Once we move to our “Now Open Weekends” schedule, references to “the Moose Out Front” abound. … because just about everyone has seen National Lampoon’s Vacation at least once. And, believe it or not, this vehicle was actually parked in our lot a few years ago (during the 30th-anniversary summer of the film’s release). And…
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Today is our 72nd birthday. Pictures of our past swirl in our memories: As do snapshots of the future In celebration of the 72nd birthday of his family’s theme park, young Sawyer took his first rides today. #NextGeneration #HoWoHistory pic.twitter.com/OQdtWHDVOG — Holiday World (@HolidayWorld) August 3, 2018 Sawyer took his first ride on Holidog Express,…
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Last night was our final Friday Night Fireworks show of the season. Park guests watching the show may have noticed an additional flashing light in the sky. That was our HoliDrone! Stephen, our Digital Media Developer (and drone pilot), lined everything up. He got a waiver from the FAA to allow the HoliDrone to fly…
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We had an early morning, with Eyewitness News Meteorologist Ron Rhodes alternately presenting a fantastic forecast and challenging Matt to silly competitions. You know, like this: Afterwards, we asked Ron to join us on our podcast: Ron’s a local guy and grew up watching the late Marcia Yockey forecast the weather. We had a surprise…
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Congratulations to our winner: Erin O. from Indianapolis! —– Rock the World, our Christian Music Fest, is just a month away. For King & Country headlines the all-day fest on August 25, and we’re giving away a great prize package to celebrate! Here’s our full list of main-stage artists: For King & Country We Are…
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Congratulations to our winners, chosen at random: Heather R. from Lindenhurst, New York; Sean B. from New Albany, Indiana; and Tarina L. from Indianapolis. Thanks to all who entered! —– What are your favorite treats when you want to cool off on a July day? This cute little girl has the right idea: As summer…
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We’ve been having a ball with our new video camera, which provides a view of 360 degrees around your virtual seat. If you’ve just discovered how fun it is to play around with these videos, here they are all together: First, our Halloween coasters And then into Thanksgiving for The Voyage and Thunderbird. All 360 degrees…
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Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the theater … … it’s Sharkey Week here at Holiday World! Robert Sharkey, that is. He’s been in our musical shows on and off since 2010 and has a lot of stories to share. Apparently, I’m not the only one who’s told Sharkey he…
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Congratulations to our winner: Gabrielle H., from Farmland, Indiana. Thanks to all who entered! —– Are you an ICEE fan? Or maybe even an ICEE Mix It Up fan? We offer 12 ICEE flavors at our ICEE Mix It Up stand in Splashin’ Safari Plaza: Blue Raspberry Red Cherry Grape Big Red Lemonade Banana Green Apple Pepsi…
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We mixed it up today, with only two original podsquad members. That would be Lauren and me. And VP Matt, back again. But we needed a fourth … Who ya gonna call? Steven from IT! I somehow neglected to snap a photo of Steven while we recorded the ‘cast this morning. Until he sends me a more…
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Does the word “test” still make your blood run cold, even though you’ve been out of school for weeks, years, or (like me) decades? Here’s one better: audit. Well, our lifeguards just got the results of their first third-party safety audit of the season … … and they received an A+! We’ll have a full…
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When life hands us a lemon or two … … we make Lemon Shake-Ups! Meet Nick. He’s a master shaker-upper: Where can you find Lemon Shake-Ups? Nick (and others) hand make Lemon Shake-Ups in our 4th of July section, right next to the Alamo.
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We’ve just received word that our Coaster Quest episode will air again on Travel Channel! Tune in Sunday, June 24, at 6pm CDT Here’s a photo from the shoot: —— This was originally posted on October 18, 2017. Get ready to start seeing this face on your TV this fall: Jason Zone Fisher is the host…
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What? We have a stunt show? You could’ve knocked me over with a feather. A turkey feather. Now, before we move on … I have to ask: That shirt. An avocado shirt? Holy guacamole! Back to the show: The Great Turkey Chase is now performing daily. It’s silly. And fun. And high energy: The Great Turkey…
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It is always a joyous day when we’re joined by the Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain! The British are coming? The British are here! ?@marcusleshock?, too! #Brilliant ?@RCCGB? pic.twitter.com/817LBDOlAe — Holiday World (@HolidayWorld) June 13, 2018 After lunch, the group’s fearless leader sat down to be our guest on this week’s podcast: That’s…
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