Holiday World (HW) Discussion Thread

[HolidayWorldFTW]

If you all head over to the Thunderbird cam right now they are testing Crows Nest and Thunderbird at the same time! Wow that's close! Also, is it just me or does Thunderbird appear to run faster every time I watch it?

[ZeroGravity55]

New photo from HW's Twitter:

 

[glouthan]

Ooooo stunning! Looks like there's a new smokehouse restaurant too!

[Vonni]

Wow, that's an awesome photo! I'm so impressed by this project. Hopefully I can see it in person, and ride Thunderbird sometime in the not so far future.

[GCI Wooden]

That entire area looks incredible, just everything about it.

 

Holiday World, you did an amazing job here!

[mike541x]

Holiday World is definitely a winner with Thunderbird. Everything about this ride is looking great so far and as I said before, I'm very happy that I chose to visit the park this year.

[HolidayWorldFTW]

It appears from a pic I just looked at on their Twitter that the Smokehouse restaurant will have BBQ pork, country fried steak, and ice cream!!!! My oh my that sounds so yummy. I could totally just live in the park lol. Can't wait to try it!

[Raven Maven]

Thanks for all your kind words - it's been a labor of love for a lot of people, that's for sure.

 

And we have so many "Easter Eggs" that we haven't talked about. Can't wait to see you discover them when you visit!

 

And speaking of that, we still have room for a few dozen more riders for our Thunderbird Media Preview coming up on Thursday. All it takes is a $50 donation to Give Kids The World. It's a full day of rides and food, including Thunderbird ice cream. Details are here: http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/2015/04/14/lets-help-give-kids-world-even/ and the deadline to sign up is 11:59pm CDT on Sunday (tomorrow).

[Koasterking48]

^ I sent you a PM about Thursday, hopefully you got it!

[Raven Maven]

^ Got it and replied.

[Koasterking48]

^ Thanks, looking forward to Thursday!

[Superbatboy]

New photo from HW's Twitter:

 

 

I don't think I've seen a coaster more matched to it's surroundings than this one, such eye candy

[Midgetman82]

That's a biiiig loop! Very excited to try this out soon!

[HolidayWorldFTW]

Excited that we will get to try Thunderbird ice cream Thursday! I haven't been able to find it yet. Thunderbird plaza just looks incredible. HW has nailed every aspect of this project. Will would be so incredibly proud! I can see him now in my mind saying to everyone "look what this small little park in the middle of nowhere can do!" Lol

 

Paula is the fact that the Thunderbird station is shaped like a cross a Easter egg? I was curious if that was an intentional additional tribute to Will? I think it's so awesome!

[glucky11801]

I've been sitting here watching LUCKY people riding Thunderbird. Maybe Holiday World employees?

A coaster always looks more exciting when it has riders. I can't wait!!!

[Raven Maven]

^^ Not that I'm aware of, but that's a nice thought.

 

^ Yes, it's Employee Ride Night. Six hours of Thunderbird!

[HolidayWorldFTW]

If you guys look at the webcam right now they have Thunderbird plaza all lit up for the employees! Thunderbird and Crows Nest lights are all on and stuff too. It looks AMAZINGLY FANTASTIC! Wow!

[HolidayWorldFTW]

Holiday World tweeted the following picture on their Twitter. The caption said "finishing touches". That weather vain looks super awesome!

[ZeroGravity55]

So we got some fly through barn POV... well not all of it. Plus a little inline twist footage:

 

 

I really wish I could be at the event on Thursday, but I'm in the middle of working 10 days in a row just so I can visit the park on the weekend.

[ZeroGravity55]

Double post.. again. But of course, there is a another wonderful (well sort of low quality, but still wonderful) picture to share from HW's twitter:

 

[Superbatboy]

Great footage!

[Raven Maven]

(well sort of low quality, but still wonderful)

 

Okay, so you saved yourself with "still wonderful."

 

I took it from a distance on my iPhone as the sun was getting ready to set. We'll have some sharper photos soon.

[GwaziBSRider1]

A little late to the party, but the Thunderbird plaza looks simply amazing! Can't wait to see it in person at Holiwood Nights!

[Diamondbacker27]

I live in Southern Indiana, I'm positive my Walmart will carry it.

The ice cream.

[HolidayWorldFTW]

I live in Newburgh and I haven't seen it in the Newburgh Wal Mart yet. Although I didn't check yesterday. I'm sure it will filter in soon though