2001 | 773 |
| 4 | | | | 1999 | 573 |
| 5 | | | | 2006 | 560 |
| 6 | | | | 2001 | 514 |
| 7 | | | | 2009 | 484 |
| 8 | | | | 1989 | 427 |
| 9 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) | 392 |
| 10 | | | | 2003 | 312 |
| 11 | | | | 2010 | 295 |
| 12 | | | | 1996 | 288 |
| 13 | | | | 2008 | 236 |
| 14 | | | | 1978 | 228 |
| 15 | | | | 2002 | 213 |
| 16 | | | | 1999 | 199 |
| 17 | | | | 2010 | 198 |
| 18 | | | | 1994 | 181 |
| 19 | | | | 2007 | 172 |
| | | 2005 |
| 21 | | | | 2010 | 152 |
| | | 2007 |
| 23 | | | | 1997 | 145 |
| 24 | | | | 1993 | 129 |
| | | 1994 |
| 26 | | | | 1999 | 127 |
| 27 | | | | 2005 | 124 |
| | | 1997 |
| 29 | | | | 2000 | 122 |
| 30 | | | | 2006 | 120 |
| 31 | | | | 1999 | 118 |
| 32 | | | | 2000 | 107 |
| 33 | | | | 2009 | 103 |
| 34 | | | | 2005 | 102 |
| 35 | | | | 1998 | 88 |
| 36 | | | | 2006 | 86 |
| 37 | | | | 1978 | 85 |
| 38 | | | | 1998 | 79 |
| 39 | | | | 2004 | 74 |
| 40 | | | | 2006 | 73 |
| 41 | | | | 2002 | 71 |
| 42 | | | | 2001 | 62 |
| 43 | | | | 1999 | 57 |
| 44 | | | | 1994 | 49 |
| 45 | | | | 1997 | 47 |
| 46 | | | | 1977 | 46 |
| 47 | | | | 1999 | 43 |
| 48 | | | | 1985 | 42 |
| | | 2004 |
| 50 | | | | 2000 | 41 | |
| Top 50 Wooden Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2010 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2006 | 1,154 |
| 2 | | | | 2006 | 991 |
| 3 | | | | 1985 | 952 |
| 4 | | | | 2000 | 874 |
| 5 | | | | 2004 | 864 |
| 6 | | | | 2008 | 781 |
| 7 | | | 1979 | 552 |
| 8 | | | | 2005 | 510 |
| 9 | | | | 1995 | 439 |
| 10 | | | | 2000 | 403 |
| 11 | | | | 1998 | 393 |
| 12 | | | | 2009 | 386 |
| 13 | | | | 1927 | 242 |
| 14 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) | 214 |
| 15 | | | | 2000 | 211 |
| 16 | | | | 2006 | 159 |
| 17 | | | | 1994 | 158 |
| 18 | | | | 2001 | 157 |
| 19 | HellCat | Timber Falls Adventure Park | | 2004 | 147 |
| 20 | | | | 1921 | 146 |
| 21 | | | | 2003 | 144 |
| 22 | | | Arthur Looff | 1924 | 142 |
| 23 | | | | 2008 | 141 |
| 24 | | | | 1998 | 133 |
| 25 | | | | 1999 | 128 |
| 26 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1958 | 124 |
| 27 | | | | 2009 | 122 |
| 28 | | | Charles Paige | 1935 | 116 |
| 29 | | | | 2001 | 113 |
| 30 | | | | 1996 | 87 |
| 31 | | | | 2000 | 86 |
| 32 | | | 1999 | 79 |
| 33 | | | | 1998 | 78 |
| 34 | | | 1995 | 74 |
| 35 | | | Charles Mach | 1927 | 70 |
| 36 | | | | 2008 | 67 |
| 37 | | | | 2006 | 57 |
| 38 | | | | 2007 | 51 |
| 39 | | Boomers! Dania Beach | | 2000 | 48 |
| 40 | | | | 1997 | 46 |
| 41 | | | | 2007 | 43 |
| 42 | Aska | | | 1998 | 39 |
| | | 2007 |
| 44 | | | | 1996 | 38 |
| 45 | | | | 1982 | 36 |
| 46 | | | | 1999 | 35 |
| 47 | | | | 1964 | 34 |
| 48 | | | | 1990 | 33 |
| 49 | | | Frank Prior/Frederick Church | 1925 | 31 |
| 50 | | | Edward Vettel | 1940 | 29 | |
2009 winners
| Category | Rank | 2009 Recipient | Location | Vote |
|---|
| Best New Ride (Amusement Park) | 1 | | | 35% |
| 2 | | | 30% |
| 3 | | | 12% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Pilgrims Plunge | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari |
| Best New Ride (Waterpark) | 1 | Congo River Expedition | | 67% |
| 2 | Wahoo Racer | | 11% |
| 3 | UpSurge! | | 10% |
| 4 | Maximum Velocity | | 5% |
| 5 | Dr. Von Dark's Tunnel of Terror | | 4% |
| Best Park | 1 | | | 27% |
| 2 | | | 13% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| Orlando, Florida |
| 6 | | | 6.5% |
| 7 | | | 6% |
| 8 | | | 5.5% |
| 9 | | | 5% |
| Santa Claus, Indiana |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | | 60% |
| 2 | | | 14% |
| 3 | | | 9% |
| 4 | | | 5% |
| 5 | | | 4.5% |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | | | 37% |
| 2 | | | 26% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | | Saltum, Denmark | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Marine Life Park | 1 | | | 61% |
| 2 | | | 11% |
| 3 | | | 9% |
| San Diego |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Best Seaside Park | 1 | | | 41% |
| 2 | | | 28% |
| 3 | | | 21% |
| 4 | | | 4% |
| Best Indoor Waterpark | 1 | | | 28% |
| 2 | | | 17% |
| 3 | | | 14% |
| 4 | | Edmonton, Canada | 13% |
| 5 | Splash Landings | | 7% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | | | 30% |
| 2 | | | 28% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | | | 36% |
| 2 | | | 14% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | | | 11% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Best Shows | 1 | | | 25% |
| 2 | | | 23% |
| 3 | | | 15% |
| 4 | | | 10% |
| Orlando, Florida |
| Best Food | 1 | | | 30% |
| 2 | | | 25% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | | | 11% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | 1 | | | 27% |
| 2 | | | 16% |
| 3 | | | 12% |
| 4 | Mountain Sidewinder | | 8% |
| 5 | Popeye and Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges | | 7% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | | | 35% |
| 2 | ZOOMbabwe | | 15% |
| 3 | Deluge | | 9% |
| Schlitterbahn |
| 5 | Summit Plummet | | 8% |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | | | 41% |
| 2 | | | 17% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| Buena Park, California |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | | 32% |
| 2 | | | 16% |
| 3 | | | 12% |
| 4 | | | 8% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Best Outdoor Show Production | 1 | | | 41% |
| 2 | | | 19% |
| 3 | | | 16% |
| 4 | | | 11% |
| Orlando, Florida |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | | | 35% |
| 2 | | | 16% |
| 3 | | | 14% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Branson, Missouri |
| Best Halloween Event | 1 | | | 34% |
| 2 | | | 25% |
| 3 | | | 17% |
| 4 | | | 12% |
| Best Christmas Event | 1 | | | 35% |
| 2 | | | 19% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | | | 12% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Carousel | 1 | | | 46% |
| 2 | | | 19% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| 4 | | | 8% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Indoor Coaster | 1 | | | 28% |
| 2 | | | 14% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | | | 12.5% |
| 5 | | | 12% |
| Best Funhouse/Walk-Through Attraction | 1 | Frankenstein's Castle | | 38% |
| 2 | Noah's Ark | | 36% |
| 3 | Hotel Gasten | | 10% |
| 4 | Lustiga Huset | | 8% |
| 5 | Spok Huset | | 6% | |
| Top 50 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2009 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2000 | 1,245 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 | 1,192 |
| 3 | | | | 2001 | 785 |
| 4 | | | | 2006 | 662 |
| 5 | | | | 1999 | 584 |
| 6 | | | | 2001 | 541 |
| 7 | | | | 2009 | 432 |
| 8 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) | 431 |
| 9 | | | | 1989 | 423 |
| 10 | | | | 2003 | 348 |
| 11 | | | | 1996 | 282 |
| 12 | | | | 2008 | 280 |
| 13 | | | | 2002 | 263 |
| 14 | | | | 1999 | 251 |
| 15 | | | | 2007 | 230 |
| 16 | | | | 1978 | 227 |
| 17 | | | | 1999 | 219 |
| 18 | | | | 2005 | 182 |
| 19 | | | | 1997 | 181 |
| 20 | | | | 1994 | 180 |
| 21 | | | | 2005 | 171 |
| 22 | | | | 1994 | 169 |
| 23 | | | | 1997 | 161 |
| 24 | | | | 1984 | 160 |
| 25 | | | | 2006 | 148 |
| 26 | | | | 2007 | 144 |
| 27 | | | | 1993 | 139 |
| 28 | | | | 1999 | 119 |
| 29 | | | | 1999 | 118 |
| 30 | | | | 1998 | 115 |
| 31 | | | | 2005 | 111 |
| 32 | | | | 2006 | 109 |
| 33 | | | | 2000 | 107 |
| 34 | | | | 1978 | 105 |
| 35 | | | | 2000 | 103 |
| 36 | | | | 2006 | 99 |
| 37 | | | | 2001 | 97 |
| 38 | | | | 2009 | 85 |
| | | 2004 |
| 40 | | | | 2002 | 81 |
| 41 | | | | 1998 | 80 |
| 42 | | | | 2002 | 75 |
| 43 | | | | 1998 | 58 |
| 44 | | | | 2000 | 53 |
| 45 | | | | 1994 | 52 |
| 46 | | | | 1999 | 51 |
| 47 | | | | 1976 | 50 |
| 48 | | | | 1985 | 47 |
| 49 | | | | 1977 | 45 |
| 50 | | | | 2000 | 44 | |
| Top 50 Wooden Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2009 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2006 | 1,250 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 | 1,049 |
| 3 | | | | 2006 | 948 |
| 4 | | | | 1985 | 929 |
| 5 | | | | 2004 | 899 |
| 6 | | | | 2008 | 617 |
| 7 | | | 1979 | 604 |
| 8 | | | | 2009 | 502 |
| 9 | | | | 2005 | 487 |
| 10 | | | | 1998 | 475 |
| 11 | | | | 1995 | 418 |
| 12 | | | | 2000 | 415 |
| 13 | | | | 2008 | 239 |
| 14 | | | | 1927 | 227 |
| 15 | | | | 2000 | 223 |
| 16 | HellCat | Timber Falls Adventure Park | | 2004 | 194 |
| 17 | | | | 2006 | 191 |
| 18 | | | | 2001 | 187 |
| 19 | | | | 1998 | 176 |
| 20 | | | | 1999 | 173 |
| 21 | | | | 2003 | 167 |
| 22 | | | Arthur Looff | 1924 | 153 |
| 23 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) | 141 |
| 24 | | | | 2001 | 133 |
| 25 | | | | 1996 | 124 |
| 26 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1958 | 121 |
| 27 | | | Charles Paige | 1935 | 113 |
| 28 | | | | 1998 | 112 |
| 29 | | | | 1994 | 108 |
| 30 | | | 1995 | 104 |
| 31 | | | 1999 | 102 |
| 32 | | | | 1990 | 101 |
| 33 | | | | 2000 | 100 |
