Last minute Holiday World trip

[Reon]

I have today and tomarow off work, so I thought I would finally go down to HW. Problem is, my parents refuse to let me make it a one day trip, so now I have some planning to do. Aside from all the stuff in the tip threads, here are my questions:

 

1. Is there anything else to do in the surrounding area?

2. Is it worth it to buy a 2 day pass if I'm arriving later in the day today?

3. Cheaper hotels in the area.

4. Any other suggestions/tips.

 

Thanks for the help in advance...

[disneygurlz2s]

Ok Reon....

 

First, I have to ask... you are 21... why are your folks having such a hard time with it?

 

Second, I will tell you from honest experience (last year and this year) it is tough to do the drive and the park all in one day from Cincy (but it is doable).

 

To answer your questions... I would recommend you do the discounted evening admission and then buy your second day ticket while you are there.

 

There is very little else to do in the SC area, unless you count mini golf. However, since you are 21, it would be fair to note that French Lick Resort and Casino is within 30 miles or so of HW, if that's your thing. There are cheaper hotels (Baymont, Comfort Inn, etc) throughout the area between Louisville and SC, IN.

 

ALSO...there is some major construction between Louisville and and HW and I-64 is down to one lane for probably 20 miles? We lost about 1/2 hour in our travel time, but we were still there in time for park opening.

 

Shari

[dj snow]

However, since you are 21, it would be fair to note that French Lick Resort and Casino is within 30 miles or so of HW, if that's your thing.

If you go up to French Lick, don't forget to drive a mile further east to see the West Baden Springs Hotel. It's part of the Frech Lick Resort operation and is magnificent.

This place is over 100 years old!

[Reon]

I'm not really into gambling, but thanks anyways.

 

As for the parent thing, I have no clue. Their at the stage where they don't trust me to drive any further than 1 hour away without a friend or something (they have no trust in me to do anything by myself...)