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Arabia; Universe Science Park, Denmark and iFLY Basingstoke in the UK. Created with the help of SDEI, Europe Technologies, Solideo, AMPM and Crystal Group, Les Noces de Feu, the stand- out show at Puy du Fou, was awarded Best Use of Technologies and Best Live Entertainment. The accolades didn’t stop there – the historical theme park in France emerged victorious a third time, alongside 6k and Grumpy Productions in Best Use of Theming for Théâtre Molière and Grand Siècle.
In the category Best Dark Ride or Media Based Experience, Efteling, the fairytale theme park in the Netherlands, was awarded for Fabula together with Aardman Animations; while Polin Waterparks scooped Best Product Innovation for Glassy Looping Rocket at Candyland park in Turkey.
Simworx was named Best Supplier, while Andreas Anderson, CEO of Liseberg, Sweden became 2020’s Industry Icon on the operator side, while the Zamperla family were awarded the same honour as a supplier. Introduced for the first time this year, the award for ‘Best of the Best’ was not open to entries, instead the Excellence judges were tasked with each
THE JUDGES
ALEATHA EZRA – Director, park member development, World Waterpark Association
DUNCAN PHILLIPS - Founder and managing director, 360 Play, DP Associates. Vice chair of Balppa.
NICOLE ROJO – Representative of the European Coaster Club (EEC) for Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Blogger.
FRANÇOIS
MAYNÉ – freelance author and owner of OOPARC.
nominating a ride, attraction or park, introduced at any time, that they believe represents the very best that the industry has to offer. The recipient of this award was Tivoli Gardens, Denmark, which has been a hit with guests ever since its grand opening in 1843.
Paul Ryder continued: “I would like to say a big thank you to all of this year’s judges all of whom committed their time and expertise to ensure that the rightful winners would be taking
home a trophy.
“I’d also like to take to say thank you to all of our sponsors: Credo Projects, Digital Centre, Hologate, Puy du Fou, Polin Water Parks, Simworx, Sunkid and Vekoma Rides for helping us to deliver a fantastic event.
“And finally, we look forward to seeing you, in person, at the Park world Excellence Awards 2021 in Barcelona!” @ParkWorldMag
#ParkWorldExcellenceAwards.
MARCUS GAINES – Owner, Ride and Park Media.
MAREK PISARSKI – Owner, PAIT Consulting; Marek Pisarski Imagineering.
RICHARD PAWLEY - Director of operations and ride safety, VTP Global Holdings.
PHIL TAYLOR - Managing director, Team Leisure.
EMMANUEL
MONGON – Founder, Imaginvest.
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