Dollywood won four Golden Ticket Awards on September 12, while Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment at Universal Epic Universe took Best Dark Ride.
The 2026 Golden Ticket Awards, organized by Amusement Today, were presented at COTALand in Austin, Texas. The competitive categories are decided by an international poll.
Dollywood’s four awards
Dollywood received Best Guest Experience, Best Kids’ Area and Most Beautiful Park. Big Bear Mountain won Best Family Coaster, completing the park’s four-award haul.
Other major winners
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Park | Europa-Park, Germany |
| Best Steel Roller Coaster | Fury 325, Carowinds |
| Best Wooden Roller Coaster | The Voyage, Holiday World |
| Best Water Park | Splashin’ Safari |
| Best New Roller Coaster | Falcons Flight, Six Flags Qiddiya City |
| Best New Attraction Installation | Falcons Flight, Six Flags Qiddiya City |
| Standout Family Entertainment Center | Level99, Orlando |
Fury 325 earned its tenth Best Steel Roller Coaster award. The organizer’s full results issue includes category rankings and finalists.