I have a child with severe food allergies (milk, egg and peanut) and I just wanted to say THANK YOU for including allergen-free foods at your theme park.

It is very difficult when it comes to meal times for my family because of our son’s allergies, but increasing awareness and support are making meal times easier. I would like to commend you on your decision to include these foods at Holiday World. Now, I do not have to stress about our meals and the whole family can have a great time at Holiday World.

Thank you!!

Valerie R.
Evansville, Indiana

My family visited your park a few weekends ago.

Our four year old daughter, Nichole, has life threatening food allergies to egg and nuts. We were so thrilled to find that any time we had a question about food ingredients your staff simply pulled out an ingredient list and let us read it.

You turned a potentially stressful day into a great experience!

Thank You-

Tricia H.
Evansville, Indiana

I just wanted to write and tell you how much fun we had at your parks. We visited Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Though we had a wide range of ages/abilities in our party, we all found lots to do.

I was impressed by how clean the parks were, and how much the employees seemed to enjoy their jobs.

I loved the free sunscreen. It was so nice to not have to haul around 3-4 bottles for the day (we are very fair).

I appreciated the reasonable prices on everything.

We especially loved having dinner at the Plymouth Rock Cafe'. I adore Thanksgiving dinner, but only attempt it once a year, due to all the work involved. Getting that meal in July, without any work, for a great price, was wonderful. The sweet potato casserole was soooo yummy.

We will definitely plan to make a repeat visit next year.

Thanks for doing so much to make it a fantastic experience!!

Best Regards,

Jennifer D.
St. Charles, Missouri

My wife and I recently visited Holiday World and Splashin' Safari and we had a great time.

We appreciate the family oriented environment and all the extras we got during our visit.

We drove 4 hours just to get there and it was worth every minute of it. We had not been in 8 years and we were amazed at the changes that had taken place.

We love the free drinks and sunscreen, they make the trip so enjoyable. Since we were able to take advantage of those perks, we actually ate lunch and supper in the park instead of packing a lunch.

Thank you and keep up the great work.

Justin and Melissa S.
Centerville, Indiana

I wanted to write to you to thank you for providing a park I can take my family to. Each year for the last eight or nine years I have been able to afford to take my three daughters to your park for a summer outing. We made our annual trip this year only a couple of days ago.

When I paid for our admission to the park with a credit card I was asked for a photo id. I would like to thank your gate worker for asking, this helps to protect me. The easiest identification card I had was My State Police ID. I presented it and was told by the gate worker that I could receive a "Hero's Discount". This was unexpected but welcomed. The gate worker helped make it even more affordable for me to have a day trip with my family.

I believe Holiday World Theme Park is the real "Hero" for providing us with a family friendly place to make memories that will last a life time.

Thank You,

David N.
Leitchfield, Kentucky

Last Friday, my husband and I took on one of our many visits to Holiday World with our son, Shane. We have been coming with him since he was 4 or 5 and he is now 15.

I just want to tell you, its better everytime we come. We always go home happy and satisfied.

We always tell people about Holiday World. We told people while we waited in long, long, hot lines at Disney World about what a nice place Holiday World is and where it is located. They could hardly believe the free parking and free drinks. We went to Jamaica last year and told our friends there about it and I'm sure that will be one of the things we show them when they come.

Thanks,

Sherrie J.
Henryville, Indiana

I wanted to email you in regards to our recent family experience at Holiday World. I commend you on the family atmosphere which we encountered and have always encountered on our visits.
In particular, I would like to compliment you on the presence of a gospel music presentation at your park. It certainly is refreshing to encounter a park where there is no embarrassment or apprehension about having a performance with Christian content. In takes a lot of determination not to cave into those “politically correct “aspects of our current society which would sterilize the environment to any direct reference to God. I may be incorrect, but I would guess that a part of the reason for the presence of this show is due to the convictions of you and your family.

