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 is most known throughout the amusement park industry today. 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.
As of Summer 2016, editorial staffers in addition to Slade, who serves as both editor-in-chief and publisher, include Jeffrey Seifert, who handles special projects and covers water parks; Dean Lamanna, brought on as the publication’s first U.S. West Coast bureau chief in 1997, currently social media editor and U.S. West Coast reporter; Tim Baldwin, general reporter and primary polling/content writer for the publication’s annual Golden Ticket Awards issue; B. Derek Shaw, U.S. Northeast/Mid-Atlantic reporter; and Pam Sherbourne, carnivals/fairs reporter. Other regular contributors include Dan Feicht (photography), Bubba Flint (cartoons), Andrew Mellor (international reporting), Richard Munch (amusement history) and Janice Witherow (industry employee spotlights). John Robinson produces the publication’s daily Extra! Extra! industry news roundup, distributed directly to subscribers via email.[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. Despite the magazine's attempts to prevent bias by separating surveys into balanced geographical regions, some claim the awards are biased towards American parks and roller coasters due to the use of a "total point system" to calculate the award winners. Using the total point system, the awards usually favor a park or ride that more voters have visited, regardless of quality[3]
2016 winners
2016 Golden Ticket Awards
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Host Park: Cedar Point
The Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards were announced on September 10, 2016 at a ceremony held at the Cedar Point Convention Center
| Category | 2016 Recipient | Location/Park |
| Best New Ride (Amusement Park) | Lightning Rod | Dollywood |
| Best New Ride (Water Park) | Massiv | Schlitterbahn Galveston Island |
| Best Park | Europa-Park | Rust, Germany |
| Best Waterpark | Schlitterbahn New Braunfels | New Braunfels, Texas |
| Best Children's Park | Idlewild and Soak Zone | Ligonier, Pennsylvania |
| Best Marine Life Park | SeaWorld Orlando | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Seaside Life Park | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Santa Cruz, California |
| Best Kids’ Area | Kings Island | Mason, Ohio |
| Cleanest Park | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| Friendliest Park | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| Best Shows |
| Best Landscaping | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Best Food | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania |
| Best Carousel | Grand Carousel | Knoebel's Amusement Resort |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | Valhalla | Blackpool Pleasure Beach |
| Best Water Park Ride | Wildebeest | Holiday World |
| Best Dark Ride | Twilight Zone Tower of Terror | Disney's Hollywood Studios |
| Best Indoor Roller Coaster | Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride | Universal Studios Orlando |
| Best Funhouse/Walk-Through | Noah's Ark | Kennywood |
| Best Halloween Event | Halloween Horror Nights | Universal Studios Florida |
| Best Christmas Event | Smoky Mountain Christmas | Dollywood |
2015 winners
2015 Golden Ticket Awards
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Host Park: Coney Island
The Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards were announced on September 12, 2015 at a ceremony held at Gargiulo's Italian Restaurant
| Category | 2015 Recipient | Location/Park |
| Best New Ride (Amusement Park) | Fury 325 | Carowinds |
| Best New Ride (Water Park) | Dive Bomber | Six Flags White Water |
| Best Park | Europa-Park | Rust, Germany |
| Best Waterpark | Schlitterbahn New Braunfels | New Braunfels, Texas |
| Best Children's Park | Idlewild and Soak Zone | Ligonier, Pennsylvania |
| Best Marine Life Park | SeaWorld Orlando | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Seaside Park | Morey's Piers | Wildwood, New Jersey |
| Best Kids’ Area | Kings Island | Mason, Ohio |
| Cleanest Park | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| Friendliest Park | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| Best Shows | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| Best Outdoor Show Production | IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth | Epcot |
| Best Landscaping | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Best Food | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania |
| Best Carousel | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | Valhalla | Blackpool Pleasure Beach |
| Best Water Park Ride | Wildebeest | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari |
| Best Dark Ride | Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey | Universal's Islands of Adventure |
| Best Indoor Water Park | Schlitterbahn Galveston Island | Galveston, Texas |
| Best Indoor Roller Coaster | Revenge of the Mummy | Universal Studios Florida |
| Best Funhouse/Walk-Through | Noah's Ark | Kennywood |
| Best Halloween Event | Universal Studios Orlando | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Christmas Event | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
2014 winners
2014 Golden Ticket Awards
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Host Park: SeaWorld San Diego
The Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards were announced at a ceremony on September 5, 2014, a the Mission Bay Theater
| Category | 2014 Recipient | Location/Park |
| Best New Ride (Amusement Park) | Flying Turns | Knoebels Amusement Resort |
| Best New Ride (Water Park) | Verrückt | Schlitterbahn Kansas City |
| Best Park | Europa-Park | Rust, Germany |
| Best Waterpark | Schlitterbahn New Braunfels | New Braunfels, Texas |
| Best Children's Park | Idlewild and Soak Zone | Ligonier, Pennsylvania |
| Best Marine Life Park | SeaWorld Orlando | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Seaside Park | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Santa Cruz, California |
| Best Kids’ Area | Kings Island | Mason, Ohio |
| Cleanest Park | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| Friendliest Park | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| Best Shows | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| Best Outdoor Show Production | IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth | Epcot |
| Best Landscaping | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Best Food | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| Best Carousel | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls | Universal's Islands of Adventure |
| Best Water Park Ride | Wildebeest | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari |
| Best Dark Ride | Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey | Universal's Islands of Adventure |
| Best Indoor Water Park | Schlitterbahn Galveston Island | Galveston, Texas |
| Best Indoor Roller Coaster | Revenge of the Mummy | Universal Studios Florida |
| Best Funhouse/Walk-Through | Noah's Ark | Kennywood |
| Best Halloween Event | Universal Studios Orlando | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Christmas Event | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
2013 winners
2013 Golden Ticket Awards
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Host Park: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards were announced at a ceremony held September 7, 2013, at the Cocoanut Grove Ballroom
| Category | Rank | 2013 Recipient | Location/Park | Vote |
| Best New Ride (Amusement Park) | 1 | Outlaw Run | Silver Dollar City | 45% |
| 2 | Iron Rattler | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | 19% |
| 3 | GateKeeper | Cedar Point | 15% |
| 4 | Gold Striker | California's Great America | 6% |
| 5 | Transformers: The Ride | Universal Studios Orlando | 5% |
| Best New Ride (Waterpark) | 1 | RiverRush | Dollywood's Splash Country | 53% |
| Best Park | 1 | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio | 23% |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | Schlitterbahn | New Braunfels, Texas | 45% |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | Idlewild and Soak Zone | Ligonier, Pennsylvania | 39% |
| Best Marine Life Park | 1 | SeaWorld Orlando | Orlando, Florida | 58% |
| Best Seaside Park | 1 | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Santa Cruz, California | 36% |
| Best Indoor Waterpark | 1 | Schlitterbahn Galveston Island | Galveston, Texas | 31% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 35% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana | 26% |
| Best Shows | 1 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 41% |
| Best Food | 1 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 24% |
| Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | 1 | Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls | Islands of Adventure | 20% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | Wildebeest | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | 24% |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | Kings Island | Mason, Ohio | 32% |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey | Islands of Adventure | 19% |
| Best Outdoor Show Production | 1 | IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth | Epcot | 29% |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 33% |
| Best Halloween Event | 1 | Universal Orlando Resort | Orlando, Florida | 30% |
| Best Christmas Event | 1 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 47% |
| Best Carousel | 1 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 48% |
| Best Indoor Coaster | 1 | Revenge of the Mummy | Universal Studios Orlando | 23% |
| 2 | Space Mountain | Disneyland | 14% |
| 3 | Winjas | Phantasialand | 11% |
| 4 | Mindbender | Galaxyland | 10% |
| Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith | Disney's Hollywood Studios |
| Best Funhouse/Walk-Through Attraction | 1 | Noah's Ark | Kennywood | 34% |
2012 winners
2012 Golden Ticket Awards
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Host Park: Dollywood
The Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards were announced at a ceremony held September 8, 2012, at the Celebrity theater
| Category | Rank | 2012 Recipient | Location | Vote |
| Best New Ride (Amusement Park) | 1 | Wild Eagle | Dollywood | 30% |
| 2 | Radiator Springs Racers | Disney California Adventure | 15% |
| 3 | Leviathan | Canada's Wonderland | 14% |
| 4 | Verbolten | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | 7% |
| 5 | OzIris | Parc Astérix | 6% |
| Skyrush | Hersheypark |
| Best New Ride (Waterpark) | 1 | Mammoth | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | 54% |
| 4 | The Lost City | | 4% |
| Walhalla Wave | Aquatica (San Antonio) |
| Best Park | 1 | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio | |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | Schlitterbahn | New Braunfels, Texas | |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | Idlewild and Soak Zone | Ligonier, Pennsylvania | |
| Best Marine Life Park | 1 | SeaWorld Orlando | Orlando, Florida | |
| Best Seaside Park | 1 | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Santa Cruz, California | |
| Best Indoor Waterpark | 1 | Schlitterbahn Galveston Island | Galveston, Texas | |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana | |
| Best Shows | 1 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | |
| Best Food | 1 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | 1 | Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls | Islands of Adventure | |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | Wildebeest | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | Kings Island | Mason, Ohio | |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey | Islands of Adventure | |
| Best Outdoor Show Production | 1 | IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth | Epcot | |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | |
| Best Halloween Event | 1 | Universal Orlando Resort | Orlando, Florida | |
| Best Christmas Event | 1 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | |
| Best Carousel | 1 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | |
| Best Indoor Coaster | 1 | Revenge of the Mummy | Universal Orlando Resort | 30% |
| 2 | Space Mountain | Disneyland | 16% |
| 3 | Black Diamond | Knoebels Amusement Resort | 10% |
| 4 | Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith | Disney's Hollywood Studios | 9% |
| 5 | Space Mountain | Magic Kingdom | 8.5% |
| Best Funhouse/Walk-Through Attraction | 1 | Noah's Ark | Kennywood | |
2011 winners
2011 Golden Ticket Awards
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Host Park: Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
| Category | Rank | 2011 Recipient | Location | Vote |
| Best New Ride (Amusement Park) | 1 | New Texas Giant | Six Flags Over Texas | 45% |
| 2 | Cheetah Hunt | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | 12% |
| 3 | Wooden Warrior | Quassy Amusement Park | 11% |
| 4 | Twister | Gröna Lund | 5% |
| Zippin Pippin | Bay Beach Amusement Park |
| Best New Ride (Waterpark) | 1 | The Falls | Schlitterbahn | 45% |
| 2 | Vanish Point | Water Country USA | 15% |
| 3 | Bombs Away | Raging Waters | 8% |
| Viper | NRH2O |
| Best Park | 1 | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio | 23% |
| 2 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 13% |
| 3 | Europa-Park | Rust, Germany | 12% |
| 4 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 8% |
| 5 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 7% |
| 6 | Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida | 6.5% |
| 7 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 5.5% |
| 8 | Tokyo DisneySea | Tokyo, Japan | 5% |
| Kennywood | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana | 4.5% |
| Pleasure Beach Blackpool | Blackpool, England |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | Schlitterbahn | New Braunfels, Texas | 66% |
| 2 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana | 14% |
| 3 | Disney's Blizzard Beach | Orlando, Florida | 6% |
| 4 | Disney's Typhoon Lagoon | Orlando, Florida | 5% |
| 5 | Noah's Ark | Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | 4% |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | Idlewild and Soak Zone | Ligonier, Pennsylvania | 30% |
| 2 | Legoland California | Carlsbad, California | 25% |
| 3 | Fårup Sommerland | Saltum, Denmark | 11% |
| 4 | Legoland Windsor | Windsor, England | 10% |
| 5 | Dutch Wonderland | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Best Marine Life Park | 1 | SeaWorld Orlando | Orlando, Florida | 55% |
| 2 | SeaWorld San Antonio | San Antonio, Texas | 14% |
| 3 | Discovery Cove | Orlando, Florida | 11% |
| 4 | SeaWorld San Diego | San Diego | 10% |
| 5 | Six Flags Discovery Kingdom | Vallejo, California | 6% |
| Best Seaside Park | 1 | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Santa Cruz, California | 29% |
| 2 | Pleasure Beach Blackpool | Blackpool, England | 28% |
| 3 | Morey's Piers | Wildwood, New Jersey | 16% |
| 4 | Gröna Lund | Stockholm, Sweden | 5% |
| 5 | Kemah Boardwalk | Kemah, Texas | 4% |
| Best Indoor Waterpark | 1 | Schlitterbahn Galvestron Island | Galveston, Texas | 31% |
| 2 | Kalahari Resort | Sandusky, Ohio | 16% |
| 3 | Kalahari Resort | Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | 15% |
| 4 | World Waterpark | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | 12% |
| 5 | Splash Landings | Staffordshire, England | 11% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana | 32% |
| 2 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 25% |
| 3 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 13% |
| 4 | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri | 12% |
| 5 | Beech Bend Park | Bowling Green, Kentucky | 5% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana | 35% |
| 2 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 15% |
| 3 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 10% |
| 4 | Magic Kingdom | Orlando, Florida | 9% |
| 5 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 8% |
| Best Shows | 1 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 30% |
| 2 | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio, Texas | 28% |
| 3 | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri | 10% |
| 4 | SeaWorld Orlando | Orlando, Florida | 8% |
| 5 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Orlando, Florida | 7% |
| Best Food | 1 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 29% |
| 2 | Epcot | Orlando, Florida | 17% |
| 3 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 15% |
| 4 | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri | 13% |
| 5 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 7% |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | 1 | Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls | Islands of Adventure | 26% |
| 2 | Valhalla | Pleasure Beach Blackpool | 19% |
| 3 | Pilgrim's Plunge | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | 10% |
| 4 | Splash Mountain | Magic Kingdom | 9% |
| 5 | Journey to Atlantis | SeaWorld Orlando | 7% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | Wildebeest | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | 34% |
| 2 | Master Blaster | Schlitterbahn | 24% |
| 3 | Dragon's Revenge | Schlitterbahn | 13% |
| 4 | Congo River Expedition | Schlitterbahn | 8% |
| 5 | ZOOMbabwe | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | 5% |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | Kings Island | Mason, Ohio | 30% |
| 2 | Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida | 16% |
