Spending the day at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari isn’t complete until you enjoy some delicious park meals. With plenty of food options available throughout all sections of the park, there is something for everyone.
From main entrees to desserts to snacks, the tasty bites do not disappoint.
As a foodie family, we put together our top 10 favorites so far this season.
Entrees
Family Pizza Meal Deal available at Santa’s Merry Marketplace & Safari Pizza – This is a great lunch or dinner option for the family. The meal includes one 16″ pepperoni, sausage, or cheese pizza, 8 breadsticks, and 4 dipping sauces. During or after a long day at Splashin’ Safari, it is an easy tasty option. The kids said it was one of the best pizzas they have ever had, and that speaks volumes coming from preteen boys. Plus, this year the park added a dedicated line for the Family Pizza Meal Deal at Santa’s Merry Marketplace, making it extremely convenient & quicker to snag the deal.
Nashville Hot Chicken Tacos available at Sam’s BBQ – New this year, these soft tacos are filled with slaw, Nashville Hot Chicken, ranch, and a pickle on top. They pack just the right amount of heat with the perfect balance of ranch drizzle.
Turkey Leg Meal available at Plymouth Rock Café – A large turkey leg always comes to mind when I think about theme park foods, so I was excited to see them at Holiday World. You can upgrade a meal with the delicious juicy turkey leg (the meal also includes two sides and a roll or cornbread). A full Thanksgiving meal in the summer? Yes, please!
Snacks
ThunderBIRD Bowl available at The Snackhouse – This snack is new this year and includes fried chicken tenders and fries topped with nacho cheese, bacon, ranch, and chives. A must-try item for the whole family.
Funnel Cake Fries available at The Snackhouse – We paired the ThunderBIRD Bowl with an order of Funnel Cake Fries which is a fun snack/dessert. Enjoy both snacks while watching the Thunderbird roller coaster launch riders out of the barn.
Desserts
Strawberry Sunrise Float available at Sweet Stuff – A trip to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari should always include some dole whip. This sweet new dessert includes strawberry dole whip, orange juice, Sierra Mist, and a peach ring (or three). This is going in my top 3 and I will be getting it each visit.
Red, White, and Blue Funnel Cake available at Funnel Cake Factory – Another new 2022 item. This funnel cake has a patriotic theme and is topped with powdered sugar, strawberry and blueberry topping, sprinkles, and whipped cream. The toppings pair together harmoniously.
Red/Blue Twist Ice Cream in a Waffle Cone available at Udderly Blue Ice Cream – What better way to cool off on a hot summer day than with some cold ice cream? The red and blue ice cream from Udderly Blue is a fan favorite and a must-try if you haven’t had it yet.
Beverages
ICEE Bubble Yard available at ICEE Mix It Up – You can purchase an ICEE Souvenir Bubble Yard for $9.99, then only pay $1.99 each time you want to refill it. Anytime any of our three kids see an ICEE sign, they request a cup, so purchasing three drink cup souvenirs was a no-brainer. Now each time we visit, they can refill their Bubble Yard with the flavor of their choice at a discounted price.
Frozen Hot Cocoa available at the Polar Expresso – This refreshing icy chocolate drink is another fan favorite. If you enjoy chocolate drinks, this is a must on a hot summer day.
We also truly appreciate all the free soft drink locations throughout the park.
An honorable mention is Ben’s Soft Pretzels available in Splashin’ Safari Plaza and the pretzel carts that are located in the Thanksgiving section and on the beach of The Wave. These pretzels are a highly-rated park snack that is almost always mentioned when park-goers are sourcing favorite food options in the Holiday World Fans Facebook Group.
View all the food options & locations here, which includes an allergen-friendly menu, gluten-free guide, and a menu of healthier options.
What is your favorite Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari food or drink?
This blog post was written by HoliBlogger Samantha K.
Samantha is a self-proclaimed chaos coordinator from St. Louis, MO and runs NiftyMom.com. In her family of five, she is outnumbered by all boys (plus two male huskies). She and her family love finding new places to explore, adventuring outdoors, and taking road trips throughout the Midwest. Fun fact: Year-round Samantha watches Christmas movies and sports her Christmas pajamas with no shame.
This would be great
I can’t wait to come back and visit! It will be my daughter’s first time ?
I am a single mom of 4! This would be a much needed getaway for our family.
My favorite food is the fried chicken tenders and fries with the nacho cheese! Yumm!
The Pizza is AMAZING!!!
Best thempark in the world love it
Thanks for the tips! We are excited for our trip! The frozen cocoa is on my list for sure!!
We love Holiday World!!
Hopefully I can win tickets so I can make my first visit ever this summer.
I’m excited to see Ben’s Pretzels is at Holiday World!
This Would Be A Wonderful Getaway For My Family !
One more week and we’ll be there! Can’t wait!
Even though I’m currently pregnant and would not be able to ride any of the rides, I would love to win a pair of tickets so I could take my son for one more fun time before the baby gets here. He’s been such a good boy and would deserve to go this year.
The Blue Ice Cream is AMAZING!!!!! A must try staple!!!!
Any of the Sweet Treats in Santa’s Merry Marketplace are Amazing!!
The funnel cake fries look yummy!
I absolutely love taking my grandkids to Holiday World! The lazy river is the best.
I will definitely have to try some of these on our next visit!
Coming in a couple weeks. Can’t wait!