Park History From SANTA CLAUS LAND to HOLIDAY WORLD More than 75 YEARS OF FAMILY FUN The history of the nation’s first theme park is the story of a family which has, for nearly eight decades, dedicated itself to providing millions of guests with good, old-fashioned family fun. Evansville, Ind., industrialist Louis J. Koch created…
…the gates. And the presence of memories from tens of millions of visitors. It’s something really special. So to help, I’ve been browsing through some archival images and soaking up some of our history. But Holiday World’s history isn’t just about the Koch family. It’s about everyone who’s ever visited and shared a happy memory….
…trips and a ride) It’s basically a twist on 2 truths and a lie. Using any random/fun interesting facts from rides, the park or it’s history and one that sounds true but is totally made up. And pod squad members (and listeners ) have to guess which is the fake. Or flip it where we…
…from Holiday World in 1998 Do you enjoy peeking back into our history? If so, here’s a Park Timeline that includes the years that various attractions were added, plus other fun facts about our history. Last weekend, we posted this Santa Claus Land commercial on our Facebook page, asking for guesses about which year it…
…throughout the ride or ride twice. Number of Eagles 8 More Ride Details Ride Type Flying Scooter Ride 8 Eagles Direction Counter clockwise Riders Up to 2 Adults per bird Manufacturer Bisch-Rocco Amusement Company of Chicago History Bisch-Rocco flying scooters were manufactured in the 1930s and ’40s. Holiday World’s Eagles Flight ride was purchased from…
…go, yeah, she’s just legendary within our industry, within the theme park industry she is very well known. She was with us for a number of years throughout our massive growth history and she was there every step of the way. She came up with innovative ideas to put us on the map when it…
Many remember an amusement park in Indiana where it was Christmas every day. The famed Santa Claus Land was a magical place full of festive decorations, joyful attractions, and of course, Santa Claus! The History Of Santa Claus Land In the small town of Santa Claus, Indiana, a man named Louis J. Koch wanted a…
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, America’s First Theme Park, today announced its acquisition of Santa’s Cottages, a beloved lodging destination in Santa Claus, Indiana. Santa’s Cottages is a 23-acre lakeside resort, complete with walking trails, lakes, playgrounds, and a pool. This marks the first business acquisition in Holiday World’s 79-year history. “We’re so excited to…
