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Be on the first public rides of the day on Cheetah Chase

• Available on a limited basis most public operating days.

• Guests must be 42″ to ride Cheetah Chase with a supervising companion or 48″ to ride unaccompanied.

• Tour participants below the age of 18 must be accompanied throughout the tour by an accompanying adult (age 18+).

• Participants must meet all attraction’s height, weight, and physical requirements in order to ride.

• Groups must weigh at least 225lbs but no more than 500lbs. Individual riders must be no more than 340lbs. Groups will be weighed before boarding.

• Minimum of two and maximum of six per group.

• It may be necessary to separate into smaller groups and ride in different boats.

Get Ready to Ride

• Check in at Holiday World Services by 10:45am Central on the day of your ride.

• Please plan to change into your swimwear prior to the start of your First Ride. Sensible walking shoes are strongly recommended. Locker rentals are available at a kiosk.

• First Rides will typically proceed as scheduled. In case of extreme weather conditions, such as lightning, torrential rains, heavy fog, or high winds, the tour may be altered or cancelled. Inclement weather situations are addressed on an individual basis.

First Ride of the Day reservation payments are final and non-refundable. We will issue a partial or full credit* if you notify us of the change or cancellation far enough in advance of your reservation.

• Credits for cancellations will be given in the form of a HoliCash Gift Card.

• Credits for changes will be applied toward your new tour date.

• 100% credit* for notification before 5pm CDT two days before the reservation date.

• 50% credit* for notification before 5pm CDT one day before the reservation date.

• No credit if you notify us after 5pm CDT the day before the reservation date.

 Call 812-937-4401 to change or cancel.

 

All park safety rules apply. This information pertains to the 2026 Cheetah Chase First Ride of the Day. Schedule and offerings are subject to change at any time without notice.

Holiday World Team Members may not accept tips. To provide feedback, please send an email to comments@holidayworld.com or post a review on Google, TripAdvisor, or our Facebook Page. In lieu of a tip, please consider making a donation in our name to Give Kids the World.

If you have questions, please call 812-937-4401 and ask for Tour Management. 

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