Ever since I was a little kid, I loved the 25th of each month. Because the 25th ties in with Christmas. “Christmas is three months away!” Always a thrill. This…
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Posts Tagged: Thunderbird Roller Coaster
Who rides Thunderbird first?
Oh, boy. If I had a nickel for every time I’ve been asked that question these last eight months! The simple answer is: the Test Dummies. They ride first. And…
Read More »The cry of the Thunderbird
Oh, that sound … Thunderbird’s two trains had a launch date today. Don’t miss the screech. I can’t get enough of that sound … pic.twitter.com/SFOJRHpCPV — Holiday World (@HolidayWorld) March…
Read More »The wearin’ of the scream!
It helps to have a celebratory spirit if you want to make a career for yourself here at Holiday World. It doesn’t matter if it’s Toe Nail Clippings Day or…
Read More »A look around for Louisville
On Wednesday, we hosted a news crew from WDRB-TV in Louisville. You may notice I cropped the photo so that you can’t see how muddy Courtney’s shoes were. Between the…
Read More »Sweepstakes: Almost Launch Time!
Thanks to everyone who entered our sweepstakes – our winner is Faith C. from Franklin, Ohio. Faith wins four one-day tickets to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari plus two nights…
Read More »Photobombdiggity
Matt, our president, recently took part in an interview with Funworld magazine. This was soon followed by a request for his photo. Since they didn’t require a head shot –…
Read More »“Film at 4!”
We keep a supply of hard hats for visiting news media. We learned today we should keep some mud boots on hand, too. (VP James assured us we’re pouring lots…
Read More »What’s for launch?
Mother Nature is giving us one last kick in the tail feathers today, with a mix of sleet and snow. So what’s for launch on a chilly day? Our #LaunchPlans…
Read More »Michelangelo, da Vinci, and …
… Bolliger & Mabillard! You will louvre Thunderbird – it's a work of art! #LaunchPlans pic.twitter.com/cPFPdQa8a9 — Holiday World (@HolidayWorld) March 3, 2015 This masterpiece opens in just 53 days!
Read More »“Up, up, up!”
Family is what it’s all about. No one’s going to argue with that statement, right? Whether we look toward the older generation or the little ones just getting started, there’s…
Read More »Flick? Who’s Flick?
Isn’t it funny how the mind works? (Advance apologies to anyone who isn’t an A Christmas Story aficionado.) This morning, Matt and I had a pre-dawn appointment to head to…
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