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New York Post
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Dollywood crowned ‘favorite theme park' again in 2024
Dollywood earned the title of 'favorite theme park' in the country for the third straight year in 2024. That's according to the National Amusement Park Historical Association's (NAPHA) recently released yearly NAPHA Amusement Park Attractions Survey of its members. Dollywood's first-place ranking for 'favorite theme park' – one of a handful of categories that the survey looks at – for 2024 marked Dollywood's latest instance of receiving the title, after notching it with the NAPHA's members in 2022 and 2023. The park, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is also tied for first in that category with two other theme parks in 2021, per the NAPHA. Dollywood has over 50 rides and attractions. More than 2 million people visit Dolly Parton's park each year, according to the park's website. No. 2 for 'favorite theme park' went to Disneyland, the Walt Disney Co.-operated park in Anaheim, California. 4 The Lumber Jack's Pizza restaurant at the Dollywood theme park, pictured on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images 4 The entrance to Dollywood is viewed on October 18, 2016 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Getty Images In the survey, Dollywood was also dubbed the second 'most beautiful park' behind Busch Gardens Williamsburg, according to the NAPHA. When it came to traditional amusement parks, Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania emerged as NAPHA members' favorite for that category. 4 American singer and songwriter Dolly Parton poses for a portrait with her guitar at Dollywood circa 1993 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Getty Images 4 Dolly Parton at the Dollywood Dewitt tour to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Dollywood and Passholder Preview Day held at the Celebrity Theater at Dollywood on March 14, 2025, in Pigeon Forge, TN. Curtis Hilbun / / MEGA Knoebels Amusement Resort's Phoenix roller coaster was also named the 'favorite wood roller coaster' for 2024 for the 14th year in a row, the NAPHA said. Other categories included in the NAPHA survey included 'favorite steel roller coaster' and 'best new attraction,' which Cedar Point's Millennium Force and Six Flags Great Escape's The Bobcat, respectively earned. The NAPHA's members have over 130 different parks under their belts on average, it said.
Axios
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Cedar Point and Kings Island feature new coasters in '25
Cedar Point and Kings Island amusement parks are set to debut new coasters this summer, and one of them looks absolutely terrifying. Why it matters: This is the first full season after the parks' parent company, Cedar Fair, completed its merger with rival Six Flags last July. A season pass add-on now gains access to over 20 parks across the country. State of play: Cedar Point's season begins May 3 and roller coaster enthusiasts anticipate the opening of Siren's Curse later this summer. The ride will have a unique tilt feature, with a "broken off" section of track lowering into place for the first drop. Words don't do it justice … watch the animated video and be prepared to gasp. 🎢 Top Thrill 2 is expected to be back up again this season. It debuted a year ago, but was quickly shut down with mechanical issues. The Millennium Force coaster also celebrates 25 years since opening as the first giga coaster (over 300 feet tall). The intrigue: Kings Island is already open and has its own coaster debuting this summer — inside Soak City water park. RiverRacers will use water jets to propel riders through dueling slides at speeds up to 30 miles an hour. The Beast had some of its famous wooden track replaced, while the kid-friendly Queen City Stunt Coaster was rebranded to feature landmarks of nearby Cincinnati. 🎟️ Daily admission starts at $45 for Kings Island and $50 for Cedar Point. Plus: The All Park Passport add-on starts at $80 and gets you into many other Cedar Fair and Six Flags parks. The closest drives from Columbus are Michigan's Adventure (5 hours, 30 minutes; opens May 23) and Six Flags Great America in Illinois (6 hours, 15 minutes; open weekends until mid-May). 💭 Alissa's thought bubble: I grew up in Sandusky with Cedar Point practically in my backyard, so this time of year always brings a wave of nostalgia.
