Vacation World and Splashin’ Safari is located in the modern yet charming town of Santa Claus, Indiana. They are two things in one. The World Festival is a 100-acre themed tearing park filled with rides for all ages, from light rides to the smallest. Children experience thrill rides and award winning class roller coasters. Splashin’ Safari is a 23 acre water park filled with a wide variety of exciting water slides, sea water, lazy water pools, streams, and more other games that range from peaceful to wild. With an operating season of May through October, the attendance has been over 1,100,000 visitors per year and is constantly growing each season. Each year sees new attractions, new improvements and more ways to enjoy your visit. They were the first park in the world to offer free soft drinks, available in both parks. Free sunscreen and free use of inner tubes are available on the Splashin’ Safari. Parking is free, with accommodations for RVs and buses. Trams surround the main parking lot offering and ride from the front gate during busy times and at intervals. that day Disabled parking is available.
The park’s website is full of useful information. You can find an operating schedule for the time and hours of operation for each day, height and weight restrictions for each ride, accessibility guides, and much more. A list of park rules for the safety of all guests is available. When you are looking for nearby accommodation during your stay, you can check out local campsites, RV or cabin rental and hotels / motels nearby . Information is available for all major sites and attractions, and video is available on most major rides. Food menu can also be indicated with nutrition and allergy. Blogs, newsletter domains and occasional contests are available. Details of the shows are available to read which one you would like to see. Tickets are available online, although discount tickets can be purchased locally in some shops and attraction areas. Webcams are available, and a daily weather forecast is shown. Company discounts and company picnics are available, and information can be obtained from the website. I have found the wealth of information to be helpful on many occasions, and even quite a few to help the site with any questions they may have. In addition to the site, the park on Facebook and Twitter, with daily and often several times a day in competitions, weather and other information. Phone app for iPhone and other smartphones, which is useful when planning your trip or while already in the Park. In the summer of 2011, several Wifi hotspots were added throughout the park as a courtesy and for the convenience of guests. A cashless payment system was also added in 2011. Money can be added either by a gift card or a wristband that can be used throughout the park for food and payment needs. Both the gift card and the bracelet can be sent for reuse. This system is very useful for the payment of the payment throughout the visit. It also helps you never worry about money falling out of your pocket.
The park has always been a family owned and operated business, with the third generation now running the park and members. the fourth generation in training In the slogan of “#1 For Family Fun”, every guest is treated as a guest, not just a customer there to spend money. Everyone from the family who is in the garden, and there are a few there every day, goes out and greets guests and inspects the cleanliness and activities of the garden. Pat Koch goes out every day, including his birthday, with his brooms, sweeping the park and helping to keep it clean. The park has won many awards for friendliness and cleanliness. With companies in the corners of safety, service, cleanliness and courtesy, they strive to ensure that every person who steps through the front door has an incredible and memorable visit. I noticed that other parks were not as friendly or clean, so I took the opportunity to visit elsewhere. I have always felt at Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari that my every need and want was thought of and served. to
Safety and comfort are very important in the world of Holiday and Splashin’ Safari. First aid is available with certified EMTs stationed at the water park. Shade is available, and on hot days outside air conditioning is available, in addition to many air-conditioned buildings. already in daily use, so people can cool down. Height restrictions are required in place of the guest in the chair. It is a service for missing parents that allows children who have wandered away from their parents to return to their child without worry, saying that he is a child who is lost. If the possession is errant, lost and found, if someone turns it on himself. Outside of the wide streets it is easy for many people to walk safely from attraction to attraction. The roads are well lit for the time when the park is wide enough to be dark or almost dark. Lockers are available in both parks to carry things you don’t want to carry around all day, or to store your things while you enjoy the water. I found all of this (and much more) a pleasant day because I can relax, knowing that if a potential problem arises, it can and will be provided quickly and easily.
