Awards
Awards
Cedar Point, which shattered world records when it debuted the 420-foot-tall, 120-mph Top Thrill Dragster "strata-coaster" this summer, is honored to have been recognized by numerous organizations with awards and designations in its 134-year history. Some of the park's recent awards include:
2006
GOLDEN TICKET AWARDS
The Golden Ticket Awards are presented to the "best of the best" in the amusement industry by Amusement Today, the Arlington, Texas-based publication that reports on amusement and waterpark news.
Winner of "Best Amusement Park in the World" -- for a record nine years in a row!
Winner of "Best Capacity" award -- which measures how effectively and efficiently guests flow through queue lines
"Best Steel Roller Coaster in the World" category No. 2 -- Millennium Force
No. 3 -- Magnum XL-200
No. 10 -- Top Thrill Dragster
No. 14 -- Raptor "Friendliest Employees"
No. 3 -- Cedar Point
"Best Outdoor Night Show Production"
No. 4 -- Cedar Point
THEME PARKS MAGAZINE
Theme Parks Magazine, based in Independence, Mo., is dedicated to helping its readers discover America's theme parks. With the average park visitor in mind, Theme Parks Magazine features eye-catching photos, in-depth park guides, feature stories and attraction profiles from a wide array of amusement destinations across the country. Winner of "America's Favorite Amusement Park" award for the second year in a row Winner of "Favorite Park for Thrills" award for the second year in a row Winner of "Best Value" award for the second year in a row Winner of "Best Seasonal Event" for HalloWeekends
"Top Steel Roller Coasters" category
No. 1 -- Millennium Force
No. 2 -- Top Thrill Dragster
No. 4 -- Magnum XL-200
"Top Wooden Roller Coasters" category
No. 9 -- Mean Streak
COASTERBUZZ.COM
CoasterBuzz.com is one of the most-visited coaster sites on the Internet, delivering daily news to thousands of enthusiasts around the globe. The members are a diverse group -- ranging from teenagers to retirees and college students to professionals -- with one common goal: a passion for roller coasters and amusement parks.
Winner of "Park of the Year" award
Winner of "Best Capacity" award
"Best Steel Roller Coaster" category
No. 1 -- Millennium Force
No. 2 -- Top Thrill Dragster
No. 4 -- Magnum XL-200
"Best Food" category
No. 2 -- Cedar Point
"Best Theme" category
No. 4 -- Cedar Point
NAPHA
The National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) was founded in 1978 and is an international enthusiasts' organization dedicated to preserving and documenting the heritage of the amusement industry. The NAPHA survey, which began in 1986, tallies members' favorite coasters and attractions from parks around the world.
"Favorite Steel Roller Coaster" category
No. 1 -- Millennium Force
No. 2 -- Magnum XL-200
"Favorite Traditional Amusement Park" category
No. 3 -- Cedar Point
2005
Cedar Point received the prestigious “Golden Ticket Award” for being named the “Best Amusement Park in the World” for a record eighth consecutive year in an international survey conducted by the readers of Amusement Today, an industry publication that covers amusement park and waterpark news and trends.
Millennium Force, Cedar Point’s 310-foot-tall “giga-coaster,” was rated the “Best Steel Roller Coaster in the World” in the “Golden Ticket Awards,” which are presented to the “best of the best” in the amusement industry as voted in an international survey conducted by Amusement Today newspaper. Since opening in 2000, it has been given the title of No. 1 four times since 2001 and has never been ranked lower than No. 2 in the poll.
The Magnum XL-200, Top Thrill Dragster and Raptor roller coasters were named No. 3, No. 7 and No. 11 respectively in the “Best Steel Roller Coaster in the World” category by Amusement Today’s “Golden Ticket Awards,” giving the park four coasters in the Top 15.
Cedar Point was honored for “Best Souvenirs” and “Best Games Area” in the 2005 “Golden Ticket Awards,” presented by Amusement Today newspaper.