| 3 | Nickelodeon Universe | Bloomington, Minnesota | 12% |
| 4 | Drayton Manor Theme Park | Staffordshire, England | 8% |
| 5 | Efteling | Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands | 7% |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey | Islands of Adventure | 26% |
| 2 | The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man | Islands of Adventure | 23% |
| 3 | Twilight Zone Tower of Terror | Disney's Hollywood Studios | 15% |
| 4 | Haunted Mansion | Knoebels Amusement Resort | 10% |
| 5 | Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye | Disneyland | 6% |
| Best Outdoor Show Production | 1 | IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth | Epcot | 34% |
| 2 | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio, Texas | 17% |
| 3 | Disney California Adventure | Anaheim, California | 16% |
| 4 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 10% |
| Magic Kingdom | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 33% |
| 2 | Efteling | Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands | 13% |
| 3 | Gilroy Gardens | Gilroy, California | 12% |
| 4 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 9% |
| 5 | Epcot | Orlando, Florida | 7% |
| Best Halloween Event | 1 | Universal Orlando Resort | Orlando, Florida | 32% |
| 2 | Knott's Berry Farm | Buena Park, California | 26% |
| 3 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 16% |
| 4 | Kennywood | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 10% |
| 5 | Europa-Park | Rust, Germany | 5% |
| Best Christmas Event | 1 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 38% |
| 2 | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri | 14% |
| 3 | Magic Kingdom | Orlando, Florida | 13.5% |
| 4 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 10% |
| 5 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Orlando, Florida | 7% |
| Best Carousel | 1 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 55% |
| 2 | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Santa Cruz, California | 18% |
| 3 | Six Flags Over Georgia | Austell, Georgia | 7% |
| 4 | Kennywood | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 5% |
| 5 | Six Flags Great America | Gurnee, Illinois | 4% |
| Best Indoor Coaster | 1 | Revenge of the Mummy | Universal Studios Orlando | 31% |
| 2 | Space Mountain | Disneyland | 15% |
| 3 | Rock 'n' Roller Coaster | Disney's Hollywood Studios | 13% |
| 4 | Mindbender | Galaxyland | 12% |
| 5 | Space Mountain | Magic Kingdom | 9% |
| Best Funhouse/Walk-Through Attraction | 1 | Noah's Ark | Kennywood | 24% |
| 2 | Frankenstein's Castle | Indiana Beach | 23% |
| 3 | Noah's Ark | Pleasure Beach Blackpool | 15% |
| 4 | Ghost Ship | Morey's Piers | 13% |
| 5 | Lustiga Huset | Gröna Lund | 12% |
2010 winners
2010 Golden Ticket Awards
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Host Park: Busch Gardens Williamsburg il Teatro di San Marco (outdoor theater)
| Category | Rank | 2010 Recipient | Location | Vote |
| Best New Ride (Amusement Park) | 1 | Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey | Islands of Adventure | 24% |
| 2 | Intimidator 305 | Kings Dominion | 21% |
| 3 | Sky Rocket | Kennywood | 20% |
| 4 | Intimidator | Carowinds | 14% |
| 5 | Ghost Ship | Morey's Piers | 4% |
| Joris en de Draak | Efteling |
| Best New Ride (Waterpark) | 1 | Wildebeest | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | 69% |
| 2 | Scorpion's Tail | Noah's Ark | 12% |
| 3 | Triple Twist | Great Wolf Lodge Kings Mills | 6% |
| 4 | Omaka Rocka | Aquatica | 5.5% |
| Best Park | 1 | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio | 26% |
| 2 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 11% |
| 3 | Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida | 10% |
| 4 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 9% |
| 5 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 7% |
| Europa-Park | Rust, Germany |
| 7 | Kennywood | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Pleasure Beach Blackpool | Blackpool, England |
| 9 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 4.5% |
| Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| Tokyo DisneySea | Tokyo, Japan |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | Schlitterbahn | New Braunfels, Texas | 57% |
| 2 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana | 16% |
| 3 | Disney's Blizzard Beach | Orlando, Florida | 8% |
| 4 | Noah's Ark | Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | 6% |
| 5 | Disney's Typhoon Lagoon | Orlando, Florida | 5.5% |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | Idlewild and Soak Zone | Ligonier, Pennsylvania | 38% |
| 2 | Legoland California | Carlsbad, California | 30% |
| 3 | Fårup Sommerland | Saltum, Denmark | 8% |
| 4 | Dutch Wonderland | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | 6% |
| 5 | Little Amerricka | Marshall, Wisconsin | 4% |
| Best Marine Life Park | 1 | SeaWorld Orlando | Orlando, Florida | 60% |
| 2 | SeaWorld San Antonio | San Antonio, Texas | 13% |
| 3 | SeaWorld San Diego | San Diego | 10% |
| 4 | Discovery Cove | Orlando, Florida | 6% |
| 5 | Six Flags Discovery Kingdom | Vallejo, California | 5% |
| Best Seaside Park | 1 | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Santa Cruz, California | 37% |
| 2 | Pleasure Beach Blackpool | Blackpool, England | 28% |
| 3 | Morey's Piers | Wildwood, New Jersey | 22% |
| 4 | Gröna Lund | Stockholm, Sweden | 5% |
| 5 | Kemah Boardwalk | Kemah, Texas | 4% |
| Best Indoor Waterpark | 1 | Schlitterbahn Galvestron Island | Galveston, Texas | 33% |
| 2 | Kalahari Resort | Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | 17% |
| 3 | Kalahari Resort | Sandusky, Ohio | 16% |
| 4 | World Waterpark | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | 12% |
| 5 | Splash Landings | Staffordshire, England | 9% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana | 34% |
| 2 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 24% |
| 3 | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri | 20% |
| 4 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 9% |
| 5 | Beech Bend Park | Bowling Green, Kentucky | 4% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana | 37% |
| 2 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 15% |
| 3 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 11% |
| 4 | Magic Kingdom | Orlando, Florida | 10% |
| 5 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 9% |
| Best Shows | 1 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 35% |
| 2 | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio, Texas | 18% |
| 3 | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri | 10% |
| 4 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Orlando, Florida | 8% |
| 5 | SeaWorld Orlando | Orlando, Florida | 7.5% |
| Best Food | 1 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 27% |
| 2 | Epcot | Orlando, Florida | 18% |
| Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri |
| 4 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 12% |
| 5 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 8% |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | 1 | Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls | Islands of Adventure | 24% |
| 2 | Valhalla | Pleasure Beach Blackpool | 17% |
| 3 | Splash Mountain | Magic Kingdom | 13% |
| 4 | Pilgrim's Plunge | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | 11% |
| 5 | Journey to Atlantis | SeaWorld Orlando | 9% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | Wildebeest | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | 33% |
| 2 | Master Blaster | Schlitterbahn | 21% |
| 3 | ZOOMbabwe | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | 9% |
| 4 | Dragon's Revenge | Schlitterbahn | 8% |
| 5 | Congo River Expedition | Schlitterbahn | 7% |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | Kings Island | Mason, Ohio | 33% |
| 2 | Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida | 13% |
| 3 | Nickelodeon Universe | Bloomington, Minnesota | 12% |
| 4 | Knott's Berry Farm | Buena Park, California | 7% |
| 5 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 5% |
| Efteling | Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man | Islands of Adventure | 30% |
| 2 | Twilight Zone Tower of Terror | Disney's Hollywood Studios | 19% |
| 3 | Haunted Mansion | Knoebels Amusement Resort | 14% |
| 4 | Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey | Islands of Adventure | 10% |
| 5 | The Curse of DarKastle | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | 5% |
| Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye | Disneyland |
| Best Outdoor Show Production | 1 | IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth | Epcot | 40% |
| 2 | Disney California Adventure | Anaheim, California | 17% |
| 3 | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio, Texas | 15% |