The park celebrated its 65th anniversary in 2011. Originally Santa Claus Land, the park was opened on August 3, 1946 by Louis J. Koch. During that time, the park developed restaurants, toy displays, a toy shop, themed children’s rides, and Santa. Although not before the world park amusement, it was called the first theme park of the world. After returning from WWII, Louis J. Koch, Bill’s son, became the head of Santa Claus Land. Then he married Santa Pat’s daughter, and had five children. To say the least, more rides and attractions have been added, some of which are no longer there because the times have changed those attractions have become obsolete due to lack of interest, but some are still part of the park, always expanding, and bringing nostalgic delight to the modern park. . In the early years, the park was open all year round, and families would flock there in December so that the children could see Santa. However, as Santa became more popular, a decrease in summer attendance after the summer led to the plan to close during the winter months. In 1984, the name of the park was changed to Holiday World, with the addition of 4th of July and Sanction theme registered. Each of these areas of the park has been extensively modified to consider their birthday theme holiday, with vehicles and games. painted and changed appropriate theme names. The music in each of the three areas was chosen to reflect each theme. Thanksgiving 2006 saw the addition of the garden as part of the 60th anniversary commemoration. Although some visitors did not want to see the change from all Christmases to different holidays, overall it was welcome and loved. Incorporating so many different themes offered a wider variety of ideas to be developed over the years. At first, in my youth, I admit I was one of those people who wasn’t crazy about the idea of kids. Now, as an adult, I love and hope to see more holidays added as time goes on.
All employees are trained to the fullest extent to know their state so that all guests can be helpful and able to have a positive experience with that particular riding, hunting, dining or shopping experience. It was rare that someone did not have an answer to a question or could not help me at the time, and I was at least once in the garden all my summer life, trying to get it. need information or help. I have seen many occasions where an employee will go above and beyond the call of duty to be helpful or out of class.
The food is wonderful, great quality, and definitely worth the price. Of all the pizzas I’ve had in my life, theirs is by far my favorite. Pizza can be found in both orchards. There are seventeen restaurants/restaurants between the two parks, offering a variety of food from healthy to not so healthy but o tasty Cotton candy, nachos and pretzels are found in many places, and hamburgers are found in many places. Some restaurants specialize in certain types of food. For example, Barbeque USA hapulled pork sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches and pulled pork ribs that were not served anywhere else. Park Plymouth Café serves traditional dinners that include fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, baked ham, roasted chicken, baked turkey, prime rib, mashed potatoes and gravy, macaroni and cheese and many other choices that you have for a family dinner. . They are a wonderful treat, and far beyond what one would think an amusement park food should be. I love dishes from tacos, burritos, Spanish, refried beans, and many other wonderful treats south of the border. Mrs. Klaus’ kitchen has a great variety of incredible mouth watering delights like fudge in many flavors, delicious cookies, caramel. apples, apple fudge, large spring cupcakes and other treats to tantalize your taste buds. I always buy some fudge with the intention of eating it after I get home, but I’m buying a minute sampling because I just can’t wait. Ice cream cream can be found in several places, but for a fun and refreshing treat, head to Udderly Blue Ice Cream for a great a treat that turns your lips and tongue blue. While they cool, you are sure to feel the kid again.
Some allergen free, gluten free, and lower fat foods are available, but anyone can order special foods ahead of time and return to them when they are ready. You can call ahead, order to-go, or speak to a member of the food management staff with requests and questions. A form of healthier and allergen friendly menu options is available on the website. This is very useful, since so many people need to be careful about what they eat.
Since 2013, Holiday World has four roller coasters. The Raven, named after Edgar Allen Poe’s poem and part of the Halloween section, is a wooden roller coaster built. in 1995 it was named ‘The Year of the Ride’. It has held the #1 roller coaster spot for four years and has been in the Top 20 roller coasters every year since, usually in the Top 10 and has won many awards since it opened. Not only should it be admired for its wonderful verses and prayers, but it should be adapted to the places of the park and Giving the rider a sense of flying through the trees also makes it incredible. It has a capacity of 700 riders per hour. I have ridden the Raven enough times to be able to sit in each seat position and I personally feel that they all offer an incredible ride. The front seat is fantastic, and it’s worth trying to get the rear seat to sit there for a while.
