2011 in amusement parks explained
This is a list of events and openings related to amusement parks that occurred in 2011. These various lists are not exhaustive.
Amusement parks
Opening
Change of name
Change of ownership
Birthday
Closed
Additions
Roller coasters
New
Relocated
Refurbished
Other attractions
New
Closed attractions & roller coasters
Amusement parks in terms of attendance
See also: List of amusement park attendance figures.
Worldwide
This section list the top 25 largest amusement parks worldwide in order of annual attendance in 2011.
Rank | Amusement park | Location | 2011 Attendance[95] |
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1 | Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort | Lake Buena Vista, Florida, US | 17,142,000 |
2 | Disneyland at Disneyland Resort | Anaheim, California, US | 16,140,000 |
3 | Tokyo Disneyland | Tokyo, Japan | 13,996,000 |
4 | Tokyo DisneySea | Tokyo, Japan | 11,930,000 |
5 | Disneyland Park at Disneyland Paris | Marne-la-Vallée, France | 10,990,000 |
6 | Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort | Lake Buena Vista, Florida, US | 10,825,000 |
7 | Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort | Lake Buena Vista, Florida, US | 9,783,000 |
8 | Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort | Lake Buena Vista, Florida, US | 9,699,000 |
9 | Universal Studios Japan | Osaka, Japan | 8,500,000 |
10 | Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort | Orlando, Florida, US | 7,674,000 |
11 | Lotte World | Seoul, South Korea | 7,580,000 |
12 | Ocean Park Hong Kong | Hong Kong, China | 6,955,000 |
13 | Everland | Yongin, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea | 6,570,000 |
14 | Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort | Anaheim, California, US | 6,341,000 |
15 | Universal Studios Florida at Universal Orlando Resort | Orlando, Florida, US | 6,044,000 |
16 | Hong Kong Disneyland | Hong Kong, China | 5,900,000 |
17 | | Kuwana, Japan | 5,820,000 |
18 | SeaWorld Orlando | Orlando, Florida, US | 5,202,000 |
19 | Universal Studios Hollywood | Universal City, California, US | 5,141,000 |
20 | Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris | Marne-la-Vallée, France | 4,710,000 |
21 | Europa-Park | Rust, Germany | 4,500,000 |
22 | SeaWorld San Diego | San Diego, California, US | 4,294,000 |
23 | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Tampa, Florida, US | 4,284,000 |
24 | Efteling | Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands | 4,125,000 |
25 | Tivoli Gardens | Copenhagen, Denmark | 3,963,000 |
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Poll rankings
Golden Ticket Awards
The 2011 Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards were held at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.[96]
Top 10 Steel Roller Coasters |
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Rank | Roller Coaster | Park | Manufacturer | Points |
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1 | | | | 1540 |
2 | | | | 1201 |
3 | | | | 864 |
4 | | | | 794 |
5 | | | Morgan/Arrow | 756 |
6 | | | | 743 |
7 | | | | 643 |
| | Intamin |
9 | | | | 627 |
10 | | | | 510 | |
Top 10 Wooden Roller Coasters |
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Rank | Roller Coaster | Park | Manufacturer | Points |
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1 | | | | 1631 |
2 | | | | 1375 |
3 | | | | 1359 |
4 | | | | 1267 |
5 | | | | 1065 |
6 | | | | 969 |
7 | | | | 591 |
8 | | | | 494 |
9 | | | | 484 |
10 | | | | 452 | |
Records broken
Record name | Record attribute | Ride | Amusement Park | Date broken | |
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| 18 roller coasters | | | | [97] [98] |
| 113.1° drop | Timber Drop | | | |
| 121° drop | | | | | |
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Rainbow MagicLand. 5627. 5 August 2012.
- News: Bedo. Stephanie. Dreamworld unveils latest thrill ride. 28 November 2011. Gold Coast Bulletin. 21 July 2011. 4 October 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121004080844/http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2011/07/21/334225_tourism-news.html. dead.
- News: Nichols. Nick. Sea World creator Keith Williams dies. 28 November 2011. Gold Coast Bulletin. 19 October 2011.
- News: Hong. Tan Bee. Australia's Hollywood. 28 November 2011. New Straits Times. 26 January 1992.
- News: Dreamworld's ride is over. 28 November 2011. Gold Coast Bulletin. 21 August 2008. Nichols, Nick. Willougbhy, Shannon.
