Admission

Holiday World & Splashin' Safari have a pay-one-price admission, which entitles Guests to ride all the rides (except where safety regulations impose height and/or weight restrictions) and see all the shows and attractions in operation during the day of admission. Age verification may be requested. Prices and schedules are subject to change without notice; no refunds.

Re-Admission

Be sure to have your wrist stamped at the Front Gate as you leave if you wish to return to the park that day.

ATMs

Automated teller machines are located in Holiday World's Admissions area (to the north of the ticket booths) and in Splashin' Safari (next to Locker Rental).

Auditions for Musical Shows

Auditions for Holiday World's 2013 musical shows were held on February 16. Please email us with any questions.

Bag Checks

At Admissions, trained personnel will inspect all bags, backpacks, strollers and wagons. As always, absolutely no weapons, alcohol, food or beverages may be brought into the park. (The only exception is baby food.) Please do not bring any of these items to our Front Gate area, as you will be asked to either return them to your vehicle or throw them away before entering the park. Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation.

Behavior

Holiday World & Splashin' Safari are family parks. Foul language and unruly behavior will not be tolerated. No alcohol, weapons, knives or firearms allowed on premises. No running, spitting, or throwing of objects permitted. Clothing or body art which Holiday World determines is rude, vulgar or contains inflammatory language or graphics is not permitted. No solicitation or unapproved distribution of literature on park property. Each Guest must also comply with the Rider Responsibility code as mandated by the State of Indiana. Please remember that items in pockets are considered "loose items" that could injure you or another rider; secure all loose items (including cell phones and cameras) before riding.

Birthday Parties

Celebrating a child's birthday? Groups of 15 or more may arrange for a Birthday Party Package in advance, with discount admission tickets, gift bags for guests, plus a gift for the birthday boy or girl.

Cabanas

• Click here for Splashin' Safari Cabana information, including a map
• Reserve your cabana online or by phone (toll free: 800-467-2682) up to 60 days before your visit
• Daily Cabana rental is $125, tax included

Cameras and Cell Phones on Rides

Cameras of any size or type are only permitted on the following six rides: Holidog Express, Doggone Trail, Star Spangled Carousel, Gobbler Getaway, Prancer's Merry-Go-Round, and The Lewis & Clark Trail. Absolutely no cameras are allowed on any of the other rides (even when the camera is secured in a pocket or fanny pack). For everyone's safety, cell phone use is not permitted on rides.

Connect with us on Social Media

For stories, announcements, photos, videos, musings, and (when appropriate) construction updates, check out our HoliBlog: A Walk in the Park. We're also on Twitter,  Facebook, and YouTube.

Credit Cards

We accept MasterCard, Visa, and Discover.

Crowds

If you have flexibility in your travel plans, please try to avoid visiting on the following Saturdays in 2013: June 29, July 13, July 20, July 27 and August 3, as we expect those dates to be exceptionally busy (no particular reason, other than Saturdays in summer tend to be our busiest days). Please remember, we're on Central Daylight Time!

Donations

At Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, we receive hundreds of charitable-donation requests each month and are happy to help with fundraisers for non-profit organizations by donating two one-day tickets as raffle, silent auction or auction items.

Please read the following guidelines carefully; if your organization fits the criteria, you are welcome to email us a request for consideration:

• Requests must be from non-profit organizations and charities holding fundraisers and planning for tickets to be used as raffle, silent auction, or auction items.
• All requests must be typed on the non-profit organization’s official letterhead, scanned, and emailed to us at donations@holidayworld.com at least one month before the fundraising event. No phone calls, please.
• Please include date and location of the fundraising event, along with the contact person’s name and email address. If the request fits our guidelines, tickets will be mailed to the organization’s business address.
• If a for-profit business is conducting a fundraiser to benefit a charity, the emailed request must include two letters: one from the business plus a second letter from the charity.
• We do not donate to individuals or to for-profit organizations. Requests that do not meet the above guidelines will not be processed. Sorry, but due to the large volume of requests we receive, we are not able to call or email our regrets if your request does not meet our guidelines.

