Rules & Services

Guests will enter through our new touchless security screening system with bags and backpacks. Trained personnel may check bags or perform a secondary screening if the detector is activated.  Please keep your phone, wallet, and keys with you. Our security personnel reserve the right to inspect any bags or other items further. 

For Guests with strollers, wagons, or wheelchairs, please remove all items from the stroller, wagon, or wheelchair and carry your belongings through. 

Please note the provided list of acceptable and prohibited items:
 

Prohibited items:

• Weapons
• Hard-sided coolers, suitcases, and/or bags with wheels
• Segways, hoverboards, skateboards, heelies, rollies
• Soft-sided coolers, larger than 8.5” wide x 6” high x 6” deep
• Beach umbrellas, pop-up canopies, hammocks
• Certain food items (listed below)

Food & Beverage

Acceptable items include:

• Baby food: formula and small snacks
• Sealed non-alcoholic beverages in plastic containers (no glass bottles or aluminum cans)
• Medically required foods for special dietary needs (please see our Allergen-Friendly Menus for items available in the park)
• Soft-sided coolers, no larger than 8.5” wide x 6” high x 6” deep
• Parasols and umbrellas (but no larger than a golf umbrella)

Prohibited items:

• Picnic lunches (please use picnic shelters available in our parking lots)
• Alcohol and other beverages
• Glass containers
• Unsealed bottled water

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Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari are family parks. Therefore, we do not tolerate foul language and unruly behavior such as running, spitting, and throwing objects. The following are not allowed onsite: alcohol, weapons, knives, firearms, and hoverboards.

Clothing or body art that Holiday World determines is rude, vulgar, or contains inflammatory language or graphics is not permitted. Confederate flags are prohibited, as are words and/or images considered symbols of hate such as swastikas. No solicitation or unapproved distribution of literature on park property.

Each Guest must comply with the Rider Responsibility code as mandated by the State of Indiana.

Please note that items in pockets are considered “loose items” that could injure you or another rider; secure all loose items (including cell phones, cameras and hats) with a non-rider or in a locker or bin before riding.

Line jumping is still not allowed under any circumstances. Line jumping is defined as cutting in line or leaving line and trying to re-enter for any reason. If a member of your party leaves the ride line for any reason (including getting a soft drink or using the restroom) the rest of the party may not “hold” his or her place. Instead, the person who left the line must go to the end of the line.

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Make your family’s visit extra special with a Cabana, Cabana Premium Meal Service or a Cheetah Chaise Lounger!

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• Cameras of any size or type are only permitted on the following five rides:
  • Doggone Trail
  • Holidog Express
  • Lewis & Clark Trail
  • Prancer’s Merry-Go-Round.
  • Star Spangled Carousel
• For everyone’s safety, absolutely no cameras or cell phones are allowed on any of the other rides (not even when secured in a pocket). Cell phone use is not permitted on any ride.
• Please respect other Guests’ privacy when taking photos or shooting video while in the park and do not include anyone but your own group/family. Video and photos for public use (such as news features and documentaries) must be arranged ahead of time through the park’s Communications office.
• Drones and other Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are not permitted on Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari property.

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At Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, we receive hundreds of charitable-donation requests each month and are happy to help with fundraisers for non-profit organizations by donating two one-day tickets as raffle, silent auction or auction items.

Please visit our Donations page to review all the guidelines and submit your request for ticket donations.

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Holiday World

Shoes, shirts, and shorts are required for admission to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari (even for Guests wishing to use only the water park); shorts must be long enough to fully cover the wearer’s backside. Swimsuit tops must be covered by a shirt (or cover-up that is not see-through) when worn in Holiday World.
 
Clothing or body art that Holiday World determines is rude, vulgar, or contains inflammatory language or graphics is not permitted. Confederate flags are prohibited, as are words and/or images considered symbols of hate such as swastikas.  “Heelys” and “Rollies”-style shoes not permitted; wheels must be retracted or removed from shoes.
 

Splashin’ Safari

To participate at Splashin’ Safari, swimwear or shorts and shirts may be worn and must be modest in design. No revealing swimwear (such as thongs) allowed. No “mermaid tails” or swimming fins.
 
Clothing or body art that Holiday World determines is rude, vulgar, or contains inflammatory language or graphics is not permitted. Confederate flags are prohibited, as are words and/or images considered symbols of hate such as swastikas.
 
Swim shoes, sandals, and aqua socks are allowed on the water slides and are highly encouraged on sunny days. Children in diapers must wear swim diapers (available in our shops).
 
Guests must change into street clothes (shoes, shorts, and shirts) before returning to Holiday World. Showers and changing rooms are provided and rental lockers are available.
 
