JT325 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Looks great! Is this taking over the old candy shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragerunner1 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 This is such a great park. Every time I have visited it exceeds expectations. These new additions look great and might just set them up for a new ride in Christmas in 2020, with them moving their offices to Thanksgiving. Â That last line was a little weird to type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Maven Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Looks great! Is this taking over the old candy shop? Â Yes, the new space will include the area currently taken up by Mrs. Klaus' Kitchen plus the offices that were part of that building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 might just set them up for a new ride in Christmas in 2020  Or a new ride somewhere else. These classic Heart Flip rides are great, awesome to look at and fun for the whole family. Also, super rare. Nothing like a restored classic   Speaking of new rides, I have a feeling we all have our long wish lists. Skyride, Schwarzkopf-esque looper or speed racer (classic trains for both, please), Large-scale train ride, whole park mini-train, family friendly haunted house, classic and large scale ferris wheel. Dreaming is free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 That ride would be perfect in say, I don't know, a Valentine's Day section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 ^Yes please. Or an expanded Halloween, as spinning jacks or something. Or Christmas, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 might just set them up for a new ride in Christmas in 2020  Or a new ride somewhere else. These classic Heart Flip rides are great, awesome to look at and fun for the whole family. Also, super rare. Nothing like a restored classic  [attachment=0]heart.jpg[/attachment][attachment=1]5718930311_e097cf42ac.jpg[/attachment]  Speaking of new rides, I have a feeling we all have our long wish lists. Skyride, Schwarzkopf-esque looper or speed racer (classic trains for both, please), Large-scale train ride, whole park mini-train, family friendly haunted house, classic and large scale ferris wheel. Dreaming is free  Watkins made some fun rides, but the aesthetics are very carny. Are these rides even made anyone, who owns the rights to the old Watkins rides? The manufacturer was at different times named Hi Lite Watkins Venture Rides. I tried to look up it online quickly but couldn't find the answer on the first two pages of my search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 ^I'm really not sure of the details, it's all fuzzy. But I do know that if a park really wants a ride, or a ride part - brand new and identical to the originals, they can get them. It costs money, but it can happen. Â As for the carny aesthetic you mention, I agree partly, but that can turn to awesomeness and *charm* with nice fencing or a little scenery/greenery. It's all in the presentation. I've seen total carnival rides look great in a park (Bay Beach, Knoebels, Indiana Beach (pre-2009)); I've also seen them look junky/carny (think large circle loop). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendLover Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Holiday World posted some photos of the construction of the new Merry Marketplace on Facebook earlier. It looks good so far! I'm so glad that they decided to do this update. The old Kringle's Cafe did look pretty dated and in need of an update. Not only will this provide more options in a more modern (and more festive) setting, but it will also provide a large capacity place to go when the temperature gets too high or if it gets rainy in the middle of the day. I like that they've been doing a rotation of additions and renovations to revitalize the different sections of the park over the past couple years: 2014 and 2015 brought something new to Thanksgiving, 2016 brought a huge update on Legend, 2017 brought a new ride to Fourth of July, 2018 brought an update to the water park, and 2019 will be bringing a GREAT renovation to Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Â I certainly welcome the renovation too. Looks like there's gonna be plenty more space than before, and I'm certainly looking forward to it with the new food and drink offerings (and the coffee, can't forget about that). The media nerd in me also appreciates the presentation of the 360 video. Can't wait to be back in the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 ^Looking great! They really go all-out on these general all-around improvement things, I'm always impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianojohn Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Just saw a blog post from Holiday World about their new tshirt design. Â Anyone see a problem with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravity55 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I recall from one of their podcasts that the guy in charge of their merchandise came from Cedar Point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBJ Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Hmm, regarding the T-shirt design. Might be just a tad "adult". Sure it will be a big seller though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 ^ I don't get the adult part. It looks like the characters for the kids to me. What am I missing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 ^ I don't get the adult part. It looks like the characters for the kids to me. What am I missing ? Â Â Right. I dont get it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Same. I can't put my finger on theme park merchandise being adult oriented, in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Fast For Comfort Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 ^ I don't get the adult part. It looks like the characters for the kids to me. What am I missing ? Â Â Right. I dont get it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Looks like a friendly tribute "hello friend" sort of thing to Cedar Point. Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdogg68 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Yeah, I have that cup from Cedar Point. Is a little too much of A CP reminder, for Holiday World to be promoting, But the GP won't recognize that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I think 90% of coaster fans won't catch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 ^No way I would have ever caught it. But I did catch the one time Holiday World had a silhouette of Magnum (or was it a different Arrow/Morgan hyper) on one of their shirts. That was strange. I always relegated that sort of thing to the big corporate parks. It somehow didn't make me love Holiday World any less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 We have some amazing "crap" from Holiday World we are giving away! Check it out here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestreak Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Bought my Holiwood Nights ticket! I've never been to this event so I'm super excited! Can't wait to get back on Voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Awesome, have fun with that! It's the best enthusiast event, and by that I mean the highest percentage of attendees have showered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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