FOFreak's Holiday World TR (July 4th)

[FOFreak]

Okay, I decided against bringing my camera for the day, because I didn't feel like lugging it around all day. But this definitely turned out to be a mistake. It would have been an absolutely great day for pictures. Alas, bear with me while I type all of this.

We arrived at the park around 11:30 CDT to see all of the Raven Lot full and half of the Legend Lot full. The whole family in the van with me almost sighed in harmony as we saw the crowd. So we parked and walked to the gates. We got our passes scaned and immeadiately went to Splashin' Safari.

We got our locker and headed straight for the Congo River. It was a great way to get used to the water and at the same time cool down, because when we had left the van it had said it was 87* outside. Even though it felt alot hotter. So after a few laps around the lazy river, we hopped out and went on the Green family slide (I honestly have no idea what its called). We waited about 25 minutes for this. It was a pretty fun ride.

So after that we headed to Wildebeest, we agreed that we didn't care if we got to ride together, so we hoped in the Single Riders Line. This took about 35 minutes and I came to the conclusion that the front seat definitely gets the most airtime! It was a really great ride! I'm not usually a huge fan of water rides, but this one is by far the best I've ever been on! Must ride if you like airtime and/or water slides.

After this we decided to go Take the Plunge! We got in line and waited about 30 minutes. I've came to the conclusion after many times of riding, even though it looks huge and scary, its bark is way more than its bite. It offers a decent ride, but just lacks airtime. Its a fun ride but just doesn't deliver in my opinion.

After this my little brother and sister got tired of waiting in lines, so we went and played in the Bahari Wave Pool for a little while.

We all decided we've had enough of the water rides around 2ish, so we got dressed and headed back into Holiday World. We had the munchies so we stopped by Kringles Kafe, where I had a slice of chesse pizza (which I absolutely love at Holiday World), an order of fries, and cheese.

Once everyone was finished eating, we headed into the 4th of July section to go ride Paul Revere's Midnight Ride, otherwise dubbed 'the Octopus'. It was pretty much a walk on! I was so suprised, apparently the majority of the crowd was in Splashin' Safari all day. We packed three people into a seat and spun and spun and spun, I'm guessing because of the weight. It was a great little flat.

After one of our numerous stops at the nearest Pepsi Oasis, we headed for Liberty Launch, which to our disapointment was closed for maintainence. But the very friendly ride op informed us that it would only be about a 5 minute wait because they we're just about to start testing it again. So we we're the very first to ride after testing was over, it was great! I would almost venture to say that it has been running its best this year than any previous.

So after much anticipation, next up was Voyage! I had almost been dreading the wait, I thought it would be somewhere around 40 minutes. But nope! We walk up into the queue and we're extremely surprised that it went right up into the staircase beside the station. 10 minute wait. Me and my dad sat in the 1st row of the last car, with my brother and sister in front of us, then mom another row up. It was an absolutely great ride, a little rough once you get to the turn around, but still very fun!

Mom and the kids decided to take a break and go to the Gobbler Getaway (target shooting game, just like Boo Blasters), but after seeing how short the line was, me and dad got back in line for Voyage, and then went back again, and again! Then the whole family got back in and did 2 more rides, and me and my dad did 3. I was amazed at how many rides we could get in in such little time! All being about 10 minute waits.

After our Voyage rides, we took a spin on the Turkey Whirl. another walk-on.

Next we walked up to the Halloween section and rode on the Hallowswings. Which I think is definitely better then Zepher, because at one point in the ride you actually get a tiny bit of airtime.

Next up: Legend. We waited about 15 minutes for this one, because the crowd was slowly coming back from Splashin Safari around 5. The ride was a little rough, but I liked the terrain and it gave some great laterals and the first hill was great!

Once we got off we all ended up walking towards Raven, and all of a sudden my brother and sister got distracted by the dive show, so my mom and them stayed behind to watch it while dad and I hit the Raven. It was an absolute walk on! there was maybe 6 people in the station it was awesome! We got the second to last row. And all I can say is that the Raven packs a big punch for such a little ride! The first hill is great and the helix on the water is awesome, and then the drop into the woods is a great surprise when you don't see it coming and then the second half of the ride is so thick in the woods and pretty much Beast-like. Must ride. It normally has a short line. We even got a re-ride on it because absoultely no one was in line!

After our laps on Raven we all had the urge to go hit Voyage again. The wait was a little longer since Splashin Safari was getting closer and closer to closing. It was about 6:15 by now and it closes at 7:30. The wait was about 25 minutes by now. We waited it out and got another amazing ride! We all decided that the wait was only gonna get longer so we hit it one more time. That rose my Voyage count up to 9 for the day! And it was starting to get dark.

Me and the family went up to Halloween and rode the Legend and Raven one more time. And they we're both amazing in the dark!! 10/10

Then I met up with my cousin, Pyrce, outside of the Raven exit. We decided to split up from the family and go hit Legend. And by this time it was 8:30 and completely dark! It was probably the best ride I've ever gotten from the Voyage ever! I'm still in shock.

So this is where the fun begins, it was 8:45. Pitch black outside. And the fireworks we're scheduled to go off at 9:30. We hopped into the Voyage queue, and waited 30 minutes to get on Voyage. When we got in the station the ride ops we're super energetic, having a good time, and playing a game between each other to see who could get the most high-5's from the riders! LOL. It was just a great atmosphere. And then it was our turn, we we're super pumped! We couldn't see out the station, it was that dark! We got buckled in the very back row, and we we're off! It was tottaly dark besides the stars, and maybe a few rides here and there. It was so amazing! The first hills we're so dark, and then back in the woods, and then the triple=down in total darkness took the cake! Best ride I've had by far. And then just our luck, the only riders left in the station we're in the first two rows! So the ride ops let us ride in that madness for a second time!!

Then we got off just in time to meet back with our family for a spectacular fireworks show! I had a great day at a great park.

Ride Count:

Voyage: 11

Legend: 3

Raven: 3

Wildebeest: 1

Pilgrims Plunge: 1

Liberty Launch: 1

Halloswings: 1

Paul Reveres Midnight Ride: 1

Turkey Whirl: 1

Congo River: 1

[Adventure Express]

Sounds Great! I want to make a trip out to Holiday world sometime.

[IBEW_Sparky]

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I chose not to go because I just didnt want to contend with Holiday crowds... and now I REALLY wish I would have as opposed to blowing the night in Bloomington. We are going for sure next Wed though... it will make my 6th trip this season.

[FOFreak]

^Yeah, I was thinking the same exact thing as we we're walking in the parking lot, but I was super suprised on how well the guests we're distributed through the park! It was absolutely worth it.

I'm going on Sunday, so I'm gonna try to get a PTR up on Monday!