| 34 | | | | 2006 | 91 |
| 35 | | | | 2007 | 76 |
| 36 | | | | 2003 | 72 |
| 37 | | | | 2007 | 64 |
| 38 | | | | 1997 | 63 |
| 39 | | | | 1921 | 59 |
| 40 | | | | 1976 | 58 |
| 41 | | Boomers! Dania Beach | | 2000 | 57 |
| 42 | | | | 1996 | 52 |
| 43 | | | | 2009 | 49 |
| 44 | | | | 1990 | 48 |
| 45 | | | | 2007 | 46 |
| 46 | | | | 2008 | 44 |
| 47 | Aska | | | 1998 | 42 |
| | | 1964 |
| 49 | | | Frank Prior/Frederick Church | 1925 | 39 |
| 50 | | | | 1998 | 38 | |
2008 winners
| Category | Rank | 2008 Recipient | Location | Vote |
|---|
| Best New Ride (Amusement Park) | 1 | | | 53% |
| 2 | | | 11% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 5.5% |
| Best New Ride (Waterpark) | 1 | Dragon's Revenge | | 52% |
| 2 | Dolphin Plunge | | 23% |
| 3 | Black Hole: The Next Generation | | 11% |
| 4 | Rock & Roll Island | | 8% |
| 5 | Taumata Racer | | 5% |
| Best Park | 1 | | | 26% |
| 2 | | | 16% |
| 3 | | | 7% |
| 4 | | | 6.5% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Blackpool, England |
| 7 | | | 5.5% |
| West Mifflin, Pennsylvania |
| 9 | | | 5% |
| 10 | | | 4.8% |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | | 53% |
| 2 | | | 15% |
| 3 | | | 9% |
| 4 | | | 8% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | | | 41% |
| 2 | | | 27% |
| 3 | | Saltum, Denmark | 10% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Langhorne, Pennsylvania |
| Best Marine Life Park | 1 | | | 56% |
| 2 | | | 14% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| 4 | | | 8% |
| Vallejo, California |
| Best Seaside Park | 1 | | | 46% |
| 2 | | | 30% |
| 3 | | | 15% |
| 4 | | | 4% |
| Best Indoor Waterpark | 1 | | | 25% |
| 2 | | Edmonton, Canada | 18% |
| 3 | | | 15% |
| 4 | | | 12% |
| 5 | | | 11% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | | | 32% |
| 2 | | | 27% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | | | 35% |
| 2 | | | 16% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| Orlando, Florida |
| 5 | | | 9% |
| Best Shows | 1 | | | 27% |
| 2 | | | 24% |
| 3 | | | 12% |
| 4 | | | 10% |
| 5 | | | 8% |
| Best Food | 1 | | | 28% |
| 2 | | | 19% |
| 3 | | | 18% |
| 4 | | | 13% |
| 5 | | | 8% |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | 1 | | | 34% |
| 2 | | | 22% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | Popeye and Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 8% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | | | 25% |
| 2 | ZOOMbabwe | | 20% |
| 3 | Deluge | | 14% |
| 4 | | | 12% |
| 5 | Black Anaconda | | 7% |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | | | 38% |
| 2 | | | 21% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| 4 | | | 7.5% |
| Bloomington, Minnesota |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | | | 38% |
| 2 | | | 25% |
| 3 | | | 18% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Best Outdoor Show Production | 1 | | | 38% |
| 2 | | | 22% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | | | 10% |
| 5 | | | 8% |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | | 36% |
| 2 | | | 17% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | | | 12% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Best Halloween Event | 1 | | | 29% |
| 2 | | | 22% |
| 3 | | | 16% |
| 4 | | | 12% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Christmas Event | 1 | | | 38% |
| 2 | | | 17% |
| 3 | | | 14% |
| 4 | | | 10% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Best Carousel | 1 | | | 48% |
| 2 | | | 21% |
| 3 | | | 9% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Indoor Coaster | 1 | | | 28% |
| 2 | | | 15% |
| 3 | | | 14% |
| 4 | | | 11% |
| 5 | | | 10% |
| Best Funhouse/Walk-Through Attraction | 1 | Frankenstein's Castle | | 36% |
| 2 | Noah's Ark | | 33% |
| 3 | Hotel Gasten | | 10% |
| Lustiga Huset | Gröna Lund | |
| Top 50 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2008 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2000 | 1,363 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 | 1,107 |
| 3 | | | | 2001 | 838 |
| 4 | | | | 1999 | 718 |
| 5 | | | | 2001 | 651 |
| 6 | | | | 2006 | 646 |
| 7 | | | | 1989 | 518 |
| 8 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) | 428 |
| 9 | | | | 2003 | 366 |
| 10 | | | | 1996 | 343 |
| 11 | | | | 1999 | 278 |
| 12 | | | | 2007 | 254 |
| 13 | | | | 1994 | 246 |
| 14 | | | | 1999 | 239 |
| 15 | | | | 1978 | 232 |
| 16 | | | | 2002 | 227 |
| 17 | | | | 1999 | 205 |
| 18 | | | | 1997 | 186 |
| 19 | | | | 2005 | 174 |
| 20 | | | | 2007 | 170 |
| 21 | | | | 2000 | 169 |
| 22 | | | | 1997 | 161 |
| | | 1994 |
| 24 | | | | 2001 | 149 |
| 25 | | | | 2005 | 143 |
| 26 | | | | 1999 | 141 |
| 27 | | | | 1993 | 139 |
| 28 | | | | 2006 | 133 |
| 29 | | | | 2008 | 123 |
| 30 | | | | 2000 | 110 |
| 31 | | | | 1978 | 102 |
| 32 | | | | 2002 | 100 |
| 33 | | | | 1998 | 96 |
| 34 | | | | 1984 | 87 |
| 35 | | | | 2006 | 85 |
| 36 | | | | 2006 | 82 |
| 37 | | | | 2002 | 73 |
| 38 | | | | 2004 | 66 |
| 39 | | | | 1999 | 64 |
| 40 | | | | 1998 | 63 |
| | | 1998 |
| 42 | | | | 2000 | 59 |
| 43 | | | | 2008 | 57 |
| | | 1985 |
| 45 | | | | 1976 | 55 |
| 46 | | | | 2008 | 52 |
| 47 | | | | 1994 | 51 |
| | | 2007 |
| 49 | | | | 2005 | 50 |
| 50 | | | | 2000 | 46 | |
| Top 50 Wooden Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2008 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2006 | 1,225 |
| 2 | | | | 2004 | 1,047 |
| 3 | | | | 1985 | 1,029 |
| 4 | | | | 2006 | 993 |
| 5 | | | | 2000 | 861 |
| 6 | | | | 2005 | 677 |
| 7 | | | | 1998 | 523 |
| 8 | | | 1979 | 471 |
| 9 | | | | 2000 | 447 |
| 10 | | | | 1995 | 428 |
| 11 | | | | 2008 | 427 |
| 12 | Avalanche | Timber Falls Adventure Park | | 2004 | 287 |
| 13 | | | | 2006 | 272 |
| 14 | | | | 2000 | 249 |
| 15 | | | | 2003 | 237 |
| 16 | | | | 1927 | 227 |
| 17 | | | | 1999 | 218 |
| 18 | | | | 2001 | 187 |
| 19 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) | 186 |
| 20 | | | | 2003 | 182 |
| | | 1998 |
| 22 | | | | 1996 | 177 |
| 23 | | | Arthur Looff | 1924 | 170 |
| 24 | | | | 1998 | 163 |
| 25 | | | | 2001 | 156 |
| 26 | | | | 2007 | 148 |
| 27 | | | Charles Paige | 1935 | 139 |
| 28 | | | | 1990 | 134 |
| 29 | | | | 1994 | 131 |
| 30 | | | 1995 | 128 |
| 31 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1958 | 118 |
| 32 | | | 1999 | 96 |
| 33 | | | | 1997 | 93 |
| 34 | | | | 1921 | 88 |
| 35 | | | | 2007 | 81 |
| | | 2006 |
| 37 | | Boomers! Dania Beach | | 2000 | 78 |
| 38 | Aska | | | 1998 | 73 |
| 39 | | | | 2007 | 66 |
| 40 | | | | 1990 | 63 |
| 41 | | | | 1964 | 58 |
| 42 | | | | 1982 | 55 |
| 43 | | | | 1996 | 51 |
| 44 | | | | 2008 | 50 |
| 45 | | | | 1996 | 44 |
| 46 | | | | 2000 | 43 |
| 47 | | | Charlie Mach | 1927 | 42 |
| 48 | | | | 1976 | 40 |
| 49 | | | | 1973 | 35 |
| | 2002 | |
2007 winners
| Category | Rank | 2007 Recipient | Location | Vote |
|---|
| Best New Ride (Amusement Park) | 1 | | | 42% |
| 2 | | | 23% |
| 3 | | | 17% |
| 4 | | | 5% |
| 5 | Troy | Toverland | 3% |
| Best New Ride (Waterpark) | 1 | Bakuli | | 40% |
| 2 | Deluge | | 30% |
| 3 | Brainwash | | 11% |
| 4 | East Coaster Waterworks | | 6% |
| 5 | Poseidon's Rage | | 3% |
| Best Park | 1 | | | 33% |
| 2 | | | 10% |
| 3 | | | 9% |
| 4 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Blackpool, England |
| 7 | | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 5% |
| 8 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 4.5% |
| 9 | | | 4% |
| 10 | | | 3% |
| Tokyo, Japan |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | | 45% |
| 2 | | | 23% |
| 3 | | | 9% |
| 4 | | | 4% |
| Orlando, Florida |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | | | 51% |
| 2 | | | 15% |
| 3 | | Saltum, Denmark | 7% |
| Langhorne, Pennsylvania |
| 4 | | | 5% |
| Best Marine Life Park | 1 | | | 57% |
| 2 | | | 26% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| 4 | | | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 3% |
| Best Seaside Park | 1 | | | 49% |
| 2 | | | 21% |
| 3 | | | 12% |
| 4 | | | 4% |
| 5 | | | 3% |
| Best Indoor Waterpark | 1 | | Edmonton, Canada | 18% |
| 2 | | | 12% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| Sandusky, Ohio |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin |
| Splash Landings/Alton Towers | Staffordshire, England |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | | | 48% |
| 2 | | | 20% |
| 3 | | | 5% |
| 4 | | | 4% |
| 5 | | | 3% |
| Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | | | 49% |
| 2 | | | 14% |
| 3 | | | 6% |
| Orlando, Florida |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Best Shows | 1 | | | 29% |
| 2 | | | 27% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| Branson, Missouri |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Food | 1 | | | 25% |
| 2 | | | 15% |
| 3 | | | 14% |
| 4 | | | 11% |
| 5 | | | 9% |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | 1 | | | 26% |