- News: Ben 10 roller coaster is a hit. 20 July 2011. 18 September 2011. Licensing.biz. Lewis. Tyler. https://web.archive.org/web/20110918125114/http://www.licensing.biz/news/7578/Ben-10-roller-coaster-is-a-hit. 2011-09-18. dead.
- Ben 10 - Ultimate Mission. Drayton Manor. 9607. 28 November 2011.
- News: New Dreamworld ride a real Buzz. 16 September 2011. 18 September 2011. Gold Coast Bulletin. Melinda. Siegmeier.
- BuzzSaw. Dreamworld. 10048. 28 November 2011.
- News: State news briefs - Tampa. 20 February 2011. 18 September 2011. Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
- Cheetah Hunt. Busch Gardens Tampa. 9456. 28 November 2011.
- Dare Devil Dive. Six Flags Over Georgia. 9430. 28 November 2011.
- Green Lantern Coaster. Warner Bros. Movie World. 10154. 28 November 2011.
- News: MacDonald. Brady. Review: Green Lantern coaster delivers a kick at Six Flags Magic Mountain. 18 September 2011. Los Angeles Times. 30 June 2011.
- Green Lantern: First Flight. Six Flags Magic Mountain. 9519. 28 November 2011.
- Mountain Peak. Jinjiang Action Park. 9564. 28 November 2011.
- News: Moran . Dan . New coaster coming to Gurnee Six Flags in 2012 . 18 September 2011 . Chicago Sun Times . 1 September 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120323001059/http://newssun.suntimes.com/news/7407158-418/new-coaster-coming-to-gurnee-six-flags-in-2012.html . 23 March 2012 .
- Raptor. Gardaland. 9309. 28 November 2011.
- RC Racer. Hong Kong Disneyland. 9667. 28 November 2011.
- News: Schneider. Kate. First look at world's steepest roller coaster the Takabisha. 18 September 2011. The Australian. 11 July 2011.
- Takabisha. Fuji-Q Highland. 9795. 28 November 2011.
- Timber Drop. Fraispertuis City. 9503. 28 November 2011.
- Untamed. Canobie Lake Park. 9517. 28 November 2011.
- Astro Storm. Brean Leisure Park. 9283. 28 April 2012.
- Space Invader 2. Pleasure Beach Blackpool. 794. 22 January 2012.
- Black Diamond. Knoebels Amusement Park & Resort. 4454. 22 January 2012.
- Golden Nugget. Dinosaur Beach. 400. 22 January 2012.
- Cosmic Coaster. Valleyfair. 9837. February 17, 2012.
- Dragon Coaster. Dorney Park. 1438. February 17, 2012.
- Gotham City Gauntlet Escape from Arkham Asylum. Six Flags New England. 9431. 28 November 2011.
- Road Runner Express. Kentucky Kingdom. 702. 28 November 2011.
- Green Lantern. Six Flags Great Adventure. 8932. 28 November 2011.
- Chang. Kentucky Kingdom. 275. 28 November 2011.
- Lego Technic Test Track. Legoland Florida. 9526. 10 April 2012.
- Jungle Coaster. Legoland Windsor. 2568. 10 April 2012.
- Road Runner Express. Six Flags Magic Mountain. 4346. 28 November 2011.
- Road Runner's Express. Six Flags New Orleans. 591. 28 November 2011.
- Soarin' Eagle. Scream Zone. 9515. 28 November 2011.
- Flying Coaster. Elitch Gardens. 1711. 28 November 2011.
- Tiger Express. Mer de Sable. 9571. 22 January 2012.
- Flying Dutchman Gold Mine. Walibi Holland. 772. 22 January 2012.
- Zippin Pippin. Bay Beach Amusement Park. 9088. 10 April 2012.
- Web site: Helbig . Don . Dinosaurs Alive! at Kings Island opens to rave reviews . KI Insider Blog . Kings Island . 28 November 2011 . 30 May 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110920225338/http://www.visitkingsisland.com/public/fun/blog/2011/5/30/Dinosaurs_Alive%21_at_Kings_Island_opens_to_rave_reviews.cfm . 20 September 2011 .
- News: Dreamworld launches new cinema. Gold Coast Bulletin. 7 January 2011. 28 November 2011. 1 October 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121001195611/http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2011/01/07/280931_gold-coast-theme-parks.html. dead.
