The Shortlist
the Park World Excellence Awards 2024 shortlist.
Best Roller coaster
Alghazal – Meryal Waterpark supplied by Intamin Amusement Rides
Hyperia – Thorpe Park supplied by MACK Rides
Mahuka – Walibi Rhône-Alpes supplied by Intamin Amusement Rides, Petro Art Productions and Themics
Na Fianna Force & The Quest – Emerald Park supplied by Vekoma Rides and Universal Rocks
Nemesis Reborn – Alton Towers supplied by Bolliger & Mabillard
Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac – Europa-Park supplied by MACK Rides and Universal Rocks
BEST RIDE(S) LIMITED BUDGET
Azurgo – Familypark supplied by ART Engineering
Flying Dutchman – Majaland Gdańsk supplied by ART Engineering
Moviemax – Azur Park supplied by Alterface
Splash Lagoon – Paultons Park supplied by ABC Engineering
Vertigo – Adventure Island supplied by SBF-Visa Rides
Best WATERPARK EXPERIENCE
APO, The Ring Slide – Acqua Village Follonica supplied by Polin Waterparks
Icon Tower – Meryal Waterpark supplied by WhiteWater
Jungle Twist – Aquaparc Le Bouveret supplied by wiegand.waterrides and WEAD Light Engineers
Rocket Blast – Meryal Waterpark supplied by WhiteWater
Saifa – Siam Park supplied by ProSlide
Stingray – O’Gliss Park supplied by Polin Waterparks and EDSUN
Surf Bay – Aqualibi supplied by ProSlide
Best ride(s)
Circus Bumba – Plopsaland De Panne supplied by Zamperla, Ameco Playground, Metallbau Emmeln and Fisheye
El Grito Drop Tower – Djurs Sommerland supplied by Funtime, Leisure Expert Group and Petro Art Productions
La Tour de Numérobis – Parc Astérix supplied by Zamperla and Petro Art Productions
Magical Valley of Diamonds – Europa-Park supplied by MACK Rides, Universal Rocks, VR Coaster, KristallTurm and Wiegand
Swingi – Linnanmäki supplied by Intamin Amusement Rides
Wolf Legend – Gardaland supplied by SBF-Visa Rides and Panel System
Best LARGE PARK
Alton Towers
Energylandia
Europa-Park
Futuroscope
Parc Astérix
Thorpe Park
Best fec project
Barbie, Ultimate Road Trip – Mission: Play! by Mattel supplied by Simworx and IP2 Entertainment
Dr. G – Victory on Venus – YULLBE supplied by MACK One, VR Coaster and 2112 Studios
GameSide – Exalto (Villeurbanne) supplied by GameSide
Golf & Chill & Musi’Quiz – Koezio (Brussels) supplied by Various
Monaco & The Provence – Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg supplied by Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg
Renovation of Speed Park (Le Mans) – Speed Park (Le Mans) supplied by Various
The Riddler : The Final Test – Batman Escape supplied by Various
Best FEC
Défis Pirate (Mions)
Gravity Max (Liverpool)
HUPALUPA (Bursa)
Lider Plac Zabaw
Mission: Play! by Mattel
Nerf Action Xperience
NIKITO World
Seven Squares (Paris)
The DockX
Best USE OF THEMING
Austria & Magical Valley of Diamonds – Europa-Park supplied by MACK Rides, Universal Rocks, VR Coaster, KristallTurm and Wiegand
Croatia & Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac – Europa-Park supplied by MACK Rides and Universal Rocks
Fjord Explorer – Le PAL supplied by BoldMove Nation and Eye-Opener Decors
Meryal Waterpark – Meryal Waterpark supplied by Water Technology, Inc., P&P Projects and Outdoor Factory
Nemesis Reborn – Alton Towers supplied by Merlin Magic Making and Bolliger & Mabillard
Real Madrid World – Real Madrid World supplied by Dubai Holding Entertainment
Tír na nÓg – Emerald Park supplied by Vekoma Rides and Universal Rocks
Best rEGIONAL pARK
Blackgang Chine
Emerald Park
Jaderpark
La Récré des 3 Curés
Majaland Gdańsk
Pleasure Beach Resort
Puy du Fou España
Walibi Rhône-Alpes
Best DARK RIDE OR MEDIA BASED EXPERIENCE
Barbie, Ultimate Road Trip – Mission: Play! by Mattel supplied by Simworx and IP2 Entertainment
Bumba’s World Trip – Plopsaland De Panne supplied by Metallbau Emmeln and Fisheye
Cadbury Chocolate Quest – Cadbury World supplied by Alterface and ETF Ride Systems
Coral Kingdom – Loro Parque supplied by Attraktion!
Eurosat Coastiality – The Phantom of the Opera – Europa-Park supplied by MackOne Interactive and VR Coaster
Hickhack um die Harzburg – HarzVenture supplied by Attraktion!