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A Destination Charging Station for Tesla and other Electric Vehicles is now available in the Legend Parking Lot at Holiday World:

• 8 dedicated parking spaces for Tesla charging
• 4 dedicated parking spaces for other EV charging using J1772 connectors
• Available free to Holiday World visitors on a first-come basis during regular park hours
• Please alert a parking attendant of your intent to use the charging station once inside the Legend Lot

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The parks’ red-roofed First Aid building is located in the entry plaza at Splashin’ Safari and may also be accessed from the Thanksgiving bridge. Please note: In accordance with Indiana law, our EMTs do not dispense medication (but we’d be glad to store yours for you in First Aid during your visit). Please either bring your own or plan to purchase it in our shops.

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Food

Please look at our Food, Snacks, and Restaurants page to see a list of menus (including Gluten-Free, Allergen-Friendly, and Healthier Options) and food prices at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. No food, drinks, or coolers may be brought into the parks. (Exceptions are listed in the Security Screening Area section.) The Lakeside Picnic Shelter (which is entered from the parking lot) is available to Guests wishing to bring picnic lunches and/or snacks (grills are not provided nor may guests bring their own). The Lakeside Picnic Shelter is available on a first-come basis and may not be reserved. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages may be brought onto Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari property.

Alcohol

In 2024, alcohol will be available for sale in three locations: Plymouth on the Rocks, located on the North side of Plymouth Rock Café; Liki Tiki, located by The Wave; and The Watering Hole, located by Bahari Wave Pool.

Guests must present photo identification when purchasing alcohol, and all photo IDs must be scanned and verified at the time of transaction. Limit two drinks per person per transaction. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari may refuse alcohol service to Guests for any reason.

All Rider Responsibility and Behavior guidelines apply at all times. Under Indiana Administrative Code Title 675 Section 31-2-4, Patrons have a duty to not participate in or on any amusement ride, device or attraction when under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Patrons have a duty to properly use all ride or device safety equipment provided. Guests who do not follow our Behavior Guidelines will be asked to leave the parks without a refund.

Guests are not permitted to bring their own alcoholic beverages into the parks.

Alcoholic beverages purchased onsite can be consumed throughout most of the park, however food and drinks are not allowed on any attractions, including in wave pools and rivers. All alcoholic beverages must be consumed prior to leaving Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari’s front gate.

Please drink responsibly.

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A park Accessibility Guide is available online and in printed form. Wheelchairs, electric scooters, child strollers, and wagons are available to rent for the day on a first come, first-served basis.

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• Do not visit if you or somone in your group has been asked to quarantine by the health department, and please do not visit if you are not feeling well. 
• Do not swim when you have diarrhea (this is especially important for children in diapers).
• Don’t swallow the pool and spray fountain water.
• Wash your hands after using the restroom or changing diapers.
• Please take your children on bathroom breaks and check diapers often.
• Change diapers in restrooms only, never at poolside or restaurant tables.
• Clean your child thoroughly (especially the rear end) before swimming.

Please note: According to the Epilepsy Foundation, seizures in photosensitive people may be triggered by sunlight, especially when shimmering off water. This could occur for the first time in a water park; if so, cover one eye (either one) with one hand until the stimulus is over. Closing both eyes or turning eyes in another direction will not help. For more information, look here on the Epilepsy Foundation’s website.

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For the safety of our Guests, height and weight restrictions are strictly enforced on all applicable rides and attractions. Guests are carefully measured with shoes on at Holiday World and with shoes off at Splashin’ Safari. (Please note that the Guest’s feet, including the heels, must be flat on the ground when measured, and the top of the head – not hair – is measured. Footwear may not alter a Guest’s height by more than two inches to meet a height restriction.) A Height Measurement Station is located across from the Christmas Fountain in Holiday World if you’d like your child to wear a height wristband during the day. Click here to see a complete list of our Height and Weight Requirements.

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HoliCash swipe cards may be used toward tickets, food, and souvenirs at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. Here is more information about HoliCash cards and wristbands.

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Splashin’ Safari is staffed with lifeguards certified by Ellis & Associates. Please note that we occasionally use a life-like mannequin in the water for ongoing lifeguard training and safety audits.

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Life jackets are available at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis.

• “Infant” life jacket size accommodates Guests up to 30lbs.
• “Child” size accommodates Guests between 30lbs. and 50lbs.
• “Youth” size accommodates Guests between 50lbs. and 90lbs.
• “Adult” size accommodates Guests over 90lbs. Adult life jackets accommodate a chest size between 30” and 52”.

Life jackets are located at all three wave pools in Splashin’ Safari. You are also welcome to bring your own life jackets and/or puddle jumpers, provided they are U.S. Coast Guard approved. No other flotation devices are permitted.

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All-day lockers are available on a first-come, first-served basis in Splashin’ Safari.