- Web site: OLC Announces Tokyo DisneySea to Reopen on April 28th. Laughing Place. 28 November 2011. 20 April 2011.
- Web site: Aussie World Reveals Giant Slide . Press Release . Aussie World . 8 December 2011 . 14 September 2011 .
- Web site: Smith. Thomas. First Look: Jasmine's Flying Carpets Makes Royal Debut at Tokyo DisneySea. Disney Parks Blog. 28 November 2011. 19 July 2011.
- Web site: Kid's World - Where Kids Really Do Rule . Press Release . Dreamworld . 28 November 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110403204542/http://about.dreamworld.com.au/Media-Centre/Media-Kit/Media-Kit-Pages/Nick-Central-Where-Kids-Rule.aspx . 3 April 2011 . dead .
- Web site: Wall Photos. Facebook. 28 November 2011. Dreamworld. 6 April 2011.
- News: Brady. MacDonald. Review: Disney California Adventure's Little Mermaid dark ride is just the ticket for kids. Los Angeles Times. 1 June 2011. 28 November 2011.
- Web site: Madagascar: A Crate Adventure Opens at Universal Studios Singapore on 16 May 2011. Press Release. Resorts World Sentosa. 1 December 2011. Universal Studios Singapore. 9 May 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111107182134/http://www.rwsentosa.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=RWS%2fpressroom%2f2011%2fPress+Release+-+Madagascar+-+FINAL.pdf&tabid=61&mid=2371&language=en-US. 2011-11-07. dead.
- Web site: Sim. Nick. Drayton Manor to add Marvin the Martian 4D movie for 2011 season. Theme Park Tourist. 28 November 2011. 10 March 2011.
- Web site: Krosnick. Brian. Review: Mäch Tower at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. 19 August 2011 . Theme Park Tourist. 28 November 2011.
- Web site: New Attraction at Tokyo Disneyland Park . Oriental Land Company . 2008-11-05 . 2008-11-05 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090219132433/http://www.olc.co.jp/en/news_parts/20081105_02e.pdf . 2009-02-19 .
- News: David Hasselhoff opens Nickelodeon Land. 1 December 2011. Yahoo. 5 May 2011. ITN. https://web.archive.org/web/20120612051005/http://uk.news.yahoo.com/david-hasselhoff-opens-nickelodeon-land-125850639.html. 2012-06-12. dead.
- News: Williams. Patrick. Aussie World's first water ride. 8 December 2011. Sunshine Coast Daily. 8 December 2011.
- News: Clare. Bianca. Ride reviewer on a roll. 8 December 2011. The Satellite. 1 April 2011.
- Web site: 2011-06-03 . Waterparks: Riptide Bay Debuts at Six Flags Great America . 2022-11-29 . Blooloop . en-GB.
- News: Ravn. Mackenzie. Dreamworld's latest sends shock waves. 28 November 2011. Gold Coast Bulletin. 25 June 2011.
- Web site: Wet'n'Wild's new.... Facebook. 28 November 2011. 9 March 2011. Wet'n'Wild Water World.
- News: Bedo. Stephanie. SkyCoaster christened at Wet 'n' Wild. 28 November 2011. Gold Coast Bulletin. 21 April 2011.
- Web site: SIX FLAGS DISCOVERY KINGDOM OPENS SKYSCREAMER – MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. Press Release. PR Newswire. 1 December 2011. Six Flags. 25 May 2011.
- Web site: SkyScreamer Takes Flight at Six Flags St. Louis. Press Release. PR Newswire. 1 December 2011. Six Flags. 12 May 2011.
- Web site: Smith. Thomas. Toy Story Land Officially Opens at Hong Kong Disneyland. Disney Parks Blog. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. 1 December 2011. 17 November 2011.
- Web site: From today the.... Facebook. 17 December 2011. Sea World. 17 December 2011.
- Web site: New Star Tours Attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios Debuts in May . Disney Parks Blog . Thomas . Smith . 2011-01-18 . 2011-01-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20110222082128/http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/01/new-star-tours-attraction-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-debuts-in-may/. 22 February 2011 . live.
- Web site: From Under the Sea to Galaxies Far, Far Away…Opening Dates Are Set For A Soundsational Summer at Disneyland Resort . Disney Parks Blog . Michele . Himmelberg . 2011-02-25 . 2011-02-25.
