Dollywood Awarded 5 Golden Tickets

Golden Ticket Awards Ceremony

Presented By: Amusement Today

Photo Credit: Knox News Sentinel

If you are a theme park enthusiast, then there are at least 5 more reasons that you should visit Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN. That' because Dollywood recently received 5 Golden Ticket Awards presented by Amusement Today, the most influential magazine publication of the amusement park industry. In addition to being a recurring winner of categories including Best Show and Best Christmas Event, our local theme park also took home first prize for three additional categories for the first time this year. Dollywood is now ranked highest in the Best Food, Friendliest Park, and Best New Ride categories! Dollywood continues to draw visitors to the area, and this recognition will enhance its appeal even more.

Every award is considered extremely prestigious and the competition is fierce. Dollywood came out on top competing with some of the most well-known parks of the industry including Disneyland, Universal, Six Flags, Disney's Magic Kingdom, Cedar Point, Busch Gardens, as well as a number of international amusement parks. Winners are chosen by a panel of experienced theme park enthusiasts from around the world who submit votes for each category.

Dollywood's newest ride, the Wild Eagle, is the nation's first winged coaster and won the Best New Ride category hands down. Another of Dollywood's iconic coasters, Thunderhead, is a long time favorite that ranked fourth place in the Best Wooden Coaster category.  The Pigeon Forge theme park also placed third for Best Park and fourth in the Best Landscaping category. Dollywood's Splash Country placed fourth in both the Best Waterpark and Best Water Ride categories.  The annual awards ceremony was even hosted at Dollywood's Celebrity Theater this year. The park's official spokesperson, Dolly Parton, was thrilled to attend the awards program and accept the awards in person.

So, whether you're a first time visitor or you've been a frequent visitor year after year, you have got to bring your family to Dollywood and see all the new award winning features this park has to offer for yourself!