Instead of a key, you will receive up to four latex-free wristbands, which will scan to open your lockers throughout the day (just throw them out at the end of your visit – there’s no deposit). You’ll have access to your lockers in the Splashin’ Safari plaza throughout Holiday World’s hours of operation.

We have keyless lockers in two sizes:

• Regular (12″ x 13″ x 16.9″): $20 per day
• Large (15″ x 22.3″ x 16.9″): See below.

Large Locker pricing is variable based on date:

• Regular Dates: $25 per day
• Peak Dates*: $30 per day

*Peak Dates 2024: Saturdays May 25 – September 7 plus May 26-27, July 3-5, and September 1-2.
 
Season Passholders receive a $5 discount on Locker Rentals.
 
 
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If you misplace an item during your visit, check at Lost & Found (located at Holiday World Services and Splashin’ Safari Rentals) before leaving to fill out a Lost & Found Report. We will contact you if your item is found. If you realize you left an item behind after your visit, please fill in our Lost and Found form to file a report.

Before your visit, please plan ahead and leave irreplaceable items at home or label them with your contact information. During your visit, observe signage directing you to secure all loose items before riding.

Be sure to contact us with Lost & Found information within two weeks of your visit as items are relinquished on a regular basis. We do not save items such as socks and underwear, personal baby items (such as bottles, pacifiers and sippy cups), unmarked film canisters, unmarked disposable cameras, personal toiletry items, and hair accessories. 

Please note: Holiday World is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

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Nursing moms are welcome to breastfeed in any public area throughout our parks. An air-conditioned Nursing Mothers’ Room is available, located next to our First Aid facilities (the red-roofed building in the entry plaza at Splashin’ Safari, also accessible from the Thanksgiving bridge), with glider/rockers, electrical outlets and free lockers for pumps, plus a fridge. There’s also a small room for nursing mothers in Santa’s Merry Marketplace.

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You want to shop, but you don’t want to carry around packages all day, right? Be sure to use our new Free Package Pick-Up! It’s available for purchases made prior to two hours before Holiday World’s closing time. Packages can be picked up at Holiday World Services a minimum of two hours after purchase up until park closing.

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Parents who wish to enjoy rides that their children aren’t ready to ride may use our Parent Swap option.

• In most cases, both parents should wait in line with the child. One parent will ride while the other stays with the child (in the queue), then the two parents will “swap”; the parent who rode first will wait in the exit with the child while the other parent rides.
• In some cases, the parents might have a stroller or a younger child who cannot wait in line. If this is the case, one parent should wait in line while the other waits with the child at the exit gate.
• An additional child who is tall enough to ride may choose to ride with both parents if there is a seat available and safety standards are met, such as balance and passenger weight limits. Please note: Rides with a Single Riders Line (Liberty Launch, Wildebeest, and Mammoth) will not typically have a seat available for a child to ride twice (once with each parent) during a Parent Swap.

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In 2024, Guests have the choice of an air-conditioned kennel or an outdoor kennel. The fee for the indoor, air-conditioned kennel is $25 per day; the fee is $15 for the outdoor kennel; there is a $10 charge per additional pet housed in the same kennel. Additionally:

• With the exception of Service Animals, pets are not permitted in the parks.
• Keep pets on leashes, in harnesses, or in carriers when on Holiday World property.
• Proof of current rabies vaccination is required to board any pet in a kennel.
• Space in both kennels is available on a first-come, first-served basis (sorry, we do not take reservations), during regular park hours only. Holidog Inn closes when Holiday World closes for the day.
• The individual kennels vary in size; the largest measure 46″ long x 23″ wide x 36″ high.
• Check-in is at Holiday World Services.
• For safety reasons, Holiday World Staff will:
  • Check on pets throughout the day and make sure they have water;
  • Escort and supervise one adult owner per pet during boarding, visits, and removal;
  • Contact owners if pets need care or cleaning; and
  • Not remove pets from kennels unless there is an emergency.
• Be sure to bring your pet’s food (an attendant will keep pets watered during the day).
• Litter bags are provided free of charge.
• It is the pet owner’s responsibility to walk the pet (please be sure to bring a leash for pet’s potty break).
• Holiday World is not responsible for any pet illness, injury, or lost/damaged pet belongings.

Please read this HoliBlog post for more information.

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Visiting with small children? If you’re carrying a cell phone during your visit, please pick up free Phone Find wristbands (at Wagon Rental, Holiday World’s Height Station next to the Holiday Theater, Holiday World Services, and Splashin’ Safari Rentals) for them to wear.

Simply print your cell-phone number on the wristband and instruct your child to go to a uniformed park employee if he or she gets separated from you. We’ll call you and get you and your child reunited.

