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#1 Steel Coaster #1 Wood Coaster Best Park Beautiful Park Beautiful Waterpark Best Food Best Shows Best Capacity Best Carousel Best Children’s Park Best Christmas Event Classic Distinct Coaster Station Cleanest Park Best Concert Venue Best Dark Ride Friendliest Park Best Funhouse-Walkthrough Attraction Best Games Area Best Go-Karts Best Halloween Event

Best Indoor Attraction Best Indoor Roller Coaster Best Indoor Waterpark Best Kid’s Area Best Landscaping – Waterpark Best Landscaping Best Marine Life Park Best New Attraction – Amusement Park Best New Attraction – Waterpark Best Non-Coaster Ride Best Outdoor Night Attraction Best Seaside Park Best Simulated-Interactive Ride Best Souvenirs Best Themed Ride Best Themed Background Music Best Water Ride – Amusement Park Best Waterpark Ride Best Waterpark

#1 Steel Coaster

YEAR	WINNER
1998	Cedar Point – Magnum XL-200
1999	Cedar Point – Magnum XL-200
2000	Cedar Point – Magnum XL-200
2001	Cedar Point – Millennium Force
2002	Cedar Point – Millennium Force
2003	Six Flags New England – Superman — Ride of Steel
2004	Cedar Point – Millennium Force
2005	Cedar Point – Millennium Force
2006	Six Flags New England -Superman — Ride of Steel
2007	Six Flags New England -Superman — Ride of Steel
2008	Six Flags New England -Superman — Ride of Steel
2009	Six Flags New England -Superman — Ride of Steel
2010	Cedar Point – Millennium Force
2011	Cedar Point – Millennium Force
2012	Cedar Point – Millennium Force
2013	Cedar Point – Millennium Force
2013	Cedar Point – Millennium Force
2014	Cedar Point – Millennium Force
2015	Cedar Point – Millennium Force
2016	Carwinds – Fury 325
2017	Carwinds – Fury 325
2018	Carwinds – Fury 325

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#1 Wood Coaster

YEAR	WINNER
1998	Six Flags Over Texas – Texas Giant
1999	Six Flags Over Texas – Texas Giant
2000	Holiday World – The Raven
2001	Holiday World – The Raven
2002	Holiday World – The Raven
2003	Holiday World – The Raven
2004	Lake Compounce – Boulder Dash
2005	Dollywood – Thunderhead
2006	Dollywood – Thunderhead
2007	Holiday World – The Voyage
2008	Holiday World – The Voyage
2009	Holiday World – The Voyage
2010	Holiday World – The Voyage
2011	Holiday World – The Voyage
2012	Six Flags Great Adventure – El Toro
2013	Lake Compounce – Boulder Dash
2014	Lake Compounce – Boulder Dash
2015	Lake Compounce – Boulder Dash
2016	Lake Compounce – Boulder Dash
2017	El Toro – Six Flags Great Adventure
2018	Phoenix – Knoebels Amusement Resort

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Best Park

YEAR	WINNER
1998	Cedar Point
1999	Cedar Point
2000	Cedar Point
2001	Cedar Point
2002	Cedar Point
2003	Cedar Point
2004	Cedar Point
2005	Cedar Point
2006	Cedar Point
2007	Cedar Point
2008	Cedar Point
2009	Cedar Point
2010	Cedar Point
2011	Cedar Point
2012	Cedar Point
2013	Cedar Point
2014	Europa-Park
2015	Europa-Park
2016	Europa-Park
2017	Europa-Park
2018	Europa-Park

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Beautiful Park

YEAR	WINNER
2003	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2004	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2005	Busch Gardens Williamsburg

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Beautiful Waterpark

YEAR	WINNER
2003	Schlitterbahn
2004	Schlitterbahn
2005	Schlitterbahn
2006	Schlitterbahn

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Best Food

YEAR	WINNER
1998	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1999	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2000	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2001	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2002	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2003	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2004	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2005	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2006	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2007	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2008	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2009	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2010	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2011	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2012	Dollywood
2013	TIE Dollywood & Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2014	Dollywood
2015	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2016	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2017	Dollywood
2018	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort

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Best Shows

YEAR	WINNER
1998	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1999	Six Flags Fiesta Texas
2000	Six Flags Fiesta Texas
2001	Six Flags Fiesta Texas
2002	Six Flags Fiesta Texas
2003	Six Flags Fiesta Texas
2004	Six Flags Fiesta Texas
2005	Six Flags Fiesta Texas
2006	Six Flags Fiesta Texas
2007	Six Flags Fiesta Texas
2008	Six Flags Fiesta Texas
2009	Dollywood
2010	Dollywood
2011	Dollywood
2012	Dollywood
2013	Dollywood
2014	Dollywood
2015	Dollywood
2016	Dollywood
2017	Dollywood
2018	Dollywood

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Best Capacity

YEAR	WINNER
1998	Cedar Point
1999	Cedar Point
2000	Cedar Point
2001	Cedar Point
2002	Cedar Point
2003	Cedar Point
2006	Cedar Point

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Best Carousel

YEAR	WINNER
2001	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2004	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2007	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2008	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2009	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2010	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2011	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2012	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2013	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2014	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2015	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2016	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2017	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2018	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort

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Best Children’s Park

YEAR	WINNER
2004	Legoland California
2005	Legoland California
2006	Legoland California
2007	Legoland California
2008	Legoland California
2009	Legoland California
2010	Idlewild & SoakZone
2011	Idlewild & SoakZone
2012	Idlewild & SoakZone
2013	Idlewild & SoakZone
2014	Idlewild & SoakZone
2015	Idlewild & SoakZone
2016	Idlewild & SoakZone
2017	Idlewild & SoakZone
2018	Idlewild & SoakZone

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Best Christmas Event

 

YEAR	WINNER
2008	Dollywood
2009	Dollywood
2010	Dollywood
2011	Dollywood
2012	Dollywood
2013	Dollywood
2014	Dollywood
2015	Dollywood
2016	Dollywood
2017	Dollywood
2018	Dollywood

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Classic Distinct Coaster Station

YEAR	WINNER
2002	Lakeside Park

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Cleanest Park

YEAR	WINNER
1998	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1999	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2000	Holiday World
2001	Holiday World
2002	Holiday World
2003	Holiday World
2004	Holiday World
2005	Holiday World
2006	Holiday World
2007	Holiday World
2008	Holiday World
2009	Holiday World
2010	Holiday World
2011	Holiday World
2012	Holiday World
2013	Holiday World
2014	Holiday World
2015	Holiday World
2016	Holiday World
2017	Holiday World
2018	Holiday World

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Best Concert Venue

YEAR	WINNER
2006	Kings Island

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Best Dark Ride

YEAR	WINNER
2001	Islands of Adventure – The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
2002	Islands of Adventure – The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
2003	Islands of Adventure – The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
2004	Islands of Adventure – The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
2005	Islands of Adventure – The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
2006	Islands of Adventure – The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
2007	Islands of Adventure – The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
2008	Islands of Adventure – The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
2009	Islands of Adventure – The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
2010	Islands of Adventure – The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
2011	Islands of Adventure – The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
2012	Islands of Adventure – The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
2013	Islands of Adventure – The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
2014	Universal Studios – Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
2015	Universal Studios – Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
2016	Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
2017	Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
2018	Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

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Friendliest Park

YEAR	WINNER
1998	Holiday World
1999	Holiday World
2000	Holiday World
2001	Holiday World
2002	Holiday World
2003	Holiday World
2004	Holiday World
2005	Holiday World
2006	Holiday World
2007	Holiday World
2008	Holiday World
2009	Silver Dollar City
2010	Holiday World
2011	Holiday World
2012	Dollywood
2013	Dollywood
2014	Dollywood
2015	Dollywood
2016	Dollywood
2017	Dollywood
2018	Dollywood

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Best Funhouse – Walkthrough Attraction

YEAR	WINNER
2008	Indiana Beach – Frankenstein’s Castle
2009	Indiana Beach – Frankenstein’s Castle
2010	Kennywood – Noah’s Ark
2011	Kennywood – Noah’s Ark
2012	Kennywood – Noah’s Ark
2013	Kennywood – Noah’s Ark
2014	Kennywood – Noah’s Ark
2015	Kennywood – Noah’s Ark
2016	Kennywood – Noah’s Ark
2017	Kennywood – Noah’s Ark
2018	Kennywood – Noah’s Ark