| 2 | | | 17% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| 4 | Popeye and Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | | | 32% |
| 2 | Deluge | | 10% |
| 3 | ZOOMbabwe | | 8% |
| 4 | Bakuli | | 7% |
| Summit Plummet | Blizzard Beach |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | | | 54% |
| 2 | | | 10% |
| 3 | | | 5% |
| 4 | | Ligonier, Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Buena Park, California |
| Best Landscaping (Park) | 1 | | | 43% |
| 2 | | | 16% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| 4 | | | 5% |
| Buena Park, California |
| Best Outdoor Show Production | 1 | | | 37% |
| 2 | | | 16% |
| 3 | | | 13% |
| 4 | | | 11% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | | 37% |
| 2 | Haunted Mansion | | 20% |
| 3 | | | 7% |
| 4 | | | 5% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Best Halloween Event | 1 | | | 26% |
| 2 | | | 25% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | | | 9% |
| 5 | | | 7% |
| Best Carousel | 1 | Grand Carousel | | 40% |
| 2 | Looff Carousel | | 18% |
| 3 | The Riverview Carousel | | 8% |
| 4 | Caro-Seuss-El | | 5% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Best Indoor Coaster | 1 | | | 17% |
| 2 | | | 16% |
| Disneyland |
| 4 | | | 13% |
| 5 | | | 8% | |
| Top 50 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2007 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2000 | 1,181 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 | 1,083 |
| 3 | | | | 2001 | 733 |
| 4 | | | | 1999 | 616 |
| 5 | | | | 1989 | 589 |
| 6 | | | | 2001 | 542 |
| 7 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) | 439 |
| 8 | | | | 2006 | 392 |
| 9 | | | | 2003 | 372 |
| 10 | | | | 1996 | 309 |
| 11 | | | | 1999 | 255 |
| 12 | | | | 1999 | 249 |
| 13 | | | | 2007 | 220 |
| 14 | | | | 1994 | 219 |
| | | 2000 |
| 16 | | | | 2005 | 208 |
| 17 | | | | 2002 | 198 |
| 18 | | | | 1997 | 183 |
| 19 | | | | 1994 | 170 |
| 20 | | | | 1997 | 167 |
| 21 | | | | 1993 | 165 |
| 22 | | | | 1978 | 149 |
| 23 | | | | 1999 | 140 |
| 24 | | | | 2000 | 130 |
| | | 2002 |
| 26 | | | | 2001 | 119 |
| 27 | | | | 2007 | 106 |
| 28 | | | | 1998 | 104 |
| 29 | | | | 2002 | 95 |
| 30 | | | | 1999 | 89 |
| 31 | | | | 2005 | 87 |
| 32 | | | | 1984 | 84 |
| | | 2006 |
| | | 2005 |
| 35 | | | | 1978 | 81 |
| 36 | | | | 2000 | 80 |
| 37 | | | | 2006 | 76 |
| 38 | | | | 2004 | 75 |
| 39 | | | | 1998 | 66 |
| 40 | | | | 2000 | 64 |
| 41 | | | | 2006 | 63 |
| | | 1999 |
| 43 | | | | 1999 | 57 |
| 44 | | | | 1994 | 56 |
| 45 | | | | 2004 | 49 |
| 46 | Steel Eel | | | 1999 | 47 |
| 47 | | | | 2007 | 45 |
| 48 | | | | 1985 | 43 |
| 49 | | | | 2001 | 42 |
| 50 | | | | 2000 | 41 | |
| Top 50 Wooden Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2007 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2006 | 1,240 |
| 2 | | | | 2004 | 932 |
| 3 | | | | 1985 | 844 |
| 4 | | | | 2000 | 740 |
| 5 | | | | 2005 | 702 |
| 6 | | | | 1998 | 550 |
| 7 | | | | 1995 | 548 |
| 8 | | | 1979 | 506 |
| 9 | | | | 2006 | 494 |
| 10 | | | | 2000 | 402 |
| 11 | | | | 2000 | 358 |
| 12 | Avalanche | Timber Falls Adventure Park | | 2004 | 313 |
| 13 | | | | 2006 | 308 |
| 14 | | | | 1927 | 257 |
| 15 | | | | 2003 | 193 |
| 16 | | | | 1999 | 188 |
| 17 | | | | 1998 | 176 |
| 18 | | | | 2003 | 170 |
| 19 | | | | 1994 | 169 |
| 20 | | | | 1990 | 164 |
| 21 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) | 149 |
| 22 | | | Arthur Looff | 1924 | 137 |
| 23 | | | | 2001 | 136 |
| 24 | | | | 2001 | 134 |
| 25 | | | | 1996 | 121 |
| 26 | | | | 1997 | 112 |
| 27 | | | | 1998 | 93 |
| 28 | | | Charles Paige | 1935 | 88 |
| 29 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1958 | 87 |
| 30 | | | 1999 | 86 |
| 31 | | | | 2006 | 76 |
| 32 | | | | 2000 | 74 |
| 33 | | | | 1921 | 71 |
| 34 | Aska | | | 1998 | 68 |
| 35 | | | 2002 | 64 |
| 36 | | | | 1996 | 61 |
| 37 | | | 1995 | 58 |
| 38 | | | | 1996 | 57 |
| 39 | | | | 1991 | 54 |
| 40 | | | | 1999 | 51 |
| Boomers! Dania Beach | | 2000 |
| 42 | | | | 1998 | 47 |
| 43 | | | | 1990 | 46 |
| 44 | | | | 1973 | 45 |
| 45 | | | | 1972 | 44 |
| 46 | | | | 1925 | 42 |
| 47 | | | | 1999 | 38 |
| 48 | | | | 1964 | 35 |
| 49 | | | Charlie Mach | 1927 | 34 |
| | | 2001 | |
2006 winners
| Category | Rank | 2006 Recipient | Location/Park | Vote |
|---|
| Best Amusement Park | 1 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 37% |
| 2 | | Blackpool, England | 10% |
| 3 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 8% |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida | 7% |
| 5 | | Anaheim, California | 6% |
| 6 | | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Rust, Germany |
| 8 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 5% |
| Williamsburg, Virginia |
| 10 | | Orlando, Florida | 3% |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | New Baunfels, Texas | 52% |
| 2 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 22% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 6% |
| 4 | | Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | 5% |
| 5 | | Orlando, Florida | 4% |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | | Carlsbad, California | 43% |
| 2 | | Ligonier, Pennsylvania | 15% |
| 3 | | Cleveland, Ohio | 8% |
| Langhorne, Pennsylvania |
| 5 | | Melrose Park, Illinois | 6% |
| Best Marine Life Park | 1 | | Orlando, Florida | 65% |
| 2 | | San Antonio, Texas | 15% |
| 3 | | San Diego, California | 8% |
| 4 | | Niagara Falls, Ontario | 6% |
| Vallejo, California |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | | Kings Mills, Ohio | 53% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 11% |
| 3 | | Charlotte, North Carolina | 6% |
| 4 | | Doswell, Virginia | 5% |
| 5 | | Ligonier, Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 44% |
| 2 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 20% |
| 3 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 11% |
| 4 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Orlando, Florida |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 46% |
| 2 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 10% |
| 3 | | Anaheim, California | 9% |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida | 7% |
| 5 | | Orlando, Florida | 5% |
| Best Halloween Event | 1 | | Orlando, Florida | 23% |
| 2 | | Buena Park, California | 22% |
| 3 | | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 13% |
| 4 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 11% |
| 5 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 9% |
| Best Landscaping — Amusement Park | 1 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 44% |
| 2 | | Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands | 14% |
| 3 | | Gilroy, California | 8% |
| 4 | | Tampa, Florida | 6% |
| 5 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 4% |
| Best Landscaping — Waterpark | 1 | | New Braunfels, Texas | 29% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 20% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 17% |
| 4 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 8% |
| 5 | | Kings Mills, Ohio | 4% |
| Best Food | 1 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 24% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 17% |
| 3 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 10% |
| 4 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 9% |
| Branson, Missouri |
| Best Shows | 1 | | San Antonio, Texas | 28% |
| 2 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 21% |
| 3 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 10% |
| 4 | | Branson, Missouri | 6% |
| 5 | | Orlando, Florida | 5% |
| Best Outdoor Night Show Production | 1 | | Orlando, Florida | 31% |
| 2 | | San Antonio, Texas | 22% |
| 3 | | Anaheim, California | 14% |
| 4 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 10% |
| Orlando, Florida |
| Best Water Ride | 1 | | | 25% |
| 2 | | | 18% |
| 3 | Mountain Slidewinder | | 9% |
| 4 | | | 8% |
| 5 | | | 8% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | Master Blaster | | 34% |
| 2 | Zinga | | 13% |
| 3 | Zoombabwe | | 7% |
| 4 | Typhoon | | 6% |
| 5 | Black Anaconda | | 4% |
| Summit Plummet | Disney's Blizzard Beach |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | | 35% |
| 2 | Haunted Mansion | | 15% |
| 3 | | | 7% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| 5 | | | 5% |
| Best New Ride of 2006 — Amusement Park | 1 | | | 50% |
| 2 | | | 16% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Best New Ride of 2006 — Waterpark | 1 | Bahari River | | 32% |
| 2 | Time Warp | | 15% |
| Tornado | Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago |
| 4 | Fire Tower Falls | | 9% |
| Best Capacity | 1 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 42% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 14% |
| 3 | | Anaheim, California | 9% |
| 4 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 4% |
| Elysburg, Pennsylvania |
| Best Theming of an Attraction | 1 | | | 22% |
