My family and I visited Holiday World and Splashin' Safari on Thursday, June 16.

Yes, Mrs. Koch was out greeting guests as we arrived, as always.

The best part of our day was while standing in line at the Zoombabwe Grill, the guest in line ahead of us yelled to his family, "Grab that table over there."

Upon getting a blank stare from his wife, he yelled again, "The one that Pat Koch just cleaned." We all shared a good laugh, yes, she does go out into the park and clean, just like her commercials.

We had a great time, Bahari is beautiful.

Thanks to all, keep up the good work,

Rick S.
Franklin, Indiana

I just wanted to comment on the fantastic way your park is ran. It was our first visit on Friday June 17th. We were there all day and stayed at Lake Rudolph Campground.

The employees all around the park, Splashin' Safari and the campground were so friendly and watched over the water park with great pride.

Not often in today's world do young adults treat others with kindness and respect.

But Holiday World is an exception.

Everyone is always willing to complain but a good comment sometimes goes untold.

I will definitely recommend Holiday World for a fun-filled weekend.

Thanks Again!

Donna K.
Louisville, Kentucky

My name is Nicole and we visited your park for the first time June 13 & 14.

We came with my sister-in-law and her family which had been there before. All I kept hearing was how fun it was.

I kept thinking... yeah, just like Kings Island, Cedar Point and every other amusement park out there, right?

I was so impressed with your park. The admission prices are great - bought tickets through my credit union here in Muncie, Indiana...and I think the unlimited soft drinks are the best idea ever.

I was really surprised at how neat and clean your park really is.

Compared to other parks I had been to I saw more employees at your park then any other combined that I had ever been to. Working hard with a smile on their faces and each one always took the time to say hi and chat for a moment.

I felt like we were the only 8 people in the park.

I am really surprised at the great time we had. I never in my wildest dreams would have thought the park to be so family-oriented.

I loved the fact that there were a lot of things my two-year-old son could do. He had the time of his life.

Splashin' Safari was great also. I rode almost everything there and was very impressed with each and every one of them. My two-year-old also had a great time in the water.

I just wanted to say thank you to all your staff and for making our first experience at the park fun and enjoyable and one we will never forget.

Looks like for the next 16 years we will be visiting Holiday World for our vacations. I prefer it over any other park and look forward to coming in the future.

To the Holiday World and Splashin' Safari employees, thank you. You are what makes the parks special and fun every day!

Nicole G.
Muncie, Indiana

My family recently visited your facility on June 16th and 17th.

We had never been to Holiday World prior to our visit and I must tell you we were extremely satisfied with not only the rides but more importantly with the staff.

It seems we were always greeted with a smile and told to have a great day upon ending each and every encounter.

I have to say the other amazement was the average age of the staff and the constant professionalism that was displayed.

The obvious other amenities, free drinks and sunscreen in my opinion would not matter to families if not for your above average staff.

We have voted and Holiday World has become our new summer stop. We have expressed our outstanding service and satisfaction to our many friends and may even join them in a trip later this summer.

Thank you and your wonderful staff;

The O'C. Family

I just wanted to tell you about a recent visit I had to your park.

I live in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and was going to be in Nashville on the 4th of June so I decided to take the boys on a theme park spree.

We spent the afternoon of the 4th at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Ky. I found this park to be hot, poorly shaded, and very over-crowded, to the point that they should have stopped anyone else from entering the park. It was really bad, you couldn't even move through the walkways for the crowd.

I spent the night in a hotel near your park and even though I had only read about your park on the internet I was not really expecting what I found when I arrived.

I cannot express in words how impressed I am with your park. We were on the first run of Raven that day and it truly was excellent. Your park is so clean it is simply amazing, I rode rides until I couldn't ride anymore.

My boys retreated to Splashin' Safari for the afternoon and I took in the shows and some really good food. I spoke with your performers after both the shows I watched and told them how impressed I was with them and truly they were better shows than Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom had.

I am just at a loss for words over how impressed I am.

Your restrooms are cleaner than the restauraunts at SFKK. I had an excellent day and wished I had more time to stay. I wish I had heard about your park sooner, it really is quite a distance from me but I will be back.

The next day on my trip was spent at Six Flags St Louis which really is an excellent park too, not quite up to your standards but very nice.

I spent my first week back at work after my trip telling everyone about Holiday World. The only thing I would like to see added to Holiday World would be a steel coaster, and increased capacity on The Legend. Thanks for an excellent visit.

Keep Up the Good Work,

Jeff J.
Poplar Bluff, Missouri

My family and I were at the park on Monday and Tuesday this week.

