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Just wanted to say thank you.

I visited Holiday World with my daughter, her husband and my 2 grandchildren on Monday, June 29, through Wednesday, July 1,2009. We had a blast.

I am so impressed in the cleanliness, the friendliness of the employees and all the amenities that you provide.  Like the free drinks all the time you are there, the measuring station, and the sunscreen booth.

We also liked the variety of rides, the games to play, and the eating places to choose from. My grandchildren are only 2 and 5 but you had enough things for them to do also, like Reindeer Ranch and Holidog FunTown
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We had a great time and hope to do it again.

Thank you again for providing such a fantastic amusement park and atomsphere.

Sincerely,

Bonita K.
Indianapolis, Indiana
 

3 July 2009 - 11:53am

"More fun than Disney!"

We recently visited Holiday World on Monday June 29, and Tuesday June 30.  We LOVED it. 

We invited a family to come with us and had a blast.  It was great. 

I have two children 10 and 5, and having experienced Disney on spring break of this year, we still had more fun at your theme park. 

We would come back tomorrow if we could but we'll save up and try it again next year. 

I thank you from our family and provided the ecomony doesn't hit rock bottom, we'll see ya next year, (or who knows, maybe this year again). When we come next time, we may stay a few more days.
 
Thanks,

J. S.
Milan, Tennessee 
 

 
My family and friends visited the park last week June 24,2009. I just wanted to let you know we had a wonderful time.
 
The park is so clean and well kept.
 
Every member of the park's staff were friendly and helpful.
 
Most amusement parks we have visited in the past, the prices of food in the park are ridiculous. This was not the case at Holiday World. We were able to eat at the park and get souvenirs without breaking our bank. Thanks for keeping everything so reasonable. Holiday World is definitely a place a family can still go that is affordable with high class standards!!
 
Please continue to offer a family orientated enviroment.
 
Valerie F.

1 July 2009 - 7:09pm

"Thanks for Santa"

My family and I recently spent two days in your park to celebrate my son's 4th birthday, and it was a great experience for all of us. I had not been to the park since it was Santa Claus Land, so it was quite different than I remember. 
 
It was nice to see the train still runs past the nursery rhymes, as that train is one of my earliest memories. I hope my son built the same kind of memories on this trip.
 
The reason I felt moved to write to you, though, is Santa Claus. My son was so excited to have Santa read him a story, and both my wife and I were impressed that you went to the trouble of getting the real Santa to the park.
 
I am a police officer and have spent years in one of the most troubled areas of a large city. I've witnessed children who are barely old enough to walk who've been beaten, neglected, abandoned, and even shot. I've seen children crawling in conditions not fit for a dog and witnessed the casual cruelty that their parents offer them. Children slightly older that have been sexually abused by family or friends who they thought they could trust. You carry those children with you forever.
 
I say that to say this: I sat in the audience and cried. It was so beautiful to see a man who's whole job is making children happy and who obviously enjoys his work. 
 
Thank you for a great time at the park, but most of all, thanks for Santa.
 
With Respect,
 
Marshall H.
Indianapolis, Indiana

We don't have a question, we just wanted to share our comments on your park with you. We just got home from visiting your park Sunday, June 28th.

We were SO impressed with Pat Koch standing at the front gate on a Sunday morning greeting everyone as they came in!!! How often do you see that at other parks?? 

Our daughter is 3-1/2 and is VERY bashful. We figured that she would not want to talk to Santa. That was the case when we first got there and Santa was out in front.

Later we went to story time with Santa and she didn't want go sit on the stage with him. She sang the songs from my lap and enjoyed listening to him read the book.

When we went back to have her picture taken with him, we were looking around in the gift shop when Santa came out of a door. He saw her and went right to her!! He knelt down and talked to her, she gave him five then gave him a hug!!! Very surprising. Then of all things Santa picked her up and carried her with him to his chair in front of all the other kids waiting for him!! Talk about feeling like a princess!! How awesome is your Santa!!

On our way home we were talking about what was our favorite part of the day and she said talking to Santa. That made the whole trip!!
 
