Holiday World (HW) Discussion Thread

[LogBur]

“As we continue to expand our Thanksgiving section, we look for ways to tie into that theme,”

 

I do believe you are over thinking this.

[prozach626]

^Yeah, scratch that. I also just read more about how Koch wanted the Thanksgiving section to be massive. He wanted it to be the centerpiece of the park. This is just boredom taking over from having a few days off and being all caught up on my yard work and house work...

[michaellynn4]

Screw that noise, I want my Arbor Day section!

[Raven Maven]

^Yeah, scratch that. I also just read more about how Koch wanted the Thanksgiving section to be massive. He wanted it to be the centerpiece of the park.

 

I was present when Will said that - to clarify, he said eventually Thanksgiving will be the center of the park, meaning there's lots more land available for expansion.

 

No hints here, just wanted to set the record straight.

[prozach626]

Screw that noise, I want my Arbor Day section!

 

Or a day of the dead section?

[GrapesLie]

Honestly and I'm being serious I want a Valentines section! Not a lot of parks could pull it off but they could totally have a classic tunnel of love and it would be awesome! Also it there were room a launched coaster in their 4th of July section. Not to mention (and we all want this) a haunted house in Halloween! (I know Raven Maven will make this all happen for me! She is awesome! )

[CPSFMMCW]

Eventually it will be the center. I like that. I like where this is going. It probably won't happen all this coming year, but just the idea that holiday world could be getting that much of an expansion makes me happy.

[canadianparkfan]

Personally thinking this is gonna be a B&M hyper. They said it'd be the "largest" expansion that they've ever done, meaning either a lot of smaller rides, or something massive like a hyper or giga... and it probably won't be from intamin, seeing as they just removed PP.

 

Just my thoughts

[mikeykaise]

Honestly and I'm being serious I want a Valentines section! Not a lot of parks could pull it off but they could totally have a classic tunnel of love and it would be awesome! Also it there were room a launched coaster in their 4th of July section. Not to mention (and we all want this) a haunted house in Halloween! (I know Raven Maven will make this all happen for me! She is awesome! )

 

A haunted house would be awesome. HW unofficially does have a tunnel of love, the dark long tunnel of Frightful Falls. If not a haunted house, at least some haooween theming in the tunnel to add a little bit of excitement.

[Midgetman82]

Looking back at the size of The Legend parking lot, I think Holiday World has some pretty big plans in store for their future.

[michaellynn4]

Honestly and I'm being serious I want a Valentines section! Not a lot of parks could pull it off but they could totally have a classic tunnel of love and it would be awesome! Also it there were room a launched coaster in their 4th of July section. Not to mention (and we all want this) a haunted house in Halloween! (I know Raven Maven will make this all happen for me! She is awesome! )

 

Valentine's Day could work. Correct me if I'm wrong, but hasn't the longstanding rumor been that St Patrick's Day may be the next themed section? The beer gardens alone... *drool*.

[coasterkid124]

I could see St Patricks Day before Valentines. It would be hard to theme a whole area after love.

[HWFan]

Looking back at the size of The Legend parking lot, I think Holiday World has some pretty big plans in store for their future.

If by this you mean it's such a big lot they must be preparing for lots of visitors, on the busiest days of the season, the Legend lot and Raven lot have been almost 100% full.

[glouthan]

Parking lots are definitely an essential resource for amusement parks! I believe they have a cornfield beside the park that is their land to expand on - no need to use the parking lot.

[linearinduction]

Personally thinking this is gonna be a B&M hyper. They said it'd be the "largest" expansion that they've ever done, meaning either a lot of smaller rides, or something massive like a hyper or giga... and it probably won't be from intamin, seeing as they just removed PP.

 

Just my thoughts

Maybe Girraffica was "Traded In" like a Used Car.

[Koasterking48]

Looking back at the size of The Legend parking lot, I think Holiday World has some pretty big plans in store for their future.

If by this you mean it's such a big lot they must be preparing for lots of visitors, on the busiest days of the season, the Legend lot and Raven lot have been almost 100% full.

I have been on a day where both lots were close to full (Raven obviously fills up quicker than Legend). It was last year's Rock the World fest. Suprisingly, lines were not too terrible (only 1 hr waits on Wildebeest and 1.5 wait on Mammoth). Still, you should never visit the water park on Saturdays in July or August.

[ZeroGravity55]

^ I would also imagine that they're going to be expanding the parking lot again. You would have to figure with this being the biggest expansion by far in park history, they're expecting this to jump park attendance. HW as been at over a million guest per season since 2006 when the Thanksgiving section was added. Idk anything about their numbers other than what I just mentioned, but logic tells me that sustained growth and success will only continue as long as attendance figures rise. With that in mind, that time seems right for them to shoot for the 1.5 million mark and try and sustain that for a number years before their next big expansion, which might probably be intended to push them over 2 million in attendance. HW has been smart in slowly expanding the park and waiting for the right time for major projects. If you have too many big projects at once, you're setting yourself up for failure.