Dress Code: Holiday World

Shoes, shirts and shorts are required for admission to Holiday World & Splashin' Safari (even for Guests wishing to use only the water park). Bikini swimsuit tops (or bikini-style or midriff-baring tops) must be covered by a shirt (or cover-up that is not see-through) when worn in Holiday World. Clothing or body art which Holiday World determines is rude, vulgar or contains inflammatory language or graphics is not permitted. "Heelys" and "Rollies"-style shoes not permitted; wheels must be retracted or removed from shoes. 

Dress Code: Splashin' Safari

To participate at Splashin' Safari, swimwear or shorts and shirts may be worn and must be modest in design. No revealing or thong swimsuits allowed. Clothing or body art which Holiday World determines is rude, vulgar or contains inflammatory language or graphics is not permitted. Swim shoes, sandals, and aqua socks are allowed (and encouraged if your feet are sensitive) on the water slides. Children in diapers must wear swim diapers (available in our shops). Guests must change into street clothes (shoes, shorts and shirts) before returning to Holiday World. Showers and changing rooms are provided and rental lockers are available.

Fireworks

In 2013, join us for a fireworks extravaganza at closing (9pm CDT) on Independence Day, Thursday, July 4!

First Aid

The parks' red-roofed First Aid building is located in the entry plaza at Splashin' Safari and may also be accessed from the Thanksgiving bridge.

Food

Please click here to see a list of menus and food prices at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, including our Food Allergen Friendly menu. No food, drinks, or coolers may be brought into the parks. (The only exception is baby food and formula.) The Lakeside Picnic Shelter (which is entered from the parking lot) is available to Guests wishing to bring picnic lunches and/or snacks (grills are not provided nor may guests bring their own). The Lakeside Picnic Shelter is available on a first-come basis and may not be reserved. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages may be consumed or brought onto Holiday World & Splashin' Safari property.

Guests with Disabilities

A park Accessibility Guide is available online and in printed form. Wheelchairs, adult chairs, child strollers, wagons and electric scooters are available to rent for the day on a first come, first-served basis.

(for the) Health & Safety of all Guests

• Please don't swim when you have diarrhea (this is especially important for children in diapers).
• Please don't swallow the pool and spray fountain water.
• Please wash your hands after using the restroom or changing diapers.
• Please take your children on bathroom breaks and check diapers often.
• Please change diapers in restrooms only, never at poolside or restaurant tables.
• Please clean your child thoroughly (especially the rear end) before swimming.

Please note: According to the Epilepsy Foundation, seizures in photosensitive people may be triggered by sunlight, especially when shimmering off water. This could occur for the first time in a water park; if so, cover one eye (either one) with one hand until the stimulus is over. Closing both eyes or turning eyes in another direction will not help. For more information, look here on the Epilepsy Foundation's website.

HoliCash Gift Cards & Wristbands

These swipe cards come in $25, $50, $75 and $100 amounts and may be used toward tickets, food and souvenirs at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari. HoliCash Gift Card Terms & Conditions: This card is redeemable for products and services at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari and may be used multiple times until the value is fully depleted. This card is not redeemable for gift cards or refundable for cash, except where required by law. Lost or stolen cards will not be replaced. This card is not a credit card or a debit card and carries no warranties, expressed or implied. This card may be replenished and will be honored only when activated via authorized means. To check the balance of a HoliCash device, visit a HoliCash Kiosk or In-Park Services during park operating hours. During non-operating days, contact Holiday World at (800) 467-2682 during business hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm CT). Please be prepared to share your 16 digit HoliCash number. Please click here for more information about HoliCash cards and wristbands.

Inner Tubes

Use of inner tubes at Splashin' Safari is free.

Lifeguards

Splashin' Safari is staffed by certified lifeguards.

Lifejackets

Lifejackets are available at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Smaller sizes are available for children weighing up to 90 pounds; the medium adult size is for chests measuring 37-40"; the large adult life vest fits chests measuring 40-43". Bins containing these life jackets are located at both wave pools in Splashin' Safari. You are also welcome to bring your own lifejackets and/or water wings. No other floatation devices are permitted.