The readers of Theme Parks Magazine rated Cedar Point as “America’s Favorite Amusement Park” in the ?rst annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Theme Parks Magazine covers and reports on the amusement industry from a guest’s point-of-view.
Cedar Point was named the “Best Park for Thrills” and “Park with the Best Bang For Your Buck” in the Readers’ Choice Awards, presented by Theme Parks Magazine.
Millennium Force was named “Favorite Steel Roller Coaster” by the readers of Theme Parks Magazine in the Readers’ Choice Awards. The Magnum XL-200 and Top Thrill Dragster roller coasters were named No. 2 and No. 4, respectively.
Mean Streak, Cedar Point’s 161-foot-tall wooden monster was voted No. 9 in the “Favorite Wooden Roller Coaster” category in Theme Parks Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
Millennium Force and the Magnum XL-200 were tied for “Best Steel Roller Coaster” in a poll conducted by the National Amusement Park Historical Association. This is the second time in four years that both coasters shared the No. 1 spot. The Magnum XL-200 has occupied (or tied for) the top spot for thirteen of the last fourteen years!
2004
Cedar Point received two “Golden Ticket Awards,” which are presented to the “best of the best” in the amusement industry as voted in an international survey conducted by Amusement Today newspaper, an industry publication that covers amusement and water park news and trends.
Cedar Point was named the “Best Amusement Park in the World” for a record seventh consecutive year in an international survey conducted by Amusement Today, an industry publication that covers amusement park and waterpark news and trends.
The Millennium Force “giga-coaster” was rated the “Best Steel Roller Coaster in the World.” Since opening in 2000, Millennium Force has never been ranked lower than No. 2 in the poll.
Cedar Point was ranked as the “No. 1 Amusement Park in the United States” in the “U.S. Family Travel Guide,” published and distributed by Zagat Survey, in association with Parenting magazine. The park also ranked No. 6 in the “50 Overall Top-Rated Attractions” category.
The National Amusement Park Historical Association, an international enthusiasts’ organization dedicated to preserving and documenting the heritage of the amusement industry, ranked Millennium Force as their “Favorite Steel Roller Coaster in the World.” The Magnum XL-200 tied for the No. 2 slot and the inverted Raptor came in at No. 5 on the steel coaster list. The Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster was voted as the “Top New Attraction of 2003.”
Cedar Point’s “Twistin’ to the 60s” was honored with a “BIG-E Award” for “Best Overall Production” at the 86th Annual Convention and Trade Show of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. The BIG-E Awards acknowledge the most outstanding examples of entertainment in the amusement industry.
For the fourth consecutive year, Cedar Point was voted “Park of the Year” in the Coasters’ Choice Awards, an annual poll by CoasterBuzz.com, an esteemed Web site devoted to roller coaster and amusement park fans around the world. The Web site also honored Cedar Point with Coasters’ Choice Awards for “Best Steel Coaster” for the 310-foot-tall, 93-mph Millennium Force; “Best New Steel Coaster” and “Coaster of the Year” for the 420-foot-tall, 120-mph Top Thrill Dragster; “Best Capacity,” which reflects the efficiency in which guests move throughout the park; and for “Best Food” at an amusement park.
2003
Cedar Point received numerous “Golden Ticket Awards,” which are presented to the “best of the best” in the amusement industry as voted in an international survey conducted by Amusement Today newspaper, an industry publication that covers amusement and water park news and trends. Named the “Best Amusement Park in the World” for the sixth consecutive year; the Millennium Force “giga-coaster” was rated No. 2 in the “Best Steel Roller Coaster in the World” category; the Magnum XL-200, Raptor and Top Thrill Dragster scream machines were rated No. 4, No. 10 and No. 11 respectively in the “Best Steel Roller Coaster in the World” category, giving the park an unprecedented four coasters on the Top 25 steel list; and Cedar Point won for having the “Best Capacity” of any amusement park in the world for the sixth straight year (this award is given to the park that most effectively and efficiently moves guests through the queue lines).