| 2 | | | 18% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Concert Venue | 1 | | Kings Mills, Ohio | 13% |
| 2 | | San Antonio, Texas | 12% |
| 3 | | Hershey, Pennsylvania | 11% |
| 4 | | Darien Center, New York | 10% |
| 5 | | Orlando, Florida | 6% | |
| Top 50 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2006 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2000 | 1,129 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 | 1,052 |
| 3 | | | | 1989 | 663 |
| 4 | | | | 2001 | 615 |
| 5 | | | | 1999 | 610 |
| 6 | | | | 2001 | 500 |
| 7 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) | 446 |
| 8 | | | | 1996 | 388 |
| 9 | | | | 2006 | 354 |
| 10 | | | | 2003 | 333 |
| 11 | | | | 1999 | 319 |
| 12 | | | | 1999 | 304 |
| 13 | | | | 2005 | 237 |
| 14 | | | | 1994 | 219 |
| 15 | | | | 1997 | 214 |
| 16 | | | | 1994 | 212 |
| 17 | | | | 1997 | 206 |
| 18 | | | | 1999 | 204 |
| 19 | | | | 1978 | 182 |
| 20 | | | | 2002 | 181 |
| 21 | | | | 1999 | 157 |
| | | 1993 |
| 23 | | | | 2000 | 156 |
| 24 | | | | 2000 | 155 |
| 25 | | | | 1998 | 110 |
| 26 | | | | 1998 | 102 |
| 27 | | | | 2001 | 98 |
| 28 | | | | 2005 | 88 |
| 29 | | | | 2001 | 83 |
| 30 | | | | 1984 | 79 |
| 31 | | | | 2006 | 77 |
| 32 | | | | 1999 | 74 |
| 33 | | | | 2000 | 72 |
| 34 | | | | 1997 | 71 |
| 35 | | | | 2002 | 68 |
| 36 | | | | 1978 | 62 |
| 37 | | | | 2006 | 59 |
| 38 | | | | 1998 | 58 |
| 39 | | | | 2004 | 57 |
| 40 | | | | 2001 | 56 |
| | | 2006 |
| 42 | | | | 1994 | 51 |
| | | 2000 |
| 44 | | | | 1985 | 48 |
| 45 | | | | 1993 | 47 |
| | | 2000 |
| | | 2005 |
| 49 | | | | 2002 | 43 |
| | | 2002 | |
| Top 50 Wooden Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2006 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2004 | 904 |
| 2 | | | | 2006 | 844 |
| 3 | | | | 2000 | 746 |
| | | 2005 |
| 5 | | | | 1985 | 720 |
| 6 | | | | 1998 | 696 |
| 7 | | | | 1995 | 624 |
| 8 | | | 1979 | 431 |
| 9 | | | | 2000 | 420 |
| 10 | | | | 2000 | 385 |
| 11 | Avalanche | Timber Falls | | 2004 | 286 |
| 12 | | | | 1998 | 279 |
| 13 | | | | 2006 | 218 |
| 14 | | | | 1990 | 211 |
| 15 | | | | 1998 | 209 |
| 16 | | | | 1927 | 208 |
| 17 | | | | 1999 | 196 |
| 18 | | | | 2001 | 167 |
| 19 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) | 163 |
| 20 | | | | 2006 | 160 |
| | | 2003 |
| 22 | | | | 1994 | 155 |
| 23 | | | | 2001 | 154 |
| 24 | | | | 1996 | 153 |
| 25 | Aska | | | 1998 | 148 |
| 26 | | | Charles Paige | 1935 | 146 |
| 27 | | | | 2003 | 135 |
| 28 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1958 | 130 |
| 29 | | | 1999 | 115 |
| 30 | | | | 1997 | 112 |
| 31 | | | | 1990 | 108 |
| 32 | | | 1995 | 103 |
| 33 | | | | 2000 | 92 |
| 34 | | | Arthur Looff | 1924 | 86 |
| 35 | | | | 1999 | 77 |
| 36 | | | 2002 | 76 |
| 37 | | | | 1921 | 70 |
| 38 | | | | 1964 | 63 |
| 39 | | | | 1998 | 57 |
| 40 | | | | 1973 | 54 |
| 41 | | | | 1982 | 52 |
| | | 1996 |
| 43 | | | Charlie Mach | 1927 | 49 |
| | | 1996 |
| 45 | | Boomers! Dania Beach | | 2000 | 47 |
| 46 | | | | 1999 | 46 |
| 47 | | | | 2001 | 40 |
| 48 | | | | 2000 | 36 |
| 49 | | | | 1989 | 35 |
| 50 | | | Edward A. Vettel | 1940 | 33 | |
2005 winners
| Category | Rank | 2005 Recipient | Location/Park | Vote |
|---|
| Best Amusement Park | 1 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 37% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 14% |
| 3 | | Blackpool England | 9% |
| 4 | | Rust, Germany | 7% |
| Elysburg, Pennsylvania |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | New Braunfels, Texas | 52% |
| 2 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 17% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 7% |
| 4 | | Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | 5% |
| 5 | | Orlando, Florida | 3% |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | | Carlsbad, California | 44% |
| 2 | | Ligonier, Pennsylvania | 12% |
| 3 | | Melrose Park, Illinois | 9% |
| 4 | | Langhorne, Pennsylvania | 8% |
| 5 | | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | | Kings Mills, Ohio | 50% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 10% |
| 3 | | Charlotte, North Carolina | 8% |
| 4 | | Doswell, Virginia | 4% |
| 5 | | Anaheim, California | 3% |
| Buena Park, California |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 47% |
| 2 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 17% |
| 3 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 7% |
| Elysburg, Pennsylvania |
| 5 | | Orlando, Florida | 4% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 37% |
| 2 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 10% |
| 3 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 9% |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida | 7% |
| 5 | | Anaheim, California | 6% |
| Best Halloween Event | 1 | | Buena Park, California | 25% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 24% |
| 3 | | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 10% |
| 4 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 9% |
| 5 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 6% |
| Best Landscaping — Amusement Park | 1 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 43% |
| 2 | | Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands | 18% |
| 3 | | Gilroy, California | 7% |
| 4 | | Rust, Germany | 4% |
| 5 | | Tampa, Florida | 3% |
| Best Landscaping — Waterpark | 1 | | New Braunfels, Texas | 30% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 20% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 14% |
| 4 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 10% |
| 5 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 6% |
| Best Food | 1 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 26% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 13% |
| 3 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 12% |
| 4 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 11% |
| 5 | | Branson, Missouri | 9% |
| Best Shows | 1 | | San Antonio, Texas | 30% |
| 2 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 19% |
| 3 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 10% |
| 4 | | Branson, Missouri | 6% |
| 5 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 5% |
| Orlando, Florida |
| Best Outdoor Night Show Production | 1 | | Orlando, Florida | 27% |
| 2 | | San Antonio, Texas | 21% |
| 3 | | Anaheim, California | 13% |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida | 12% |
| 5 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 9% |
| Best Water Ride | 1 | | | 24% |
| 2 | | | 20% |
| 3 | Popeye and Bluto's Bilge-rat Barges | | 9% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | Mountain Slidewinder | | 6% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | Master Blaster | | 29% |
| 2 | Zinga | | 12% |
| 3 | Zoombabwe | | 10% |
| 4 | Summit Plummet | | 6% |
| 5 | Crush 'N Gusher | | 5% |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | | 38% |
| 2 | Haunted Mansion | | 16% |
| 3 | | | 5% |
| Disneyland |
| 5 | | | 4% |
| Disneyland |
| Best New Ride of 2005 — Amusement Park | 1 | | | 45% |
| 2 | | | 16% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| 4 | | | 6% |
| Silver Dollar City |
| Busch Gardens Tampa Bay |
| Best New Ride of 2005 — Waterpark | 1 | Black Anaconda | | 21% |
| 2 | Crush 'N Gusher | | 17% |
| 3 | Typhoon | | 14% |
| 4 | Bahari | | 9% |
| Funnel of Fear | Michigan's Adventure |
| Best Place to Ride Go-Karts | 1 | | Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | 86% |
| 2 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 4% |
| 3 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 3% |
| Best Souvenirs | 1 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 19% |
| 2 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 12% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 11% |
| 4 | | Anaheim, California | 10% |
| 5 | | Orlando, Florida | 8% |
| Best Games Area | 1 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 37% |
| 2 | | Kings Mills, Ohio | 13% |
| 3 | | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 9% |
| 4 | | Jackson, New Jersey | 7% |
| 5 | | Gurnee, Illinois | 5% | |
| Top 50 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2005 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2000 | 1,032 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 | 923 |
| 3 | | | | 1989 | 569 |
| 4 | | | | 1999 | 542 |
| 5 | | | | 2001 | 508 |
| 6 | | | | 2001 | 498 |
| 7 | | | | 2003 | 436 |
| 8 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) | 393 |
| 9 | | | | 1999 | 333 |
| 10 | | | | 1996 | 329 |
| 11 | | | | 1994 | 249 |
| 12 | | | | 2002 | 235 |
| 13 | | | | 1999 | 228 |
| 14 | | | | 1997 | 227 |
| 15 | | | | 1999 | 219 |
| 16 | | | | 1994 | 218 |
| 17 | | | | 1997 | 185 |
| 18 | | | | 2000 | 183 |
| 19 | | | | 1999 | 152 |
| 20 | | | | 2000 | 148 |
| 21 | | | | 1978 | 133 |
| 22 | | | | 1993 | 127 |