- News: 'Ghostbuster' at new ride launch. 1 December 2011. Belfast Telegraph.
- News: SIX FLAGS MEXICO OPENS A NEW ATTRACTION: TERMINATOR X . 22 January 2012 . Six Flags Mexico . 3 February 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120116114733/http://www.sixflags.com.mx/noticias/nota.asp?TablaID=1&ID=346 . 16 January 2012 .
- Web site: BREAKING NEWS: TRANSFORMERS The Ride Premieres at Universal Studios Singapore® on 3 December 2011. Resorts World Sentosa. 28 November 2011. Universal Studios Singapore. 27 October 2011. 29 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111029232752/http://tftheride.rwsentosablog.com/2011/10/27/breaking-news-transformers-the-ride-premieres-at-universal-studios-singapore%C2%AE-on-3-december-2011-2/. dead.
- Web site: Disney World Show is for the Birds . About . 2011-07-28 . 2012-06-07 . 2014-02-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140202171902/http://themeparks.about.com/b/2011/07/28/tiki-room-attraction-at-disney-world.htm . dead .
- Web site: Disney's Tiki Room Ready To Reopen | WESH Home - WESH Home . Wesh . 2011-08-02 . 2012-06-07.
- News: MacDonald. Brady. Five 'new' coasters coming to Six Flags Magic Mountain? Not so fast. 28 November 2011. Los Angeles Times. 18 January 2011.
- Hill, Jim. “Disney's Night Kingdom lives to see another day (sort of) with DAK's Wild Africa Trek.” October 18, 2010. Retrieved August 16, 2011.
- Web site: The wait is over.... Facebook. 28 November 2011. Canada's Wonderland. 24 May 2011.
- News: Jackson. Tom. Cedar Point's WindSeeker takes flight. 28 November 2011. Sandusky Register. 14 June 2011.
- News: Kings Island's new Windseeker ride to open today. 28 November 2011. Business Courier. 21 June 2011.
- Web site: Wall Photos. Facebook. 28 November 2011. Knott's Berry Farm. 18 August 2011.
- Déjà Vu. Six Flags Magic Mountain. 748. 28 November 2011.
- Iron Wolf. Six Flags Great America. 6. 28 November 2011.
- News: The Birmingham News. 2012-01-06. Alabama Adventure sold to company created by former owner. Williams. Roy L..
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- Web site: Attractions Maintenance . MyFun . 2 December 2011 . Warner Bros. Movie World . https://web.archive.org/web/20110926225409/http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Attractions-Maintenance.aspx . 26 September 2011 . September 2011 . dead .
- 194568713381490689. SFGreat_America. @Jon_Grundl Yes, this is correct. The East River Crawler will be down for the 2012 season for refurbishment . 23 April 2012.
- 169478788395188224. KingsIslandPR. The Crypt has reached the end of its service life. Will be replaced by an all-new Halloween Haunt experience. . 14 February 2012.
- Web site: Virtual Reality Theater . Moody Gardens . 2 December 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101209233612/http://www.moodygardens.com/attractions/4d%5Fspecial%5Ffx%5Ftheater/ . 9 December 2010 . dead .
- News: Universal to replace Jimmy Neutron ride with new attraction – Orlando Sentinel . Orlando Sentinel . 14 March 2011 . 2 December 2011.
- Web site: Kurt. Log Jammer Closed At Six Flags Magic Mountain. The Coaster Guy. 2 December 2011. 31 October 2011. 3 November 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111103211950/http://www.thecoasterguy.com/index.php/2011/10/31/log-jammer-closed-at-six-flags-magic-mountain. dead.
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- Web site: Kid's World - Where kids really do rule . Press Release . Dreamworld . 24 June 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110403204542/http://about.dreamworld.com.au/Media-Centre/Media-Kit/Media-Kit-Pages/Nick-Central-Where-Kids-Rule.aspx . 3 April 2011 . 24 June 2011 . dead .
- Web site: Last Chance to ride.... Six Flags New England. Facebook. September 3, 2011. September 4, 2011.
- Web site: Fire breaks out at Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110909111208/http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/2011/january/193660 . 2011-09-09 .
- Web site: TEA/AECOM 2011 Global Attractions Report. 14 July 2012. 2011.
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- Six Flags Magic Mountain. 4532. 28 November 2011.