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SeaWorld Orlando, Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and Fun Spot were among the winners of 2023 Golden Ticket Awards, presented annually by Amusement Today. Dollywood park in Tennessee won five categories plus recognition for its owners, including singer Dolly Parton.
SeaWorld’s recognition falls under the “Golden Ticket Legend” category as the theme park had won the best marine life/wildlife park 17 times, and organizers have decided to retire the category.
“All parks strive to provide a day of fun, but SeaWorld offers something more: a message,” said Tim Baldwin, Golden Tickets communications coordinator. “You may not feel you are being educated while having fun, but you are.”
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios took the prize for best dark ride, and Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios was named best Halloween event of 2022.
Best new attraction installation went to ArieForce One at Fun Spot’s location near Atlanta. The roller coaster debuted in March.