This summer we also spent eight days in Disney World and saw most of what they have to offer. It is therefore a natural thing to compare our time and experience at both. By comparison, we were pleased to find that you have priced your food such that it is affordable and of good quality. That is not to mention the long tradition of free sunscreen and unlimited soft drinks. Also, every employee we encountered was a “clean cut” diligent young person. There was a much regimented safety routine on each ride which was executed to the tee. I think you also avoid a lot of problems by not having or serving alcohol on the premises. There is no place for excessive alcohol consumption in a family park environment. I hope that you can maintain that policy.

I would encourage you as long as possible to maintain your family’s control of the park. Holiday World has been such a success that I’m sure the day will come, if it has not already, that some large company may offer to buy the park. I hope that you would resist that offer as a major differentiating factor for Holiday World from other theme parks is your family’s diligent oversight of its atmosphere and direction.

Thank you again for providing a place where Amy and I can bring our children where the values and environment are not opposed to those which we have instilled in them.

Thank you also for simply providing food and not taking that opportunity to take advantage of us as we experienced at Disney.

God bless,

Stacey E.
Newburgh, Indiana

I just want to let you know what a great job you all are doing.

We went to Dollywood and your saying was right. It cost 8 dollars to park and we were able to feed my family of 3 at Holiday World for $7.50. So thank you for what You do to make us come back!

Tyler H.
Glasgow, Kentucky

I am a local resident and recently visited Holiday World.

When I was a teenager I worked there for four summers which has been around 15 years ago. I still remember Pat Koch walking around the park and always greeting people with a smile.

On our recent visit to Holiday World on 4th of July weekend Pat Koch was there to great people at the entrance just like she has done for so many years. She is an amazing lady and has truly made a difference in our community.

Holiday world is so important to our community and workforce by providing jobs for so many teenagers and adults. Holiday World visitors impact restaurants, shops, gas stations, hotels, and the list goes on and on.

I am fortunate that I now can bring my two children to Holiday World to see the joy in their faces.

During my recent visit I witnessed a young teenage boy pull out a dollar bill out of his wallet so this kid could buy the ice cream cone he wanted. The young child did not have enough change to get what he wanted. I could tell that the worker did not know this child. The kids parents were not up close to the counter so they did not know what occurred. I was amazed that a teenager was willing to give this child a dollar bill out of his own pocket. You would never come across such kindness at Kings Island, Six Flags, or any other theme park. It only goes to show you that southern Indiana has a strong community with some truly good individuals. I only wish that I had glanced at this teenage boys name tag to recognize his kindness.

Thank you for continually making Holiday World better and better every year. Hats off to all the individuals that make this theme park one of the best around.

Shelly L.

I just wanted to let Holiday World personnel know how great our first visit to Holiday World was last weekend. We arrived last Friday, July 11th, and stayed all day and then purchased next day tickets for Saturday and stayed most all day on Saturday. Our family had a great time.

Your park was the cleanest I have ever been in.

The free unlimited drinks were great.

All employees were very friendly, diligent and helpful.

Services at all restaurants were excellent and very well managed. We ate lunch at Kringle's Kafe' and it was very good.

Our daughters, ages 9 and 5 loved the visit.

We will definitely be back next year.

Splashin Safari was great.

I just wanted to give you some very positive feedback on your park. I have told everyone what a great experience it was for our family of 4 and for a set of grandparents.

Tiffany A.
Carthage, Tennessee

Just a quick note of appreciation to your park staff. I was very impressed on how well your park looked this weekend that I thought I would write you a letter.

No one ever appreciates cleanliness until there isn’t any. What I mean is that if it is dirty everyone complains, but if it is clean no one ever seems to notice. Well that is not true. I watched your employees cleaning one of your oasis’s this weekend, and boy it was warm and muggy. I am positive that the young lady would much rather be on one of the water slides, but she was diligently trying to sweep between the tables. It was an awkward environment, as the people that were using the tables were just all over the place and the kids were running around as well. She was getting discouraged but her composure was held to no end. As a park employer I would like to thank you for hiring some of the best personnel. That situation could have gone bad really quick. Your park was wonderfully clean as you would believe that Santa’s shop would be kept. These are the people that I would love to hire; someone that actually proves their worth in gold. Seeing is believing. You guys are the greatest!

