Our 2025 HoliBloggers
It might be time for the school year to come to an end, but theme park season is just getting started.
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari are now open DAILY through August 17. And then weekends through the start of November.
Now that it’s time for summer fun to kick off, it’s time to introduce you to a few people you may see around our parks this summer – Our HoliBloggers!
This year’s class of HoliBloggers includes a mix of fresh, new faces that you may have not seen before, along with a few Holiday World pros who are back to share their tips with you.
So without any further ado, here are your 2025 HoliBloggers.
Armani Mays a.k.a. “Sunshine Eats”
From Atlanta, Georgia
Sunshine is an Atlanta-based content creator serving up food, fun, and real vibes one post at a time. Known for her eye for flavor and love for the culture, Sunshine blends her passion for eats and experiences into crave-worthy content that hits different. From amusement park bites to hidden gems around the city, she’s always on the move, chasing the next plate and the next good time.
With a love for storytelling and a vibe that’s all her own, Sunshine brings her audience along for the ride — no filters, just flavor. Follow @_sunshineeats for your daily fix of food finds, fresh energy, and Southern charm you can taste.
Don Helbig
From Cincinnati, Ohio
Don Helbig is an Ohio-based blogger behind Theme Parks By Don, where he shares his passion for theme parks and roadside attractions. With over 40 years of industry involvement, including public relations and digital marketing roles for parks, Don brings a wealth of knowledge to his storytelling. Outside of theme parks, he enjoys attending baseball, football, and hockey games, as well as traveling with his wife, daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter. Follow Don on X for insider insights into theme parks and sports.
Jamie Fischer
From Aviston, Illinois
Jamie Lee is a mom of three and a storyteller who finds magic in the messiest, most meaningful parts of motherhood. Based in Southern Illinois just outside St. Louis, she shares her life with her husband through a lens that captures the laughter, the chaos, and the quiet moments in between.
From spontaneous road trips to slow coffee mornings, Jamie’s days are filled with curious kids, comfort food, and the kind of memories that sneak up in the simplest ways.
With heart, humor, and a camera never far from reach, she invites others into her world—where everyday life is worth celebrating, and the best stories unfold when you least expect them. Follow along on TikTok and Instagram.
Stephanie Taleghani
From Cincinnati, Ohio
Stephanie is a Cincinnati-based travel mom, storyteller, and the creator behind the family travel blog Consistently Curious. With a passion for uncovering hidden gems and creating unforgettable family moments, Stephanie inspires families to pack up, hit the road, and turn everyday trips into extraordinary adventures.
Her love of exploration shines through in every guide she shares—whether it’s a quirky roadside attraction, a cozy weekend getaway, or a thrill-filled theme park visit. As a 2025 HoliBlogger, she’s thrilled to return for another season of laughter, memories, and yes—water slides.
Stephanie is a proud waterpark superfan who believes there’s no such thing as too many trips down a slide. You’ll find her racing her daughter on the Mammoth, floating happily in the lazy river, or convincing everyone to ride “just one more time.”
Follow along at Consistently Curious and on Instagram at @consistently_curious—just be ready for splash-filled stories and lots of travel inspiration.
Let’s Get Summer 2025 Started!
The HoliBloggers are busy planning their first visits of the season, and we hope you are too.
Their blog posts sharing tips and tricks for planning the perfect visit will join the ever-growing library of blog posts written by our previous classes of HoliBloggers over the years.
Be sure to follow along this upcoming year.
If you follow our HoliBloggers on social media, you can get promo codes from them to save on tickets. Plus, don’t miss their blog posts, where we’ll have regular ticket giveaways.
In the meantime, we’ve decided this is the perfect time to give away a pair of Season Passes to visit this season!
