The Golden Ticket Awards

[robbalveySite Admin]

My only two comments which I'll actually speak on are this...

First -

Best Food: Knoebels

I really wish there were two categories, because I DO actually believe that Knoebel's has, hands down, the "best traditional amusement park food" in the world. No contest. But when I fill out the ballot, taking into account all the theme parks I've been to, I have to vote "Epcot" in this category. How can Epcot not win an overall "Best Food" in a park category? Not even taking into consideration the Food & Wine Festival, locations like Via Napoli, Mitsukoshi, and Le Cellier Steakhouse are some of the best restaurants I've been to period, and they are in a theme park!

I hate not having to vote for Knoebel's, but I wish there was a "Best Theme Park Dining" and "Best Traditional Park Food" categories.

Second -

The fact that nothing "Tokyo Disney Resort" is on the list is a crime against humanity.

--Robb "Not even going to touch the coaster rankings..." Alvey

[ThunderheadThe best thing about TPR is the donkeys.]

^Rub those filthy mitts on those "Top 10s"!

[805AndrewI know more about donkeys than women!]

My top three coasters in California are X2, Tatsu, and Goliath. The highest ranked California coasters on the Golden Ticket Award poll are X2, Tatsu, and Goliath in that order. I guess I agree with them on something. Though I would rank X2 higher up the poll as its one of the most intense and funnest rides I've been on, I guess its too rough or intense for a lot of people. I noticed coasters with inversions don't rank that high on the poll.

^^I thought it was strange that nothing from Tokyo Disney was awarded. It shows how US centric these awards are (like many people in our govt). Just by seeing the pics, videos, and rave reviews of Journey of the Center of the Earth, it should be in the top three dark ride list. And Tokyo Disney Sea should be in the top two best parks list. I also agree about having two separate food categories. Some people going to Knoebels who have been to Epcot may be disappointed when they they try the food expecting it to be like Epcot after seeing the "Best Park Food" banners across the park.

[cal1br3ttoWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

I clearly ate the wrong food at Knoebels. Didn't particularly care for any of it (not counting the lovely birch beer). But I don't really have a valid basis for my opinion, as I disregarded the common advice to eat your way through the park. No complaints from me about aspects like prices, customer service, selection, or eating areas, though.

[John KnottsDon't let this donkey melt you with its laser eyes!]

This is about the time when the SFMM fanboys come out and attack the CP fanboys! Being an unbiased theme park enthusiast I have to say, "sorry MM, CP really is much better!" I know this site is SFMM heavy, but lets be realistic.

Ugh...please stop. There is nothing more outdated than old CP vs SFMM crap. Especially now that most of us are well traveled enough to know neither park is what I would consider the best.

[Rollercoaster RiderI own the website www.donkey.com]

A Few Thoughts:

- How is Hades Better than Prowler?
- Odd How Riptide Bay Added like 7 New Attractions and NONE got nominated for best Waterpark Attraction
- Is Voyage That Good?
- I went to Cedar Point in 09 and I Could Probably name 5 Parks Better in QUALITY
- I Really Wish Friendlies Park, Cleanest Park could Change Hands a Few Time
- Shouldn't Six Flags America Be Nominated for Best Kids Area?
- KNOEBEL'S BEST HALLOWEEN EVENT????!!!!???
- What Part of Nick Universe is The Kids Area?
- I'd Take Bizarro over Millennium Force Anyday
- Grona Lund for "Has Rich History, Thrives as a Big Park in a Small Space" Heard of Indiana Beach? or Nick Universe? or Casino Pier? or Funtown Pier?


IMO, Golden Ticket Awards are Like The Oscars, Only Less Exciting, Interesting, or Guarenteed New Winners.

[cfcI've gone pantless!]

I really wish there were two categories, because I DO actually believe that Knoebel's has, hands down, the "best traditional amusement park food" in the world. No contest. But when I fill out the ballot, taking into account all the theme parks I've been to, I have to vote "Epcot" in this category. How can Epcot not win an overall "Best Food" in a park category? Not even taking into consideration the Food & Wine Festival, locations like Via Napoli, Mitsukoshi, and Le Cellier Steakhouse are some of the best restaurants I've been to period, and they are in a theme park!

I hate not having to vote for Knoebel's, but I wish there was a "Best Theme Park Dining" and "Best Traditional Park Food" categories.

I agree with this completely. I love Knoebels' food for "snacking," but Epcot beats all other parks for "dining" (Tokyo DisneySea is no slouch here, either).

Is Voyage That Good?

My answer would be "no." (However, two years ago, I probably wouldn't have quibbled about this.)

[Joe CoolPiers' latest smashpiece]

The Voyage is good but it's not El Toro good.

[larrygatorObsessive Overlord of the TPR Park Index]

Did people really get a chance to ride it or did they just vote for it because it's Schlitterbahn?

Voters are encouraged to vote for what they hear is the best if they have not experienced all the options? Personally, I generally don't vote for a category if I've only experienced less than two of the options.

Surprising to see Dudley-do-Right is the best water ride. I rode it a year ago, before the fire, so maybe its better now, but I though it was pretty bad.

The audio was out of sync, and ear piercingly loud in some spots. Many of the effects weren't working too, like the horse running with the scrolling background. A light just shined on it for a second and that was it.

Splash Mountain still is a way better ride.

And Valhalla craps all over both of them, but Valhalla will never win.

[Rollercoaster RiderI own the website www.donkey.com]

Is Voyage That Good?

My answer would be "no." (However, two years ago, I probably wouldn't have quibbled about this.)[/quote]




It's just that anything that is "The Best" more than 4 years in a row, My Red Flag goes up.