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A father and son go full bore in their buffalo on Rough Riders at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.
A woman playfully eyeballs her target on Rough Riders at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.
A man laughs at other drivers on Rough Riders at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.

Rough Riders

Family Ride Mild 4th of July

“Oh give me a home … where the buffalo roam.” At Holiday World, the buffalo roam (and bump!) at Rough Riders Bumper Cars. Choose a buffalo or horse and climb in—you never know whom you’ll run into!

42” Guest must be at least 42” to ride with a companion
48” Guest must be at least 48” to ride alone
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Tips for your visit

Wait until mid-afternoon to ride, when lines are shortest.

Move around a “pile up” or you may waste your ride time stuck in a traffic jam.

If you do find yourself in a traffic jam, continue to press your pedal and turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction to help free yourself.

Pedals are found on the left side of your car.

One seatbelt per person; wear it across your body as you would in a car.

Remember to follow the one-way arrows, venturing in a counter-clockwise circle on the floor. No head-on collisions, please.

Rough Riders at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.
Arena Size 2,090 sq ft.
Ride Type

Bumper cars

Direction of Traffic

Counter clockwise

Vehicles

10 horses and buffalo

Riders

Up to 2 riders per car

Accessibility Information

Ride Description

A bumper car ride that allows drivers to bump into other cars.

Attraction Access & Riding Position

Riders must be able to maintain an upright position and control of upper torso, head, and neck throughout the ride. At minimum, riders must have at least one functioning arm and one leg. Riders lacking the ability to use the pedal must ride with a Supervising Companion. Guests with an arm cast must be seated on the side of the car that keeps the cast away from the adjacent rider. Ride requires use of individual shoulder belt.

Accessible entrance at ride exit. Must transfer from wheelchair/ECV.

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