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Best Games Area

YEAR	WINNER
2002	Cedar Point
2005	Cedar Point

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Best Go-Karts

YEAR	WINNER
2005	Mt. Olympus

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Best Halloween Event

YEAR	WINNER
2005	Knott’s Berry Farm
2006	Universal Orlando
2007	Knott’s Berry Farm
2008	Universal Orlando
2009	Universal Orlando
2010	Universal Orlando
2011	Universal Orlando
2012	Universal Orlando
2013	Universal Orlando
2014	Universal Orlando
2015	Universal Orlando
2016	Universal Orlando
2017	Universal Orlando
2018	Universal Orlando

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Best Indoor Attraction

YEAR	WINNER
1998	Universal Studios – Back to the Future: The Ride

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Best Indoor Roller Coaster

YEAR	WINNER
2004	Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
2007	Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
2008	Universal Studios Orlando – Revenge of the Mummy
2009	Universal Studios Orlando – Revenge of the Mummy
2010	Universal Studios Orlando – Revenge of the Mummy
2011	Universal Studios Orlando – Revenge of the Mummy
2012	Universal Studios Orlando – Revenge of the Mummy
2013	Universal Studios Orlando – Revenge of the Mummy
2014	Universal Studios Orlando – Revenge of the Mummy
2015	Universal Studios Orlando – Revenge of the Mummy
2016	Universal Studios Orlando – Revenge of the Mummy
2017	Universal Studios Orlando – Revenge of the Mummy
2018	Universal Studios Orlando – Revenge of the Mummy

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Best Indoor Waterpark

YEAR	WINNER
2004	World Waterpark
2007	World Waterpark
2008	Schlitterbahn Galveston Island
2009	Schlitterbahn Galveston Island
2010	Schlitterbahn Galveston Island
2011	Schlitterbahn Galveston Island
2012	Schlitterbahn Galveston Island
2013	Schlitterbahn Galveston Island
2014	Schlitterbahn Galveston Island
2015	Schlitterbahn Galveston Island

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Best Kid’s Area

YEAR	WINNER
2001	Kings Island
2002	Kings Island
2003	Kings Island
2004	Kings Island
2005	Kings Island
2006	Kings Island
2007	Kings Island
2008	Kings Island
2009	Kings Island
2010	Kings Island
2011	Kings Island
2012	Kings Island
2013	Kings Island
2014	Kings Island
2015	Kings Island
2016	Kings Island
2017	Kings Island
2018	Kings Island

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Best Landscaping – Waterpark

YEAR	WINNER
2005	Schlitterbahn
2006	Schlitterbahn
2007	Schlitterbahn

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Best Landscaping

YEAR	WINNER
1998	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1999	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2000	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2001	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2002	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2003	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2004	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2005	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2006	Busch Gardens Europe (Williamsburg)
2007	Busch Gardens Europe (Williamsburg)
2008	Busch Gardens Europe (Williamsburg)
2009	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2010	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2011	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2012	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2013	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2014	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2015	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2016	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2017	Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2018	Busch Gardens Williamsburg

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Best Marine Life Park

YEAR	WINNER
2006	SeaWorld Orlando
2007	SeaWorld Orlando
2008	SeaWorld Orlando
2009	SeaWorld Orlando
2010	SeaWorld Orlando
2011	SeaWorld Orlando
2012	SeaWorld Orlando
2013	SeaWorld Orlando
2014	SeaWorld Orlando
2015	SeaWorld Orlando
2016	SeaWorld Orlando
2017	SeaWorld Orlando
2018	SeaWorld Orlando

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Best New Attraction – Amusement Park

YEAR	WINNER
2005	Mt. Olympus – Hades
2006	Holiday World – The Voyage
2007	Cedar Point – Maverick
2008	Waldameer Park – Ravine Flyer II
2009	Worlds of Fun – Prowler
2010	Islands of Adventure – Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
2011	Six Flags Over Texas – New Texas Giant
2012	Dollywood – Wild Eagle
2013	Silver Dollar City – Outlaw Run
2014	Knoebels Amusement Resort – Flying Turns
2015	Carowinds – Fury 325
2016	Dollywood – Lightning Rod
2017	Kings Island – Mystic Timbers
2018	Steel Vengeance – Cedar Point

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Best New Attraction – Waterpark