[Speedwell]

If Thanksgiving is meant to eventually meant to be the center of the park: how would one expand back towards the highway near the Voyage? That's kind of close. Would they have to tunnel under the road, or build a bridge over? Or is it even possible? I'm pretty certain it is a state road. Is there any legality concerns there?

[ZeroGravity55]

^ I believe they already have a tunnel under a state highway already. Idk how difficult it would be to do it again, but it appears it has been done before.

[mikeykaise]

whatever happened to the whole covered bridge thing that was suppose to appear this year?

[Koasterking48]

New this year, a themed 5K! It includes ERT!!

Just how much fun can a fun run be? How about this: Holiday Dash 5K Fun Run Course runs through both Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari, each section of the park will be super-themed – including fireworks in the 4th of July section, Holidog and all his friends will cheer you on, compete in a holiday costume contest, and join the big celebration afterwards for participants and spectators!

 

Register by July 12 for Best Discounts!

Fun Run Entry Fee

5K General Admission $65.00 by July 12

5K Under 54”/Senior 60+ $60.00 by July 12

Includes park admission on Saturday, extended ride time on select rides, T-Shirt, Finisher Medallion, Post-Race Family Reunion with Buffet, Costume Contest, and more!

Register here by July 12!

 

Fun Run Entry Fee for Season Pass Holder/Ticket In Hand

General Admission $40.00 by July 12

Under 54”/Senior 60+ $30 by July 12

Includes extended ride time on select rides, T-Shirt, Finisher Medallion, Post-Race Family Reunion with Buffet, Costume Contest and more! Park admission is not included.

Register here by July 12!

 

Observer

General Admission $40.00 by July 12

Under 54”/Senior 60+ $30 by July 12

Includes extended ride time on select rides, T-Shirt, Post-Race Family reunion with buffet and more! Park admission is extra.

Register here by July 12!

 

Holiday Dash 5K Fun Run Schedule

Saturday, September 13

*9:30am – 6:30pm Holiday World Operating Hours

 

10:30am – 5:30pm Splashin’ Safari Operating Hours

 

9am – 5pm Packet Pick-up (Front Gate)

 

7:30pm (approx.) Holiday Dash (Starts in Splashin’ Safari Plaza)

 

8pm – 11pm Post-Race Celebration (Good Old Days Picnic Grove)

 

8pm – 11pm Exclusive Ride Time (Holiday World)

 

9pm Costume Contest (Good Old Days Picnic Grove) .

 

* All times are Central Daylight Time

 

Holiday Dash 5K Fun Run FAQ

 

When and where will the Holiday Dash 5K Family Fun Run take place? The 2014 Holiday Dash 5K Family Fun Run will take place throughout Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari on Saturday, September 13. Click here to view the course.

Will there be a wheelchair division? Yes, it will be the final division. Please note the course covers some off-road conditions, including gravel. Please call 1-800-467-2682 with any questions.

What is included in the registration fee? Each participant’s registration fee includes a commemorative shirt, bib, finisher medallion and Post-Race celebration with buffet and exclusive ride time.

How do I know I am registered? Once your registration has been processed, you will receive a confirmation email from GetMeRegistered.com. This email will serve as your only confirmation of registration.

What is included on my personalized bib? Your personalized bib will include your first name and your race number.

Is this race walker friendly? Yes.

Will there be a stroller division? Yes, they will be the last division. Please note the course covers some off-road conditions, including gravel.

Are we allowed to wear costumes? Yes, please do! Please note, though, your costume cannot include a face mask. Anyone seen in violation of this will be removed from the course. If your costume is questionable or offensive to others, we reserve the right to either have you change into something more appropriate or remove you from the event.

Will the race be canceled/postponed due to weather? Race will be held rain or shine, except in the case of lightning.

Is bag check available? Yes.

Edited June 11, 2014 by Koasterking48

[EricGarbo]

New this year, a themed 5K Fun Run! It includes ERT!!

 

I hope the course will be properly certified.

[coasterfreak101]

If Thanksgiving is meant to eventually meant to be the center of the park: how would one expand back towards the highway near the Voyage? That's kind of close. Would they have to tunnel under the road, or build a bridge over? Or is it even possible? I'm pretty certain it is a state road. Is there any legality concerns there?

 

There would be plenty of paperwork, sure. But considering that Holiday World is probably the biggest attraction in Indiana (or, at the least, that county or district), I would have to imagine that INDOT would be willing to make it work.

[GayCoasterGuy]

I have been on a day where both lots were close to full (Raven obviously fills up quicker than Legend). It was last year's Rock the World fest. Suprisingly, lines were not too terrible (only 1 hr waits on Wildebeest and 1.5 wait on Mammoth).

 

About how long would you say the lines for the park coasters were on a day like that?

[Koasterking48]

^ In the morning (9:30-11ish), about 15-30 min for all three. I'd say maybe cracking 45 midday. The coasters never draw the lines that Splashin Safari does. The water park is the GP's draw to Holiday World, which is why the first two Saturdays in May are the least busiest through the whole season.