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• Please respect other Guests’ privacy when taking photos or shooting video while in the park and do not include anyone but your own group/family. Video and photos for public use (such as news features and documentaries) must be arranged ahead of time through the park’s Communications office.
• Cameras of any size or type are only permitted on the following five rides: Holidog Express, Doggone Trail, Star Spangled Carousel, Lewis & Clark Trail, and Prancer’s Merry-Go-Round. For everyone’s safety, absolutely no cameras or cell phones are allowed on any of the other rides (not even when secured in a pocket). Cell phone use is not permitted on any ride.
• Drones and other Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are not permitted on Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari property.

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Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari do not close in bad weather; the rides continue to operate in the rain. If lightning, high winds and/or other extreme weather issues occur in the immediate area, some or all of the rides in both parks will temporarily shut down and will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. We encourage your family to wait out the storm and enjoy the rest of your day with us.

Worry-Free Weather Guarantee: During your visit, be sure to take a picture of your ticket or keep it with you. If storms force us to close our rides for a total of 90 minutes or longer, the Worry-Free Weather Guarantee is activated and you’ll be able to use your ticket to return another day this season. Just check online to see if the day you visited qualifies for the Worry-Free Weather Guarantee. If it does, bring your ticket (or a picture of it) back with you to Guest Relations on the day you’d like to visit. 

Please note: Major rides and attractions must be down for more than 90 minutes for the Guarantee to be activated. You don’t have to leave to get a return visit, so you might as well stick around the rest of the day and see if things can open back up! 

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Indiana Administrative Code Title 675 Section 31-2-4 requires the following: Patrons have a duty to not participate in or on any amusement ride, device or attraction when under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Patrons have a duty to properly use all ride or device safety equipment provided.

In addition, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari require Guests to exercise good judgment and act in a responsible manner while riding. Any Guest who tampers with a safety device (such as a lap bar or seatbelt) or fails to follow safety instructions will be escorted from the park without refund.

Please note: Out of an abundance of caution, our Attractions staff may not operate a ride if a child cries or otherwise expresses a desire not to ride.

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We try very hard to have every ride open every day, however, occasionally there are reasons a ride has to be closed for an entire day or longer, due to maintenance issues. If that is the case, we will post that information here and in our Admissions area. We apologize in advance and hope you’ll enjoy the many other rides we have to offer during your visit.

*Please note that our water attractions may close in chilly weather for the safety of our Guests and Team Members, and each attraction has a specific minimum operating temperature. We watch carefully and try to open attractions as temperatures warm up throughout the day. 

To see which attractions are unavailable today, visit the Today in the Park page.

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Please don’t wait until just before closing time to ride your favorite ride one last time. Our more popular rides may close early so that everyone already in line gets to ride before (or shortly after) the park closes. 

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You can process your information and photos online right now at HolidayWorld.com/SPinfo. 

On-site early Pass processing dates for 2024 (4 pm to 6 pm CDT each day):

• April 6-7
• April 13-14
• April 20-21
• April 27-28

Once Holiday World is open for the season, bring your Platinum Season Pass, Season Pass, Summer Fun Card, or Pre-K Season Pass voucher to the Holiday World Season Pass Photo Room to have your new Pass printed anytime the park is open.

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Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari are smoke-free parks. Smoking (including electronic cigarettes and similar devices) is only permitted in specially designated Smoking Areas located throughout the parks. There is one Smoking Area in each of Holiday World’s four holiday-themed sections (the designated area in the Christmas section will close during Happy Halloween Weekends), plus two Smoking Areas (one by Bahari Wave Pool and the second just past the lockers) in Splashin’ Safari. At the Front Gate, smoking is not permitted in the tunnel connecting the parking lots, or past the entrance to the Security Screening Area.

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In 2024, double strollers ($18), and wagons ($10) are available for all-day rental on a first-come, first-served basis (beginning at 9:30 am CDT on most days) at St. Nick’s Rentals, just inside the front gate. Wagons may also be rented at Splashin’ Safari Rentals. Wagons are for children only (maximum weight 75 pounds); absolutely no adults in wagons. (You’re welcome to bring your own standard-size stroller or wagon, as long as they are not self-propelled or self-steered.)

Pricing excludes tax.

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Our best ticket deals are available online.

Having too much fun and want to come back tomorrow? Be sure to purchase your 2024 Next Day Tickets for $30 each at Guest Relations before leaving the park on your first day.

Another option: purchase 2 Day and 3 Day Flex Tickets online. 

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In 2024, wheelchairs ($20) and electric scooters with provided canopy ($54.99) are available for all-day rental on a first-come, first-served basis (beginning at 9:30 am CDT on most days) at St. Nick’s Rentals, just inside the front gate. The maximum weight limit on the scooters is 400 pounds; only the renter may operate/ride. The renter must be at least 18 years old to operate an electric scooter. You’re welcome to bring your own wheelchair or scooter, as long as they are not altered to perform differently than intended by the manufacturer.

Pricing excludes tax.

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