I just wanted to fill you in on our recent trip to your park (7/31-8/2). Let me preface this by saying I am an admitted Disney World addict and hold all theme parks to a very high standard when it comes to impressing me. I won't step foot into King's Island because of the filth and the rudeness of the employees. But let me just say, I was so impressed with what I saw this weekend!!!

First off to see Pat and Will (which I recognized from the commercials) out and about, impressed me.

EVERY time I turned around, I was finding something that made me realize what I had been missing only a short drive (3 hours) away.

Sitting on the tram, we would strike up a conversation with the drivers and it was always entertaining and informative.

When we asked employees where a certain attraction was, they would lead us to it instead of giving directions.

When we ate at Plymouth Rock Cafe (delicious and VERY reasonably priced like all the snacks/meals were), the employees were overwhelmingly helpful and friendly. And I don't know HOW MANY times I was asked if I was enjoying my day!!!

It was so refreshing to see employees dressed in respectable attire without their shorts hanging to their knees!

Before we drove out of the parking lot yesterday my sons were asking when we can return and I replied with, "Soon, very soon." This is definitely going to become an annual tradition for our family.

THANK YOU for providing a fun, clean park so close to our home.

The W. Family

Greensburg, Indiana 

We would like to thank all the staff at the park. You all made us feel like we were somebodies. You were very polite and the park is very clean.

We had a very great time at your park. Thank you very much.

We will tell everybody about your park.

Sincerely,

The S. Family
Clarksville
 

Thank you for once again giving our family a wonderful day at your park.

We do not ride roller coasters much, but we love the Turkey Whirl and Gobbler Getaway.

My 7 year old daughter finally tried Frightful Falls this year, and is now hooked on it. 

Splashing Safari is wonderful and we always seem to spend more time there than we plan to.

We try to visit at least once every year and had a great time once again. We were at the park on 8/1/09, and although the park was very crowded, there was still no trash to be seen on the grounds, the staff was courteous and friendly and we spent the entire day without hearing a single cuss word.  I don't know how that happened, but I chalk it up to your marketing team. We appreciate all the hard work you all do at the park to make it a family-friendly park.

We also noticed that every time we have attended the park, we have seen Pat somewhere in the park with her broom and dustpan. The example she, along with all of your management team, sets by working in the park really shows the pride you take in making the visitors experience at Holiday World a memorable experience for all.

Matt & Melissa W.
 

I would like to share a few comments from a family from our church who were at the park last week.

I am a member of ACE and GOCC.  We received tickets to the park for the 2009 season.  I had double knee replacement surgery and was not able to use the tickets.  Thus the gift of tickets for a family of four from our church. They spent two days at the park and had a blast. 

We talked on Sunday at church.  They were so impressed with the park.  They went on and on about how clean the park was.  How friendly everyone at the park was.  They said the food was great and the value was out of this world.  They loved the shows.  They just went on and on to many people at church.  They were so thankful for us sharing our tickets. 

I had told them about the park before they went.  I am so glad they saw what I already knew. The family said it was one of the best places they had ever been too.

I wanted to share the words.  I was happy the tickets were able to be used.  I am glad a family saw first hand what I as a coaster fan know.

Thank you for what you do at Holiday World.  I look forward to returning and riding again soon. 

Keep up the great work. 

Susan S.
Fairview Park, Ohio

MY FAMILY CAME TO HOLIDAY WORLD YESTERDAY; FIFTEEN OF US. I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT WE WERE EXTREMELY HAPPY WITH EVERYTHING; THE CLEANLINESS, THE RIDES AND THE ATTENTION TO FAMILY.

WE SAW THE HOLIDAZZLES AND STORYTIME WITH SANTA, AND WE WERE IMPRESSED WITH THE FAMILY VALUES THAT WERE TAUGHT DURING THIS TIME.

THE FREE DRINKS WERE GREAT. 

WE ENJOYED THE SMALLNESS OF THE PARK AND THEY LAYOUT WAS GREAT.  EVERYTHING WAS EASY TO GET TO. 

FOR MYSELF, (THE COORDINATOR OF THE TRIP) I WAS ESPECIALLY HAPPY TO TAKE THIRTY MINUTES OF MY BUSY DAY TO SEE THE SING PRAISE SHOW.  THE GROUP WAS NOT JUST PERFORMERS BUT YOU COULD TELL THEY REALLY LOVED THE LORD.  I WAS SO GLAD TO SEE THAT GOD WAS REPRESENTED IN A FAMILY THEMED PARK.

WE WILL BE BACK AND WILL HIGHLY RECOMMEND HOLIDAY WORLD TO ANYONE WE MEET. 

GINA B. 