| 23 | | | | 1998 | 101 |
| 24 | | | | 2001 | 91 |
| 25 | | | | 1998 | 81 |
| 26 | | | | 2000 | 80 |
| 27 | | | | 1984 | 79 |
| 28 | | | | 2005 | 77 |
| 29 | | | | 1994 | 75 |
| | | 1999 |
| 31 | | | | 2005 | 72 |
| 32 | | | | 1997 | 70 |
| 33 | | | | 2000 | 69 |
| 34 | | | | 2004 | 65 |
| | | 2001 |
| 36 | | | | 2002 | 64 |
| 37 | | | | 1978 | 55 |
| 38 | | | | 2002 | 50 |
| 39 | | | | 1987 | 47 |
| 40 | | | | 1985 | 44 |
| | | 2005 |
| 42 | | | | 1993 | 43 |
| 43 | | | | 1999 | 42 |
| 44 | | | | 2000 | 41 |
| 45 | | | | 1992 | 38 |
| | | 2002 |
| | | 1998 |
| | | 2002 |
| 49 | | | | 2001 | 36 |
| 50 | | | | 1976 | 35 | |
| Top 50 Wooden Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2005 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2004 | 838 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 | 690 |
| 3 | | | | 1998 | 671 |
| 4 | | | | 1985 | 662 |
| 5 | | | | 1995 | 616 |
| 6 | | | | 2005 | 579 |
| 7 | | | | 2000 | 537 |
| 8 | | | 1979 | 436 |
| 9 | | | | 2000 | 355 |
| 10 | | | | 1998 | 301 |
| 11 | Avalanche | Timber Falls | | 2004 | 263 |
| 12 | | | | 1990 | 238 |
| 13 | | | | 1996 | 236 |
| 14 | | | | 1927 | 220 |
| 15 | | | | 1999 | 218 |
| 16 | | | | 2003 | 212 |
| 17 | | | | 1998 | 199 |
| 18 | | | | 2001 | 195 |
| 19 | | | | 2001 | 193 |
| 20 | | | | 1994 | 163 |
| 21 | | | | 2003 | 153 |
| 22 | | | | 1990 | 149 |
| | Charles Paige | 1935 |
| | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) |
| 25 | | | 1999 | 113 |
| 26 | | | 1995 | 112 |
| 27 | | | | 1997 | 104 |
| 28 | | | | 1921 | 102 |
| 29 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1958 | 93 |
| 30 | | | 2002 | 87 |
| 31 | | | | 2000 | 80 |
| 32 | | | | 1996 | 70 |
| 33 | | | Arthur Looff | 1924 | 68 |
| | | 1991 |
| | | 1996 |
| 36 | | | | 2000 | 63 |
| 37 | | | | 1982 | 68 |
| 38 | | | | 1964 | 53 |
| 39 | | | | 2000 | 51 |
| 40 | | | Charlie Mach | 1927 | 47 |
| 41 | | | | 1925 | 42 |
| 42 | | | Frontier Construction | 1976 | 41 |
| 43 | | | Frontier Construction | 1983 | 37 |
| | | 1999 |
| 45 | | | | 1989 | 36 |
| 46 | | | | 1972 | 33 |
| | | 2001 |
| 48 | | Boomers! Dania Beach | | 2000 | 32 |
| 49 | | | | 1998 | 31 |
| 50 | | | | 1998 | 27 | |
2004 winners
| Category | Rank | 2004 Recipient | Location/Park | Vote |
|---|
| Best Amusement Park | 1 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 35% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 15% |
| 3 | | Blackpool, England | 7% |
| 4 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 7% |
| 5 | | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | New Baunfels, Texas | 56% |
| 2 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 18% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 6% |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida | 4% |
| 5 | | Kings Mills, Ohio | 3% |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | | Carlsbad, California | 41% |
| 2 | | Ligonier, Pennsylvania | 13% |
| 3 | | Cleveland, Ohio | 10% |
| 4 | | Langhorne, Pennsylvania | 7% |
| 5 | | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | | Kings Mills, Ohio | 50% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 10% |
| 3 | | Doswell, Virginia | 7% |
| 4 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 6% |
| 5 | | Buena Park, California | 5% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 43% |
| 2 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 11% |
| 3 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 8% |
| 4 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 6% |
| 5 | | Branson, Missouri | 5% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 36% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 11% |
| 3 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 10% |
| 4 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 8% |
| 5 | | Anaheim, California | 7% |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 44% |
| 2 | | Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands | 19% |
| 3 | | Gilroy, California | 9% |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida | 4% |
| 5 | | Orlando, Florida | 3% |
| Most Beautiful Park | 1 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 36% |
| 2 | | Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands | 23% |
| 3 | | Rust, Germany | 9% |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida | 7% |
| 5 | | Orlando, Florida | 4% |
| Most Beautiful Waterpark | 1 | | New Braunfels, Texas | 31% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 25% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 14% |
| 4 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 7% |
| 5 | | Denver, Colorado | 5% |
| Best Food | 1 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 28% |
| 2 | | Branson, Missouri | 13% |
| 3 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 10% |
| West Mifflin, Pennsylvania |
| 5 | | Orlando, Florida | 9% |
| Best Shows | 1 | | San Antonio, Texas | 34% |
| 2 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 14% |
| 3 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 12% |
| 4 | | Branson, Missouri | 8% |
| 5 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 5% |
| Best Outdoor Night Show | 1 | | San Antonio, Texas | 22% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 21% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 13% |
| 4 | | Anaheim, California | 12% |
| 5 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 10% |
| Best Water Ride | 1 | | | 23% |
| 2 | | | 21% |
| 3 | Popeye and Bluto's Bilge-rat Barges | | 9% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| 5 | | | 6% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | Master Blaster | | 37% |
| 2 | Zinga | | 14% |
| 3 | Zoombabwe | | 10% |
| 4 | Tasmanian Typhoon | | 4% |
| 5 | Voyage to the Center of the Earth | | 3% |
| Whitewater Tube Chute | Schlitterbahn |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | | 37% |
| 2 | Haunted Mansion | | 22% |
| 3 | | | 6% |
| 4 | | | 4% |
| Disneyland | |
| Top 50 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2004 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2000 | 1,181 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 | 1,167 |
| 3 | | | | 1989 | 767 |
| 4 | | | | 2001 | 694 |
| 5 | | | | 1999 | 636 |
| 6 | | | | 2001 | 554 |
| 7 | | | | 2003 | 433 |
| 8 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) | 421 |
| 9 | | | | 1996 | 347 |
| 10 | | | | 1994 | 314 |
| 11 | | | | 1997 | 282 |
| 12 | | | | 2000 | 266 |
| 13 | | | | 1999 | 260 |
| 14 | | | | 1999 | 248 |
| 15 | | | | 2002 | 245 |
| 16 | | | | 1999 | 244 |
| 17 | | | | 1994 | 242 |
| 18 | | | | 2000 | 233 |
| 19 | | | | 1997 | 232 |
| 20 | | | | 1999 | 203 |
| 21 | | | | 1978 | 181 |
| 22 | | | | 1993 | 152 |
| 23 | | | | 1998 | 135 |
| 24 | | | | 2001 | 130 |
| 25 | | | | 2001 | 124 |
| 26 | | | | 1978 | 94 |
| 27 | | | | 2000 | 93 |
| 28 | | | | 1998 | 90 |
| 29 | | | | 2000 | 88 |
| 30 | | | | 1994 | 86 |
| 31 | | | | 1997 | 84 |
| 32 | | | | 2002 | 81 |
| 33 | | | | 2004 | 79 |
| 34 | | | | 1999 | 66 |
| 35 | | | | 2002 | 65 |
| 36 | | | | 2002 | 64 |
| 37 | | | | 2000 | 63 |
| 38 | | | | 1993 | 60 |
| 39 | | | | 1984 | 55 |
| 40 | | | | 1999 | 50 |
| 41 | | | | 2001 | 48 |
| 42 | | | | 2001 | 47 |
| 43 | | | | 1997 | 46 |
| 44 | | | | 1998 | 45 |
| 45 | | | | 1985 | 43 |
| 46 | | | | 2001 | 38 |
| 47 | | | | 1987 | 31 |
| 48 | | | | 2002 | 30 |
| 49 | | | | 2000 | 28 |
| | | 1999 | |
| Top 50 Wooden Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2004 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2000 | 972 |
| 2 | | | | 1998 | 854 |
| 3 | | | | 1995 | 843 |
| 4 | | | | 1985 | 745 |
| 5 | | | | 2000 | 634 |
| 6 | | | | 2004 | 530 |
| 7 | | | 1979 | 448 |
| 8 | | | | 1998 | 434 |
| 9 | | | | 1990 | 395 |
| 10 | | | | 2000 | 376 |
| 11 | | | | 1999 | 290 |
| 12 | | | | 1994 | 289 |
| 13 | | | | 1998 | 279 |
| 14 | | | | 1996 | 251 |
| 15 | | | | 2001 | 246 |
| 16 | | | | 1927 | 231 |
| 17 | | | | 2001 | 230 |
| 18 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) | 221 |
| 19 | | | Charles Paige | 1935 | 207 |
| 20 | | | | 1990 | 199 |
| 21 | | | | 2003 | 162 |
| 22 | | | | 2000 | 160 |
| 23 | | | | 2003 | 159 |
| 24 | | | 2002 | 142 |
| 25 | | | 1999 | 125 |
| 26 | | | | 1997 | 124 |
| 27 | | | Frontier Construction | 1976 | 119 |
| 28 | | | | 1996 | 117 |
| 29 | | | 1995 | 115 |
| 30 | | | | 1996 | 111 |
| 31 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1958 | 98 |
| 32 | | | Arthur Looff | 1924 | 92 |
| 33 | | | | 2000 | 88 |
| 34 | | | | 1921 | 87 |
| 35 | | | | 1989 | 86 |
| 36 | | | | 1982 | 71 |
| | | 2000 |
| 38 | | | | 1999 | 70 |
| 39 | | | Charlie Mach | 1927 | 67 |
| 40 | | | | 1998 | 62 |
| 41 | | | | 1973 | 59 |
| 42 | | | | 1964 | 57 |
| 43 | | | Frontier Construction | 1983 | 56 |
| 44 | Screechin' Eagle | | | 1938 | 54 |
| 45 | | | | 2000 | 47 |
| 46 | | | | 1925 | 45 |
| | | 1999 |
| 48 | | | | 1998 | 40 |
