2024 Print Issue
| CATEGORY | WINNER |
| Best Amusement Park | Europa-Park, Rust, Germany |
| Best Water Park | Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort, New Braunfels, Texas |
| Best Family Park of 2024 | Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster, Pa. |
| Best Family Coaster of 2024 | Big Bear Mountain at Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. |
| Best Water Park Ride | Wildebeest at Splashin’ Safari, Santa Claus, Ind. |
| Best Wooden Coaster | Phoenix at Knoebels Amusement Resort, Elysburg, Pa. |
| Best Steel Coaster | Fury 325, Carowinds, Charlotte, N.C. |
| Best Kids’ Area | Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. |
| Best Guest Experience | Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. |
| Breakout Family Entertainment Center of 2024 | Adventure Park U.S.A., Monrovia, Md. |
| Best New Theme of 2024 | Good Gravy!, Holiday World |
| Most Beautiful Park | Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. |
| Best Food of 2024 | Knoebels Amusement Resort, Elysburg, Pa. |
| Best New Show of 2024 | “From The Heart” at Dollywood |
| Best Water Ride | Chiapas at Phantasialand |
| Best Dark Ride | Star Wars: Rise Of The Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios |
| Best New Attraction Installation of 2024 | Fire In The Hole at Silver Dollar City |
| Best New Roller Coaster of 2024 | Voltron Nevera at Europa-Park |
| Best New Family Attraction of 2024 | Fire In The Hole at Silver Dollar City |
| Best New Water Park Ride of 2024 | Rise of Icarus at Mount Olympus Water & Theme Park |
| Best Innovation of 2024 | Audience participation drone show at Holiday World |
| Leadership Award | Morgan’s Wonderland |
Personally chosen by Gary Slade, publisher and editor-in-chief of Amusement Today, this year’s Publisher’s Pick Awards were presented in the following categories
- Renaissance Award – With its new transformation, Amusement Today awards Alton Towers and Nemesis Reborn with the Publisher’s Pick Renaissance Award.
- Turnstile Award – For returning rides from the past and making them better than ever, Amusement Today is proud to present the Publisher’s Pick Turnstile Award to Europa-Park.
- Person of the Year Award — For her part in leading the charge to initiate that first World’s Largest Swimming Lesson in 2010, it is a tremendous honor for Amusement Today to recognize Beth Root as Amusement Today’s Person of The Year.
2024’s Top 50 Steel Roller Coasters
| Rank | Coaster | Park | Location | Supplier | Year |
| 1 | Fury 325 | Carowinds | Charlotte, N.C. | B&M | 2015 |
| 2 | Jurassic World VelociCoaster | Universal Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Fla. | Intamin | 2021 |
| 3 | Steel Vengeance | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio | Rocky Mountain Const. | 2018 |
| 4 | Millennium Force | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio | Intamin | 2000 |
| 5 | Iron Gwazi | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Tampa, Fla. | Rocky Mountain Const. | 2022 |
| 6 | Taron | Phantasialand | Brühl, Germany | Intamin | 2016 |
| 7 | The Ride to Happiness | Plopsaland De Panne | Adinkerke-De Panne, Belgium | Mack | 2021 |
| 8 | Zadra | Energylandia | Zator, Poland | Rocky Mountain Const. | 2019 |
| 9 | Expedition GeForce | Holiday Park | Hassloch, Germany | Intamin | 2001 |
| 10 | Maverick | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio | Intamin | 2007 |
| 11 | Voltron Nevera | Europa-Park | Rust, Germany | Mack | 2024 |
| 12 | Superman The Ride | Six Flags New England | Agawam, Mass. | Intamin | 2000 |
| 13 | Leviathan | Canada’s Wonderland | Vaughn, Ontario, Canada | B&M | 2012 |
