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Not sure what to get someone for Christmas? Try one of our #NiftyGiftys! Cranberries are not included. Leah K, Matt E, Matt B, Lauren C, Nell H and Sabrina talk through Holiday World gift options and how-to gift experiences! This episode was recorded on November 8 so we hope that gives you plenty of…
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One glance at the 2021 Christmas Event Guide will tell you that Santa Claus is a hopping place in December! 2020 proved to be a VERY busy year in our magical town full of Holiday activities. We wanted to give festive fun-seekers an additional option for dining, so the All-You-Can-Eat Buffet at Santa’s Merry Marketplace…
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Our 75th Celebration Season has passed, but the magic of it lingers as we approach our favorite day of the year – Christmas! As you’re planning your Christmas shopping and scouring through tons of great online sales in the coming weeks, don’t forget about the gift of fun. There’s no better gift than planning to spend…
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“Thank You.” The phrase seemed insufficient and I felt unworthy as I wrote down the names, military branch, and years of service of each of the men pictured. Standing before me was a combined 70 years of military service. They were the only words I had, but thanks and on behalf of our veterans, we…
Read More »A few weeks ago, a question popped into my head. How many soft drinks do we really give away each year? The answer? Approximately 5,000,000. That led me to another question: can we measure fun? If you’re a data nerd like me, the answer is OF COURSE! So I asked some questions of many of…
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We’ve got pumpkin to say about Happy Halloween Weekends! On September 24, Sabrina carted around the park to find her ghoul-friends, Lauren & Lexi, to talk about family fun, fall favorites, and festive fare. The first half, Lauren shares everything we are loving about Happy Halloween Weekends!! The Day at a Glance tool was…
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Happy Halloween Weekends are kicking off September 25, and we’re so excited! Bring on the Pumpkin Spice Funnel Cakes, the pumpkin pie flurries, and… all the fall treats! But the start of Happy Halloween Weekends also means we’re starting to look forward to next year. We’ve already announced our plans for more work on The…
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We at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari look forward to the Golden Ticket Awards by Amusement Today every year. My dad used to call it “Bringing home the lucite.” Historically, the awards have been hosted by many parks through the years–including three times at Holiday World. It’s always been fun to spend time with colleagues…
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In case you’re not a “read all the way through a blog” kind of person, please note that The Legend will close early for the season starting October 2 so we can get a jump start on our intensive off-season maintenance project. The last weekend to ride will be September 25-26. We’re excited to deliver…
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Does the fall chill in the air have you ready for some thrills? Happy Halloween Weekends are back from September 25 through October 31! Click here to learn more about Happy Halloween Weekends, our family-friendly event that includes the rides you love at Holiday World, plus lots of Halloween-themed shows and fun! Check out this…
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In the fall, we answer lots of questions about Happy Halloween Weekends: Are the water rides open? We plan to have Raging Rapids and Frightful Falls open since they’re located in Holiday World, weather permitting (if temps dip below 60 degrees, they’ll probably be closed, because … brrr!). Splashin’ Safari closes for the season on September 19. Does the…
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We (I) recently discovered from IAAPA historian Jim Futrell (shameless plug listen to our interview with him here) that Santa Claus Land kind of has two opening days, so we get to celebrate 75 years twice! Just kidding, we’re an amusement park–everyone knows we celebrate our birthdays EVERY day of our birthday year, and some…
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As schools start back up, it may feel like summer is coming to an end, but we’re not finished yet! Splashin’ Safari’s last scheduled day for the season is September 19, and there’s still tons of fun waiting for families with Kids World weekends August 21-September 19 and Happy Halloween Weekends September 25-October 31. And…
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In honor of our 75th, it’s time for a REAL historian. Enjoy our interview with IAAPA historian Jim Futrell about the early days of Santa Claus Land. Stick around, because he answers who America’s First Theme Park really is, and grab your calendar because we’ve got some holidays for you. Do you have a favorite…
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August marks the start of school for many, but we are excited about the return of Kid’s World, Where Kids Rule the World! What is Kids World? It’s everything you love about Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari plus a Magic Show, jugglers, Fun Zones, Bubble show and more! All your favorite attractions will remain open,…
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