HolidayWorld posts
by Joel Bullock (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
Jun 24th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
Based on my experiences and the general opinions and buzz from other roller coaster enthusiasts, here's a list of what I consider to be America's most intense roller coasters.
The Voyage at Holiday World
Holiday World's The Voyage is one of the largest and fastest wooden roller coasters in the World. The out and back terrain coaster provides an intense 2 minute and 45 second marathon of ...
by Leigh Caldwell (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Dec 13th, 2010 at 12:30PM: Holiday World is known for its roller coasters, including The Voyage, which has been named the world's top wooden roller coaster for the past four years.
The holiday-themed park plays host to thousands of coaster enthusiasts each year, and many of them like to capture photos of the coasters from different angles. In fact, park officials say, some coaster enthusiasts beg for a behind-the-scenes ...
by Leigh Caldwell (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Sep 13th, 2010 at 11:30AM:
Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards were announced this weekend, and Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, nabbed the top spot as the best amusement park in the United States.
The theme park industry considers the Golden Tickets a top honor. Industry mag Amusement Today surveys experienced, well-traveled theme park enthusiasts from around the country to determine the best theme parks in a ...
by Leigh Caldwell (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jun 15th, 2010 at 8:30AM: Theme park fans and the attractions industry are mourning the death of Holiday World owner and president Will Koch.
Koch died suddenly at his home Sunday night. He was 48.
"Will was not only our leader, he was our dear friend," park spokeswoman Paula Werne said in a statement. "Our park family is in mourning for this sweet man who worked tirelessly to bring fun and happiness to so many ...
by Gadling staff (RSS feed) (3 years ago)
Apr 23rd, 2010 at 2:00PM:
Whether you're an avid thrill seeker or just looking to have a little fun, thrill rides and roller coasters offer riders endless good times and plenty of excitement. With the economy on the forefront of most American's minds, many amusement parks have scaled back or delayed production of new rides. Luckily, not every park is afraid of the economic downturn, and these eight new rides opening ...
by Scott Carmichael (RSS feed) (4 years ago)
May 11th, 2009 at 3:00PM: Several days ago I wrote about Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, in Santa Claus, Indiana. At the time of writing, I knew they had some cool rides, but it wasn't until I took a closer look at their site that I noticed they just opened the highest water ride in the world - The Pilgrims Plunge. You really need to see the video to get an idea just how insane this thing is - 10 passengers at a ...