More indoor anything honestly. More ways to escape the heat, the rain, the cold lol

Great News! Diamondback is back up to three trains! Operations are great, the train is leaving the station before the 3rd train gets back in the break run (although it just opened for passholders and nobody is riding it )

I absolutely love that Holiday World does this, and hope they continue this tradition in the future. Having free drinks makes it super convienent to just get a drink on the go, and helps guests stay hydrated during those really hot days. The free drinks contribute to the whole environment at Holiday World, and that's what makes the park so special! Hopefully I can make it out there this summer!

RE: Royal Fountain:  I understand the rationale for the "dynamic" setup.  We were told in social media that this set up would allow for daytime and night time shows.  It does look great for the Royal Finale, but I have yet to see any "show" any other time of day.  At a minimum, they should have set the layout of the nozzles so they could emulate the original plumage.  They should have tech, however, to work with what they have to incorporate "dancing waters" with the flow of IS music, day or night. Curbing simulation: I see your point.   Space between turnsyle building and fountain:  should be cohesive with the rest of the area.  With the nighttime spectacular, I don't know if the area would support planters or video screens; but I like that idea.  It has to accomodate crowds, but is a giant empty place other wise.  It's horrible that the wooden flower carts were removed.  Did they turn them into portable bars? I don't know if I agree about the hardscape and landscape around the tower.  Kings Dominion has both and it looks spectacular.  However, I see your brushed concrete and raise you to stamped concrete.  Not with a paver stamp, but a "natural stamp" that has a deep earth tone color with a sheen.  Light colors show dirt, see adventure port.   Landscape:  They could easily put seasonal color in the mulched areas and add color beds between the current ones.  This would allow for Snowflake Lake conversion and beautify the area in the other three seasons of fun.  It would also be a nice contrast with the patio seating concrete and grass.  Around the base of the tower:  Kings Dominion does (did) not have a problem with incorporating the anchors for the lights in spite of the blue spruce and other trees. Appropriate choices can amplify the grandness of the tower. I love your idea of topiaries vs statues.   Gas style lamps:  these could be placed either close to the buildings or in the seating areas.   As you can tell, I really like International Street and the discourse surrounding it.  Thank you for the engagement!

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