| 4 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 11% |
| 5 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Orlando, Florida | 7% |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 33% |
| 2 | Efteling | Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands | 13% |
| 3 | Gilroy Gardens | Gilroy, California | 12% |
| 4 | Disney's Animal Kingdom | Orlando, Florida | 9% |
| 5 | Epcot | Orlando, Florida | 7% |
| Best Halloween Event | 1 | Universal Orlando Resort | Orlando, Florida | 32% |
| 2 | Knott's Berry Farm | Buena Park, California | 25% |
| 3 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 19% |
| 4 | Kennywood | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 11% |
| 5 | Kings Island | Kings Mills, Ohio | 5% |
| Best Christmas Event | 1 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 36% |
| 2 | Magic Kingdom | Orlando, Florida | 17% |
| 3 | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri | 16% |
| 4 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 12% |
| 5 | Hersheypark | Hershey, Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Best Carousel | 1 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 50% |
| 2 | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Santa Cruz, California | 16% |
| 3 | Six Flags Over Georgia | Austell, Georgia | 11% |
| 4 | Six Flags Great America | Gurnee, Illinois | 9% |
| 5 | Hersheypark | Hershey, Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Best Indoor Coaster | 1 | Revenge of the Mummy | Universal Studios Orlando | 30% |
| 2 | Space Mountain | Disneyland | 16% |
| 3 | Space Mountain | Magic Kingdom | 12% |
| Mindbender | Galaxyland |
| 5 | Rock 'n' Roller Coaster | Disney's Hollywood Studios | 11% |
| Best Funhouse/Walk-Through Attraction | 1 | Noah's Ark | Kennywood | 34% |
| 2 | Frankenstein's Castle | Indiana Beach | 32% |
| 3 | Ghost Ship | Morey's Piers | 10% |
| 4 | Hotel Gasten | Liseberg | 7% |
| 5 | Lustiga Huset | Gröna Lund | 6% |
2009 winners
2009 Golden Ticket Awards
[11]
Host Park: Legoland California
| Category | Rank | 2009 Recipient | Location | Vote |
| Best New Ride (Amusement Park) | 1 | Prowler | Worlds of Fun | 35% |
| 2 | Diamondback | Kings Island | 30% |
| 3 | Manta | SeaWorld Orlando | 12% |
| 4 | Terminator Salvation: The Ride | Six Flags Magic Mountain | 7% |
| 5 | Monster Mansion | Six Flags Over Georgia | 4% |
| Pilgrims Plunge | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari |
| Best New Ride (Waterpark) | 1 | Congo River Expedition | Schlitterbahn | 67% |
| 2 | Wahoo Racer | Six Flags St. Louis | 11% |
| 3 | UpSurge! | Alabama Adventure | 10% |
| 4 | Maximum Velocity | Wet'n'Wild Phoenix | 5% |
| 5 | Dr. Von Dark's Tunnel of Terror | Splish Splash | 4% |
| Best Park | 1 | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio | 27% |
| 2 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 13% |
| 3 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 8% |
| 4 | Europa-Park | Rust, Germany | 7% |
| Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida |
| 6 | Pleasure Beach Blackpool | Blackpool, England | 6.5% |
| 7 | Tokyo DisneySea | Tokyo, Japan | 6% |
| 8 | Magic Kingdom | Orlando, Florida | 5.5% |
| 9 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 5% |
| Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | Schlitterbahn | New Braunfels, Texas | 60% |
| 2 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana | 14% |
| 3 | Disney's Blizzard Beach | Orlando, Florida | 9% |
| 4 | Noah's Ark | Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | 5% |
| 5 | Aquatica | Orlando, Florida | 4.5% |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | Legoland California | Carlsbad, California | 37% |
| 2 | Idlewild and Soak Zone | Ligonier, Pennsylvania | 26% |
| 3 | Dutch Wonderland | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | 11% |
| 4 | Fårup Sommerland | Saltum, Denmark | 7% |
| 5 | Kiddieland Amusement Park | Melrose Park, Illinois | 6% |
| Best Marine Life Park | 1 | SeaWorld Orlando | Orlando, Florida | 61% |
| 2 | SeaWorld San Antonio | San Antonio, Texas | 11% |
| 3 | Discovery Cove | Orlando, Florida | 9% |
| SeaWorld San Diego | San Diego |
| 5 | Six Flags Discovery Kingdom | Vallejo, California | 5% |
| Best Seaside Park | 1 | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Santa Cruz, California | 41% |
| 2 | Pleasure Beach Blackpool | Blackpool, England | 28% |
| 3 | Morey's Piers | Wildwood, New Jersey | 21% |
| 4 | Kemah Boardwalk | Kemah, Texas | 4% |
| Best Indoor Waterpark | 1 | Schlitterbahn Galvestron Island | Galveston, Texas | 28% |
| 2 | Kalahari Resort | Sandusky, Ohio | 17% |
| 3 | Kalahari Resort | Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | 14% |
| 4 | World Waterpark | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | 13% |
| 5 | Splash Landings | Staffordshire, England | 7% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri | 30% |
| 2 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana | 28% |
| 3 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 13% |
| 4 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 6% |
| 5 | Beech Bend Park | Bowling Green, Kentucky | 4% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana | 36% |
| 2 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 14% |
| 3 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 13% |
| 4 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 11% |
| 5 | Magic Kingdom | Orlando, Florida | 7% |
| Best Shows | 1 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 25% |
| 2 | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio, Texas | 23% |
| 3 | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri | 15% |
| 4 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Orlando, Florida | 10% |
| SeaWorld Orlando | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Food | 1 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 30% |
| 2 | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri | 25% |
| 3 | Epcot | Orlando, Florida | 13% |
| 4 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 11% |
| 5 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 7% |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | 1 | Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls | Islands of Adventure | 27% |
| 2 | Valhalla | Pleasure Beach Blackpool | 16% |
| 3 | Splash Mountain | Magic Kingdom | 12% |
| 4 | Mountain Sidewinder | Dollywood | 8% |
| 5 | Popeye and Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges | Islands of Adventure | 7% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | Master Blaster | Schlitterbahn | 35% |
| 2 | ZOOMbabwe | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | 15% |
| 3 | Deluge | Kentucky Kingdom | 9% |
| Dragon's Revenge | Schlitterbahn |
| 5 | Summit Plummet | Disney's Blizzard Beach | 8% |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | Kings Island | Mason, Ohio | 41% |
| 2 | Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida | 17% |
| 3 | Nickelodeon Universe | Bloomington, Minnesota | 10% |
| 4 | Efteling | Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands | 6% |
| Knott's Berry Farm | Buena Park, California |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man | Islands of Adventure | 32% |
| 2 | Twilight Zone Tower of Terror | Disney's Hollywood Studios | 16% |
| 3 | Haunted Mansion | Knoebels Amusement Resort | 12% |
| 4 | Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye | Disneyland | 8% |
| 5 | Journey to the Center of the Earth | Tokyo DisneySea | 5% |
| Best Outdoor Show Production | 1 | IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth | Epcot | 41% |
| 2 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 19% |
| 3 | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio, Texas | 16% |
| 4 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Orlando, Florida | 11% |
| Magic Kingdom | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 35% |
| 2 | Efteling | Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands | 16% |
| 3 | Gilroy Gardens | Gilroy, California | 14% |
| 4 | Epcot | Orlando, Florida | 6% |
| 5 | Disney's Animal Kingdom | Orlando, Florida | 5% |
| Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri |
| Best Halloween Event | 1 | Universal Orlando Resort | Orlando, Florida | 34% |
| 2 | Knott's Berry Farm | Buena Park, California | 25% |
| 3 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 17% |
| 4 | Kennywood | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 12% |
| Best Christmas Event | 1 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 35% |
| 2 | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri | 19% |
| 3 | Magic Kingdom | Orlando, Florida | 13% |
| 4 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 12% |
| 5 | Hersheypark | Hershey, Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Best Carousel | 1 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 46% |
