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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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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »Holiday World Mask Mandate Update
SANTA CLAUS, IND—–Masks will be required at Holiday World effective Monday, July 27 following Governor Holcomb’s Executive Order 20-37 which requires the use of masks across the state of Indiana. “From the time we developed our reopening plan, we have worked closely with the State of Indiana and our local health department for guidance on…
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Holiday World Launches Cheetah Chase, Modified Hours, and More
Holiday World Launches Cheetah Chase, Modified Hours, and More SANTA CLAUS, IND.—–As of July 4, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari will officially be the Water Coaster Capital of the World, with the opening of Cheetah Chase: The World’s First Launched Water Coaster. “We’re excited to announce the newest addition to our award-winning and record-holding water…
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New for 2020 Season: Holiday World Worry-Free Weather Guarantee
SANTA CLAUS,IND–New for the 2020 season is Holiday World’s Worry-Free Weather Guarantee for inclement weather. Guests who visit on a day where weather forces attractions to close will now be able to visit another day of their choosing by bringing their original ticket back to the park. The Worry-Free Weather Guarantee is activated when the weather…
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Holiday World to hire 250 additional employees
SANTA CLAUS, IND.–Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, the theme park voted the “Cleanest Park in the World,” has a new need for 250 additional employees to help with their new inLine Reservation System and to support their enhanced cleaning procedures due to COVID-19. Holiday World officials recently announced in their updated COVID-19 statement they’ll be…
Read More »Holiday World Announces Reopening Plans
Released: May 15, 2020 SANTA CLAUS, IND.—Holiday World officials plan to open to the public June 17 with 50% capacity, with reserved days earlier for Season Passholders. In place of reservations, the park will sell date-specific tickets online and officials ask that all Guests come with a ticket in hand to make sure they can…
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