Best Water Park
Acqua Village Follonica
Aqualibi
Fabryka Wody
Meryal Waterpark
O’Gliss Park
Siam Park
Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Best mARKETING iNITIATIVE
FEAR at Avon Valley – Summer Frights – FEAR supplied by Paul Andrew Young
Mahuka – A Year Communication Plan – Walibi Rhône-Alpes supplied by Picture Element, AirTimeProd and Gary Texier
Pleasure Beach Resort’s digital van at Thorpe Park on Hyperia’s opening day – Pleasure Beach Blackpool
Spinfinity Coaster – Marketing & PR Campaign – BoldMove Nation and E&S Rides
The Return of a Legend: Re-launching Nemesis Reborn, the UK’s most iconic rollercoaster – Alton Towers Resort
Toverland Escape Experience – Toverland
Ω – Die Baudokumentation | Europa-Park – Europa-Park supplied by MACK Media
Best Live Entertainment
“C’est du Délire !” – The Musical – Parc Astérix supplied by Parc Astérix
Disney Electrical Sky Parade – Disneyland Paris supplied by Dronisos and Disney Live Entertainment
El Sueño de Toledo : new scene from the 1920s, the “Spanish Silver Age” – Puy du Fou España supplied by Puy du Fou International
Hot Ice ‘Eternity’ – Pleasure Beach Resort supplied by Stageworks Worldwide Productions
Now You’re Mine – Toverland supplied by Toverland
The Nutquacker – A Winter Spectacular – Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi supplied by East West Events
Best PRODUCT INNOVATION (GUEST EXPERIENCE, PARK OPERATIONS)
AI catering outlet – LEGOLAND Windsor supplied by Zippin and Aramark
CmdCentr Control Panel New Feature – Merlin Entertainment supplied by First Option Software
Convious – New features – Drayton Manor, Plopsa, FlyView, Crealy Theme Park & Resort, Burg Hohenzollern, Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover, Stonor Park, Het Aardbeienland, SnowWorld, Fort Fun Adventureland, Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park supplied by Convious
Deaf-accessible theme park experience – Motiongate Dubai supplied by Amsaan
Enhancing accessibility for deaf visitors – LEGOLAND Windsor, Thorpe Park, Alton Towers supplied by SignLive
Best GREEN INITIATIVE
Adopting more electric cars and additional charging stations – Plopsa
Merlin and Coca Cola Recycling – Alton Towers, LEGOLAND Windsor, Chessington World of Adventures
Plastic Free Oceans – PortAventura World
Sustainable trees for Disney Enchanted Christmas – Disneyland Paris
Woodland Village – LEGOLAND Windsor
Best PRODUCT INNOVATION (RIDES/GAMES/SHOWS)
Hot Racer – Walibi Rhône – Alpes supplied by Intamin Amusement Rides
Icon Tower – Meryal Waterpark supplied by WhiteWater
Immersium – Immersium:Wien supplied by Attraktion!
Premium LED Racing Simulator – Hockenheimring Welcome Center supplied by Brogent Technologies
Slide Path – Edelwies supplied by Wiegand
Stingray – O’Gliss Park supplied by Polin Waterparks
Best rOLLER cOASTER LIMITED BUDGET
Brazilian Buggies – Bellewaerde Park supplied by Zamperla
Jeepo’ Dino – La Récré des 3 Curés supplied by Zamperla, AG Imaginairing and Park Vault
Papa Wutz ́ Achterbahn – Peppa Pig Park supplied by Zamperla
The Smurf’s Coaster – Majaland Gdańsk supplied by Zierer
Vindfald – Tivoli Friheden supplied by Gerstlauer Amusement Rides
Wichtelexpress – Traumland auf der Bärenhöhle supplied by ART Engineering
Ziegelblitz – Jaderpark supplied by Gerstlauer Amusement Rides
Best SUPPLIER
Alterface
BoldMove Nation
Dronisos
P&P Projects
ProSlide Technology
Simworx Ltd
Universal Rocks
VEKOMA RIDES
WhiteWater
NEW! BEST FOOD OR RETAIL DEVELOPMENT
“Twinkle, Twinkle Treat” at Walt’s – an American restaurant- Disneyland Paris
Hyperia Lager : Limited Edition Hyperia Beer – Thorpe Park supplied by Windsor & Eton Brewery
In den Swarte Kat – Efteling
P’oz Kebab – Parc Astérix
Pleasure Beach Store – Pleasure Beach Resort
The DUPLO Coffee Co. – Europe’s First Automated Store in a Theme Park – LEGOLAND Windsor supplied by Aramark UK and Zippin
To be revealed…
The winners of the following categories will be announced on the night: Industry Icon (Operator), Industry Icon (Supplier) and Best of the Best.