Sweepstakes: Cheetah Chase Season Pass Giveaway

By Leah Koch
Published August 6, 2019

Congratulations to our winner: Sarah B. from Mt. Washington, Kentucky! Thanks to all who entered. More giveaways coming up soon! —– We hope you’re as excited as we are for Cheetah…

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The hunt for clues is on

By Leah Koch
Published July 24, 2019

If you’re a Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari super-fan, you’ll remember what today is.  It’s the five year anniversary of our announcement of Thunderbird. I can’t believe it’s been five…

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Birthday rooms for epic parties

By Leah Koch
Published July 24, 2019

When people find out I grew up in a theme park because it was my family business, they often ask me expectantly: Did you have the COOLEST birthdays?! The answer…

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HoWoHacks: Handle the heat

By Leah Koch
Published July 19, 2019

We’re introducing a blog series of tips and tricks we’re calling #HoWoHacks.  We’ll give you some extra insider tips on how to handle the heat and more as we go. …

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Sweepstakes: Water Coaster Family Getaway

By Leah Koch
Published July 17, 2019

Congratulations to our winner: Madi M. from Shelbyville, Kentucky! Thanks to all who entered. More giveaways coming up soon! —– With the warm weather moving in this week, we know…

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Stranger than us?

By Leah Koch
Published July 10, 2019

I’ve already watched Season 3 of Stranger Things.  NO SPOILERS I PROMISE.  “Where did you find the time to watch now that you’re over communications?” asked no one. (But if you…

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Top of the World

By Josh @ Holiday World
Published July 10, 2019

On your average day at Holiday World, thousands of guests take in the spectacular views from the top of The Voyage‘s lift hill. Not many get to experience it for…

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Limited Time Only: Flavors of the 4th

By Leah Koch
Published June 30, 2019

We’re the only park with a 4th of July themed area, and we’re proud of that.  But when you celebrate Independence Day every day, how do you make the actual…

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The 11th Annual Holimpics

By Leah Koch
Published June 26, 2019

Every year, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari’s HR department hosts the event of the season: the Holimpics. It’s the ultimate test of theme park athleticism where our Team Members form…

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Pleasing pets the World over

By Josh @ Holiday World
Published June 24, 2019

When we say we are “#1 for Family Fun,” we mean the entire family, even the furry members. Just inside our admission gates is the Holidog Inn, a kennel where…

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‘People’ loves our Festive Flurries

By Leah Koch
Published June 21, 2019

Holiday World’s Festive Flurries are new this year. And people are noticing.  Well… “People” is noticing.  That’s right! Our Festive Flurries were featured alongside our Thanksgiving Dinner from Plymouth Rock…

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Popular Mechanics: Hoosier best?

By Paula @ Holiday World
Published June 18, 2019

Sorry for the “hoosier” thing in the subject line, but it’s such low-hanging fruit, you know? When Popular Mechanics decided to name the best roller coaster in each state, they…

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The bucket list

By Paula @ Holiday World
Published June 13, 2019

Have you seen The Bucket List? It was a really popular movie back in 2007 and popularized the term “bucket list.” It’s a funny but ultimately sad story about making the…

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Founder’s Day

By Paula @ Holiday World
Published June 12, 2019

Today is the birthdate of Louis J. Koch. Let’s declare it to be Founder’s Day! Did you know that Holiday World started out as a retirement project? It was back…

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That “Harper Valley PTA” Girl!

By Paula @ Holiday World
Published June 11, 2019

What in the world do Jeannie C. Riley and the song Harper Valley PTA have to do with Holiday World? The Grammy Award winner’s connection is with Santa Claus Land, actually; she performed…

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