In a bit of an upset Dollywood’s Thunderhead wooden coaster held off newcomer The Voyage, located at Holiday World.

Although Voyage missed the top spot in the wooden coaster category it did receive the award for best new ride of the year.

Best steel coaster went to Superman Ride of Steel at Six Flags New England.

Some awards were not as much of a surprise such as Cedar Point who took best amusement park.  Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort took best water park.  Again this year Paramount’s Kings Island took best kid’s area.  Friendliest staff and cleanest park again went to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari.

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