YEAR	WINNER
2005	Noah’s Ark – Black Anaconda
2006	Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari – Bahari River
2007	Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari – Bakuli
2008	Schlitterbahn – Dragon’s Revenge
2009	Schlitterbahn – Congo River Expedition
2010	Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari – Wildebeest
2011	Schlitterbahn – The Falls
2012	Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari – Mammoth
2013	Dollywood’s Splash Country – River Rush
2014	Schlitterbahn Kansas City – Verrückt
2015	Six Flags Whitewater – Dive Bomber
2016	Schlitterbahn Galveston Island – Massiv
2017	Six Flags Fiesta Texas – Thunder Rapids
2018	Ray Rush – Aquatica

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Best Non-Coaster Ride

YEAR	WINNER
2000	Islands of Adventure – The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man

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Best Outdoor Night Production

YEAR	WINNER
2004	Six Flags Fiesta Texas – The Lone Star Spectacular
2005	Epcot – Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
2006	Epcot – Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
2007	Epcot – Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
2008	Epcot – Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
2009	Epcot – Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
2010	Epcot – Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
2011	Epcot – Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
2012	Epcot – Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
2013	Epcot – Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
2014	Epcot – Illuminations: Reflections of Earth
2015	Epcot – Illuminations: Reflections of Earth

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Best Seaside Park

YEAR	WINNER
2007	Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
2008	Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
2009	Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
2010	Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
2011	Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
2012	Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
2013	Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
2014	Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
2015	Morey’s Piers
2016	Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
2017	Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
2018	Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Best Simulated-Interactive Ride

YEAR	WINNER
1998	Universal Studios – Back to the Future: The Ride

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Best Souvenirs

YEAR	WINNER
2002	Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
2005	Cedar Point

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Best Themed Ride

YEAR	WINNER
1998	Alton Towers
1999	Islands of Adventure
2000	Islands of Adventure
2003	Islands of Adventure
2006	Islands of Adventure

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Best Themed Background Music

YEAR	WINNER
2002	Islands of Adventure

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Best Water Ride – Amusement Park

YEAR	WINNER
2001	Islands of Adventure – Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
2002	Islands of Adventure – Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
2003	Blackpool Pleasure Beach – Valhalla
2004	Islands of Adventure – Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
2005	Blackpool Pleasure Beach – Valhalla
2006	Islands of Adventure – Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
2007	Islands of Adventure – Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
2008	Islands of Adventure – Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
2009	Islands of Adventure – Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
2010	Islands of Adventure – Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
2011	Islands of Adventure – Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
2012	Islands of Adventure – Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
2013	Islands of Adventure – Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
2014	Islands of Adventure – Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls
2015	Blackpool Pleasure Beach – Valhalla
2016	Blackpool Pleasure Beach – Valhalla
2017	Blackpool Pleasure Beach – Valhalla
2018	Blackpool Pleasure Beach – Valhalla

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Best Waterpark Ride

YEAR	WINNER
1998	Schlitterbahn – Master Blaster
1999	Schlitterbahn – Master Blaster
2000	Schlitterbahn – Master Blaster
2001	Schlitterbahn – Master Blaster
2002	Schlitterbahn – Master Blaster
2003	Holiday World – Zinga
2004	Schlitterbahn – Master Blaster
2005	Schlitterbahn – Master Blaster
2006	Schlitterbahn – Master Blaster
2007	Schlitterbahn – Master Blaster
2008	Schlitterbahn – Master Blaster
2009	Schlitterbahn – Master Blaster
2010	Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari – Wildebeest
2011	Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari – Wildebeest
2012	Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari – Wildebeest
2013	Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari – Wildebeest
2014	Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari – Wildebeest
2015	Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari – Wildebeest
2016	Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari – Wildebeest
2017	Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari – Wildebeest
2018	Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari – Wildebeest

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Best Waterpark

YEAR	WINNER
1998	Schlitterbahn
1999	Schlitterbahn
2000	Schlitterbahn
2001	Schlitterbahn
2002	Schlitterbahn
2003	Schlitterbahn
2004	Schlitterbahn
2005	Schlitterbahn
2006	Schlitterbahn
2007	Schlitterbahn
2008	Schlitterbahn
2009	Schlitterbahn
2010	Schlitterbahn
2011	Schlitterbahn
2012	Schlitterbahn
2013	Schlitterbahn
2014	Schlitterbahn
2015	Schlitterbahn
2016	Schlitterbahn
2017	Schlitterbahn
2018	Schlitterbahn

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