The WINNERS
We are delighted to reveal
the Park World Excellence Awards 2024 winners.
Best Roller Coaster
Hyperia at Thorpe Park
Supplied by MACK Rides
Highly Commended:
Nemesis Reborn at Alton Towers supplied by Bolliger & Mabillard
Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac at Europa-Park supplied by MACK Rides & Universal Rocks
Best rollercoaster – limited budget
Ziegelblitz at Jaderpark
Supplied by Gerstlauer Amusement Rides
Highly Commended:
Jeepo’ Dino at La Récré des 3 Curés supplied by Zamperla, AG Imaginairing & Park Vault
Vindfald at Tivoli Friheden supplied by Gerstlauer Amusement Rides
Best Ride(s)
El Grito Drop Tower at Djurs Sommerland
Supplied by Funtime, Leisure Expert Group & Petro Art Productions
Highly Commended:
Magical Valley of Diamonds at Europa-Park supplied by MACK Rides, Universal Rocks, VR Coaster, KristallTurm & Wiegand
Swingi at Linnanmäki supplied by Intamin Amusement Rides
Best Ride(s) – Limited Budget
Azurgo at Familypark
Supplied by ART Engineering
Highly Commended:
Flying Dutchman at Majaland Gdańsk supplied by ART Engineering
Moviemax at Azur Park supplied by Alterface
Best Dark Ride or Media-Based Experience
Coral Kingdom at Loro Parque
Supplied by Attraktion!
Highly Commended:
Eurosat Coastiality – The Phantom of the Opera at Europa-Park supplied by MackOne Interactive & VR Coaster
Hickhack um die Harzburg at HarzVenture supplied by Attraktion!
Best Water Park Experience
Icon Tower at Meryal Waterpark
Supplied by WhiteWater
Highly Commended:
Saifa at Siam Park supplied by ProSlide
Surf Bay at Aqualibi supplied by ProSlide
Best FEC Project
Monaco & The Provence by Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg
Supplied by Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg
Highly Commended:
Barbie, Ultimate Road Trip by Mission: Play! by Mattel supplied by Simworx & IP2 Entertainment
The Riddler : The Final Test by Batman Escape supplied by Various
Best Use of Theming
Nemesis Reborn by Alton Towers
Supplied by Merlin Magic Making & Bolliger & Mabillard
Highly Commended:
Croatia & Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac by Europa-Park supplied by MACK Rides & Universal Rocks
Tír na nÓg by Emerald Park supplied by Vekoma Rides & Universal Rocks
Best Supplier
WhiteWater
NEW! BEST FOOD OR RETAIL DEVELOPMENT
In den Swarte Kat at Efteling
Highly Commended:
The DUPLO Coffee Co. – Europe’s First Automated Store in a Theme Park at LEGOLAND Windsor supplied by Aramark UK & Zippin
Best Large Park
Europa-Park
Best Regional Park
Emerald Park
Best Waterpark
Meryal Waterpark
Best FEC
Gravity Max (Liverpool)
Highly Commended:
Mission: Play! by Mattel
NIKITO World
Best Live Entertainment
El Sueño de Toledo : new scene from the 1920s, the “Spanish Silver Age” by Puy du Fou España
Supplied by Puy du Fou International
Highly Commended:
“C’est du Délire !” – The Musical by Parc Astérix supplied by Parc Astérix
Disney Electrical Sky Parade by Disneyland Paris supplied by Dronisos & Disney Live Entertainment
Industry Icon (Operator)
Wolfgang Kiessling
Industry Icon (Supplier)
Benoit Cornet
Best Green Initiative
Plastic Free Oceans by PortAventura World
Highly Commended:
Sustainable trees for Disney Enchanted Christmas by Disneyland Paris
Woodland Village by LEGOLAND Windsor
Best Product Innovation (rides/games/shows)
Icon Tower by Meryal Waterpark
Supplied by WhiteWater
Highly Commended:
Hot Racer by Walibi Rhône-Alpes supplied by Intamin Amusement Rides
Stingray by O’Gliss Park supplied by Polin Waterparks
Best Product Innovation (guest experience/park operations)
Enhancing accessibility for deaf visitors by LEGOLAND Windsor, Thorpe Park, Alton Towers
Supplied by SignLive
Highly Commended:
AI catering outlet by LEGOLAND Windsor supplied by Zippin
Deaf-accessible theme park experience by Motiongate Dubai supplied by Amsaan
Best Marketing Initiative
Pleasure Beach Resort’s digital van at Thorpe Park on Hyperia’s opening day by Pleasure Beach Blackpool
Highly Commended:
FEAR at Avon Valley – Summer Frights by FEAR supplied by Paul Andrew Young
The Return of a Legend: Re-launching Nemesis Reborn, the UK’s most iconic rollercoaster by Alton Towers Resort