Pilgrims Plunge

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Description: 

Please note: Pilgrims Plunge closes for the day at the same time as Splashin' Safari when both park are open. When Splashin' Safari is closed for the season, Pilgrims Plunge operates on Holiday World's schedule.

Are you ready to conquer the World’s Tallest Water Ride? This classic “shoot the chute” ride utilizes an open-air elevator to lift boats filled with riders 135 feet in the air. The boats pause briefly and then rapidly descend a record 131 feet at a 45-degree angle, creating a big splash. Don’t forget your towel!

Features
After swiftly rising to the top of the 135-foot tower in an open-air elevator, each boat pauses briefly before descending rapidly down the flume at a 45-degree angle, creating a dramatic splashdown.

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Ride Facts

Quick Facts: 
  • Type: Classic shoot-the-chute, with open-air elevator
  • Opened: May 2, 2009
  • Vehicles: Seven 10-passenger boats
  • Theme: Honors the wild ride the Pilgrims took in their voyage to America in 1620.
  • Designer: Intamin Ltd., Switzerland
  • Length: 1,480 feet
  • Height: Tower is 165 feet tall
  • Drop: 131 feet, a world record; drop angle is 45 degrees
  • Ride time: 2 minutes, 40 seconds
  • Top speed: 50 mph
  • World record: The World’s Tallest Water Ride, with a 131-foot drop
  • Attire: Guests may ride in their swimsuits
  • Entry: Guests may get on Pilgrims Plunge from both Holiday World and Splashin' Safari
  • Restraints: Individual, double-hydraulic valve, overhead lapbars.

Tips for your visit

Tips: 
  • Ladies, wear your water-proof mascara, as this is one wet ride!
  • Stroll over in your swimsuit from Splashin’ Safari, but if you want to cross over to Holiday World after your ride, be sure to have your shoes, shirts and shorts with you.