The legend, which takes its name from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, is also located in Halloween. section Built in 2000, it was named the 4th best roller coaster in the world in 2002, and remains in the Top 20 wooden coasters in the world as of 2012. With a capacity of 550 riders per hour, this is a lot of people a day. given the ability to feel as if they were being chased around the park by the Headless Horseman. Although I haven’t had as many chances to ride this one as the Raven, I absolutely love it and look forward to many more chances to ride it.
Voyage, a forest and steel hybrid with a wooden track, opened in 2006 as part of the opening of the new Grace section. At 6,442 feet, it is the second longest (as of 2011) in the world and the 6th longest working wooden pier. He holds many records and awards and has been featured in “The Travel Channel Extreme Terror Rides 2 Death-Defying Drops: The World’s Scariest Peaks and the steeple. Since I catch 1,200 riders per hour, the wait is not very long for the first ride. I was so happy that I wanted to sit in my seat and rejoice in the moment, but I knew that the next person would experience the joy every day and up to a hundred. or even the thousandth time I was doing with the first ones.
Howler is a steel coaster for younger coaster enthusiasts and their families. In Holidog Fun Town, The Howler debuted in 1999. At 300 feet long with a maximum height of 15 feet, it provides just enough excitement to keep little kids who are into coasters not too scary. It’s a very friendly ride with obstacles made to look like Holidog. I didn’t sit down, but I heard it was great fun.
Other rides for bigger kids and adults range from gentle to wild. Over the years, some have come and gone, some have passed the time, but the owners add new rides either on Holiday World, Splashin’ Safari or both every year or two.
Horrible Falls is a log cabin that offers a calm, relaxing stream before climbing ever higher to plunge nearly four stories to the water below. It’s one of my favorites, not only because it’s relaxing before the last downpour, but because it’s a great way to cool off on a hot summer’s day.
HalloSwings lets riders fly through the air on this one-of-a-kind treat decorated with bats, witches, masks and pumpkins. It looks amazing lit up at night. The Lewis & The Clark Trail offers a leisurely ride around the track in an antique car, or a chance for miniature drivers to practice their skills.
The classic tourist attraction is the ‘shooting tunnel’ riding with the distinction of the world’s longest water ride, as of 2011. Ride your feet into the air 135 are lifted by an ‘open air elevator’. After a short interval, the rapid plunges 131 feet at an angle of 45 degrees, affording a great splash of water and refreshment. After the Splashin’ Safari closes for the season, Immersed Cruisers continues to operate on the World Vacation schedule.
Revolution is a zero-gravity ‘human centrifuge ride’, allowing riders to stand and feel as if a force is pulling against them leaning against a wall. Not for the faint of heart, really safe. I love this one and could visit each one several times.
The Freedom Launch is a seven-story double-throw type of ride, where balloons of compressed air lift riders into the air before slowly lowering them. Another ride that’s not for the faint of heart, I couldn’t ride this one out of fear (I’m a roller coaster kind of person) but everyone I know swears it’s great fun.
The Scaracrow Scrambler is a classic Scrambler ride, throwing riders here, there, and everywhere as it rolls around. A really family ride, it offers just enough thrills to be fun, but not scary enough for the little ones.
Freedom Proverb is the world’s first holiday ride, offering a fun ride for everyone, from the youngest riders to the kids. in the 90s and beyond. It is a 1/4 scale model that holds a 1/4 mile footprint along with larger than life statues of beloved characters in Mother Goose Land. Enjoy your trip around as you listen to your favorite childhood stories. No one ever sits on this old magical childhood.
Turkey Rush offers the chance to spin until you’re giddy and giddy with giggles as you ride the giant turkey on this classic roller coaster ride, and they will ride in the back of the car.
It splashes the raging rapids for four minutes and through the flood west of the town is called White Rafting Canyon, a cave, and offers white water. rapids offering perhaps refreshment on a hot day. There is also the possibility of a veil of water permeating through the townspeople’s ferry, if it happens to be at the right place on your journey. Those who do not want to ride can throw water sprays at the rider as they go.