| 2 | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Santa Cruz, California | 19% |
| 3 | Six Flags Over Georgia | Austell, Georgia | 10% |
| 4 | Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida | 8% |
| 5 | Six Flags Great America | Gurnee, Illinois | 6% |
| Best Indoor Coaster | 1 | Revenge of the Mummy | Universal Studios Orlando | 28% |
| 2 | Rock 'n' Roller Coaster | Disney's Hollywood Studios | 14% |
| 3 | Space Mountain | Disneyland | 13% |
| 4 | Mindbender | Galaxyland | 12.5% |
| 5 | Space Mountain | Magic Kingdom | 12% |
| Best Funhouse/Walk-Through Attraction | 1 | Frankenstein's Castle | Indiana Beach | 38% |
| 2 | Noah's Ark | Kennywood | 36% |
| 3 | Hotel Gasten | Liseberg | 10% |
| 4 | Lustiga Huset | Gröna Lund | 8% |
| 5 | Spok Huset | Gröna Lund | 6% |
2008 winners
2008 Golden Ticket Awards
[12]
Host Park: Give Kids The World Village
| Category | Rank | 2008 Recipient | Location | Vote |
| Best New Ride (Amusement Park) | 1 | Ravine Flyer II | Waldameer Park | 53% |
| 2 | Boardwalk Bullet | Kemah Boardwalk | 11% |
| 3 | Behemoth | Canada's Wonderland | 10% |
| 4 | Led Zeppelin The Ride | Freestyle Music Park | 6% |
| 5 | Evel Knievel | Six Flags St. Louis | 5.5% |
| Best New Ride (Waterpark) | 1 | Dragon's Revenge | Schlitterbahn | 52% |
| 2 | Dolphin Plunge | Aquatica | 23% |
| 3 | Black Hole: The Next Generation | Wet 'n Wild Orlando | 11% |
| 4 | Rock & Roll Island | Water Country USA | 8% |
| 5 | Taumata Racer | Aquatica | 5% |
| Best Park | 1 | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio | 26% |
| 2 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 16% |
| 3 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 7% |
| 4 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 6.5% |
| 5 | Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida | 6% |
| Pleasure Beach Blackpool | Blackpool, England |
| 7 | Europa-Park | Rust, Germany | 5.5% |
| Kennywood | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania |
| 9 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana | 5% |
| 10 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 4.8% |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | Schlitterbahn | New Braunfels, Texas | 53% |
| 2 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana | 15% |
| 3 | Disney's Blizzard Beach | Orlando, Florida | 9% |
| 4 | Noah's Ark | Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | 8% |
| 5 | Typhoon Lagoon | Orlando, Florida | 6% |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | Legoland California | Carlsbad, California | 41% |
| 2 | Idlewild and Soak Zone | Ligonier, Pennsylvania | 27% |
| 3 | Fårup Sommerland | Saltum, Denmark | 10% |
| 4 | Dutch Wonderland | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | 6% |
| 5 | Memphis Kiddie Park | Brooklyn, Ohio | 5% |
| Sesame Place | Langhorne, Pennsylvania |
| Best Marine Life Park | 1 | SeaWorld Orlando | Orlando, Florida | 56% |
| 2 | SeaWorld San Antonio | San Antonio | 14% |
| 3 | SeaWorld San Diego | San Diego | 10% |
| 4 | Discovery Cove | Orlando, Florida | 8% |
| Six Flags Discovery Kingdom | Vallejo, California |
| Best Seaside Park | 1 | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Santa Cruz, California | 46% |
| 2 | Pleasure Beach Blackpool | Blackpool, England | 30% |
| 3 | Morey's Piers | Wildwood, New Jersey | 15% |
| 4 | Kemah Boardwalk | Kemah, Texas | 4% |
| Best Indoor Waterpark | 1 | Schlitterbahn Galvestron Island | Galveston, Texas | 25% |
| 2 | World Waterpark | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | 18% |
| 3 | Kalahari Resort | Sandusky, Ohio | 15% |
| 4 | Kalahari Resort | Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | 12% |
| 5 | Castaway Bay | Sandusky, Ohio | 11% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana | 32% |
| 2 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 27% |
| 3 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 13% |
| 4 | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri | 6% |
| 5 | Beech Bend Park | Bowling Green, Kentucky | 4% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana | 35% |
| 2 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 16% |
| 3 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 11% |
| Magic Kingdom | Orlando, Florida |
| 5 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 9% |
| Best Shows | 1 | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio, Texas | 27% |
| 2 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 24% |
| 3 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Orlando, Florida | 12% |
| 4 | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri | 10% |
| 5 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 8% |
| Best Food | 1 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 28% |
| 2 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 19% |
| 3 | Epcot | Orlando, Florida | 18% |
| 4 | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri | 13% |
| 5 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 8% |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | 1 | Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls | Islands of Adventure | 34% |
| 2 | Valhalla | Pleasure Beach Blackpool | 22% |
| 3 | Splash Mountain | Magic Kingdom | 13% |
| 4 | Popeye and Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges | Islands of Adventure | 9% |
| 5 | Journey to Atlantis | SeaWorld Orlando | 8% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | Master Blaster | Schlitterbahn | 25% |
| 2 | ZOOMbabwe | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | 20% |
| 3 | Deluge | Kentucky Kingdom | 14% |
| 4 | Dragon's Revenge | Schlitterbahn | 12% |
| 5 | Black Anaconda | Noah's Ark | 7% |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | Kings Island | Mason, Ohio | 38% |
| 2 | Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida | 21% |
| 3 | Knott's Berry Farm | Buena Park, California | 8% |
| 4 | Kings Dominion | Doswell, Virginia | 7.5% |
| Nickelodeon Universe | Bloomington, Minnesota |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 38% |
| 2 | Efteling | Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands | 25% |
| 3 | Gilroy Gardens | Gilroy, California | 18% |
| 4 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 7% |
| 5 | Epcot | Orlando, Florida | 5% |
| Best Outdoor Show Production | 1 | IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth | Epcot | 38% |
| 2 | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio, Texas | 22% |
| 3 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 13% |
| 4 | Freestyle Music Park | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | 10% |
| 5 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Orlando, Florida | 8% |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man | Islands of Adventure | 36% |
| 2 | Twilight Zone Tower of Terror | Disney's Hollywood Studios | 17% |
| 3 | Haunted Mansion | Knoebels Amusement Resort | 13% |
| 4 | Nights in White Satin: The Trip | Freestyle Music Park | 12% |
| 5 | Pirates of the Caribbean | Disneyland | 7% |
| Best Halloween Event | 1 | Universal Orlando Resort | Orlando, Florida | 29% |
| 2 | Knott's Berry Farm | Buena Park, California | 22% |
| 3 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 16% |
| 4 | Kennywood | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 12% |
| 5 | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio | 6% |
| Best Christmas Event | 1 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 38% |
| 2 | Magic Kingdom | Orlando, Florida | 17% |
| 3 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 14% |
| 4 | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri | 10% |
| 5 | Hersheypark | Hershey, Pennsylvania | 7% |
| Best Carousel | 1 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 48% |
| 2 | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Santa Cruz, California | 21% |
| 3 | Six Flags Over Georgia | Austell, Georgia | 9% |
| 4 | Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida | 7% |
| 5 | Six Flags Great America | Gurnee, Illinois | 6% |
| Best Indoor Coaster | 1 | Revenge of the Mummy | Universal Studios Orlando | 28% |
| 2 | Rock 'n' Roller Coaster | Disney's Hollywood Studios | 15% |
| 3 | Space Mountain | Disneyland | 14% |
| 4 | Mindbender | Galaxyland | 11% |
| 5 | Exterminator | Kennywood | 10% |
| Best Funhouse/Walk-Through Attraction | 1 | Frankenstein's Castle | Indiana Beach | 36% |
| 2 | Noah's Ark | Kennywood | 33% |
| 3 | Hotel Gasten | Liseberg | 10% |
| Lustiga Huset | Gröna Lund |
2007 winners
2007 Golden Ticket Awards
[13]
Host Park: Dollywood
| Category | Rank | 2007 Recipient | Location | Vote |
| Best New Ride (Amusement Park) | 1 | Maverick | Cedar Point | 42% |
| 2 | Mystery Mine | Dollywood | 23% |
| 3 | Griffon | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | 17% |