Line Jumping

Line jumping is not allowed under any circumstances. Line jumping is defined as cutting in line or leaving line and trying to re-enter for any reason. If a member of your party leaves the ride line for any reason (including getting a soft drink or using the restroom) the rest of the party may not "hold" his or her place. Instead, the person who left the line must go to the end of the line.

Lockers

In 2013, new all-day lockers are available on a first-come, first-served basis in Splashin' Safari and near Holiday World's front gate. These keyless lockers come in two sizes: Regular (12" x 13" x 16.9") for $10 and Large for (15" x 22.3" x 16.9") for $15. Instead of a key, you will receive up to four wristbands, which will scan to open your lockers throughout the day. Please check this HoliBlog post for a video to show you exactly how it works!

Lost & Found

If you misplace an item during your visit, check at Lost & Found (located at In-Park Services at Holiday World and Locker Rental in Splashin' Safari) before leaving to fill out a Lost & Found Report. We will contact you if your item is found. If you realize you left an item behind after your visit, please click here to file a report. Before your visit, please plan ahead and leave irreplaceable items at home or label them with your contact information. During your visit, observe signage directing you to secure all loose items before riding. Be sure to contact us with Lost & Found information within two weeks of your visit as items are relinquished on a regular basis. We do not save items such as socks and underwear, personal baby items (such as bottles, pacifiers and sippy cups), unmarked film canisters, unmarked disposable cameras, personal toiletry items, and hair accessories. Please note: Holiday World is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Mobile Site & Apps

View Holiday World & Splashin' Safari's schedule, prices, services and more on your cellphone: http://m.holidayworld.com. Android and iPhone users, please also download our free "Holiday World & More!" app from the iPhone App Store and Android Market.

Next-Day Tickets

In 2013, be sure to purchase your Next-Day Tickets for $27 each before leaving the park on your first day. To save time, purchase your Next Day tickets at the same time you buy your First Day tickets.

Nursing Mothers

You are welcome to enjoy the air-conditioned comfort of our Nursing Mothers' Room. It is located next to our First Aid facilities (the red-roofed building in the entry plaza at Splashin' Safari, and is also accessible from the Thanksgiving bridge).

"Parent Swap" on Rides

Parents may wish to ride rides or attractions that their children aren’t ready to ride. In this case, a Parent Swap may take place. In most cases, both parents will wait in line with the child. One parent will ride while the other watches the child (in the queue), then the two parents will switch; the parent who rode first will wait in the exit with the child while the other parent rides. In some cases, the parents might have a stroller or a younger child who cannot wait through the line. If this is the case, one parent should wait in line while the other waits with the child at the exit gate. A child who is tall enough to ride may choose to ride with both parents if a there is a seat available and safety standards are met, such as balance and passenger weight limits. Please note: Rides with a Single Riders Line (Liberty Launch, Wildebeest, and Mammoth) will not typically have a seat available for a child to ride twice (once with each parent) during a Parent Swap.

Parking

Parking is always free. Cars, campers, and other vehicles may not be left overnight in the parking lots. No distribution of unapproved literature, or any other type of solicitation on park property, including the parking lots.

Pets & Kennels

In 2013, guests have the choice of an air-conditioned kennel or an outdoor kennel. The fee for the indoor, air-conditioned kennel is $18 per day; the fee is $8 for the outdoor kennel. Space in both kennels is available on a first-come, first-served basis (sorry, we do not take reservations), during regular park hours only. Be sure to bring the pet's food (an attendant will keep pets watered during the day); it is the owner's responsibility to walk the pet (please be sure to bring a leash for pet's potty break). The individual kennels vary in size; the largest measure 46" long x 23" wide x 36" high. Check-in is at Guest Relations. With the exception of Service Animals, pets are not permitted in the parks. Please note that pets must be on a leash, in a harness or in carriers to be allowed on trams in the parking lot.

