Podcast Season 2 Episode 2: The One with Another Holiday-Feedback Combo

By Sabrina @ Holiday World
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We jump right into the second episode of season three with feedback and holidays! As a warning, this was the fifth of five episodes recorded that day so Josh, Leah, and Sabrina was running on slap-happy fumes.   Since feedback is highly visual, we gathered the feedback we discussed in this episode: The Pod Squad…

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Merch Mondays

By Leah Koch
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Every department is getting really excited to celebrate our 75th, but our merchandise department is going especially over the top. They’ve bombarded us with photos and ideas, and the collection is really impressive this year.  Our staff who have seen the commemorative memorabilia seem to have formed a consensus: it’s not a matter of whether…

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The Raven Evermore Project

By Leah Koch
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If you’ve driven through Santa Claus, Indiana recently, you’ve seen it. We had discarded pieces of track in the parking lot for all to see.  After many years of comments from our Guests and especially from Coaster Enthusiasts, it’s finally happening: The Raven is getting its moment.  Of course, it wouldn’t be a Raven project…

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Thanksgiving To Go Instructions

By Leah Koch
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Thank you to everyone who purchased our Thanksgiving To Go Meals! Here’s everything you need to know about picking up your Thanksgiving To Go Feast. If you want the short version, bring a cooler and some ice packs if it’s a long drive, drive up to our “Raven Lot” at the time you picked, and…

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Veteran’s Day 2020

By Sabrina @ Holiday World
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As a country, we observe November 11 as a day to thank the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. We want to acknowledge our very own team members who have answered the call to serve our country. Thank you! .  Our veterans from left to right: Elmer, Maintenance Technician,…

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Podcast Season 2, Episode 23: The One with the Big 7-5

By Sabrina @ Holiday World
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We feel it’s safe to assume that nearly everyone is ready to move on from 2020 so for Episode 23, we welcome Ashley our Director of Marketing, and our Creative Manager Stephen to join us to talk about our plans for our upcoming 75th Anniversary Season!  Ashely did a great job explaining the look of…

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Sweepstakes: Win a treat for our 2021 Season!

By Sabrina @ Holiday World
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We are Holiday World and we love holidays! Our full-time staff submitted photos of their families to share with you. Comment below with your favorite Halloween memories or traditions. Each submission gives you a chance to win a family 4 pack of tickets for our 2021 Season! The daughter of Casey our Director of Information…

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Podcast Season 2, Episode 22: The One Where Lightning (Hopefully) Strikes Twice

By Sabrina @ Holiday World
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Episode 22 marked the grand return of Matt E. and Mama Lauren! Matt starts strong with a new response to the icebreaker question that everyone can agree on! Listen here on anywhere podcasts are found (now Amazon Music too!) or clicking below: In May, we created Digital Opening Day, which was therapeutic for us and…

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Sweepstakes: Kitty’s Digital Scavenger Hunt

By Josh @ Holiday World
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Kitty has been very busy lately. Halloween is her favorite time of the year, and she’s put together all sorts of fun activities for her friends to celebrate Kitty’s Digital HoliWeen. It brings all of the magic of Halloween right to your house. She can’t wait to see everyone back at Holiday World next year,…

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Sweepstakes: Salty or Sweet?

By Sabrina @ Holiday World
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Nancy of Collinsville, IL is our sweepstakes winner! This year we introduced Ben’s Soft Pretzels to our park and they have been a hit! We apologize for sharing pictures of Ben’s Soft Pretzels on a weekday. Thankfully our gates will be open this weekend so you can grab one for yourself. We can’t pick a…

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Coasting for Kids 2020

By Sabrina @ Holiday World
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Since 2014, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari has donated the proceeds of our HoliWood Nights auction to Give Kids the World.  This year we are VERY excited to help raise more funds for the incredible organization by hosting a Coasting for Kids event on Saturday, August 29!  What is Coasting for Kids? The concept is…

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Kitty Pumpkin

Happy Halloween Weekends Update

By Leah Koch
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Dear Guests, As we finish up with daily operations for the 2020 season, I just want to stop and say thank you to everyone who has supported us this season. Thank you to everyone who was patient and understanding, and thanks to everyone who followed our rules and guidelines–even when they were imperfect.  No one…

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