Golden Ticket Issue 2006

Golden Ticket Issue 2006

C M Y K Sept 2006 page B 01 September 2006 AMUSEMENT TODAY 1B SEPTEMBER 2006 B All about the BUSINESS of FUN! Amusement Today’s 2006 Golden Ticket Awards Tim Baldwin park aficionados that share Amusement Today their thoughts and insights. While an honor to be They are the biggest fans selected to be on our panel of ���� and harshest critics. Both loved experts, it is also a challenge and tolerated at the same time, for the visitor and enthusiast the amusement park enthu- to assess the countless posi- siast embraces our industry tive attributes of each park with a passion and devotion and narrow the top perform- ������������� that cannot be matched. They ers down into a single answer. are the well-traveled connois- Hundreds and hundreds of seur, as testified by finalists coasters are ridden, sever- ������ in ten international countries al outfits are drenched, and outside of the U.S. on our many a tasty meal have been charts. devoured with their hard- ������ When placed together, this earned cash. ����������������� community of park fans forms Such a challenge is a good a voice no outside marketing thing. More than just a matter can obtain. It is their collec- of adding capital and machin- tive experience that enables ery, today’s parks are focusing Amusement Today to honor the on the various qualities of a INSIDE Best of the Best. Originated guest’s satisfactory experience in 1998, the Golden Ticket and evaluating how they can PAGE 2 PAGE 14 PAGES 24, 26-27 Awards by Amusement Today surpass those expectations. New Category Park & Ride 2006 have since been labeled the When determining the Best of “Oscars of the Amusement the Best, a more difficult chal- Added to 2006 Winners Top 50 Steel Industry.” We at AT stand lenge for our panel means our Best Parks Award • Roller Coasters humbled and are indebted to industry is continuing to head • PAGE 15 • the hundreds of amusement in the right direction. PAGE 10 Three-Year PAGES 29, 30-31 Friendliest Format Awards 2006 Staff, • Top 50 Wooden Cleanest PAGE 16 Roller Coasters Park, Best Shows, • Best Landscaping Outdoor Night Show, PAGE 32 and Best Food Concert Venue A look at the • • Golden Ticket PAGE 11 PAGE 19 Repeat Winners Publisher’s Picks: Best Dark Ride, • Host Park Park of the Year Water Ride, PAGE 38 Supplier of the Year Waterpark Ride Best New Rides 2006 Golden Ticket Awards Person of the Year and Kid’s Area of 2006 August 27, 2006 THE PHOENIX 2006 WINNER VOTED # 5 BEST TOP WOODEN AMUSEMENT PARK ROLLER COASTER FOOD 200 . 200 . P . P I . 6 . I KNOEBELS 6 . KNOEBELS V V NO.5 WOOD COASTER Thank You for BEST PARK FOOD ANOTHER GREAT YEAR! C M Y K Sept 2006 page B 02 C M Y K Sept 2006 page B 03 2B AMUSEMENT TODAY September 2006 A new category added to 2006 park winners SeaWorld Orlando joins Cedar Point, Schlitterbahn and Legoland as Best Parks SeaWorld Orlando clearly place wins. Rounding out the plant to the New Braunfels Best Children’s Park is a re- swam away with Amusement finalists were Marineland in ���� area. While Schlitterbahn has peat win for Legoland in Carls- Today's newest category in Canada and Six Flags Marine a loyal fan base, Siebert can bad, California. Specifically the Golden Ticket park divi- World in California. ������������� relate to the first time visitor. geared toward the younger set, sion. Added this year was Best Best Park is taken by Cedar ������ “It is surprising just how interactive attractions and an ������ Marine Life Park. With 65 per- Point for the 9th straight year. ����������������� much there is to do in a day.” atypical blend of amusement cent of the vote, the Orlando The massive amusement resort Siebert continues, “My family rides make this Lego-branded themer was able to capture complex in Sandusky, Ohio Point as a kid.” can go into one area and stay park a unique find. Also ap- this inaugural Golden Ticket. continues to rate as a top desti- A 9th annual win is also there for a long time because preciated is that parents and Jim Atchison, general manager nation. John Hildebrandt, gen- shared by Schlitterbahn for Best we like doing those attractions their children can ride almost of SeaWorld, states, “It is an eral manager for Cedar Point, Waterpark. Once an undiscov- over and over. We can spend all of the rides together. John honor to be recognized as the says, “The best part of the job is ered gem, the New Braunfels a whole day and only cover a Jakobsen, general manager leader of the newest category. being able to walk the park. It’s waterpark is now a statewide third of what Schlitterbahn has of Legoland California, says, SeaWorld has an unwaver- a special time. I love to talk to