Better than Magic Kingdom

To people who ask, "Can you take a baby to Holiday World?" I answer an emphatic, "YES!"

All three of my daughters enjoyed their inaugural trips to Holiday World around their first birthdays.

There is so much for the little ones to do.

With toddlers, we started our day in Rudolph's Reindeer Ranch, moved on to the Indian River and Salmon Run, then cruised on to Holidog's FunTown. Finally, they splashed, slipped and slid at Crocodile Isle. I still treasure the terrific photo of my oldest daughter, 11-month-old Laura, conked out in her stroller at the end of the day. Here's one showing baby Laura in 1994 splashing in her pink Holiday World visor.



As far as my girls are concerned, it's not summer without at least one trip to Holiday World.

Recently, we spent two days with you all to celebrate Laura's 12th birthday. I can now say that she has gone from stroller to stage at Holiday World! She sang Karaoke to Sweet Home Alabama at the Hoosier Celebration Theater on our final evening in the park. I could kick myself for not having my digital/video camera. If you had offered me a video CD for $10, I would have bought it!

Here's Laura, now with braces glinting off her teeth, and her sisters. They're still wild about Holiday World.



As usual, we had an absolutely perfect visit. During one of our rare waits in line, I asked the girls whether they liked Holiday World or Disney World better.

Instantly, they replied in unison, "Holiday World!"

I echo their sentiments.

When I visit other parks, I feel like a customer, at best--and, at worst, a faceless object.

At Holiday World, I feel like a treasured family friend. Please give Will and Mrs. Koch our heartfelt thanks for infusing an entire corporate culture with their special family's warmth and hospitality.

Sincerely,

Kathleen H.
Kentucky

P.S. You should have heard the squeals of excitement here yesterday when we read about the new holiday and particulary The Voyage!