The world-record-breaking Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster received a “Best of What’s New” award from the world-renowned Popular Science magazine.
The National Amusement Park Historical Association ranked Millennium Force and Magnum as their “Favorite Steel Roller Coaster in the World” – the first time in the history of the survey that two coasters tied for the top spot.Cedar Point earned two “Brass Ring Awards” at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) 85th annual convention and trade show. The park earned top honors in the “Brochure” and “Print Advertisement” categories, while placing second in the “Media Kit,” “Radio Commercial” and “Web site” categories.
Cedar Point was also honored with three “BIG-E Awards” at the Annual Convention and Trade Show of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA). The BIG-E Awards acknowledge the most outstanding examples of entertainment in the amusement industry.
The Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain named Cedar Point the “
www.coasterbuzz.com – a Web site devoted to amusement park and roller coaster enthusiasts – honored Cedar Point with four No. 1 Coasters’ Choice awards: 1.) Park of the Year; 2.) Best Capacity; 3.) Best Food; 4.) Best Steel Coaster (Millennium Force).
2002
Cedar Point received numerous “Golden Ticket Awards,” which are presented to the “best of the best” in the amusement industry as voted in an international survey conducted by Amusement Today newspaper, an industry publication that covers amusement and water park news and trends. Named the “Best Amusement Park in the World” for the fifth consecutive year; the Millennium Force “giga-coaster” was rated the “Best Steel Roller Coaster in the World” for the second straight year; the Magnum XL-200 and Raptor scream machines were rated No. 3 and No. 12 respectively in the “Best Steel Roller Coaster in the World” category, giving the park an unprecedented three coasters on the Top 25 steel list; Cedar Point won for having the “Best Capacity” of any amusement park in the world for the fifth straight year (this award is given to the park that most effectively and efficiently moves guests through the queue lines); and Cedar Point was rated No. 1 in the “Best Games” category, No. 2 in the “Best Souvenirs” category and No. 3 in the “Friendliest Park Staff” category.
Family Fun magazine readers rated Cedar Point the “top amusement park in the
The Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain named Cedar Point the “
The National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) voted the Magnum XL-200 the “Favorite Steel Roller Coaster in the World” for the 11th consecutive year.
The International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) presented Cedar Point with a “Spirit of Excellence Award” for the “Best Orientation Program.” The awards recognize outstanding programs for employee orientation and recognition, as well as guest services, safety and supervisory training programs. The park was also honored with three “BIG-E Awards” at IAAPA's Annual Convention and Trade Show. The BIG-E Awards acknowledge the most outstanding examples of entertainment in the amusement industry.
The Great Ohio Coaster Club (GOCC) voted Cedar Point the “
2000
The Magnum XL-200 was rated the “Best Steel Roller Coaster in the World” for the third year in a row in the “Golden Ticket Awards,” conducted by Amusement Today newspaper.
thrillride.com – a Web site devoted to amusement park enthusiasts – honored Cedar Point with four No. 1 Reader’s Poll awards: 1.) Favorite Amusement Park; 2.) Favorite Steel Roller Coaster (Millennium Force); 3.) Favorite Freefall Ride (
1996
Cedar Point was named the winner of the industry’s most prestigious honor, the Applause Award, by
1995
The National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) honored Cedar Point for its 125th Anniversary -- one of the longest histories in the industry.
1992
The American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) honored Cedar Point for its 100th Anniversary of Roller Coasters -- the longest coaster heritage in the world.
The Guinness Book of Records declared the Mean Streak the tallest wooden roller coaster in the world (161 feet).
1990
The Guinness Book of Records credited the Magnum XL-200 as the fastest coaster (72 mph) with the longest vertical drop (194 feet, 8 inches). Cedar Point was also listed in the Guinness Book of Records for the first time for having more roller coasters than any other place in the world.