Theme Park Report

When I think about some of my favorite memories at Holiday World, one that always stands out is visiting during Happy Halloween Weekends with my sister in 2017. I have so many great memories at the park over the years, but this one has always felt extra special because it brought together so many things we both love in one place — Halloween, family time, roller coasters, and the fun atmosphere that Holiday World does so well. It was just the two of us that day, and from the moment we arrived, it felt like a visit we were going to remember for a long time. Holiday World already has a special place in my heart, but getting to experience it during one of my favorite times of year made it even more memorable. Walking into Holiday World during Happy Halloween Weekends always felt extra special. One of the things I remember most from that visit was just how much there was to see and do. Everywhere we looked, there were beautiful fall decorations, pumpkins, mums, and Halloween details that ...

Holiday World has meant a lot to me for many years, but I would say it truly became special to me back in 2006 when my mom first introduced me to the park. We visited in the spring that year, and after that first trip, we kept going back again and again throughout the season. What started as a visit quickly turned into something much bigger. It became a place filled with memories, excitement, and quality time with family. My very first season visiting Holiday World in 2006 I had already been a theme park and roller coaster fan before that, but Holiday World felt different from anything I had experienced before. There was just something special about it. From the rides to the atmosphere, it immediately stood out to me as a place that was not only exciting, but also welcoming and full of heart. A huge part of that came from experiencing it for the first time with my mom, who quickly turned me into a Holiday World fan for life. The person who gave me the Holiday World bug — my Mom. Some o...

Well....YES! This Summer Holiday World & Splashin' Safari will be introducing a new Event... Rubber Duck Days runs June 8th - June 21st, 2026. The Star of the Event known as The World's Largest Rubber Duck also know as "Mama Duck" to Holiday World Staff will be located inside Splashin' Safari (Location TBD, but I have heard she may possibly be over near the Bahari Wave Pool). Standing...I mean nesting at over 60 feet tall this "Mama Duck" is MASIVE, and will truly be a sight to see!  "Mama Duck" will be for viewers eyes only, but she is bringing along a side kick know as Timmy who stands at 10 feet tall, which guests will be able to get up close, give Timmy a gentle pat, and take as many Duck-Tastic photos you would like.  Holiday World states on their website that during the event there will also be Event Exclusive Fun Food Options to try as well throughout the Parks.  During the Rubber Duck Days Holiday World & Splashin' Safari wi...