Thanks again,

Joe K. & Family
Danville, Indiana

Just a quick email to say thanks for a great time at your park yesterday.

We are a family of seven from Louisville and, after my wife and one of my daughters visited the park last year, put it on the calendar for a family outing this year.

Very impressive operation...from the people that work there, to the meticulous care of the facilities, to the design and layout of the park, to the Holiday World way of getting things done. It was really clear that everything (and I do mean everything) was well thought out and had a purpose. It was also nice to see that the owners have kept the park from becoming a walk thru billboard.

I could not help but sense the Lord's blessing and presence throughout the day.

Please stay privately held! I do not think our experience would have been the same if this park was owned by a public corporation.

I pray for your continued success through these tough economic times.

Regards,

Tony M.

We live an hour and a half south of Nashville and recently visited Holiday World and had a great time.

Everything was so clean and family friendly.

We have told everyone we know that they really need to go to Holiday World and that they needed to stay at Lake Rudolph when they do. We are going to make it a yearly event and have plans to bring family from Idaho next year.

We ate both nights in the Plymouth Rock Café and had the roasted green beans. They were wonderful and we wanted to know if you would share your recipe? Hope to hear from you soon I have fresh green beans in my refrigerator.

Valerie N.
Estill Springs, Tennessee

What can I say..after spending a day at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom your park wins my vote hands down!!!!

Your water park is outstanding...Great rides...The shows were entertaining...Cleanliness was impressive..Friendliness of staff was top notch; what a great group of young people!!! Also your unlimited free soft drinks and reasonable food prices.

Even at the end of the day when the big storm hit, your staff opened up an extra room at the Kringle's Kafe' restaurant to accommodate all who were seeking shelter.

I'm from Evansville, Indiana, and I consider myself lucky to have a place like Holiday World close to home....Keep up the good work!

Susan S.
Evansville, Indiana

Ahhh, summertime. Time to go to another amusement park. Time to stand in long lines, put up with rude park employees and patrons, pay unbelievable prices for food and drinks, pay for parking in a park that I'm paying to visit, wade through the trash that people just throw on the ground, explain to my children why they are not allowed to say the vulgar words they are hearing, pay extra for the shows and events, have lunch standing on the sidewalk because there are never enough tables, walking a mile for a restroom and telling my children "don't touch ANYTHING", going into the gift shop hoping your child doesn't break anything because you know you will never be able to afford to pay the 1000% mark-up price on it, and leaving the place thinking "I would have had more fun if I would have just went to work."

But that was before Holiday World and Splashin' Safari. I just couldn't believe a place like this still exists. A PERFECT family vacation spot. It starts when you pull into the parking lot and there is nobody standing at the gate to take your money (only someone directing you to the closest parking space available). The employees at the ticket booths were fast and friendly. All employees were extremely courteous. I believe that set the environment for everyone (including patrons) and just put everyone in a good mood. The vulgarity and rudeness was never an issue. When it was time to eat, I was surprised to find the food prices were as cheap as any fast food restaurant. Yet the food was better. And there were more than enough covered tables to sit as a family and eat. Free soft drinks on a hot summer day....priceless. The park was very clean. The restrooms were frequent, well supplied and always clean. The dress code was enforced (keeping children from seeing things they didn't need to see). The place is very wheelchair friendly. We could walk by the games without being harassed into playing (like carnies do at the fair). The gift shops were so affordable, we could shop at the more than one of them. When we ran into a little rain, you supplied FREE ponchos. Who does that?!? The rides and attractions were all well maintained and family friendly. The shows were all free and entertaining.

