January 2013

HoliBlog: A Walk in the Park

Looking Back... January 2013

22 January 2013 - 8:17am

The IT Men of Holiday World

In our never-ending quest to educate the general populous that even though we're closed over the winter a lot of work takes place, we bring you this first in a series of websiodes about The IT Men of Holiday World.

The IT Men of Holiday World

Meet Steven and Casey from our IT department as they take you for a peek behind the vitual curtain.

Today they're at Kringle's Ice Cream. I think we're in for a treat. And we all might just learn something ...

What other seemingly insurmountable task would you like to see our IT Men attempt to conquer? Please comment below.

21 January 2013 - 2:01pm

An office with a view

Our Coaster Cats have quite an expansive work space.

Skylights, even.


Off-season track work

During the winter months, our coaster maintenance technicians - Anthony and Heath are in the above photo - bundle up and head out to perform their off-season track work.

Right now, the crazy curves that race Voyage riders back into the station is getting the attention.

Voyage track workAnd what the heck is Jon up to? He's cut through the eight layers of wooden track (you heard right - eight layers, just like Frosted Mini Wheats) and is per- forming the age-old ritual of out-with-the-old and in-with-the-new. Yes, that's snow on the track.

Voyage track work

The Voyage is 1.2 miles long. It has more "air time" than any other wooden roller coaster.

More tunnels, too.

Last summer, the Travel Channel named Voyage #1 in its "Most Insane Wooden Coasters" special.

Are you craving some night rides on Raven, Legend and Voyage? You might want to look into a special event we are planning for coaster enthusiasts called HoliWood Nights. It's for members of coaster clubs we partner with - so everyone in attendance is "coaster crazy."

Need a Voyage refresher course? Take this virtual ride:

18 January 2013 - 10:54am

A new crop of cabanas

Our 16 new cabanas are popping up out the ground like spring crocuses.

Bakuli Cabanas construction

... or is the plural of crocus croci?

Either way, the warmer temps are truly appreciated by our crews working hard to ready the park for opening in May.

New Cabana construction

Please check out our Cabana Information page for more details.

17 January 2013 - 2:22pm

A mighty cool blast from the past

Nothing like a chilly day to get you in the mood to dig around in the archives.

In this case, is was our Video Vault.

Frankie & Annette

Here's a show - sort of an infomercial - that aired back in 1989.

Prepare yourself for a park with some familiar rides and buildings - and others that are just a memory.

Here's part 1:

And here's part 2:

Do you recognize yourself (or anyone else in this video)? Do you remember riding some of the rides that are now retired? We'd love to hear from you - please comment below!

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17 January 2013 - 9:37am

Sunset over Holiday World

Yesterday's sunset was absolutely breathtaking!

Sunset over Holiday World

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