My husband and I commented all day about the cleanliness of the park and your great staff. They are SO good with the little kids. Especially the ones that are bashful!!

We were very impressed with the whole park and just wanted to be sure to let you know. So many times people take the time to complain but never take the time to compliment. Keep up the good work and our family will be sure to come back and tell others!!
 
Thank you for a wonderful day,
 
The Talley Family
Evansville IN
 

Thank you and all of the staff of Holiday World.

We were there this past Monday, June 22, for our second visit.

We are very impressed by your park's cleanliness and by the exceptionally friendly and helpful staff!

We plan to make Holiday World a regular destination for years to come.

Thanks again,

Scott P.
Paducah, KY

24 June 2009 - 11:59am

"We had a blast!"

Thank you for having such a wonderful amusement park.

Last Thursday, my wife, my 2 kids, my step daughter, and I went on our first family vacation to Holiday World and we all had a blast.

My kids are 7 and rode their first roller coaster, the Raven, and boy did they enjoy it!!! From the Raven to the Zinga to Bahari to Kima Bay it was sooo much fun.

We were kinda disappointed that the Pilgrims Plunge was closed. We had been hearing commercials and seeing billboards all the way on our 3 hour trip. Then when we got there and found it, we were kinda sad. But we still had a great time.

They loved seeing Santa and seeing the Holidog statue.

This is a place that lots of families should go. The admission price is reasonable for the stuff you get to enjoy. The free soft drinks really helped out (cause it got HOT!! ), and the friendly staff you have.

The food drive is very awesome cause it helped us out with the Holibucks (paid for our lunch) and will help lots of other families out, too. Honestly that was the longest line we had to stand in the whole day.

Again thank you very much for such a wonderful time (just wanted to ride the Pilgrims Plunge!! ). You all really are #1 for Family Fun!!!

Thanks for your time & see ya next year!!!

The H. Family
KY

We were there on June 21.

I wanted to let someone know that the staff there was very nice to us. They treated us very nicely.

We will be back there sometime again. Hopefully here in a couple of months. We are going to try to bring our families there.

My boyfriend and I wanted to "Thank You" for having trained staff there to assist anyone if they need help. That really helps out alot.

I won 2 tickets to come there and it was worth it. We will be back.

We wanted to let you know that we appreciate the time and effort that you put into the park for not only the adults to have fun but the children, too.

Thank-You!

Sincerely,

Eric and Carolyn

22 June 2009 - 8:32am

"Holiday World...what a difference!"

I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful time my family had at the park!

I have to say, with six teens in our group, the Pepsi oasis were not only one of the best ideas we've ever heard of, but also took quite a chunk of the expense off of us! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

At home, we have Six Flags/Great America which charges for EVERYTHING! We've stopped going there because everything from admission to food is so outrageous! Definitely not worth the expense!

But Holiday World........well! What a difference! Not just from a monetary standpoint either! The Pilgrim's Plunge and The Voyage were, by far, the best rides my kids have ever ridden! You've got a couple real winners there!

We found you on the Travel Channel--"best wooden roller coasters" was the topic. But we were completely unprepared for the park itself! We had a BLAST!

I would also like to compliment your employees. Everyone was so helpful and polite. Again, something we (sadly) are NOT used to at home! Smiles abounded and more then once someone overheard us in need of direction or assistance......they were more than happy to help! What a wonderful job they do! They set an example for sure!

To close, I would just like to say another big THANK YOU! Your employees and the park itself impressed us so much, and we had such a great time, we will DEFINITELY return!

Have a wonderful season!

Sincerely,

Cyndi D.
Chicago, IL

This is the 3rd year in a row we have come to Holiday World for a mini family vacation. We have enjoyed it each time.

This year there were 16 of us coming from as far as Abilene, Texas. It was a joy to see Mrs. Koch front and center on Saturday morning and also later in the day in Splashin' Safari.

Thank you for making this a safe and fun event for our family.

I have been coming since I was 4 and it was Santa Claus Land. Now I am a Grandma and still tear up when I see Santa.

Julie K.

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