| 49 | | | | 1990 | 36 |
| 50 | | Boomers! Dania Beach | | 2000 | 33 | |
2003 winners
| Category | Rank | 2003 Recipient | Location/Park | Vote |
|---|
| Best Amusement Park | 1 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 30% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 15% |
| 3 | | Blackpool, England | 12% |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | New Baunfels, Texas | 47% |
| 2 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 23% |
| 3 | | Allentown, Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | | Kings Mills, Ohio | 47% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 8% |
| 3 | | Doswell, Virginia | 7% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 61% |
| 2 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 10% |
| 3 | | Doswell, Virginia | 3% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 45% |
| 2 | | Anaheim, California | 10% |
| 3 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 7% |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 37% |
| 2 | | Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands | 23% |
| 3 | | Gilroy, California | 7% |
| Staffordshire, England |
| Most Beautiful Park | 1 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 38% |
| 2 | | Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands | 22% |
| 3 | | Rust, Germany | 8% |
| Most Beautiful Waterpark | 1 | | New Braunfels, Texas | 24% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 18% |
| 3 | | 17% |
| Best Food | 1 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 30% |
| 2 | | Branson, Missouri | 13% |
| 3 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 10% |
| Best Shows | 1 | | San Antonio, Texas | 32% |
| 2 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 13% |
| 3 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 8% |
| Branson, Missouri |
| Best Water Ride | 1 | | | 23% |
| 2 | | | 14% |
| 3 | Popeye and Bluto's Bilge-rat Barges | | 6% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | Zinga | | 27% |
| 2 | Master Blaster | | 26% |
| 3 | Zoombabwe | | 16% |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | | 34% |
| 2 | Haunted Mansion | | 20% |
| 3 | Dreamflight (Droomvlucht) | | 8% |
| Best Park Capacity | 1 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 53% |
| 2 | | Anaheim, California | 8% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 6% |
| Best Non-Coaster Ride | 1 | | Multiple locations | 20% |
| 2 | | | 14% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| Best Theming of an Attraction | 1 | | | 27% |
| 2 | | | 14% |
| 3 | | | 10% | |
| Top 50 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2003 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2000 | 1,177 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 | 1,093 |
| 3 | | | | 2001 | 794 |
| 4 | | | | 1989 | 789 |
| 5 | | | | 1999 | 538 |
| 6 | | | | 2001 | 527 |
| 7 | | | | 1994 | 361 |
| 8 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) | 353 |
| 9 | | | | 1999 | 320 |
| 10 | | | | 1994 | 315 |
| 11 | | | | 2003 | 298 |
| 12 | | | | 1996 | 278 |
| 13 | | | | 2000 | 272 |
| 14 | | | | 1999 | 257 |
| 15 | | | | 2002 | 243 |
| 16 | | | | 1997 | 242 |
| 17 | | | | 1999 | 239 |
| 18 | | | | 2000 | 184 |
| 19 | | | | 2001 | 183 |
| | | 1997 |
| 21 | | | | 1999 | 179 |
| 22 | | | | 1993 | 148 |
| 23 | | | | 1997 | 147 |
| 24 | | | | 2002 | 140 |
| 25 | | | | 2000 | 138 |
| 26 | | | | 1978 | 137 |
| 27 | | | | 2001 | 131 |
| 28 | | | | 1998 | 122 |
| 29 | | | | 1994 | 111 |
| 30 | | | | 1998 | 97 |
| 31 | | | | 1998 | 95 |
| 32 | | | | 2002 | 90 |
| 33 | | | | 2001 | 87 |
| 34 | | | | 1978 | 80 |
| 35 | | | | 2002 | 79 |
| 36 | | | | 1999 | 68 |
| 37 | | | | 1985 | 67 |
| 38 | | | | 2002 | 64 |
| 39 | | | | 1999 | 60 |
| 40 | | | | 2001 | 59 |
| 41 | | | | 1998 | 56 |
| 42 | | | | 1984 | 47 |
| 43 | | | | 2001 | 43 |
| 44 | | | | 2000 | 39 |
| 45 | | | | 1997 | 37 |
| | | 1993 |
| 47 | | | | 2000 | 35 |
| 48 | | | | 2000 | 31 |
| 49 | | | | 1993 | 30 |
| 50 | | | | 2002 | 28 | |
| Top 30 Wooden Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2003 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 1995 | 1194 |
| 2 | | | | 1998 | 912 |
| 3 | | | | 2000 | 892 |
| 4 | | | | 1985 | 823 |
| 5 | | | | 2000 | 724 |
| 6 | | | 1998 | 437 |
| 7 | | | | 2000 | 427 |
| 8 | | | 1979 | 422 |
| 9 | | | | 1996 | 421 |
| 10 | | | | 1990 | 415 |
| 11 | | | | 2001 | 335 |
| 12 | | | Charles Paige | 1935 | 314 |
| 13 | | | | 2001 | 304 |
| 14 | | | | 1994 | 284 |
| 15 | | | | 1998 | 279 |
| 16 | | | | 1927 | 269 |
| 17 | | | | 2000 | 237 |
| 18 | | | | 1990 | 225 |
| 19 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) | 194 |
| 20 | | | | 1997 | 180 |
| 21 | | | 1999 | 177 |
| 22 | | | | 1999 | 168 |
| 23 | | | 1995 | 139 |
| 24 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1958 | 130 |
| 25 | | | Frontier Construction | 1976 | 129 |
| 26 | | | | 2003 | 121 |
| 27 | | | | 2000 | 112 |
| 28 | | | | 1996 | 104 |
| 29 | | | Arthur Looff | 1924 | 97 |
| 30 | | | | 1989 | 89 |
| 31 | | | | 1996 | 78 |
| 32 | | | | 1982 | 76 |
| 33 | | | | 1983 | 69 |
| 34 | | | | 1998 | 60 |
| 35 | | | | 1990 | 54 |
| | | 1964 |
| 37 | | | | 2000 | 49 |
| | 1958 |
| 39 | | | | 1998 | 48 |
| 40 | Screechin' Eagle | | | 1938 | 45 |
| Werewolf | | | 2001 |
| 42 | | | | 1921 | 44 |
| 43 | | | | 2001 | 42 |
| 44 | | | | 1999 | 41 |
| | Charlie Mach | 1927 |
| | | 1999 |
| 47 | | | | 1995 | 37 |
| Boomers! Dania Beach | | 2000 |
| 49 | | | | 1991 | 36 |
| 50 | | | | 2000 | 35 | |
2002 winners
| Category | Rank | 2002 Recipient | Location/Park | Vote |
|---|
| Best Amusement Park | 1 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 28% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 18% |
| 3 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 9% |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | New Baunfels, Texas | 48% |
| 2 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 17% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 9% |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | | Kings Mills, Ohio | 38% |
| 2 | | Carlsbad, California | 6% |
| 3 | | Ligonier, Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 60% |
| 2 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 8% |
| 3 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 6% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 40% |
| 2 | | Anaheim, California | 9% |
| 3 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 8% |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 37% |
| 2 | | Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands | 17% |
| 3 | | Gilroy, California | 6% |
| Best Food | 1 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 28% |
| 2 | | Branson, Missouri | 11% |
| 3 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 10% |
| Best Shows | 1 | | San Antonio, Texas | 29% |
| 2 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 11% |
| 3 | | Branson, Missouri |
| Best Water Ride | 1 | | | 16% |
| 2 | | | 15% |
| 3 | Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-rat Barges | | 6% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | Master Blaster | | 34% |
| 2 | Zoombabwe | | 32% |
| 3 | Summit Plummit | | 7% |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | | 31% |
| 2 | Haunted Mansion | | 13% |
| 3 | | | 9% |
| Best Park Capacity | 1 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 45% |
| 2 | | Anaheim, California | 10% |
| 3 | | Rust, Germany | 9% |
| Best Souvenirs | 1 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 16% |
| 2 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 13% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 8% |
| Best Games Area | 1 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 19% |
| 2 | | Kings Mills, Ohio | 11% |
| 3 | | Anaheim, California | 8% |
| Best Themed or Background Music | 1 | | Orlando, Florida | 38% |
| 2 | | Anaheim, California | 10% |
| 3 | | Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands | 7% |
| Most Classic or Distinctive Coaster Station | 1 | | | 22% |
| 2 | | | 12% |
| 3 | | | 11% | |
| Top 25 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2002 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2000 | 970 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 | 897 |
| 3 | | | | 1989 | 723 |
| 4 | | | | 2001 | 398 |
| 5 | | | | 1999 | 359 |
| 6 | | | | 1997 | 353 |
| 7 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) | 330 |
| 8 | | | | 2001 | 329 |
| 9 | | | | 1996 | 303 |
| 10 | | | | 1999 | 303 |
| 11 | | | | 1999 | 267 |
| 12 | | | | 1994 | 247 |
| 13 | | | | 1997 | 244 |
| 14 | | | | 2000 | 243 |
| | | 1999 |
| 16 | | | | 2000 | 224 |
| 17 | | | | 1999 | 213 |
| 18 | | | | 1994 | 203 |
| 19 | | | | 1993 | 188 |
| 20 | | | | 2002 | 169 |
| 21 | | | | 1994 | 137 |
| 22 | | | | 1978 | 131 |
| 23 | | | | 2001 | 128 |
| 24 | | | | 1998 | 102 |
| | | 2000 | |