This is the first time my family has gone on vacation and everyone had a wonderful time (especially the ones paying for the trip). From my family to yours, "Thank you for the best vacation we have ever had!" We look forward to our next visit.

Sincerely,

Johnny H.
Sparta, Tennessee

I just wanted to say that three of my friends and I went to Holiday World on Saturday and had a BLAST! Both parks are beautiful and clean and friendly! We only encountered one non-friendly staff member-we thought that was a good percentage! :)

I had went to Six Flags a couple of weeks ago and the place was not nearly has clean, friendly, or pretty. I love all of the flowers you have planted everywhere!

We also had to pay $15 for parking at Six Flags and had to pay $17 for lockers and didn't receive a refund.

I will continue to go to Holiday World, I love it there!

I plan on attending again this summer! I can't wait!

Thank you for being a great value and not having dollar signs in your eyes.

Kari T.

I just wanted to let you all know that we had a great time at Holiday World on the 4th of July.

Holiday World is a great place. It feels like you really care about us and if we are having a good time and it doesn't feel like you are just out to get our money. Everything is reasonably priced or free.

Me and my husband went to Holiday World before we had kids and it had been 6 years. This time we took our 3 girls. We all loved it. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! We plan on making this trip a yearly affair.

Taress W.
Mounds, Illinois

Here is yet another testimony to the great staff that works at Holiday World and Splashin' Safari. It has been a tradition for many years now that we spend at least one day of our summer vacation at Holiday World. What a great time we had on July 2nd. The weather was perfect, the rides were great, the water park was refreshing, the food was delicious and affordable, the parking was free, the free soft drinks hit the spot, the shows were very professionally done, and the staff went beyond the call of duty.

One of the last things that we did was ride The Raven. I had placed my glasses in my pants pocket before getting on the ride, while I should have put them in my backpack. When I got off the ride I found that a lens had popped out and wasn't in my pocket. I went back and told the attendants approximately what car we were in and they searched diligently. Fortunately, they found it. Thanks again to the attendants.

For our family we go back to the days of Santa Claus Land. I can still remember our kindergarten class taking a field trip to the park, and that was some 45 years ago! We also have spent many enjoyable summers at Christmas Lake Village.

I continue to be amazed at the great things that are being done to the park and know that the sky's the limit on what can be done with the space you still have available.

Our father, Gordon, was a long time employee of Midwestern Engineers, and he was always proud that the company could play a part in the development of Holiday World and Splashin' Safari.

Jay B.
Hillsville, Virginia

P.S. Some neighbors of mine in Virginia have recently moved to Louisville, KY, and I have encouraged them to make the short trip over to the park, and have guaranteed they will have the time of their lives.

My family and I had the great pleasure of visiting your park on Thursday, June 26th and Friday, June 27th. This is our fourth year making the 650 mile journey from Wisconsin.

I have been to other parks around the country, and Holiday World is definitely in a class of its own. I can't say enough about what a great place this is. Holiday World is so geared towards family and especially the kids. There are the adult 'toys' as well, but things are definitely centered around the kids. The food is reasonably priced, and the drinks are always free!

Please keep up the good work.

I also have to add something about Lake Rudolph Campground. What a great partnership between the park and the campground. Save all your energy for the time at the park, and take the free shuttle back and forth. We made our reservations for
next year after checking out Saturday morning.

Again, keep up the great work! See Ya in 2009!!!!!!

Chad H.
Wausau, Wisconsin

I wanted to thank you for a wonderful three days of family fun. We are a family of six and spent last Friday-Sunday at your park.

What a special place you have! Your employees are exceptional, they were kind and helpful. My husband and I even commented that we saw them pick up a mess someone had left and they were apparently on break(had lunch box with them)! Wow! So clean, I often worry about public swimming pools, but everyone was on their toes.

Again thank you, and we plan to come at least one weekend a year - and hopefully bring other family with us.

Carol H.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee