CedarPointer Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Those commercials make me think of the creepy Burger King guy... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOFreak Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Honestly, I love the Koch family. I loved having Pat and crew around the park. And maybe Will and Lori's kin will one day take up the park and it will be a grand family affair once again. But for the time being, I think the park is in the right direction. Holiday World is losing its charm. Its getting harder and harder to compete with the parks with the shinny new rides and the tall steel coasters. The reopening of KK only makes competing that much harder. And the wear ans tear that their 3 wooden coaster (esp Voyage) has taken over the years has only made it worse. Matt and the rest of management up at HW seem to be taking things up a notch to get more people in the gates. I really enjoy the new advertising. Its very fresh, and not cheap looking at all like the old ads. And the addition of new buildings like Mrs Clauses Fudge Shop and restaurants like the Wildibeestro are going to be nice for the park. But the part of the park that I have my eye on is in Thanksgiving where the remains of Girrafica reside. What the park really needs to compete is a nice big steel coaster. Something to get everyone excited about again like the park did when the Voyage opened. And I believe that they know that too. I was at the park a lot the past few years and Pilgrims Plunge was running a good part of the time. Yes, the lines were very short, but the ride was a seemingly high capacity ride. And yes, Intimin does have a safety issue attached to their rides. But I have a feeling that Pilgrims Plunge has been on the chopping block for awhile. Why? Something big I suppose. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Yes. I'm still a big fan of the park, and will continue supporting the park in what little way I can by visiting again this year. Voyage is very rough since last time I rode, but I'll still go on once or twice. I agree that something big is coming to replace Girrafica 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSalsa Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Rumor from Holiday World, from Screamscape (so it may be inaccurate) but I'll share anyway: apparently, there is a "clearing" of trees that have been removed near Voyage's 2nd drop. And the park has been teasing about something new in 2015, saying #MayflowerisJustTheBeginning on their twitter page... Here are the links, BTW... http://screamscape.com/html/holiday_world.htm https://twitter.com/search?q=%23MayflowerIsJustTheBeginning&src=hash My guess? I would not be shocked to see a steel coaster finally come to Holiday World in 2015, but I'm not expecting a $20+ million dollar scream machine. Or this could be something else altogether- they teased back in 2007 for example, and we got Kima Bay for 2008. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOFreak Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Or maybe its a diversion. But really, I could see the park getting a nice B&M Dive Machine.. call it "Pilgrim's Plunge." Kinda rolls off the tongue doesn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I doubt the park has the finances for such a thing. Remember, current ownership is split 60/40, and I'm quite sure either owner would be thrilled to get rid of the other by buying them out, if only they could get the financing and agree to a price. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elyk Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I could see them getting a Gravity Group junior coaster similar to Roar-o-saurus and Wooden Warrior. It'd be really awesome if they got an RMC, but I doubt they would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOFreak Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 ^^But isn't it in the best interest of both parties that the park continues to be successful? It could easily be argued that a big new addition is necessary to compete with Kings Island and Kentucky Kingdom. And I wasn't trying to be literal with the Dive Machine. But a large expansion, yes. From what I have observed, both Dan and Lori care deeply about the park. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I wouldn't be shocked if it was a RMC addition. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 Active using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBEW_Sparky Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 ^^But isn't it in the best interest of both parties that the park continues to be successful? It could easily be argued that a big new addition is necessary to compete with Kings Island and Kentucky Kingdom. And I wasn't trying to be literal with the Dive Machine. But a large expansion, yes. From what I have observed, both Dan and Lori care deeply about the park. As far as Mr Koch is concerned.... my money is on Alabama. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Is there any places to get discount tickets for Holiday World or is the price I see on their page the only one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 ^ Marsh stores, as well as select Kroger stores in Indiana/Kentucky, carry Holiday World tickets. A good Kroger store to stop at is the one in Carrollton, KY just off I-71. AAA Ohio Valley stores (incl. Cincinnati) also carry discount tickets (for AAA members). Of course, you'd want to call first about availability/pricing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantisMan Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I heard there's a pretty good deal this Thursday. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Well it looks like I'm making my first visit to Holiday World on Sunday. I found out the tpr discount is the biggest one I could get so we will do that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekidd33 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I have found it very interesting that all the billboards that I have seen in Indianapolis this year have no mention at all of Splashin' Safari. The logo and/or name are not even included anywhere on the signs. Splashin' Safari has been the center of the advertising campaign here for as long as I can remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee Back VII Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Is there any places to get discount tickets for Holiday World or is the price I see on their page the only one? Last year, PepsiCo cans gave you a discount. I'm not sure if that holds true to this year. Also, McDonald's gives you coupons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I get the tpr discount. It's cheaper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sccard01 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Here in Louisville, the bill boards are different as well. They are also for the first time advertising season passes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I have yet to see any HW Billboards in my area this year. There is a KI Billboard for Coke and Banshee near my house. First time I can remember seeing one down here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 https://www.facebook.com/groups/325861871036/ The free day event has been named "Loose Lips Sink Ships". I wonder if that is a reference to the possibility that we may see something "secret" tomorrow, i.e. the first signs of construction for Project 2015? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Oh, I'm sure Lori has cooked up something, Dan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantisMan Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 You should have bumped my thread about the event Anyway......I was excited for tomorrow, now I'm really excited. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I'm much more excited about a Rampage cooked up in Alabama. But then, I'm funny that way. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBlade21 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 https://www.facebook.com/groups/325861871036/ The free day event has been named "Loose Lips Sink Ships". I wonder if that is a reference to the possibility that we may see something "secret" tomorrow, i.e. the first signs of construction for Project 2015? Could just be a reference to the Mayflower added this year... but ya never know... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I ride an Iron Horse..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 If it's for Voyage, you enjoy it. I'll still head down Alabama way.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 https://www.facebook.com/groups/325861871036/ The free day event has been named "Loose Lips Sink Ships". I wonder if that is a reference to the possibility that we may see something "secret" tomorrow, i.e. the first signs of construction for Project 2015? Could just be a reference to the Mayflower added this year... but ya never know... I think it's a combination. They're combining a reference to the 2014 attraction with a hint of the preview of the 2015 attraction. At least that's what I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee Back VII Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 They need something steel. I think a Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter would be a great fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Any tips you fine people could share with me for my first trip to this park on Saturday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Bottom of the third drop (entrance to the first tunnel): There's another gap in the trees near the second drop. Transmitted from Wild Space via my datapad's DROID brain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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