| Top 25 Wooden Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2002 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 1995 | 838 |
| 2 | | | | 1998 | 788 |
| 3 | | | | 2000 | 764 |
| 4 | | | | 2000 | 661 |
| 5 | | | | 1985 | 604 |
| 6 | | | | 1998 | 570 |
| 7 | | | 1979 | 394 |
| 8 | | | | 1990 | 363 |
| 9 | | | | 1996 | 328 |
| 10 | | | | 1998 | 321 |
| 11 | | | | 2000 | 307 |
| 12 | | | | 1994 | 278 |
| 13 | | | | 1927 | 244 |
| 14 | | | | 1990 | 221 |
| 15 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) | 218 |
| 16 | | | | 2001 | 216 |
| 17 | | | | 2000 | 200 |
| 18 | | | | 2001 | 166 |
| 19 | | | | 2000 | 153 |
| 20 | | | | 1997 | 152 |
| 21 | | | | 1999 | 149 |
| 22 | | | 1999 | 147 |
| 23 | | | Charles Paige | 1935 | 118 |
| 24 | | | 1995 | 116 |
| 25 | | | | 1996 | 113 | |
2001 winners
| Category | Rank | 2001 Recipient | Location/Park | Vote |
|---|
| Best Amusement Park | 1 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 21% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 12% |
| 3 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 11% |
| 4 | | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 10% |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | New Baunfels, Texas | 50% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 7% |
| 3 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 6% |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | | Kings Mills, Ohio | 24% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 24% |
| 3 | | Aurora, Ohio | 7% |
| Friendliest Park Staff | 1 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 60% |
| 2 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 46% |
| 2 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 16% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 15% |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 52% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 8% |
| 3 | | Branson, Missouri | 6% |
| Best Food | 1 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 23% |
| 2 | | Branson, Missouri | 21% |
| 3 | | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 10% |
| Best Shows | 1 | | San Antonio, Texas | 23% |
| 2 | | Branson, Missouri | 14% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 8% |
| Best Water Ride | 1 | | | 35% |
| 2 | | | 9% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| 4 | | | 7% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | | | 42% |
| 2 | Raging River | | 9% |
| 3 | Summit Plummit | | 7% |
| Best Park Capacity | 1 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 51% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 12% |
| 3 | | Anaheim, California | 7% |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | | | 31% |
| 2 | Haunted Mansion | | 23% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| Best Carousel | 1 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 39% |
| 2 | | Santa Cruz, California | 13% |
| 3 | | Atlanta, Georgia | 12% |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida | 6% | |
| Top 25 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2001 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 2000 | 758 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 | 682 |
| 3 | | | | 1989 | 661 |
| 4 | | | | 1997 | 399 |
| 5 | | | | 1996 | 336 |
| 6 | | | | 1999 | 305 |
| 7 | | | | 1999 | 298 |
| 8 | | | | 1994 | 266 |
| 9 | | | | 1999 | 261 |
| 10 | | | | 1997 | 252 |
| 11 | | | | 1999 | 220 |
| 12 | | | | 1999 | 210 |
| 13 | | | | 1993 | 201 |
| 14 | | | | 2000 | 196 |
| 15 | | | Arrow Dynamics (rebuilt Morgan) | 1991 (rebuilt 2001) | 168 |
| 16 | | | | 2001 | 164 |
| 17 | | | | 1978 | 163 |
| 18 | | | | 1998 | 158 |
| 19 | | | | 1994 | 148 |
| 20 | | | | 2000 | 146 |
| 21 | | | | 2001 | 126 |
| 22 | | | | 1999 | 125 |
| 23 | | | | 2000 | 100 |
| 24 | | | | 1994 | 99 |
| 25 | | | | 1998 | 93 | |
| Top 25 Wooden Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2001 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 1995 | 688 |
| 2 | | | | 1998 | 615 |
| 3 | | | | 2000 | 554 |
| 4 | | | | 1985 | 533 |
| 5 | | | | 2000 | 431 |
| 6 | | | | 1998 | 424 |
| 7 | | | | 1998 | 369 |
| 8 | | | | 1990 | 363 |
| 9 | | | | 1994 | 336 |
| 10 | | | | 1996 | 295 |
| 11 | | | | 1927 | 283 |
| 12 | | | 1979 | 271 |
| 13 | | | | 2000 | 269 |
| 14 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) | 192 |
| 15 | | | | 2000 | 186 |
| 16 | | | | 1990 | 185 |
| 17 | | | | 2000 | 165 |
| 18 | | | | 1997 | 142 |
| 19 | | | | 1999 | 137 |
| 20 | | | 1999 | 130 |
| 21 | | | Arthur Loof | 1924 | 129 |
| 22 | | | | 1996 | 125 |
| 23 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1968 | 115 |
| 24 | | | | 1989 | 97 |
| 25 | | | Frontier Construction | 1983 | 73 | |
2000 winners
| Category | Rank | 2000 Recipient | Location/Park | Vote |
|---|
| Best Amusement Park | 1 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 33% |
| 2 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 18% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 14% |
| 4 | | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 11% |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | New Baunfels, Texas | 49% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 8% |
| 3 | | Allentown, Pennsylvania | 7% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 45% |
| 2 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 13% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 13% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 28% |
| 2 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 15% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 14% |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 51% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 12% |
| 3 | | Staffordshire, England | 6% |
| Best Food | 1 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 20% |
| 2 | | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 15% |
| 3 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 14% |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida | 10% |
| Best Shows | 1 | | San Antonio, Texas | 22% |
| 2 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 18% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 14% |
| Best Ride Theming | 1 | | | 24% |
| 2 | | | 11% |
| 3 | | | 10% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | | | 35% |
| 2 | | (multiple locations) | 16% |
| 3 | Raging River | | 9% |
| Best Park Capacity | 1 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 51% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 7% |
| 3 | | Anaheim, California | 6% |
| Orlando, Florida |
| Best Indoor Attraction | 1 | | | 32% |
| 2 | Haunted Mansion | | 15% |
| 3 | | | 8% |
| Best Non-coaster Ride | 1 | | | 17% |
| 2 | | (multiple locations) | 13% |
| 3 | | (multiple locations) | 12% |
| 4 | | (multiple locations) | 9% | |
| Top 25 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2000 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 1989 | 700 |
| 2 | | | | 2000 | 464 |
| 3 | | | | 1996 | 327 |
| 4 | | | | 1997 | 319 |
| 5 | | | | 1994 | 313 |
| 6 | | | | 1999 | 296 |
| 7 | | | | 1993 | 241 |
| 8 | | | | 1997 | 240 |
| 9 | | | | 1999 | 205 |
| 10 | | | | 2000 | 192 |
| 11 | | | | 1999 | 190 |
| 12 | | | | 1999 | 189 |
| 13 | | | | 1999 | 165 |
| 14 | | | | 1994 | 153 |
| 15 | | | | 1994 | 151 |
| 16 | | | | 1978 | 144 |
| 17 | | | | 1999 | 127 |
| 18 | | | | 2000 | 122 |
| 19 | | | | 1991 | 119 |
| 20 | | | | 1998 | 118 |
| 21 | | | | 1978 | 117 |
| 22 | | | | 1985 | 82 |
| 23 | | | | 1984 | 81 |
| 24 | | | | 1996 | 80 |
| 25 | | | | 2000 | 70 | |
| Top 25 Wooden Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 2000 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 1995 | 502 |
| 2 | | | | 1998 | 490 |
| 3 | | | | 1990 | 459 |
| 4 | | | | 1998 | 341 |
| 5 | | | | 1985 | 337 |
| 6 | | | 1979 | 305 |
| 7 | | | | 2000 | 287 |
| 8 | | | | 1998 | 286 |
| 9 | | | | 1996 | 269 |
| 10 | | | | 1994 | 253 |
| 11 | | | | 1927 | 212 |
| 12 | | | | 2000 | 201 |
| 13 | | | | 1990 | 183 |
| 14 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) | 182 |
| 15 | | | 1999 | 165 |
| 16 | | | | 1991 | 117 |
| 17 | | | | 1996 | 116 |
| 18 | | | Arthur Loof | 1924 | 114 |
| 19 | | | | 1989 | 101 |
| 20 | | | | 1997 | 91 |
| 21 | | | | 2000 | 86 |
| 22 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1968 | 79 |
| 23 | | | Frontier Construction | 1983 | 78 |
| 24 | | | 1995 | 77 |
| 25 | | | | 1982 | 73 | |
1999 winners
| Category | Rank | 1999 Recipient | Location/Park | Vote |
|---|
| Best Amusement/Theme Park | 1 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 20% |
| 2 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 14% |
| 3 | | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 13% |
| 4 | | Orlando, Florida | 10% |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | New Baunfels, Texas | 43% |
