Universal Orlando has been awarded new amusement-industry awards, scoring big for its new behemoth baby Epic Universe and water theme park Volcano Bay.
This year’s Golden Ticket Awards, a prestigious annual tradition in the theme park world presented by Amusement Today, granted Universal a total of five awards for both new and longstanding immersive experiences and attractions. It was the only Florida park to win in this year’s roundup.
The park nabbed the following honors:
- Best new theme concept for Epic Universe’s village of Darkmoor
- Best new coaster for Epic Universe’s Stardust Racers
- Best new attraction installation for Epic Universe’s Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry
- Best dark ride for Epic Universe’s Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment
- Best water park for Volcano Bay
This year marks the first time a new winner has been named in the best water park category in 26 years. Volcano Bay, opened in 2017, beat out the previous titleholder: Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort in New Braunfels, Texas.
While Epic Universe, the theme park’s highly anticipated new venture that opened this summer, helped the amusement giant score big, Disney World was left in the dust.
Disney World took home no wins. Maybe next time, Mickey.
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