Phone Find

Visiting with small children? If you're carrying a cell phone during your visit, please pick up free Phone Find wristbands (at Wagon Rental, Holiday World's new Height Station next to the Holiday Theater or In-Park Services) for them to wear. Simply print your cell-phone number on the wristband and instruct your child to go to a uniformed park employee if he or she gets separated from you. We'll call you and get you and your child reunited.

Pricing

Holiday World & Splashin' Safari do not have "adult" and "child" tickets. Instead, children two and under are free, and paid admissions are divided into the following categories: General Admission, Guests-under-54-inches, and Seniors (60+). Guests who are close to 54-inches in height will be measured with their shoes on at the front gate to determine which ticket they should purchase.

Privacy Policy

Please review HolidayWorld.com's Privacy Policy before purchasing tickets online or signing up for our e-newsletter.

Rain

Holiday World & Splashin' Safari do not close in bad weather; the rides continue to operate in the rain. If there is lightning in the immediate area, the rides in both parks will temporarily shut down, and will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. We encourage your family to wait out the storm and enjoy the rest of your day with us. No rain checks or refunds.

(Family) Restrooms

There are three Family Restrooms locations in Splashin' Safari. One next to Safari Sam's SplashLand, one between Bahari Wave Pool and Bahari River and one between the Wave and Monsoon Lagoon.  In Holiday World, Family Restrooms are located by Pilgrims Plunge.

Ride Restrictions

Height and/or weight restrictions (click here for list) apply to a number of Holiday World & Splashin' Safari rides and attractions. These restrictions are made for safety purposes and are strictly enforced.

Ride Closures

We try very hard to have every ride open every day, however occasionally there are reasons a ride has to be closed for an entire day or longer, due to maintenance issues. If that is the case, we will post that information here and in our Admissions area. We apologize in advance and hope you'll enjoy the many other rides we have to offer during your visit. Ride(s) Closed today: none

Rider Responsibility

Indiana Administrative Code Title 685 Section 1-2-4 requires the following of amusement device patrons: Patrons have a duty to not participate in or on any amusement ride, device or attraction when under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Patrons have duty to properly use all ride or device safety equipment provided. At Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, any Guest who tampers with a safety device (such as a lapbar or seatbelt) or in any way fails to follow posted or verbal safety instructions, will be required to leave the park without refund of admission price.

Rides at Closing

Please don't wait until just before closing time to ride your favorite ride one last time. The lines at the more popular rides may close early so that everyone already in line gets to ride before (or shortly after) the park closes.

(Early) Season Pass Processing

Season pass holders who would like to have your photos taken and passes processed at the start of the 2014 season are welcome to stop by the Front Gate during these times: tba

Smoke Free

Holiday World and Splashin' Safari are smoke-free parks. Smoking (including electronic cigarettes and similar devices) is only permitted in specially designated Smoking Areas located throughout the parks. There is one Smoking Area in each of Holiday World's four holiday-themed sections, plus three Smoking Areas (one by each wave pool and the third just past the lockers) in Splashin' Safari.

Strollers, Wheelchairs, Scooters and Wagons

In 2013, double strollers ($15), wagons ($7), wheelchairs ($7) and scooters ($39.99) are available for all-day rental on a first-come, first-served basis (beginning at 9:00 am CDT) at St. Nick's General Store, just inside the front gate. Wagons are for children only (maximum weight 75 pounds); absolutely no adults in wagons. The maximum weight limit on the scooters is 250 pounds.

Sunscreen

30 SPF sunscreen is provided free of charge in Holiday World (by the west steps of Holiday Theater in Christmas, in Holidog's FunTown, and next to Indian River by The Alamo) and Splashin' Safari (in front of the restroom buildings throughout the water park).

Towels

Please bring your own beach towels or plan to purchase them at one of our gift shops.

Water Temperature

The average water temperature in Splashin' Safari is currently 81 degrees. (updated: 6/17/13)

(Free) Wi-Fi

New this season, we've expanded our free Wi-Fi to park-wide coverage! Now it's easier to use our "Holiday World & More!" app (for iPhone and Android users) our mobile site, and check in with Facebook and Twitter throughout your visit. The system allows for 30-minute logons, which may be repeated.