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Holiday World & Splashin' Safari

Santa Claus, Indiana

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Since 2000, Holiday World has provided free unlimited soft drinks to all its visitors, a unique offering among theme parks.

The Mammoth, a water coaster at Splashin' Safari, stretches over 1,763 feet, making it one of the longest of its kind globally.

The park features themed areas for Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the Fourth of July, each with its own unique attractions.

The Voyage, a wooden roller coaster at Holiday World, has been consistently ranked as one of the best by Amusement Today magazine.

The park is situated in Santa Claus, Indiana, a town that embraces the Christmas spirit year-round.

Opened in 1946, it was the first theme park in the United States and was initially dedicated to the Christmas holiday.

The Wildebeest is a water coaster that uses linear induction motors to propel rafts uphill, offering a thrilling ride experience.

In addition to free soft drinks, Holiday World offers free sunscreen and parking to enhance the guest experience.

The Koch family has owned and operated the park since its inception, maintaining a focus on family values and guest satisfaction.

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