| 4 | Renegade | Valleyfair | 5% |
| 5 | Troy | Toverland | 3% |
| Best New Ride (Waterpark) | 1 | Bakuli | Splashin' Safari | 40% |
| 2 | Deluge | Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom | 30% |
| 3 | Brainwash | Wet 'n Wild Orlando | 11% |
| 4 | East Coaster Waterworks | Hersheypark | 6% |
| 5 | Poseidon's Rage | Mt. Olympus | 3% |
| Best Park | 1 | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio | 33% |
| 2 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 10% |
| 3 | Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida | 9% |
| 4 | Holiday World | Santa Claus, Indiana | 7% |
| 5 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 6% |
| Pleasure Beach Blackpool | Blackpool, England |
| 7 | Kennywood | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 5% |
| 8 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 4.5% |
| 9 | Europa-Park | Rust, Germany | 4% |
| 10 | Magic Kingdom | Orlando, Florida | 3% |
| Tokyo DisneySea | Tokyo, Japan |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | Schlitterbahn | New Braunfels, Texas | 45% |
| 2 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana | 23% |
| 3 | Disney's Blizzard Beach | Orlando, Florida | 9% |
| 4 | Noah's Ark | Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | 4% |
| Typhoon Lagoon | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Children's Park | 1 | Legoland California | Carlsbad, California | 51% |
| 2 | Idlewild and Soak Zone | Ligonier, Pennsylvania | 15% |
| 3 | Fårup Sommerland | Saltum, Denmark | 7% |
| Sesame Place | Langhorne, Pennsylvania |
| 4 | Memphis Kiddie Park | Brooklyn, Ohio | 5% |
| Best Marine Life Park | 1 | SeaWorld Orlando | Orlando, Florida | 57% |
| 2 | SeaWorld San Antonio | San Antonio | 26% |
| 3 | SeaWorld San Diego | San Diego | 8% |
| 4 | Six Flags Discovery Kingdom | Vallejo, California | 6% |
| 5 | Marineland | Ontario, Canada | 3% |
| Best Seaside Park | 1 | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Santa Cruz, California | 49% |
| 2 | Pleasure Beach Blackpool | Blackpool, England | 21% |
| 3 | Morey's Piers | Wildwood, New Jersey | 12% |
| 4 | Belmont Park | San Diego, California | 4% |
| 5 | Kemah Boardwalk | Kemah, Texas | 3% |
| Best Indoor Waterpark | 1 | World Waterpark | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | 18% |
| 2 | Schlitterbahn Galveston Island | Galveston, Texas | 12% |
| 3 | Castaway Bay | Sandusky, Ohio | 10% |
| Kalahari Resort | Sandusky, Ohio |
| 5 | Great Wolf Lodge | Sandusky, Ohio | 6% |
| Kalahari Resort | Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin |
| Splash Landings/Alton Towers | Staffordshire, England |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana | 48% |
| 2 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 20% |
| 3 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 5% |
| 4 | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri | 4% |
| 5 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 3% |
| Beech Bend Park | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana | 49% |
| 2 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 14% |
| 3 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 6% |
| Magic Kingdom | Orlando, Florida |
| 5 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 4% |
| Best Shows | 1 | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio, Texas | 29% |
| 2 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 27% |
| 3 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 8% |
| Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri |
| 5 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Orlando, Florida | 6% |
| Best Food | 1 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 25% |
| 2 | Epcot | Orlando, Florida | 15% |
| 3 | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee | 14% |
| 4 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 11% |
| 5 | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Missouri | 9% |
| Best Water Ride (Park) | 1 | Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls | Islands of Adventure | 26% |
| 2 | Valhalla | Pleasure Beach Blackpool | 17% |
| 3 | Splash Mountain | Magic Kingdom | 8% |
| 4 | Popeye and Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges | Islands of Adventure | 6% |
| 5 | Journey to Atlantis | SeaWorld Orlando | 5% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | Master Blaster | Schlitterbahn | 32% |
| 2 | Deluge | Kentucky Kingdom | 10% |
| 3 | ZOOMbabwe | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | 8% |
| 4 | Bakuli | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | 7% |
| Summit Plummet | Blizzard Beach |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | Kings Island | Mason, Ohio | 54% |
| 2 | Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida | 10% |
| 3 | Carowinds | Charlotte, North Carolina | 5% |
| 4 | Idlewild | Ligonier, Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Knott's Berry Farm | Buena Park, California |
| Best Landscaping (Park) | 1 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 43% |
| 2 | Gilroy Gardens | Gilroy, California | 16% |
| 3 | Efteling | Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands | 10% |
| 4 | Epcot | Orlando, Florida | 5% |
| Busch Gardens Tampa | Buena Park, California |
| Best Outdoor Show Production | 1 | IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth | Epcot | 37% |
| 2 | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio, Texas | 16% |
| 3 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 13% |
| 4 | Disney's Hollywood Studios | Orlando, Florida | 11% |
| 5 | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio | 7% |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man | Islands of Adventure | 37% |
| 2 | Haunted Mansion | Knoebels Amusement Resort | 20% |
| 3 | Twilight Zone Tower of Terror | Disney's Hollywood Studios | 7% |
| 4 | Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye | Disneyland | 5% |
| 5 | Pirates of the Caribbean | Disneyland | 4% |
| Best Halloween Event | 1 | Knott's Berry Farm | Buena Park, California | 26% |
| 2 | Universal Orlando Resort | Orlando, Florida | 25% |
| 3 | Kennywood | West Mifflin, Pennsylvania | 11% |
| 4 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 9% |
| 5 | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio | 7% |
| Best Carousel | 1 | Grand Carousel | Knoebels Amusement Resort | 40% |
| 2 | Looff Carousel | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | 18% |
| 3 | The Riverview Carousel | Six Flags Over Georgia | 8% |
| 4 | Caro-Seuss-El | Islands of Adventure | 5% |
| 5 | Columbia Carousel | Six Flags Great America | 4% |
| Best Indoor Coaster | 1 | Rock 'n' Roller Coaster | Disney's Hollywood Studios | 17% |
| 2 | Revenge of the Mummy | Universal Studios Orlando | 16% |
| Space Mountain | Disneyland |
| 4 | Space Mountain | Magic Kingdom | 13% |
| 5 | Exterminator | Kennywood | 8% |
2006 winners
2006 Golden Ticket Awards
[14]
Host Park: Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
| Category | 2006 Recipient | Location |
| Best Amusement Park | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Best Waterpark | Schlitterbahn | New Baunfels, Texas |
| Best Children's Park | Legoland California | Carlsbad, California |
| Best Marine Life Park | SeaWorld Orlando | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Wooden Coaster | Thunderhead, Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tenn. |
| Best Steel Coaster | Superman Ride of Steel, Six Flags New England | Agawam, Massachusetts |
| Best Kids' Area | Paramount's Kings Island | Kings Mills, Ohio |
| Friendliest Park | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Ind. |
| Cleanest Park | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Ind. |
| Best Halloween Event | Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Landscaping — Amusement Park | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Best Landscaping — Waterpark | Schlitterbahn | New Braunfels, Texas |
| Best Food | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pa. |
| Best Shows | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio |
| Best Outdoor Night Show Production | IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, Epcot | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Water Ride | Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls, Universal's Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Waterpark Ride | Master Blaster, Schlitterbahn | New Braunfels, Texas |
| Best Dark Ride | The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Universal's Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida |
| Best New Ride of 2006 — Amusement Park | The Voyage, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| Best New Ride of 2006 — Waterpark | Bahari River, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| Best Capacity | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Best Theming of an Attraction | Dueling Dragons, Universal's Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Concert Venue | TimberWolf Amphitheater, Paramount's Kings Island | Kings Mills, Ohio |
2005 winners
2005 Golden Ticket Awards
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Host Park: Six Flags Fiesta Texas
| Category | 2005 Recipient | Location |
| Best Amusement Park | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Best Waterpark | Schlitterbahn | New Braunfels, Texas |
| Best Children's Park | Legoland California | Carlsbad, California |
| Best Wooden Coaster | Thunderhead, Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
| Best Steel Coaster | Millennium Force, Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Best Kids' Area | Paramount's Kings Island | Mason, Ohio |
| Friendliest Park | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| Cleanest Park | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| Best Halloween Event | Halloween Haunt at Knott's Berry Farm | Buena Park, California |
| Best Landscaping — Amusement Park | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Best Landscaping — Waterpark | Schlitterbahn | New Braunfels, Texas |
| Best Food | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pa. |
| Best Shows | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio |
| Best Outdoor Night Show Production | IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, Epcot | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Water Ride | Valhalla, Pleasure Beach Blackpool | Blackpool, England |
| Best Waterpark Ride | Master Blaster, Schlitterbahn | New Braunfels, Texas |
| Best Dark Ride | The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Universal's Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida |
| Best New Ride of 2005 — Amusement Park | Hades, Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park | Wisconsin Dells, Wis. |
| Best New Ride of 2005 — Waterpark | Black Anaconda, Noah's Ark Water Park | Wisconsin Dells, Wis. |
| Best Place to Ride Go-Karts | Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park | Wisconsin Dells, Wis. |
| Best Souvenirs | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Best Games Area | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
2004 winners
2004 Golden Ticket Awards
[16]
Host Park: Cedar Point
| Category | 2004 Recipient | Location |
| Best Amusement Park | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Best Waterpark | Schlitterbahn | New Baunfels, Texas |
| Best Children's Park | Legoland California | Carlsbad, California |
| Best Wooden Coaster | Boulder Dash, Lake Compounce | Bristol, Conn. |
| Best Steel Coaster | Millennium Force, Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Best Kids' Area | Paramount's Kings Island | Mason, Ohio |
| Friendliest Park | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Ind. |
| Cleanest Park | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| Best Landscaping | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Most Beautiful Park | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Most Beautiful Waterpark | Schlitterbahn | New Braunfels, Texas |
| Best Food | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pa. |
| Best Shows | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio |
| Best Outdoor Night Show | The Lone Star Spectacular, Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio |
| Best Water Ride | Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls, Universal's Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Waterpark Ride | Master Blaster, Schlitterbahn | New Braunfels, Texas |
| Best Dark Ride | The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Universal's Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida |
2003 winners
2003 Golden Ticket Awards
[17]
Host Park: Schlitterbahn
| Category | Rank | 2003 Recipient | Location/Park | Vote |
| Best Amusement Park | 1 | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio | 30% |
| 2 | Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida | 15% |
| 3 | Blackpool Pleasure Beach | Blackpool, England | 12% |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | Schlitterbahn | New Baunfels, Texas | 47% |
| 2 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Ind. | 23% |
| 3 | Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom | Allentown, Pa. | 6% |
| Best Kids' Area | 1 | Paramount's Kings Island | Mason, Ohio | 47% |
| 2 | Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida | 8% |
| 3 | Paramount's Kings Dominion | Doswell, Virginia | 7% |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Ind. | 61% |
| 2 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pennsylvania | 10% |
| 3 | Paramount's Kings Dominion | Doswell, Virginia | 3% |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana | 45% |
| 2 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 10% |
| 3 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 7% |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 37% |
| 2 | Efteling | Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands | 23% |
| 3 | Bonfante Gardens | Gilroy, California | 7% |
| Alton Towers | Staffordshire, England |
| Most Beautiful Park | 1 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 38% |
| 2 | Efteling | Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands | 22% |
| Most Beautiful Waterpark | 1 | Schlitterbahn | New Braunfels, Texas |
| Best Food | 1 | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pa. |
| Best Shows | 1 | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio, Texas | |
| Best Water Ride | 1 | Valhalla | Pleasure Beach Blackpool | |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | Zinga | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | |
| Best Dark Ride | 1 | The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man | Islands of Adventure | 34% |
| 2 | Haunted Mansion | Knoebels Amusement Resort | 20% |
| 3 | Dreamflight (Droomvlucht) | Efteling | 8% |
| Best Park Capacity | 1 | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio | 53% |
| 2 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 8% |
| 3 | Magic Kingdom | Orlando, Florida | 6% |
| Best Non-Coaster Ride | 1 | Giant Drops | Multiple locations | 20% |
| 2 | The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man | Islands of Adventure | 14% |
| 3 | The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror | Disney-MGM Studios | 8% |
| Best Theming of an Attraction | 1 | Dueling Dragons | Islands of Adventure | 27% |
| 2 | Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye | Disneyland | 14% |
| 3 | The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror | Disney-MGM Studios | 10% |
2002 winners
2002 Golden Ticket Awards
[18]
Host Park: Paramount's Kings Island
| Category | 2002 Recipient | Location |
| Best Amusement Park | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Best Waterpark | Schlitterbahn | New Baunfels, Texas |
| Best Wooden Coaster | The Raven, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Ind. |
| Best Steel Coaster | Millennium Force, Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Best Kids' Area | Paramount's Kings Island | Mason, Ohio |
| Friendliest Park | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Ind. |
| Cleanest Park | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Ind. |
| Best Landscaping | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Best Food | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pa. |
| Best Shows | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio |
| Best Water Ride | Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls, Universal's Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Waterpark Ride | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| Best Dark Ride | The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Universal's Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Park Capacity | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Best Souvenirs | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pa. |
| Best Games Area | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Best Themed or Background Music | Universal's Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida |
| Most Classic or Distinctive Coaster Station | Cyclone, Lakeside Amusement Park | Denver, Colorado |
2001 winners
2001 Golden Ticket Awards
[19]
Host Park: Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
| Category | 2001 Recipient | Location |
| Best Amusement Park | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Best Waterpark | Schlitterbahn | New Baunfels, Texas |
| Best Wooden Coaster | The Raven, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Ind. |
| Best Steel Coaster | Millennium Force, Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Best Kids' Area | Paramount's Kings Island | Mason, Ohio |