Among the many other companies I have not listed, the new for 2012 section and 4th of July is called Sparkler. 65 foot is brought vertical to ride. All seats will be double seats, so children under 36″ can ride with an older family member.
For the youngest guests, there are two areas dedicated to children’s rides, and other rides scattered throughout the gardens. Some are set with height or weight restrictions, which make it possible for kids to ride only, and some are designed for families so that they can ride with small children.
Rudolph’s Reindeer Ranch is located inside the front gate of the park, and offers Comet Rockets (rocket vehicle). what a fun ride on a horse!) ride a sleigh for the family.) Although there have been some changes since I was young enough to play in this area, just looking back is enough to melt away the years and make me wish I was still a kid.
Holidog’s Fun City is another area for kiddies, located in the 4th of July section. The Freedom Train encircles Fun Town. In this area you will find the Holidog Tree (three stories of interactive climbing fun for the whole family), Just For Pups, ( a smaller version of the Treehouse, only for smaller children), the Howler (a roller coaster), the Doggone Trail (a jeep ride on a track, made for children), and Magic Water (a fun water park scale). This area is fun for kids, but it’s fun enough for parents and elders to have a great time.
The Splashin’ Safari has a variety of ways to keep it cool and fun. All slides, rides, pools, are fully staffed with highly trained lifeguards who enforce all the rules for safety, with constant vigilance for anyone who needs help. There are also several restaurants and sitting areas, and decked areas for those who want to work on their tans, or just take a break from the action.
If you are looking for complete relaxation, head to the Bahari River and float lazily in the current, with a waterfall that will cool you even more as you pass under it. This ride is loved by adults and kids alike. The Congo River is another lazy river, a fungus that pours water over those who pass under it. I would love to fly around and chill in this very relaxing retreat from the heat. I have loved this one since the first year it was installed in the public park, and we look forward to it every time we visit.
Monsoon Lagoon is a family play area packed with sixty ways to get wet. From water slides, to water wheels, water cannons, water curtains, geysers and more, you’re bound to be hooked. I find joy in many ways. The best part of it is a giant tipping bucket of water that irrigates anyone under it with tips. My favorite part is the Monsoon Lagoon.
Kima Bay is another story area but monkey themed. The water story offers more than 100 items. There are seven water slides, more than 125 water breaks and 1,200 gallon buckets that use a few tips every minute. It is great fun.
The six-foot wave provides fantastic play. Take the bottom end for maximum effect, the medium for a gentle effect, or the very thin edge for a slight wave. I have found that even the smallest children love this wave if they are at the bank. Running time is 15 minutes with openings between for safety. I usually visit the deep end, mid and thin end in each one, because I enjoy the effects of each one.
Bahari pond is another. Wider waves, sprays, geysers and breaks provide more fun. Suitable for all ages, the giant wave pool offers hours of fun. With occasional bursts of action, you can still enjoy chilling and splashing around while waiting for the waves to start again.
Bakuli offers an intricate rafting ride that involves going through a dark tunnel. Suddenly the bottom drops out from under you and you find yourself breathing dizzy in a giant bowl, on this seven story high ride that is sure to quickly become your favorite.
Otorongo is three waters in one. All three are included, fast and dark, but each laugh is uniquely different. Each one has its own name, ‘Otto’, ‘Ron’ and ‘Ite’. Whatever you like offers a four-story ride on a double inner tube, that’s sure to get your hunt.
Watubee gives four riders on a raft the chance to launch themselves into a nonstop twisting and turning adventure after climbing the tower to start. I love the ride itself, but I’m not crazy about climbing the tower. It is not too objectionable to climb that body, but the fear of height makes the journey uncomfortable for me. Once on the raft and experiencing the thrill of the ride, I am as happy as can be.
The Zinga, at eight stories high, is a combination of a water slide and the back and forth excitement of working your way through a large funnel. You start sliding in the dark water, then come out into the sun and ‘half pipe’ your way through the funnel. Very exhilarating!
