Teary-eyed mom

My family completed our 4th annual trip to Holiday World last week and wanted to take a moment to thank you for what was a wonderful time.

Our first trip 4 years ago was our first attempt at a vacation of any kind as our life had been consumed by our children them 3 and 5 special medical needs and disabilities.

I will always remember weeping as we entered the gates and the kids clamored excitedly towards the old fashion cars.

My life was for the first time just what I dreamed parenting would be.

We have returned each year and come to expect and cherish the extraordinary helpfulness of your staff--not once in 4 years has an employee ask about the obvious difference in our children, instead they naturally stepped into provide the extra help needed.

This year for the first time we visited with our older now 8 year old child in a power wheelchair. Friends throughout the state had assured us that you were truly prepared to accommodate that. And you were!

The helpful blue accessibility guide book was clear and extensive.

I love the wait-time policy as it recognized the need for an alternative entrance but displayed fairness as we waited our turn just like others.

I still get teary-eyed every year when I enter Holiday World--because I know that my day will be filled with family fun in an environment well suited to meet our family's special circumstances.

All year we talk and remember fondly the "happiest place in Indiana."

Keep up the good work!

Rylin R.
Indianapolis, Indiana