Very dear to my heart

Our family and some friends just returned home from 2 fun-filled days there, July 16 & 17. It was hot, hot, hot, so we loved being able to grab a free drink any time needed.

I am 35 years old and I grew up coming to Santa Claus Land, and now bringing my kids and my parents still come too! I bought two 60th Anniversary books, one for me and one for my Mom. I have been so many times that it is neat reading about the history and seeing the park grow. It is a family tradition that I love passing on to my girls. The park and all the history have become very dear to my heart. You can see God's blessing to the park and its staff!

We have two little girls now, 9 & 5. They love Holiday World as much as I do. Everywhere you look there is something to do or ride. We spent a lot of time in the water park because of the heat, they LOVE all of the water slides. I also love to see all of the employees loving their jobs. The clean bathrooms and changing rooms are wonderful! We are looking forward to riding even more rides all together as a family as soon as my 5 year old grows one more INCH!! She will then be tall enough to ride most everything!! LOL.

We did some coasters, I actually went on the Legend with my friend Angie as our husbands and kids watched.... It was GREAT! I have NEVER been on a coaster that lasted that long. I know that I am not a teenager anymore now though, because I am not use to that kind of action anymore! I was totally exhausted when I got off the ride, LOL. Wow is all I can say!!

My advice: get there when the park opens, do some rides before the heat hits,, then head to the water park till about 5-6:00, then go for the rides till close, it is cooler then. We love seeing the park lit up at night!

My girls' favorite ride???? The Revolution. Yep, that is right, one of the most simple rides in the park ... they just LOVE it. My 9 year old's favorite coaster was The Raven.

Hotel advice? We LOVE Lake Rudolph, the RVs and cabins are GREAT! This trip we stayed at Santa's Lodge in a family suite with 4 adults and 5 kids, plenty of room and a whole bunch of fun!!! It is right across the street and easy to get to!!

Thank you Holiday World, what a blessing to have you to come enjoy family fun!!

Till next time, and never too soon!!!!

Joellen, Steve, Cortnie & Emilie D.
Charlestown, Indiana