HoWoHacks: Kid Safety

Posted

If your goal is to leave Holiday World with the same number of kids you came with, these are the hacks for you! Read on to learn safety tips to keep your trip fun and memorable! For this post, I’ll be using a picture from our last trip of the 2018 Season.

HoWoHack #1: Take a group photo before you enter the park.

In the event someone gets separated from the group, you can show a member of our team a photo of what your child is wearing.  If I’m stressed my recall of what my kid is wearing is going to be hazy. Having a photo to share with a Holiday World staff member gives us an idea of what your child looks like to help us find them faster.
Jones girls ready for Holiday World in 2018

Jones girls ready for Holiday World in 2018

HoWoHack #2: Pick up a FREE Phone Find wristband!

Phone Find wrist bands have a space to write your cell-phone number and name on the wristband.  If your child is wearing the Phone Find wrist band, we will call you to reunite you with your child. These can be picked up at the Wagon Rental, Holiday World’s Height Station, Holiday World Services, and Splashin’ Safari Services.  
Madeline with her FREE Phone Find Bracelet

Madeline with her FREE Phone Find Bracelet

Have a conversation with your kids before you enter the park about what to do if you get separated. When we turn on the Santa Claus exit we discuss what color polos the “Holiday World Helpers” wear: Red, Yellow, Blue, and Grey. Let them know a uniformed park employee can help them if they get lost. If your children are older, plan a meeting place like the fountain in the Christmas section or the Lost Parents station next to Watubee in Splashin’ Safari.  Here are all of our park uniforms in one great photo!
A picture with all Holiday World Uniforms represented.

A picture with all Holiday World Uniforms represented.

HoWoHack #3: Bring your stroller.

You are welcome to bring a standard-size stroller or wagon at no additional cost. Utilizing a stroller or wagon helps us keep our group together, especially in congested areas. Strollers and wagons are also available to be rented for the duration of your visit. More details about renting strollers, wagons, wheelchairs, and scooters can be found on our Rules & Services page.

We love our double stroller!

HoWoHack #4: Take a photo to remember where you parked your car.

You can see it happening at the end of every trip to Holiday World: People using their car remotes to find their vehicle. This is a great idea until several people are doing it at the same time! All the great memories you just made pushed out your memory of your parking spot. Do yourself a favor a take a picture of the row or tram stop nearest your car.  
Take a picture of the signage where you are parked!

We were way out in the Legend lot!

HoWoHack #5: If you have a runner, stick to the park areas with one exit and entrance.

Did you know that the sections focused on our tiniest guests have one entrance and exit? The following areas are laid out with parents with small (and fast!) children in mind: Rudolph’s Reindeer Ranch, Holidog’s Fun Town, Safari Sam’s SplashLand, and the section with Tembo Tides, Tembo Falls, and Kima Bay. Be sure to subscribe to the HoliBlog for more HoWoHacks and updates on Cheetah Chase!
Would you like to receive HoliBlog notices – along with news releases and sweepstakes – by email? Sign up here and you can choose whether to receive the emails weekly or the same day the blog posts are published.

All They Can Be

Posted

This year we honor four Army veterans, one Marine, and one Coast Guard. So we’ll add as an extension of the title: Semper Fidelus | Semper Paratus 

Today, we thank the men and women of the United States armed forces who have served to protect our country and defend our freedom. 

In a single trip to Holiday World, you can experience the traditions of Christmas, Halloween, 4th of July, and Thanksgiving.  Our grounds play host to birthday parties, engagements, family reunions and more. Every year, we take the time to acknowledge one more very special holiday: Veteran’s Day. Because of service members like those on our team, we are able to enjoy this great country. 
2019 Holiday World Full Time Staff Veterans

2019 Holiday World Full Time Staff Veterans

Our veterans from left to right:

  • Elmer, Holiday World Maintenance Technician, United States Army
  • Ethan, Holiday World Maintenance Technician, United States Army
  • John, Holiday World Director of Safety & Security, United States Coast Guard
  • Billy, Holiday World Maintenance Technician, United States Army.
  • Hayley, Holiday World Human Resources Administrator, United States Army
  • Josh (not pictured), Holiday World Roller Coaster Maintenance Technician, United States Marine Corp
Thank you to these – and all other veterans – for their service to our country.
Would you like to receive HoliBlog notices – along with news releases and sweepstakes – by email? Sign up here and you can choose whether to receive the emails weekly or the same day the blog posts are published.

All Downhill From Here

Posted

HoliDrone Captures first Cheetah Chase Fiberglass Lift Because we just placed the tallest slide pieces of Cheetah Chase! We’ve got to catch you up on what’s been happening in Splashin’ Safari.

It’s time for a Cheetah Chase Check In!

Our last check in showed the first footers taking shape and the fiberglass for the slide arriving. As you can see, we’ve made a lot of progress since then. Here’s what the construction site looked like yesterday morning before our crane arrived to begin lifting slide pieces into place.
Cheetah Chase Construction Site Overview

Cheetah Chase Construction Site overview from Bakuli

See that yellow piece sitting inside Bahari River on the right side of the photo? That’s the section you’ll be racing through as you crest the tallest hill on Cheetah Chase. It was on deck to be lifted into place first. The Communications and Marketing teams spread out to get pictures from all angles as that lift happened.

Even our HoliDrone was out to capture the big moment.

Site Overview with First Piece Being Lifted

Leah and Sabrina captured the lift from the top of Bakuli’s tower.

HoliDrone Captures first Cheetah Chase Fiberglass Lift

The HoliDrone was flying over Bahari River Island.

First Two Pieces of Cheetah Chase Being Connected

I got a lower angle near the Cabanas in front of Wildebeestro.

What’s up next in Cheetah Chase construction?

The flying saucer turns over Bahari River Island! If the construction schedule holds as planned, we’ll lift the first one into place tomorrow! Want a closer look into the process of building the World’s First Launched Water Coaster? Check out the latest installment of Hard Hat Chronicles: If you’d like to follow along with the Cheetah Chase construction progress in real time, be sure to check out our SplashCam! It’s been moved to a new location that’s perfect to get a bird’s eye view of what’s going on in Splashin’ Safari. Be sure to subscribe to the HoliBlog for more updates on Cheetah Chase and other off-season happenings!
Would you like to receive HoliBlog notices – along with news releases and sweepstakes – by email? Sign up here and you can choose whether to receive the emails weekly or the same day the blog posts are published.