| Friendliest Park | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Ind. |
| Cleanest Park | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| Best Landscaping | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Best Food | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pa. |
| Best Shows | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio |
| Best Water Ride | Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls, Universal's Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Waterpark Ride | Master Blaster, Schlitterbahn | New Braunfels, Texas |
| Best Park Capacity | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Best Dark Ride | The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Universal's Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Carousel | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pa. |
2000 winners
2000 Golden Ticket Awards
[20]
No host park, the awards were announced from Amusement Today's Arlington, Texas office
| Category | 2000 Recipient | Location |
| Best Amusement Park | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Best Waterpark | Schlitterbahn | New Baunfels, Texas |
| Best Wooden Coaster | The Raven, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Ind. |
| Best Steel Coaster | Magnum XL-200, Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Friendliest Park | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Ind. |
| Cleanest Park | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| Best Landscaping | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Best Food | Knoebels Amusement Resort | Elysburg, Pa. |
| Best Shows | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio |
| Best Ride Theming | Dueling Dragons, Universal's Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Waterpark Ride | Master Blaster, Schlitterbahn | New Braunfels, Texas |
| Best Park Capacity | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Best Indoor Attraction | The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Universal's Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Non-coaster Ride | The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Universal's Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida |
1999 winners
1999 Golden Ticket Awards
[21]
No host park, the awards were announced from Amusement Today's Arlington, Texas office
| Category | 1999 Recipient | Location |
| Best Amusement/Theme Park | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Best Waterpark | Schlitterbahn | New Baunfels, Texas |
| Best Wooden Coaster | Texas Giant, Six Flags Over Texas | Santa Claus, Ind. |
| Best Steel Coaster | Magnum XL-200, Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Friendliest Park | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Ind. |
| Cleanest Park | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Best Landscaping | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Best Food | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Best Shows | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio, Texas |
| Best Ride Theming (ride, attraction or queue) | Dueling Dragons, Universal's Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Waterpark Ride | Master Blaster, Schlitterbahn | New Branfels, Texas |
| Best Park Capacity | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Best Indoor Attraction (noncoaster) | The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Universal's Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Florida |
| Best Non-coaster Ride | Giant Drops | Multiple locations |
1998 winners
1998 Golden Ticket Awards
[22]
No host park, the awards were announced from Amusement Today's Arlington, Texas office
| Category | Rank | 1998 Recipient | Location/Park | Vote |
| Best Amusement/Theme Park | 1 | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio | 37% |
| 2 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 16% |
| 3 | Kennywood | West Mifflin, Pa. | 9% |
| Best Waterpark | 1 | Schlitterbahn | New Braunfels, Texas |
| Friendliest Park | 1 | Holiday World & Splashin' Safari | Santa Claus, Indiana |
| Cleanest Park | 1 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Best Landscaping | 1 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 62% |
| 2 | Disneyland | Anaheim, California | 6% |
| Walt Disney World | Lake Buena Vista, Florida |
| Busch Gardens Tampa | Tampa, Florida |
| Best Food | 1 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia | 21% |
| 2 | Kennywood | West Mifflin, Pa. | 15% |
| Best Shows | 1 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Best Themed Ride | 1 | Nemesis | Alton Towers | 11% |
| Batman: The Ride | Six Flags Great America |
| Alpengeist | Busch Gardens Williamsburg |
| 4 | The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror | Disney-MGM Studios | 10% |
| Best Waterpark Ride | 1 | Master Blaster | Schlitterbahn | |
| Best Capacity (fastest moving lines) | 1 | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio |
| Best Simulator/Indoor Attraction | 1 | Back to the Future: The Ride | Universal Studios Florida | 23% |
| 2 | Star Tours | Disneyland | 17% |
| 3 | T2 3-D: Battle Across Time | Universal Studios Florida | 15% |
| 4 | Dino Island | Multiple locations | 11% |
| Best Non-coaster Ride | 1 | Giant Drops | Multiple locations | 21% |
| 2 | Space Shot | 15% |
| 3 | Skycoaster | 11% |
Publisher's Picks
Publisher's Pick Award Winners
Host Park
- From 1998–2000 there was no Host Park, the awards were announced from Amusement Today's Arlington, Texas office instead. The 2008 awards were announced at Give Kids the World Village in Orlando, Florida.
Repeat winners
References
- 1 2 3 "Sale of Amusement Today Inc. completed". Amusement Today. 4 (11): 23. 1997.
- ↑ http://amusementtoday.com/contact-us-2/
- ↑ "Poll Bias Comparison". Mitch Hawker. Retrieved 26 November 2011.
- ↑ "Cedar Point welcomes 2016 Golden Ticket Awards" (PDF). Amusement Today. September 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Luna Park, Zamperla hosts 2015 Golden Ticket Awards" (PDF). Amusement Today. September 2015. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- ↑ "SeaWorld San Diego hosts 2014 Golden Ticket Awards" (PDF). Amusement Today. September 2014. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- ↑ Baldwin, Tim (2013). "Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Hosts 2013 Golden Ticket Awards" (PDF). Amusement Today. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
- ↑ Baldwin, Tim (2013). "Dollywood hosts Golden Ticket event for second time" (PDF). Amusement Today. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
- ↑ Baldwin, Tim (2011). "Holiday World hosts Golden Ticket event for third time" (PDF). Amusement Today. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
- ↑ Baldwin, Tim (2010). "Busch Gardens Williamsburg hosts AT's 2010 Golden Ticket Awards" (PDF). Amusement Today. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
- ↑ Baldwin, Tim (2009). "Southern California hosts AT's 2009 Golden Ticket Awards" (PDF). Amusement Today. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
- ↑ Baldwin, Tim (2008). "Amusement Today's 2008 Golden Ticket Awards" (PDF). Amusement Today. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
- ↑ Baldwin, Tim (2007). "Amusement Today's 2007 Golden Ticket Awards" (PDF). Amusement Today. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
- ↑ Baldwin, Tim (2006). "Amusement Today's 2006 Golden Ticket Awards" (PDF). Amusement Today. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
- ↑ Baldwin, Tim (2005). "Amusement Today's 2005 Golden Ticket Awards" (PDF). Amusement Today. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
- ↑ Baldwin, Tim (2004). "Amusement Today's 2004 Golden Ticket Awards" (PDF). Amusement Today. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
- ↑ Baldwin, Tim (2003). "Amusement Today's 2003 Golden Ticket Awards" (PDF). Amusement Today. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
- ↑ Baldwin, Tim (2002). "Amusement Today's 2002 Golden Ticket Awards" (PDF). Amusement Today. 6 (5): 1B–8B. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
- ↑ Baldwin, Tim (2001). "Amusement Today's 2001 Golden Ticket Awards" (PDF). Amusement Today. 5 (5): 1B–8B. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
- ↑ Baldwin, Tim (2000). "Amusement Today's 2000 Golden Ticket Awards" (PDF). Amusement Today. 4 (5): 1B–8B. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
- ↑ Baldwin, Tim (1999). "Amusement Today's 1999 Golden Ticket Awards" (PDF). Amusement Today. 3 (5): 1B–8B. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
- ↑ Baldwin, Tim (1998). "Amusement Today bestows Golden Ticket Awards" (PDF). Amusement Today. 2 (5): 1B–8B. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
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