Kings Island firework show among best theme park entertainment in US, per new report

The Mason amusement park’s fireworks, drone and laser projection show topped other attractions at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Universal Studios and Epcot. Celtic Fyre at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia, finished No. 1 overall.

Selections for USA TODAY’s 10Best rankings are nominated by a panel of industry experts, vetted by 10Best editors and then voted on by the public. Cincinnati has won in several 10Best categories this year, including best street art, botanical garden, marathon and riverwalk.

Here are the 10 finalists for best theme park entertainment:

1. Celtic Fyre at Busch Gardens Williamsburg (Williamsburg, Virginia).
2. Rivertown Ramblers at Silver Dollar City (Branson, Missouri).
3. RetroSpect at Carowinds (Charlotte, North Carolina).
4. Turn It Up! Remix at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (Tampa, Florida).
5. Under the Stars at Kings Island (Mason, Ohio).
6. Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom Park (Orlando, Florida).
7. Festival of the Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (Orlando, Florida).
8. The Bourne Stuntacular at Universal Studios Florida (Orlando, Florida).
9. Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! at Disney (Orlando, Florida).
10. Luminous The Symphony of Us at Epcot (Orlando, Florida).