Holiday World opens for its 71st season on Saturday, with a new (to the park) family ride. Last fall, park officials decided to restore a classic Calypso ride that delighted riders at another park long ago.
“There are only a handful of these rides left in North America,” says park president Matt Eckert. “Restoring this ride for future generation to enjoy took a lot of research and months of work, but it was a labor of love. We just know families will add Firecracker to their ‘must ride’ list for each visit.”
Visitors this season will also notice:
- New Holidog’s Treehouse play structure for children of all abilities
- New Pick Your Price online ticket discounts, with savings up to $20 per ticket
- International high-dive champion Cesilie Carlton will return to perform in the Dive! show
- Additional free soft drink stations
- New menu and “watch us make your meal” service at the Alamo
- New slide tower for Watubee family water attraction
Both Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari are in the running for Best Park status in a current USA Today poll, which runs through May 22. (Click here to vote for best theme park. Click here to vote for best water park.)
Holiday World begins its 71st season on April 29; Splashin’ Safari’s opening day is May 11.
For more information, visit HolidayWorld.com or call 1-877-463-2645.
