Holiday World (HW) Discussion Thread

[A.J.Counts I305 as 32 credits...]

Honestly, I've never been to Holiday World but I could probably spend a very large portion of my day on Raven. So, I could totally justify a full day there.

[Raven Maven.]

After being beaten to a bloody pulp on Facebook, I come over here and ... oh, my ! Supportive, positive comments.

(Isn't this one of the signs of the Apocalypse?)

Thank you!

To address/answer some of the posts:

1. You will be able to can get to Giraffica from either park when Splashin' Safari is open.
2. Yes, Robb, please wear clothes on Giraffica. Please.
3. We're adding to Splashin' Safari to try to get ahead of the crowds. That's the park that needs capacity attention right now. RhinoBlaster is a people eater. The new entry plaza and service area will be in the same location as what we've had the past 20 years - we're taking out the original river and two slides to make room. (We still have Bahari River.)
4. Timberliners have not been forgotten. It's just sort of embarrassing to re-introduce them, you know? GravityKraft will be on-site next week to test them.
5. Dan's "2014 - '15 - '16" quote in the paper referred to ongoing projects. He's really excited about one in particular...which was the impetus for the "big, big, big" comment.
6. For those who like the name "Giraffica," you have excellent taste.

Thanks, Paula

^ You failed to address this...

If they put a big giraffe head up on top of the former PP, that would be pretty damned awesome.

I'd chip in on a Kickstarter to put a giant fire-breathing giraffe head on top of PP!

(Isn't this one of the signs of the Apocalypse?)

Yes. You might as well just say you're doing the fire-breathing giraffe head as the world is ending and it won't matter anyway....

[better_by_designFull Fledged Donkey Enthusiast!]

After being beaten to a bloody pulp on Facebook, I come over here and ... oh, my ! Supportive, positive comments.

Thank you!

6. For those who like the name "Giraffica," you have excellent taste.

Thanks, Paula

No, thank YOU Paula! Holiday World is a great, GREAT park and I hope to make another HWN next year!

What we really want to know is though: fire breathing giraffe head on Giraffica: When? And where's the Kickstarter for it?

[Raven Maven.]

It's been 6 years since I've been to HW so things may have changed (and sorry if this was already answered, I didn't see it), but isn't Splashin' Safari free admission once you are in Holiday World? What is the concern about Pilgrim's Plunge if it moves into Splashin Safari, won't you still be able to access it?

I'm not a fan of water parks (though I know many are so I see no issue when parks add to them) so I didn't visit Safari when I was there and don't know what rules they have for it.

Yes, you'll be able to access Giraffica from our Thanksgiving section.

[Philrad71Don't put that donkey on the floor!]

This is great news!

I was telling my Dad about this place and how good the reviews have been for Splashin' Safari & he REALLy wants to go next year. We love water parks and all the recent additions here during the past few years have me thinking that this is a must-do trip for 2013....can't wait!

[BaMiTsPaTBonafide Donkey Expert]

3. We're adding to Splashin' Safari to try to get ahead of the crowds. That's the park that needs capacity attention right now. RhinoBlaster is a people eater.

People eaters are good!

I can't wait to get to Holiday World, and it's awesome that the water park continues to grow and add high capacity rides, as low capacity water slides are my biggest problem with water parks in general.

[triggernelBonafide Donkey Expert]

Two more quick questions:

1. Which slides are being removed? Are they the first ones you come upon on the right when entering through the main Splashin' Safari gate?
2. Will there be a logo released of Rhino wearing 2013 Glasses for New Years?

[WildStangAlexDonkey eat mullet pump.]

AmaZoom and Bamboo Chute are the Blue and White ones over the entry path to SS.

[DBruI will provide you with maximum pleasure.]

Gasp! Sounds like a major change to the entrance of Splashin' Safari. This is a bit sad...but exciting!