9/20/2023 0 Comments Holiday world splashin safari![]() Most of the attractions in this section of Holiday World were from the 1970s and 2000s. ![]() The Pleasureland section of the park, which had a lot of the original rides, is now called Rudolph’s Reindeer Ranch. Rounding out the 1950s included a doll museum and a deer farm! There was also the House of Famous Americans, which held lifelike wax figures of more than 50 Americans. The Koch family continued with ownership of the park when Louis’ son William “Bill” took over in the 50s. A lot of rides would be added in the 50s with a Christmas theme. There was no admission fee until 1955, when adults were charged 50 cents. Santa Claus Land opened with a toy shop, a restaurant, a few children’s rides (including the Freedom Train) and Santa. Thus, America’s first theme park was born. Apparently, he felt that children that visited the town of Santa Claus, Indiana, should have a place to see and visit Santa. Louis Koch, a retired businessman in Evansville, Indiana, visited the town of Santa Claus. It was originally called Santa Claus Land. Holiday World is 135-acre park that originally opened in August of 1946 (albeit much smaller at the the time). I’m sharing a few photos of the park and some history to whet your appetite about a visit to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. Plus, there are four world-class roller coasters at this park, including a launched wing coaster! It’s exciting and always offers a new spin on the idea of what a theme or amusement park is. I knew it would be a different day, but I wasn’t sure what to expect, anyway! So, my photos do have some cloudy skies and wet pavement. My visit was on a very rainy Saturday (who can predict the weather three months out) but Holiday World only closes during very bad weather or prolonged thunder storms. I’d been listening to the fantastic Holiday World podcast (#HoWoPo) and I was very excited about visiting. It was part of a larger trip that included Kings Island, Kentucky Kingdom and Cedar Point. I was able to visit Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari for the first time during the first weekend of June (2016). ![]() Yes, Disneyland is credited with helping to originate the nomenclature of theme park, but Holiday World fits the definition of theme park very well. ![]() I’ve been aware of the park for a long time, mainly due to the fact that they are one of America’s first theme parks (Knott’s Berry Farm fights for the title). Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari is a theme park located in Santa Claus, Indiana. A Visit to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari ![]()
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