Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari is Going Cashless in 2023

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari is going cashless in 2023 to provide faster operations and more secure transactions. Free cash-to-card services will be available throughout the southern Indiana theme park. SANTA CLAUS, IN-November 11, 2022–Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari officials will begin cashless operations in the 2023 season. The switch will allow for faster and…

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Holiday World drone show returns in 2023 with 400 drones

Sabrina Jones (812)453-2876 sjones@holidayworld.com October 24, 2022 Video Clips of Halloween in the Sky: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUxIc8ISI28 Holiday World drone show returns in 2023 with 400 drones Holiday World’s “Holidays in the Sky” drone and fireworks spectacular will return with an all-new show in 2023 with 400 drones, a 100-drone increase over the 2022 show. Park officials announced…

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Holiday World adds Free Pre-Kindergarten Pass to 2023 Season Pass Lineup

Sabrina Jones (812)453-2876 sjones@holidayworld.com September 14, 2022   Holiday World adds Free Pre-Kindergarten Pass to 2023 Season Pass Lineup SANTA CLAUS, IN—-New in 2023, Holiday World will launch its first-ever FREE Pre-K Season Pass, a pass for four- and five-year-old children to visit Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari all season. “This might be the biggest…

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Holiday World launches employee housing project

Holiday World launches employee housing project Santa Claus, Ind.—–Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari Officials announced today that they have begun construction on a $6.7 million employee housing project.  Named Compass Commons, the building will include housing for up to 136 Team Members with a large kitchen facility, common areas on each floor, and an onsite…

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Holiday World Introduces “Holidays in the Sky” in 2022

SANTA CLAUS, IN—A swarm of 300 LED-lit drones will take to the skies over Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari every night for a new show called “Holidays in the Sky,” from June 18 through July 31. The 15-minute show will celebrate Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and the Fourth of July and will conclude with a fireworks…

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Holiday World Water Coasters Win Global Awards

SANTA CLAUS, IND——Three of the four best water park rides in the world are located at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, according to the most recent Golden Ticket Awards presented by Amusement Today. Wildebeest was named the Best Water Park Ride for the 11th consecutive year in a row, while Cheetah Chase took home Best…

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Holiday World 2021 Season Update

SANTA CLAUS, IND——Effective immediately, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari will be capping daily attendance and updating hours for August 28, September 4, and September 5. Guests who wish to purchase a single-day visit will need to purchase tickets in advance at holidayworld.com/tickets Guests with tickets and Season Passes have guaranteed spots for the day and…

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Aerial photo of Splashin' Safari with Voyage in the foreground

Holiday World Rolls out Foster Family Program

SANTA CLAUS, IND- Kentucky children in foster care will now be able to visit Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari once a year for free. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari has partnered with foster care agencies in Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee to create a new Foster Family Program. Effective immediately, every child in foster care from…

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Holiday World to Host Virtual and In-Person Events to Build 2021 Team

SANTA CLAUS, IND.—–Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari will continue building their 2021 team with two upcoming hiring events, a Virtual event on Friday and Saturday, March 12 & 13, and an in-person event at the Hampton Inn Waterfront Hotel in Owensboro Kentucky on Saturday, March 20. Interview times are still available, and interested candidates should…

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Holiday World Sets Opening Day for 75th Season

SANTA CLAUS, IND–Holiday World officials have announced Saturday, May 15 as the opening day for the 2021 Season. Tickets will be available on the Holiday World website at 8 AM on Monday, March 1. Season Passholders will get early access to Holiday World the weekend of May 8 & 9. The world-class water park, Splashin’…

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Holiday World Seeks 2,200 Seasonal Employees

Holiday World to Host Virtual Hiring Event to fill 2,200 Jobs SANTA CLAUS, IND.—–Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari plans to interview 750 prospective Team Members this weekend during its first-ever Virtual Hiring Event. Given the growing number of people who expect to travel in 2021, officials have increased their expected positions available from 2,000 to…

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Cheetah Chase nominated for USA Today honor

Cheetah Chase nominated for USA Today honor SANTA CLAUS, IND—–USA Today nominated Cheetah Chase in a recent poll as one of the “10Best” New Amusement Park Attractions in 2020. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari’s Cheetah Chase is the World’s First Launched Water Coaster and the first full-circuit dueling water coaster.  “We need your vote!” says…

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Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari Offer Thanksgiving To Go

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari Offer Thanksgiving To Go SANTA CLAUS, IND.—-Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari is now offering “Thanksgiving To Go.” The park’s famous Plymouth Rock Cafe Thanksgiving Dinner was featured last summer in People Magazine and is now available for the Thanksgiving holiday from America’s First Theme Park.  “We’re Thanksgiving experts here at…

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Holiday World to Treat Online Fans to Kitty’s Digital HoliWeen

Holiday World to Treat Online Fans to Kitty’s Digital HoliWeen   SANTA CLAUS, IND.—–Holiday World’s 2020 Season has come to a close, and the park is kicking off a new digital event this weekend called Kitty’s Digital HoliWeen. Named after the lovable feline park mascot, fans can expect Halloween-themed recipes, activities, and an online scavenger hunt with…

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Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari Make USA Today Best Honors

SANTA CLAUS, IND.—–Holiday World’s Voyage Wooden roller coaster and Splashin’ Safari water park took top honors in the USA Today “10 Best” Poll. In the newspaper’s month-long online voting, fans were challenged to vote for their favorite wooden coaster and water park from among 20 nominated for America’s “10 Best”. After extensive work on nearly…

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