A visit to Holiday World has been a tradition in our family since I was a little girl and it was Santa Claus Land. We have recently begun making our annual visit on Labor Day and it has always been great. The crowd seems smaller, wait times are less, etc. 
 
We recently took a vacation to Washington DC. While we were there we took our kids age’s 10 and 14 to Six Flags America. We visited there mid-week so the crowd size was small as was the wait time. It had both a theme park and a water park like Holiday World does. The theme park did offer a different experience with giant steel coasters, which our son had never experienced. However we noticed that the park was not nearly as clean and the staff was not nearly as professional and friendly. 
 
In the afternoon, we ventured to the water park. This is where we were all in agreement that there is no place like Splashin' Safari! There were not nearly as many waterslides, especially the larger slides we could do as a family. It was very difficult to navigate through due to all of the game and merchandise booths. They had one wave pool and I think that the kids waited at least 20 minutes for 5 minutes of waves. The lazy river was simply a moving waterway...none of the attractive water features and fountains like you have at Splashin' Safari. The bathrooms and changing rooms were not clean and had a horrible odor. What really got us was the large booth as you enter which rented inner tubes. It was very misleading...they did provide tubes...they just tried to get you think you needed to rent one.
 
In relationship to other costs, here are a few other ways that Holiday World tops other parks. The tickets for this park were $50 per person. No free sun screen.  The drinks were far from free. We were able to buy a reusable cup in which we could get free refills in for the day...for 13 dollars. However it was a chore to get someone to refill the cup. At 3 of the larger coasters, you had to rent a one time use locker for a dollar to store your belongings while you rode the coaster. The all day locker rental was $11 for a small locker and $15 for a family locker, with no deposit refunded.
 
Thank you so much for providing such a clean and family-friendly park that is so affordable and close to home.

We can't wait to visit this year on Labor Day!
 
Kim L.
Fort Branch, Indiana
 

I just wanted to let you know how wonderful your park is. My family goes to Holiday World at least once every summer. Any time we have family down from other states we always take them to Holiday World. Your park is the cleanest and has such polite workers. We have always enjoyed our trips there.

We recently went to a theme park this summer in Wisconsin and it makes us appreciate the theme park we have here at home. We have been to ones in Kentucky, Wisconsin and Minnesota and not a one of them has a home atmosphere like Holiday World.

We have also noticed that Holiday World puts safety first for all riders. If one of the rides is broken no one gets to ride it until its fixed. Some of the other parks do not care much for safety.

Just wanted to let you know what a great job I feel that the owners and workers of Holiday World are doing. Please keep up the good work. We will be back again next summer along with our family that’s coming down from Minnesota.
 
Have a Wonderful Summer,

Jeremiah, Tammy, Austin and Jaris H.

P.S. My kids are only 10 and 12 and they compare other parks to Holiday World too and notice the big differences. Great Job!!!
 

Just wanted to say we were in Santa Claus the weekend of July 10-13 for a softball tournament. I had never heard of Holiday World before even though I have a 13 yr old daughter. 

We loved it very much. It was very clean and very friendly. The rides were great. I think the Voyage is the best roller coaster I've ever been on. And I've ridden a few I'm 47!!

I was also very impressed with the message at the water park saying to wear decent clothing. It was not offensive and to the point. Also the guards in the water park were very attentive polite and well-trained. We noticed them being tested with a baby-sized dummy.

We were very impressed with your park and will be back next year. Keep up the good work.

We live 45 minutes from Six Flags in St. Louis but I would rather drive the 4 hours to visit your Park! Maybe you could give them some pointers!!!

Thank-you,

Kym Y.
Fults, Illinois

We just came back from our 2nd trip to your park. This time we brought guests (another family and their children) and camped at Lake Rudolph.  This allowed us to take advantage of the 2nd day pass for $20.00.

We all had a blast and loved the rides, hospitality, and inexpensive food. I also noticed that every employee at the park was genuinely friendly and doing their best at their job. That alone makes me want to come back again next year.

The only downside was lack of rides for my six year old.  He was a 1/4 inch shy of the mark to ride some of the thrill rides in Holiday World so he got left out.  I don't know what the solution is (if any) but that was the only "bad" experience in the park.  He did, though, get to do quite a bit in Splashin' Safari. 

Anyway, again, great job overall and we'll definitely be back and most likely bring more people with us!

Warren B.
 

My family and I visited your park on Monday.I just wanted to tell you how pleased (thrilled, actually) we were with your handling of food allergies. We were able to dine at two of your restaurants without any problems.

Our son has multiple food allergies and your staff worked hard to protect him and give him a wonderful experience. They were educated about the seriousness of food allergies and were very helpful.

Also, I'd like to thank you for having food allergy information easily available on your website and in the restaurants themselves.

Thank you so much!

We had an awesome visit and we will be back soon!!!

Kathi M.