| 2 | | Allentown, Pennsylvania | 8% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 7% |
| Orlando, Florida |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 29% |
| 2 | | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 9% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 8% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 27% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 16% |
| 3 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 10% |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 58% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 7% |
| 3 | | Staffordshire, England | 6% |
| Best Food | 1 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 17% |
| West Mifflin, Pennsylvania |
| Elysburg, Pennsylvania |
| Best Shows | 1 | | San Antonio, Texas | 20% |
| 2 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 17% |
| 3 | | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 9% |
| Best Ride Theming (ride, attraction or queue) | 1 | | | 15% |
| 2 | | | 13% |
| 3 | | | 11% |
| 4 | | | 10% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | | | 46% |
| 2 | Pepsi Aqua Blast | | 7% |
| Best Park Capacity | 1 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 40% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 14% |
| 3 | | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 9% |
| Best Indoor Attraction (noncoaster) | 1 | | | 17% |
| Haunted Mansion | Knoebel's Grove |
| 3 | | | 9% |
| Best Non-coaster Ride | 1 | | (multiple locations) | 19% |
| 2 | | (multiple locations) | 17% |
| 3 | | | 7% | |
| Top 25 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 1999 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 1989 | 637 |
| 2 | | | | 1996 | 391 |
| 3 | | | | 1997 | 364 |
| 4 | | | | 1997 | 319 |
| 5 | | | | 1993 | 293 |
| 6 | | | | 1994 | 260 |
| 7 | | | | 1994 | 189 |
| 8 | | | | 1978 | 174 |
| 9 | | | | 1998 | 151 |
| 10 | | | | 1999 | 147 |
| 11 | | | | 1991 | 127 |
| 12 | | | | 1978 | 117 |
| 13 | | | | 1994 | 97 |
| 14 | | | | 1999 | 96 |
| 15 | | | | 1984 | 95 |
| 16 | | | | 1999 | 94 |
| 17 | | | | 1985 | 93 |
| 18 | | | | 1999 | 77 |
| 19 | | | | 1999 | 75 |
| 20 | | | | 1999 | 69 |
| 21 | | | | 1999 | 64 |
| 22 | | | | 1990 | 63 |
| 23 | | | | 1999 | 61 |
| 24 | | | | 1998 | 59 |
| 25 | | | | 1992 | 57 | |
| Top 25 Wooden Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 1999 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 1990 | 515 |
| 2 | | | | 1995 | 391 |
| 3 | | | | 1998 | 345 |
| 4 | | | | 1998 | 338 |
| 5 | | | | 1994 | 286 |
| 6 | | | | 1985 | 279 |
| 7 | | | 1979 | 274 |
| 8 | | | | 1927 | 241 |
| 9 | | | | 1990 | 220 |
| 10 | | | | 1996 | 185 |
| 11 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) | 181 |
| 12 | | | | 1996 | 170 |
| 13 | | | | 1998 | 164 |
| 14 | | | | 1989 | 131 |
| 15 | | | Frontier Construction | 1983 | 106 |
| 16 | | | Arthur Loof | 1924 | 103 |
| 17 | | | | 1982 | 100 |
| 18 | | | | 1991 | 98 |
| 19 | | | 1995 | 80 |
| 20 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1958 | 68 |
| 21 | | | | 1986 | 64 |
| 22 | | | | 1920 | 62 |
| 23 | | | Charles Paige | 1935 | 61 |
| 24 | | | | 1996 | 51 |
| 25 | | | | 1926 | 49 | |
1998 winners
| Category | Rank | 1998 Recipient | Location/Park | Vote |
|---|
| Best Amusement/Theme Park | 1 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 37% |
| 2 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 16% |
| 3 | | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 9% |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | | New Braunfels, Texas | 28% |
| 2 | | Orlando, Florida | 12% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | | Santa Claus, Indiana | 22% |
| 2 | | Arlington, Texas | 17% |
| 3 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 10% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 24% |
| 2 | | Anaheim, California | 14% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 11% |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 62% |
| 2 | | Anaheim, California | 6% |
| Orlando, Florida |
| Tampa, Florida |
| Best Food | 1 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 21% |
| 2 | | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 15% |
| 3 | | San Antonio, Texas | 9% |
| Orlando, Florida |
| Best Shows | 1 | | Williamsburg, Virginia | 19% |
| 2 | | San Antonio, Texas | 14% |
| 3 | | Orlando, Florida | 12% |
| Best Themed Ride | 1 | | | 11% |
| Six Flags Great America |
| Busch Gardens Williamsburg |
| 4 | | | 10% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | | | 29% |
| 2 | Journey to the Center of the Earth | | 10% |
| Best Capacity (fastest moving lines) | 1 | | Sandusky, Ohio | 38% |
| 2 | | Anaheim, California | 15% |
| Best Simulator/Indoor Attraction | 1 | | | 23% |
| 2 | | | 17% |
| 3 | | | 15% |
| 4 | | multiple locations | 11% |
| Best Non-coaster Ride | 1 | | (multiple locations) | 21% |
| 2 | | (multiple locations) | 15% |
| 3 | | (multiple locations) | 11% | |
| Top 25 Steel Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 1998 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 1989 | 466 |
| 2 | | | | 1997 | 329 |
| 3 | | | | 1996 | 311 |
| 4 | | | | 1993 | 257 |
| 5 | | | | 1997 | 241 |
| 6 | | | | 1994 | 203 |
| 7 | | | | 1998 | 176 |
| 8 | | | | 1994 | 146 |
| 9 | | | | 1984 | 113 |
| 10 | | | | 1994 | 100 |
| 11 | | | | 1991 | 94 |
| 12 | | | | 1978 | 90 |
| 13 | | | | 1985 | 84 |
| 14 | | | | 1996 | 83 |
| 15 | | | | 1998 | 82 |
| | | 1978 |
| 17 | | | | 1978 | 74 |
| 18 | | | | 1994 | 61 |
| 19 | | | | 1993 | 57 |
| 20 | | | | 1997 | 53 |
| 21 | Batman: The Ride | | | 1995 | 52 |
| 22 | | | | 1997 | 49 |
| 23 | | Six Flags Over Texas | | 1998 | 47 |
| | | 1992 |
| 25 | Crazy Mouse | | | 1997 | 45 | |
| Top 25 Wooden Roller Coasters |
|---|
| Rank | 1998 Recipient | Park | Supplier | Year | Points |
|---|
| 1 | | | | 1990 | 477 |
| 2 | | | | 1995 | 295 |
| 3 | | | 1979 | 231 |
| 4 | | | | 1994 | 213 |
| 5 | | | | 1996 | 197 |
| 6 | | | | 1998 | 193 |
| 7 | | | | 1927 | 189 |
| 8 | | | | 1989 | 168 |
| 9 | | | John Miller (rebuilt Andy Vettel) | 1924 (rebuilt 1968) | 157 |
| 10 | | | | 1985 | 135 |
| 11 | | | | 1996 | 121 |
| 12 | | | | 1990 | 96 |
| 13 | | | Frontier Construction | 1983 | 95 |
| 14 | | | | 1982 | 85 |
| 15 | | | | 1986 | 77 |
| 16 | | | | 1996 | 69 |
| 17 | | | | 1998 | 66 |
| 18 | | | Arthur Loof | 1924 | 65 |
| | | 1976 |
| 20 | | | | 1920 | 57 |
| 21 | | | | 1991 | 50 |
| 22 | | | Carl Phare/Walker LeRoy | 1958 | 49 |
| 23 | | | | 1975 | 48 |
| 24 | | | 1995 | 47 |
| 25 | | | Ed Vettel | 1938 | 44 | |
Publisher's Picks
Host venues
- From 1998 to 2000, there was no Host Park; the awards were announced from Amusement Today Arlington, Texas, office instead.
- The 2020 event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic that affected the amusement industry. Voting was not held in 2020 and regular categories were not awarded. Instead, a special category of industry leader awards was created along with publisher picks.
Former awards
- Best Carousel (2007–2018) Grand Carousel, Knoebels Amusement Resort
- Best Funhouse/Walk-Through (2008–2018)
- Best Indoor Roller Coaster (2007–2018)
- Best Seaside Park (2007–2018) - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (2007–2014, 2016–2018), Morey's Piers (2015)
- Best Shows (1998–2018) - Busch Gardens Williamsburg (1998), Six Flags Fiesta Texas (1999–2008), Dollywood (2009–2018)
- The award for Best Shows was revamped after 2018, to just showcase a specific new show at a park.
- Cleanest Park (1998–2018) - Busch Gardens Williamsburg (1998–1999), Holiday World & Splashin' Safari (2000–2018)
- Friendliest Park (1998–2018) - Holiday World & Splashin' Safari (1998–2008, 2010–2011), Silver Dollar City (2009), Dollywood (2012–2018)
Repeat winners
- Best Amusement Park – Europa-Park for the last 7 years.
- Best Water Park – Schlitterbahn for all 24 years.
- Best Landscaping/Most Beautiful Park – Busch Gardens Williamsburg for 22 years
- Best Halloween Event – Universal Studios Orlando for 15 out of the 18 years the award has been given.
- Best Food – Knoebels for 18 out of last 19 years (tied once).
- Best Steel Roller Coaster – Fury 325 for the last 6 years.
- Best Wooden Roller Coaster - Phoenix, Knoebels, winner since 2018.
- Best Shows – Dollywood for the last 10 years.
- Best Indoor Waterpark – Schlitterbahn Galveston Island for all 8 years the award has been given.
- Best Outdoor Production Show – at Epcot for 12 out of the 13 years the award has been given.
References
- 1997 . Sale of Amusement Today Inc. completed . Amusement Today . 4 . 11 . 23.
- Web site: Amusement Today: Contact us. February 20, 2012.
- Web site: 2017 Top 50 Wooden Coasters. September 2017. Amusement Today. September 19, 2017. September 19, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170919045249/http://goldenticketawards.com/top-50-wooden-coasters/. live.
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