Quassy Amusement Park & Waterpark earned global recognition at the 2025 Golden Ticket Awards, presented annually by Amusement Today, for its Wooden Warrior roller coaster.Wooden Warrior ranked among the Top Five Best Family Roller Coasters in the World, tying for fourth place with Mecalodon at Walibi Belgium. This family favorite came in just behind some of the industry’s newest and most celebrated rides: The Bobcat at Six Flags Great Escape, Hiccup’s Wing Gliders at Universal Epic Universe, and Big Bear
The Golden Ticket Awards were established by Amusement Today in 1998 to shine a spotlight on the amusement park industry and attractions by recognizing the “Best of the Best.” Today, they are among the most recognized awards among theme parks, amusement parks, family entertainment centers and water parks. In 2025, Amusement Today presented awards in 22 categories, as well as special recognition with Publisher’s Picks awards and Legend designations. On September 6, more than 300 industry
Ellis & Associates Awarded 2025 Safety Award; Jerry Aldrich To Receive Prestigious Lifetime Contribution Award AIMS International, the unmatched leader in amusement safety education, recognized two amusement industry veterans at Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards last night. Ellis & Associates, Inc was awarded the 2025 AIMS International Safety Award and amusement industry veteran Jerry Aldrich was awarded the prestigious AIMS International Lifetime Contribution Award. The AIMS International