treasure that has helped revolu- to offer.” “We are only seven years old, ing commitment to providing the guests and the employees, tionize the industry while still With a vast variety of areas but have added twelve new at- a high-quality prodcut and as well.” Hildebrant continues, maintaining its home grown and attractions, high tech inno- traactions in the last two-and- world-class guest experience.” “People tell you wonderful sto- roots. vations nestle in nicely among a-half years alone. We are con- Sister parks SeaWorld San ries. We’re very multi-genera- Jeffrey Siebert, direc- toddler-sized fare. “People are tinuing to find ways to create Antonio and SeaWorld San tional. Fathers taking their kids tor of communications for so passionate about their favor- new and exciting experiences Diego take the second and third remember coming to Cedar Schlitterbahn, is a new trans- ite attractions,” Siebert adds. for our guests.” –Tim Baldwin PHOTO COURTESY CEDAR POINT PHOTO COURTESY SCHLITTERBAHN The Cedar Point skyline is packed with plenty of rides and attractions. Schlitterbahn holds onto its title as king of the waterparks. It has been This destination/resort has been voted Best Park for nine years straight. voted Best Waterpark for nine seasons in a row. ������������ ������������ �������������� ������������ ��������������� ���������� �������������� ��������������� ���������� �������������� ��������������� ������������������� ������������ ���������� ������������� ��������������� ������������� �������������� �������������� ��������������� �������������� ��������������� ��������������� PHOTO COURTESY LEGOLAND PHOTO COURTESY SEAWORLD ORLANDO 2006 is Legoland California’s third consecutive win for Best Children’s SeaWorld Orlando takes the top spot as it takes the debut Golden Ticket ����������� ������������� ����������� ��������������� ��������������� Park. Unique interactive family fun makes Legoland the Best of the for Best Marine Life Park. Shamu seems pleased. ���������������������� ������������� ����������������� ������� �������������� Best. �������������������������������������������������������������� C M Y K Sept 2006 page B 04 C M Y K Sept 2006 page B 05 ����������������������� ������������������������������������������������������ �������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������ ������������ � ����������������� ����������������� � ����������� � �������������������� ������ ��������� � ����������� � ������������ �������������������� ���������� �� ����������� �� ������������������ ��������������� ��������������� �������������������� ������������������� �������������������������� ������� �� ����������� � ��������� � �������������� � ������������ �������������������� ���������������� ��������������� ����������� ����������� �� ������������������������������� ����� ������������������������������������ ���������������� ������������ �� ������������� � � � C M Y K Sept 2006 page B 06 C M Y K Sept 2006 page B 07 THANKS. THANKS, AMUSEMENT TODAY, FOR NAMING US #1 KIDS PARK THREE YEARS IN A ROW. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. AT THE HEART OF EVERY BEING IS A SPIRIT OF WONDER AND CURIOSITY. THANKS. THANKS. FEEL THAT SPIRIT SOAR IN OUR ALLNEW, VISUALLY STUNNING SHAMU® SHOW. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. THANKS. SHAMU’S NEW SHOW...NOW OPEN ©2006 Busch Entertainment Corporation. All rights reserved. LEGOLAND® California, with more than 50 rides, shows and attractions, is located in Carlsbad, 30 minutes north of San Diego. LEGO, LEGOLAND, the LEGO and LEGOLAND logos and the brick configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2006 The LEGO Group. Legoland 470-SC-M-LL1270 Ver A Thank you ad for Amusement Today Date: 8-9-06 Time: 11:52 AM 4/c File Name: D3216 1270 ThankYouAd VA C2 Output to: NP File type: PDF Ad Size: 10" x 13" Paper used: NP Vendor Prep: Graphic Orb Prepped by: CJ Prepared By: Dailey & Associates THIS IS NOT A BLEED AD 38479C BGM AmusementY K Ad.qxdSept 20068/9/06 page 4:19 BPM 0 8Page 1 C M Y K Sept 2006 page B 09 t takes 6,000 cubic yards of mulch (enough to cover 35 Ifootball fields), 150,000 annuals, 80,000 tulips, 4,000 chrysanthemums and 700 “container” gardens. Not to mention more than two dozen landscape artists who spend six hours every day pruning, planting and weeding (all by hand). And did we mention the tens of thousands of beneficial bugs, like ladybugs, that are released into the park every year to help keep our gardens pristine? As you can tell, we’re quite proud of our landscaping excellence. And we’re honored that you recognized our efforts. C M Y K Sept 2006 page B 10 C

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