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 so, we sadly have to reenact that scene at least once or twice every August.
— Wayne Begarly (@Wayne_Begarly) August 9, 2018
— Eli Sokeland (@ESokeland) August 8, 2018
This year, at least the uncomfortable conversation was able to be handled on social media with this particular (new) member of the Griswold family:

We hope you enjoy Coaster Studio‘s Taylor Bybee’s story:
As we move into our Amusings segment, we hear about young Sawyer’s first rides at his family’s park.
Here’s the favorite snap from the day

Those two incredibly cute Facebook shares with young performers? #SoundUp
Both in-park:
… and at home (the privacy setting allowed a share but not an embed, so you can watch the video here on our Facebook page).

From two cute little girls to … The Hammer:

The Hammer is flanked by VP Eric to the left and Sales Director Dave to the right.
Our mail-order catalog from back in our early Santa Claus Land days is so much fun to read:

Thinking about joining us for Rock the World? It’s coming up on August 25!
In our #HoWoPo Feedback segment, there was quite the discussion about our Gluten-Free Funnel Cake:

Speaking of treats, here’s Katelyn’s tweet:
I finally made it to @HolidayWorld!!! We had a blast riding all the rides at @SplashinSafari ? had to end the day with some ice cream! pic.twitter.com/EiaPLkusur
— Katelyn Perrett 44News (@KPerrett44News) July 29, 2018
Looks like a couple of ACEers, fresh off a ride on The Raven:
Nothing quite like a ride in the dark on the @aceonlineorg #LandmarkCoaster Raven to end a fantastic day at @HolidayWorld! #BestRideOfTheDay pic.twitter.com/tO6wixCIhb
— Wade Abbott (@WadeAbbott) July 30, 2018
Three Men & A Holidog:
Us and the Holiday dog @HolidayWorld pic.twitter.com/dgAnYzGsCE
— Ethan Sheridan (@EthMan2) July 30, 2018
Here’s the link to that Indianapolis Star article about our TripAdvisor ranking.
We all just loved this tweet:
@HolidayWorld celebrated 40 yr anniversary with the family this past weekend. pic.twitter.com/tN4KPZEoYy
— Mike Leach (@scratchawl1) July 30, 2018
Two ways to cool off with a frozen treat
@HolidayWorld 7pm came too soon tonight, but we managed to grab ice cream on our way out of park!! pic.twitter.com/2qCMKKXHNe
— Scott Godthaab (@scottgodthaab) August 4, 2018
Thumbs up to this group of engineers-to-be:
Tons of new graphics for the coming schoolyear! Here’s a taste! ?? We’re beyond excited! @cedarpoint @KingsIslandPR @HolidayWorld #rollercoaster #tpeg #umich #coaster #themepark #engineering #thrillride #goblue #tpegum pic.twitter.com/IE5EIvMuxF
— Theme Parks U of M (@TPEGUM) August 12, 2018
The Coaster Crew made us laugh once more:
Howdy folks, it’s a great day to get out to @HolidayWorld & @SplashinSafari! #RainDay has moved on out and we’ve got a crisp bacon front moving in to get you sizzlin’ followed by brisk lemon shake-up system to help squeeze out that last bit of summer fun! #HoWoPo #OrderUp pic.twitter.com/wHdw4e5TxS
— The Coaster Crew (@Coastercrew) August 7, 2018
Since @MattEckert wants to place orders now, might as well run with it! What’ll ya have? It’s a limited menu, but I’m sure the chef can whip something up. I’ll have that order out to ya in just a little bit. Flo, pick up! @HolidayWorld #HoWoPo pic.twitter.com/3ju1aeG85R
— The Coaster Crew (@Coastercrew) August 1, 2018
We don’t often post photos from our 25 Degrees of Separation game, but we had to make an exception with Cousin Jeff and LaurenAnna:


Both parks are open weekends – come see us soon!