ZOOMbabwe plunged riders through ten stories of high-speed back-and-forth action, steep drops, twists and turns in nearly 900 feet of darkness before a huge twist at the end. It is the world’s largest water enclosure (as of 2013) and offers amazing fun to all who try it.
The Wildebeest, released in 2010, was the longest in the world. Offering 1/3 mile of amazing wooded hills, twists, turns, drops and many surprises. A conveyor belt lifthill prepares you for a four-story drop that makes your heart race and brings a happy smile to your face. However, its reign as the World’s Longest Water Coaster was short-lived. Opened for the 2012 season, Splashin’ Safari Mammoth announced that it is the new record holder. It is much longer and wider, with six passenger round boats and nine feet in diameter. This design will give riders the opportunity to face forward, backward or sideways while traveling through inclines, turns, canals and tunnels, which is a truly amazing water coaster.
There are several other water slides and rides at Splashin’ Safari. There are also dedicated children’s play areas called Crocodile Island (two small swamps with two body slides), Butterfly Bay (a shallow pool) and Safari Sam SplashLand (an interactive shallow pool with eight body slides). they can, unless through ignorance they can be beaten by older children.
If you bathing-suits you should either forget the beach towel or change your mind and swim once you arrive. park, both are available for purchase in the gift shops. If you like shopping more than riding, there are many shops scattered throughout both parks, selling a wide range of items including jewelry, buggies, feathers, toys, coats, jackets, shorts, stuffed animals, candy and more. You’re sure to find a fun souvenir or something to add to your collection, with gifts to give at Christmas, with all the many, many bargains and entertainment in the shops. I could easily spend hours wandering the shops looking at everything. I especially like them in the Christmas section, where we can look at the joy of the heart while listening to Christmas music on a warm day.
Bavarian Glassblowers offers guests the opportunity to watch glass-making demonstrations as the items are made in-house. There are a large variety of glass items for sale, and glass trumpeters can work with guests to find the perfect item. The artistic way glass makers honed their craft, and how they can make amazing things out of a blob of molten glass. Next to glass blowing are cases with old toys, Abraham Lincoln artifacts, and other delights for children of all ages. Take a wall nostalgic for years gone by, and air conditioning to see this amazing display.
Shows have always been a big part of the World Holiday entertainment. Although the methods of display have varied over the years, I’m sure you’ll find a few (or all) of them interesting. From gospel to old time rock and roll or beach music, there is musical entertainment everywhere. For kiddies, Holidog’s Beach Party sings and dances with Holidog and friends. Every time I have a favorite, I see another. All things are wonderful and pleasant, and it is expedient for them to decide which is the best.
The high dive show has been a part of the park for many, many years, except for the 1992 run when it made its way to the Bungee show. You’re sure to get wet if you sit in the first few rows, as the dive team takes you through the history of the sport from the 1920s to the present, with washing suits from all time periods. Comedy is a big part of the show, but you can really see the skill and strength of the dive team, making it amazing for everyone watching.
There are many skill games and an arcade where you can win prizes. Holiday World boasts that they have it down to the minute prizes, according to how popular it is every year. Even walking through the park offers many opportunities to see the beauty and snap pictures. Flowers are lovingly cultivated and there are interesting statues, ornaments and everything that look at you everywhere. With the available garbage and the reason for the crowd that is dedicated to its fame in the cleanest industry park, you only notice the landscape and the trees around.
Meeting new friends is always fun. Holidog, Safari Sam and George the Eagle are all waiting to meet people and have their pictures taken. Everyone is wandering in the park, saying hello and waving. Of course, the great man himself, Natalis, appears every day in the public gardens. In addition to taking photos with him several times a day, there is a story, and you can often catch him walking around the park, greeting everyone with a smile.
Of all the parks I’ve been to, World Vacation and Splashin’ Safari is the one I felt was the most fun, enjoyable, and enjoyable. There is something to know about you that you seem like a person who matters and not just someone to hand money to that makes me want to come back again and again. Knowing everything they can do to keep costs down and offer freebies is a big bonus. This is really a park for the whole family, from the smallest children to the big birds.
