The Park World Excellence Awards — organized by the publisher of Park World Magazine — recognizes the best operators from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), together with the outstanding manufacturers, suppliers and entertainment specialists that worked with them to bring 2021’s top experiences to life.
BEST DARK RIDE OR MEDIA-BASED EXPERIENCE
Underlandet, Liseberg
Supplied by Gosetto, P&P Projects, Lifeformations and Triotech
BEST PRODUCT INNOVATION (GUEST EXPERIENCE / PARK OPERATIONS)
FacePass Technology, Yas Theme Parks
Supplied by Miral
BEST FEC PROJECT
Das U-Boot – Deine Mission, HCC Rostock
Supplied by GearProd
BEST RIDE(S), SPONSORED BY SIMWORX
Tornado Springs, Paultons Park
Supplied by the Mancey Family, Mack Rides, Zamperla, Zierer, MK Themed Attractions, Leisure Expert Group and IMAscore
BEST RIDE(S) – LIMITED BUDGET
Okavango River, Jaderpark
Supplied by Hafema
BEST GREEN INITIATIVE
OK Corral
Reducing the impact on the environment during construction of “Mexico” new themed land
BEST ROLLER COASTER, SPONSORED BY ACCESSO
F.L.Y., Phantasialand
Supplied by Vekoma Rides Manufacturing
BEST ROLLER COASTER – LIMITED BUDGET
Fridolin’s verruckter Zauberexpress, Fantasiana Erlebnispark
Supplied by ART Engineering, Maschinenbau Kaltenbach, IMAscore and Universal Rocks
BEST SUPPLIER
WhiteWater
InPark Magazine Editor Judith Rubin examines WhiteWater’s success over the years along with the company’s plans for the near future
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InPark Magazine Publisher Martin Palicki discusses WhiteWater’s rejuvenation techniques, upgrade opportunities and resources for recovery and reopening.
BEST PRODUCT INNOVATION (RIDES/SHOWS)
Xtreme Spinning Coaster, Plopsaland De Panne
Supplied by Mack Rides
BEST USE OF THEMING
Rookburgh, Phantasialand
Supplied by MK Themed Attractions
BEST WATER PARK EXPERIENCE
Trident Tower, Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark
Supplied by Proslide
BEST FEC
Fairytale Farm, UK
BEST LARGE PARK, SPONSORED BY BROGENT
Phantasialand, Germany
BEST LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
A Pluma y Espada, Puy du Fou España
Supplied by Puy du Fou International
BEST REGIONAL PARK, SPONSORED BY VEKOMA RIDES
Fårup Sommerland, Denmark
BEST WATER PARK
Rulantica, Germany
INDUSTRY ICON – OPERATOR
Mathijs Bembom , OK Corral
INDUSTRY ICON – SUPPLIER
Rainer Maelzer, WhiteWater
BEST OF THE BEST
UNSUNG HERO
Walibi Belgium Team Members