| 14 | Project 305 | Kings Dominion | Doswell, Va. | Intamin | 2010 |
| 15 | Phantom’s Revenge | Kennywood | West Mifflin, Pa. | Morgan/Arrow | 2001 |
| 16 | F.L.Y. | Phantasialand | Brühl, Germany | Vekoma | 2020 |
| 17 | ArieForce One | Fun Spot America Atlanta | Fayetteville, Ga. | Rocky Mountain Const. | 2023 |
| 18 | Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind | EPCOT | Lake Buena Vista, Fla. | Vekoma | 2022 |
| 19 | Mako | SeaWorld Orlando | Orlando, Fla. | B&M | 2016 |
| 20 – tie | Diamondback | Kings Island | Mason, Ohio | B&M | 2009 |
| 20 – tie | Iron Rattler | Six Flags Fiesta Texas | San Antonio, Texas | Rocky Mountain Const. | 2013 |
| 22 – tie | Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure | Universal Islands of Adventure | Orlando, Fla. | Intamin | 2019 |
| 22 – tie | Lightning Rod | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tenn. | Rocky Mountain Const. | 2016 |
| 24 | Hyperion | Energylandia | Zator, Poland | Intamin | 2018 |
| 25 | Apollo’s Chariot | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Va. | B&M | 1999 |
| 26 | Skyrush | Hersheypark | Hershey, Pa. | Intamin | 2012 |
| 27 | Candymonium | Hersheypark | Hershey, Pa. | B&M | 2020 |
| 28 | Kondaa | Walibi Belgium | Wavre, Belgium | Intamin | 2021 |
| 29 | Wildcat’s Revenge | Hersheypark | Hershey, Pa. | Rocky Mountain Const. | 2023 |
| 30 – tie | Time Traveler | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Mo. | Mack | 2018 |
| 30 – tie | Twisted Colossus | Six Flags Magic Mountain | Valencia, Calif. | Rocky Mountain Const. | 2015 |
| 32 – tie | Big Bear Mountain | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tenn. | Vekoma | 2023 |
| 32 – tie | X2 | Six Flags Magic Mountain | Valencia, Calif. | Arrow | 2002 |
| 34 – tie | Blue Fire Megacoaster | Europa-Park | Rust, Germany | Mack | 2009 |
| 34 – tie | Nitro | Six Flags Great Adventure | Jackson, N.J. | B&M | 2001 |
| 36 | Magnum XL-200 | Cedar Point | Sandusky, Ohio | Arrow | 1989 |
| 37 | Nemesis Reborn | Alton Towers | Staffordshire, England | B&M | 1994 |
| 38 | Banshee | Kings Island | Mason, Ohio | B&M | 2014 |
| 39 | Montu | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Tampa, Fla. | B&M | 1996 |
| 40 | Helix | Liseberg | Gothenburg, Sweden | Mack | 2014 |
| 41 | Alpengeist | Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Williamsburg, Va. | B&M | 1997 |
| 42 | Untamed | Walibi Holland | Biddinghuizen, Netherlands | Rocky Mountain Const. | 2019 |
| 43 | Orion | Kings Island | Mason, Ohio | B&M | 2020 |
| 44 | Black Mamba | Phantasialand | Brühl, Germany | B&M | 2006 |
| 45 | Lech Coaster | Legendia | Chorzów, Poland | Vekoma | 2017 |
| 46 | Goliath | Six Flags Over Georgia | Austell, Ga. | B&M | 2006 |
| 47 | Railblazer | California’s Great America | Santa Clara, Calif. | Rocky Mountain Const. | 2018 |
| 48 | Toutatis | Parc Astérix | Plailly, France | Intamin | 2023 |
| 49 | Thunder Striker | Carowinds | Charlotte, N.C. | B&M | 2010 |
| 50 | Fønix | Fårup Sommerland | Blokhus, Denmark | Vekoma | 2022 |
2024’s Top 50 Wooden Roller Coasters
| Rank | Coaster | Park | Location | Supplier | Year |
| 1 | Phoenix | Kneobels | Elysburg, Pa. | Dinn-PTC/Schmeck | 1985 |
| 2 | The Voyage | Holiday World | Santa Claus, Ind. | The Gravity Group | 2006 |
| 3 | The Beast | Kings Island | Mason, Ohio | KECO | 1979 |
| 4 | Thunderhead | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge, Tenn. | Great Coasters Int. | 2004 |
| 5 | Mystic Timbers | Kings Island | Mason, Ohio | Great Coasters Int. | 2017 |
| 6 | El Toro | Six Flags Great Adventure | Jackson, N.J. | Intamin | 2006 |
