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Food restrictions won't stop guest from visiting

Shared_Memories — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:35:00 +0000

I just wanted to thank you all for going out of your way to prepare a listing
of gluten-free foods. Every year our family takes at least 1 trip to Holiday
World and after being diagnosed with Celiac Disease, I wondered what I would
be able to eat or what I would have to bring with me. This year I will be
visiting your site three times - as a school club sponsor, with our church
youth group, and as a family. You've made it so much easier for me to enjoy
myself at the park.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Amanda B.
Daawson Springs, Kentucky

"No better bang for their buck!"

Shared_Memories — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:16:43 +0000

My family and I have been coming to the park every year since I

retired from the Navy and moved back to Indiana in late 2004. We

live up near Anderson, which makes for about a 4 hour drive to

Santa Claus and Lake Rudolph Campground where we stay every year.

And every year we come, we are so impressed with the park, and I

vow to write you and let you know how much my family loves coming

there and how we always look forward to our next trip and count the

days until we are packing up and heading south. Well finally, here

it is!

Your park blows every other theme park out of the water, no pun

intended. The quality and variety of the rides, the sincere

friendliness of every staff member, the cleanliness of the entire

park, the affordability of the food and gift shops... nothing tops

the entire package that Holiday World & Splashin' Safari offers.

And it's easy to take the quality and cleanliness and friendly

atmosphere for granted...until you go to another park.

We went to a certain unnamed water park in the Tampa area, and all

we did was grumble and gripe about how utterly pitiful the park was

compared to our favorite place! Filthy lazy rivers, shortage of tubes,

bad attitudes and total lack of customer service made us wish we were

back in the hills of southern Indiana and in the good hands of the

Koch's.

Which brings up another observation I've made: we always spend two

days at the parks, and I have yet to have one trip where I haven't

seen either Pat and/or Will roaming around, greeting people, saying,

"Hi! Are you having fun? What can we do?" I think that alone says so

much about what the park means to you and your concern for your patrons.

That is something I have never seen at any other park. And I think that

helps contribute to the best advertising you can get: word of mouth.

Anytime I hear anyone talking about summer plans, I heartily recommend

your park to them and relay all of our great experiences and how there

is no better bargain for their buck.

I was so glad to hear that you had another record-breaking attendance

this past year, even with the bad economy. You richly deserve every

accolade and award and good word that is said about you and your park.

I wish you and yours continued success, a wonderful off-season as we

watch the Wildebeest come to life, and look forward to seeing you next year!

Thank you so much for all you do!

Darrell H.

"Looking forward to 2010"

Shared_Memories — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:13:34 +0000

I just wanted to take a minute and let you know that we think your park is the BEST.

I'm a single father of a 10 year old with Down syndrome. Marissa just loves your park. I feel very comfortable with bringing her there. Everyone that works there is awesome and treats her great which makes her feel good and makes me happy.

We come several times every year and both of us are looking forward to the 2010 season. I'm sure you get a lot of comple\iments, but I just wanted you to know that we both love it there and can’t wait to ride the new water coaster. It looks like it will be awesome!

Thanks again and look forward to seeing you in the spring.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone at Holiday World.

Doug S.
Linton, Indiana

"Mrs. Koch, please open Holiday World!"

Shared_Memories — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:52:00 +0000

Any time we ask our 2-1/2 year-old what her favorite part of the day was—she answers, “Holiday World,” even though we went months ago.

We keep trying to explain to her that Holiday World is closed for the season! So we're passing along this note to Mrs. Koch that Ivy would really like her to open Holiday World now.

Thanks for another great season at the friendliest, cleanest, and most family-oriented park around!

Rebecca B.
Newburgh, Indiana

P.S. Ivy has asked that we watch the HallowSwings now.

"Twenty-four years and love it"

Shared_Memories — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:15:00 +0000

We have been coming to your park for twenty-four years and we love it.

The water park is great and free drinks and parking and all. As long as we have been going we should get a gold pass. LOL, just kidding.

Just wish you guys had a chair lift that would go through the park.

Thanks again and keep up the good work.

Kendell P.

P.S. Have a great holiday!

"The old days"

Shared_Memories — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:48:00 +0000

I was going through some old keepsakes, and I found where I went to "Santa Claus Land" in 1958. I have all the brochures, postcards and maps. It's so amazing to see the difference there is now. And, my ticket stub shows I only paid 50 cents to get in.

What a fun memory then, and now.

Kayan R.
Owensboro, Kentucky

"The food was delicious!"

Shared_Memories — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:23:00 +0000

I wanted to thank you and your staff for a great gluten-free meal for my great niece at Holiday World the last weekend of the season!

I was amazed how delicious the food was-tasted like Thanksgiving dinner at Mom’s house!! Sure didn’t taste like what I consider “amusement park food”! Those turkey legs were yummy and I would love to know how to season my green beans like those at Holiday World-and I loved the sweet potatoes!

I truly appreciate the special attention paid to getting Brooklyn hot, gluten-free food-you and your staff went the extra mile. Thank you again for your kindness and attention-you can bet I have really been singing your praises to everyone that will listen up here in Terre Haute!!

Thanks again-we will definitely return next summer-I can’t wait for my great niece to experience Splashin’ Safari!!!

Sincerely,
Deanna P.

"My soul literally flies with joy"

Shared_Memories — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:35:00 +0000

I visited the park this past weekend, October 10 and 11, 2009. I have visited every year from northern Ohio, USA, for about five years now.

You do know your three wooden coasters are truly out of this world? "The Voyage" is my #1Favorite Coaster I have ever ridden --- and I have ridden A LOT of coasters. I long for "The Voyage" all year! That ride is breathtaking, no matter how many times I ride it! I dare say my soul literally flies with joy while I'm riding. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Tonight I searched the Internet trying to figure out a song I've heard only at Holiday World in Thanksgiving Land and I found the song. I first noticed the song last year I believe and I heard it again last weekend and smiled --- don't you dare ever remove "Hold Tight" by The Andrews Sisters from your play list! That song cooks!

Be Well,

Mark K.

P.S. I love your coasters --- did I already say that? Truly, the last two months have been very challenging for me in several ways and last weekend at your park was pure happiness and joy, hour after hour. I appreciate all of you who in any way contribute to the park's operation.

"My son has "safe" food to enjoy!"

Shared_Memories — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:09:00 +0000

I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate Holiday World accommodating those like my son with numerous food allergies. We go to Holiday World numerous times during the summer and what a wonderful time we can experience as a family knowing that he has “safe” food to enjoy.

Have a wonderful and blessed day!

Linda E.
Evansville, Indiana

"Such a great vacation!"

Shared_Memories — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:30:00 +0000

My family and I went to Holiday World & Splashin' Safari this summer and loved it!

My boyfriend and I LOVED the waterslides, and my little brother couldn't stay away from Kima Bay!

Thanks for providing such a great vacation for us!

Sincerely,

Abigail L.
Sunman, Indiana