Browntggrr Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 Before we let it slip... This time of year, we always worry about leaks. We have a pretty good idea what we're adding for next year, but there's all that naming, designing-of-logo(s), putting-together-of-fact-sheet(s) and webpage redesign(s) busywork that just takes time. Enter Mike, our sales director. He's already hitting the road, selling the '08 season. Sworn to secrecy. It just about kills him every year. So, out of respect for Mike's children, who love their daddy, we push ourselves to make the announcement each fall just a bit before each "t" is crossed and "i" is dotted. I'm a believer in releasing the information on our website at the same time we talk to the media...so be sure to check back on Thursday, September 20, as we plan to tip our hand that morning around 11 am. posted by Paula at 1:42 PM http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/holiblog.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo8820 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Wednesday, September 12, 2007 Before we let it slip... This time of year, we always worry about leaks. We have a pretty good idea what we're adding for next year, but there's all that naming, designing-of-logo(s), putting-together-of-fact-sheet(s) and webpage redesign(s) busywork that just takes time. Enter Mike, our sales director. He's already hitting the road, selling the '08 season. Sworn to secrecy. It just about kills him every year. So, out of respect for Mike's children, who love their daddy, we push ourselves to make the announcement each fall just a bit before each "t" is crossed and "i" is dotted. I'm a believer in releasing the information on our website at the same time we talk to the media...so be sure to check back on Thursday, September 20, as we plan to tip our hand that morning around 11 am. posted by Paula at 1:42 PM http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/holiblog.html Not that I was expecting or even think that they need a new coaster for next year the quote "We have a pretty good idea of what we are adding next year" makes me think it isn't anything that takes a while to plan like a big expansion or a new large ride. What does everyone else think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleHenry Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Eh, whatever they add prolly isn't worth going. Their additions last year kinda sucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 ^Really? Voyage sucks? I kinda find that hard to believe as I haven't heard one bad review. Whatever they do, I'm sure it will be a good addition. As far as them saying that they have a pretty good idea of what they are adding next year..all I can say is no kidding. Usually amusement parks have five year plans is what I understand. Now, since this is not a chain, it could be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleHenry Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I meant the 2007 season (which I believe is over now) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo8820 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I meant the 2007 season (which I believe is over now) They added a new slide at Holiday world this year along with a Tilt a Whirl. Bakuli was voted the number 1 new waterpark ride for 2007 which I don't think is too shabby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleHenry Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Tilt a whirl, wheee!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkiboy Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Tomb Raider THE RIDE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welchce Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Tilt a whirl, wheee!!! Are you talking smack about Tilt-A-Whirl's? That's good old-fashion family-fun right there. And if you go by history (Raven opened in 95 and Legend in 2000 both by CCI) then Holiday World will add another Gravity Group Coaster in 2011 (since Voyage was opened in 2006). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thane Of Price Hill Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Tilt a whirl, wheee!!! Are you talking smack about Tilt-A-Whirl's? That's good old-fashion family-fun right there. I'd say TurkeyWhirl was more fun than a handful of coasters at Kings Island or Cedar Point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleHenry Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Tilt a whirl, wheee!!! Are you talking smack about Tilt-A-Whirl's? That's good old-fashion family-fun right there. I'd say TurkeyWhirl was more fun than a handful of coasters at Kings Island or Cedar Point. I'd say... you're annoying... MIKE BIRBIGLIA!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek9312 Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 New for Holiday Worlds Splashin Safari in 2008, Kima Bay http://www.holidayworld.com/new2008.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
art_star Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Don't they already have that basically? Are they just re-theming it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reclaimer Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 No. They're adding a second one. It'll definitely help the water park's capacity, and those play structures are a big hit. Not to mention they aren't done announcing additions for 08. The site mentions more announcements will happen on the HoliBlog. Kima Bay is a $1.7m investment, but the park has $6m budgeted for '08 expansion/improvements. From the press release: Kima Bay will cost $1.7 million, part of the parks' $6 million expansion budget for 2008. Koch says he's still in the decision-making process regarding additional new attractions and infrastructure improvements; further details and announcements will be made on the parks' website and blog this fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touchdown Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 No. They're adding a second one. It'll definitely help the water park's capacity, and those play structures are a big hit. Not to mention they aren't done announcing additions for 08. The site mentions more announcements will happen on the HoliBlog. Kima Bay is a $1.7m investment, but the park has $6m budgeted for '08 expansion/improvements. From the press release: Kima Bay will cost $1.7 million, part of the parks' $6 million expansion budget for 2008. Koch says he's still in the decision-making process regarding additional new attractions and infrastructure improvements; further details and announcements will be made on the parks' website and blog this fall. For the past few years HW has added a new SS attraction and a HW attraction, so I assume the next announcement will be about some new HW rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiSab Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Yeah, my guess is more add-ons for Thanksgiving. Honestly, though, there really isn't much I can think of that can be done with a Thanksgiving theme. But then again I could be wrong. Also, Bakuli is a hell of a lot of fun. I was over there last weekend, and got through the entire water park in a few hours, most stuff done several times. I think its best going to the water park late in the year when there are no lines what-so-ever. Now I see why Bakuli won that award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 http://www.holidayworld.com/new2008.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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