| 7 | BoulderDash | Lake Compounce | Bristol, Conn. | Custom Coasters Int. | 2000 |
| 8 | GhostRider | Knott’s Berry Farm | Buena Park, Calif. | Custom Coasters/GCII | 1998 |
| 9 | Wodan | Europa-Park | Rust, Germany | Great Coasters Int. | 2012 |
| 10 | Ravine Flyer II | Waldameer | Erie, Pa. | The Gravity Group | 2008 |
| 11 | Outlaw Run | Silver Dollar City | Branson, Mo. | Rocky Mountain Const. | 2013 |
| 12 | Cyclone | Luna Park | Brooklyn, N.Y. | Baker/Keenan | 1927 |
| 13 | Balder | Liseberg | Gothenburg, Sweden | Intamin | 2003 |
| 14 | Gold Striker | California’s Great America | Santa Clara, Calif. | Great Coasters Int. | 2013 |
| 15 | Joris en de Draak | Efteling | Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands | Great Coasters Int. | 2010 |
| 16 | Shivering Timbers | Michigan’s Adventure | Muskegon, Mich. | Custom Coasters Int. | 1998 |
| 17 | Jack Rabbit | Kennywood | West Mifflin, Pa. | Miller | 1920 |
| 18 | The Legend | Holiday World | Santa Claus, Ind. | Custom Coasters Int. | 2000 |
| 19 | Wildfire | Kolmården | Norrkōping, Sweden | Rocky Mountain Const. | 2016 |
| 20 | Lightning Racer | Hersheypark | Hershey, Pa. | Great Coasters Int. | 2000 |
| 21 | Thunderbolt | Kennywood | West Mifflin, Pa. | Vettel/Miller | 1968 |
| 22 | Troy | Toverland | Sevenum, Netherlands | Great Coasters Int. | 2007 |
| 23 | Prowler | Worlds of Fun | Kansas City, Mo. | Great Coasters Int. | 2009 |
| 24 | Goliath | Six Flags Great America | Gurnee, Ill. | Rocky Mountain Const. | 2014 |
| 25 | Boardwalk Bullet | Kemah Boardwalk | Kemah, Texas | The Gravity Group/MVR | 2007 |
| 26 | Texas Stingray | SeaWorld San Antonio | San Antonio, Texas | Great Coasters Int. | 2020 |
| 27 | Comet | Six Flags Great Escape | Queensbury, N.Y. | PTC-Schmeck | 1994 |
| 28 | Twister | Knoebels | Elysburg, Pa. | Fetterman | 1999 |
| 29 | Rutschebanan | Tivoli Gardens | Copehagen, Denmark | L.A. Thompson | 1914 |
| 30 | Wicker Man | Alton Towers | Staffordshire, England | Great Coasters Int. | 2018 |
| 31 | Flying Turns | Knoebels | Elysburg, Pa. | Fetterman | 2014 |
| 32 | Giant Dipper | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Santa Cruz, Calif. | Prior & Church/Looff | 1924 |
| 33 | Playland Wooden Coaster | PNE Playland | Vancouver, B.C., Canada | Phare | 1958 |
| 34 | Colossos | Heide Park | Soltau, Germany | Intamin | 2001 |
| 35 | The Raven | Holiday World | Santa Claus, Ind. | Custom Coasters | 1995 |
| 36 | White Lightning | Fun Spot America Orlando | Orlando, Fla. | Great Coasters Int. | 2013 |
| 37 | Racer | Kennywood | West Mifflin, Pa. | Miller | 1927 |
| 38 | Heidi The Ride | Plopsaland de Panne | Adinkerke-De Panne, Belgium | Great Coasters Int. | 2017 |
| 39 | Hades 360 | Mt. Olympus Theme Park | Wisconsin Dells, Wis. | The Gravity Group | 2005 |
| 40 | Cornball Express | Indiana Beach | Monticello, Ind. | Custom Coasters Int. | 1999 |
| 41 | Zippin Pippin | Bay Beach | Green Bay, Wis. | MVR | 2011 |
| 42 | Racer | Kings Island | Mason, Ohio | PTC-Allen | 1972 |
| 43 | Renegade | Valleyfair | Shakopee, Minn. | Great Coasters Int. | 2007 |
| 44 | T Express | Everland | Yonjin-si, South Korea | Intamin | 2008 |
| 45 – tie | American Thunder | Six Flags St. Louis | Eureka, Mo. | Great Coasters Int. | 2008 |
| 45 – tie | Bobcat | Six Flags Great Escape | Queensbury, N.Y. | The Gravity Group | 2024 |
| 45 – tie | Comet | Hersheypark | Hershey, Pa. | PTC-Schmeck | 1946 |
| 48 | Cú Chulainn | Emerald Park | Ashbourne, Ireland | The Gravity Group | 2015 |
| 49 | Screamin’ Eagle | Six Flags St. Louis | Eureka, Mo. | PTC-Allen | 1976 |
| 50 | Wooden Warrior | Quassy Amusement Park | Middlebury, Conn. | The Gravity Group | 2011 |