To start with, I can't wait until next year, so we can come back.

From the moment we walked through the gates, we were treated better than we deserved.

Your park is beautiful.

It is one of, if not the cleanest amusement parks we have ever been to.

The staff is the friendliest, most polite staff I have ever encountered.

The rides were all well maintained and well staffed.

The water park was extraordinary. We spent both mornings there and enjoyed every minute.

Again, the staff was excellent.

There was a little girl that had scraped her knee (Monday), and the guard that tended to her was exceedingly kind and gentle. It wasn't my little girl, but it put me at ease seeing how it was handled.

From top to bottom the staff is fantastic. We enjoyed the shows, especially the "Total Praise."

Whatever else you change, leave that show in the lineup. It was wonderful.

Again, let me commend all of the staff for a job very well done.

Thank you, and we look forward to joining you again next year.

Sincerely,

Bill T.
Ironton, Ohio

My family visits Holiday World one or more times each summer. We look forward to checking out what's new each year. We visited on Thursday June 16th.

We wanted to let you know that we love the Bahari. I particularly felt more comfortable letting my children (8 and 5) play in the the waves there, rather than I did in the Wave (which I personally love). I can't pinpoint whether the waves aren't as big, or it's just the water isn't as deep or what.

Last year we visited a close Great Flags park and were so miserable. We couldn't believe that we spent close to $70.00 for one meal there and we can eat for about $20.00 or so at Holiday World. We found ourselves choking back a gag every time we had to fork over close to $5.00 for a fountain drink. (Spoiled are we?)

Also the waterpark there is just boring when you compare it to Splashin' Safari. And I don't want to even tell you about how funky the bathrooms there were....

We love how friendly your staff there is...you can make a request and not feel like you're putting someone out. I also think it's a nice touch that you hand out the Holidog and Friends cards to the kids as they leave. The younger ones especially seem to love that.

Thanks again,
Stacey and Patrick M.
Indianapolis, Indiana

P.S. Love the new Christmas Tree!

We visited Holiday World on Tues June 14. Just wanted to let you know we are already talking about how we can make it a 2 day visit next year.

The park was clean. All of the young people --slide attendants, guards, ride operators were friendly and helpful. If I could have tipped each one of them, I would have. And the Lord more than did his part -- He gave us a magnificent day.

There was a girl, I wish I'd have seen her name clearly, Mary or Marci (not sure at all) that steadily walked her half of Monsoon Lagoon. She looked at the area like she was guarding her own children and even had energy for a smile. Thanks again.

Thanks so much for a wonderful day.

Richard & Gina C. and Family
ELizabethtown, Kentucky

To the wonderful staff at Holiday World and Splashin' Safari!

I just wanted to take a moment and commend you on an outstanding park.

My family and I recently traveled 3 1/2 hours to spend the weekend with you all.

The weather could have been better, but your park staff was outstanding. It rained on us the entire time that we were at Splashin' Safari on Sunday, but I was impressed that the staff was still out in the rain making sure the park was clean.

Some friends of ours introduced us to the park last year and we decided to make this a yearly adventure.

This year, we took my in-laws and my brother-in-law's family. The nice thing was that there was something there for all ages. Okay, maybe not me, but I am almost six months pregnant!

We will all be back next year!

I would also like to take a moment and thank the staff of Splashin' Safari. My husband lost his glasses while enjoying the water park. We searched everywhere for them and could not find them.

He went to Lost and Found and filled out the appropriate form. Ann called Monday to say that they had found his glasses and would be shipping them out that day. We haven't received them yet, but it is a comfort to know that they are on the way. It amazed me that the employees would go so far out of their way to make the guest happy.

Thank you for a very enjoyable vacation! We have recommended your park to many individuals in the East Central Illinois region.

God Bless!

Amy H. & Family
Newman, Illinois

I am just writing to tell you how much we look forward to coming to Holiday World one Wednesday every June.

I have been bringing my son (13) to the park every year since he was 5 and each year he has friends asking to go some time in April.

We enjoy the park so much because there is no alcohol and everyone must wear their clothes.

The free drinks are just a plus we would still come anyway.

This year I am just going as driver since I am expecting and can't do a whole lot. I guess I can stand around and hold everybody else's stuff.

Next year maybe we can start a new tradition with the new little guy. See you all on the 22nd with a group of teenage boys.

I will be the one pulling out my hair (just joking).

Keep up the good work

God willing we will have this one. Please pray for us.

Dena M.
Louisville, Kentucky