This is where I found a theme park that is the best-kept secret in family fun on a budget.
Ticket prices vary from $29.99 to $42.99 depending on the day of the week and season.
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Riders reach the pinnacle of a loop on Holiday World’s Thunderbird rollercoaster. Photo courtesy of Holiday World
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Each sections rides, food and shops are themed to that holiday.
Among the wild rides is Thunderbird,the only launched wing roller coaster in the U.S.
It has been featured on the Travel Channel for its unique speed at the start.
The Voyage, one of the longest wooden coasters in the world, was named the No.
Holiday World is very good at separating the attractions for different ages.
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(Our girls loved the Mammoth water coaster, but the lazy river was more my speed.)
The changing rooms were clean and convenient.
Thats Entertainment
Mixed in with the rides at Holiday World are entertainment venues.
Live shows range from musical acts to magic and stunt shows.
They run continuously all day and into the evening.
I caught a few shows while I waited for the kids to finally tire of the roller coasters.
My favorite was Dive!, a cross between a circus trapeze act and Olympic diving.
In addition to the complimentary sunblock, we didnt have to pay for parking.
(They even added an electric car charging station in the lot this year.)
In my opinion, the biggest perk at Holiday Worldhas to be the free soft drinks throughout both parks.
The selection includes Pepsi soda products, iced tea, lemonade, fruit punch and cold water.
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More than two dozen food options are available.
Our favorite was the Mexican restaurant, The Alamo.
Thekids meals are only $3.99.
Sams BBQ has tasty pulled pork and huge turkey legs.
For those who need it, there is also a gluten-free pizza restaurant.
Check for specials on the website and on signs when you arrive.
Ive stayed there twice and its great.
The huge complex has various size cabins, cottages and RVs for rent.
Rates are very reasonable, and youll have a kitchen and barbecue tosave money on meals.
I really like the Christmas Cabins.
They have a huge deck and separate sleeping areas.
The only other accommodations in Santa Claus areSantas Lodgeand a Baymont Inn and Suites.
Santas Stablesoffers horseback riding for all levels, and my girls had their first-ever rides.
All it will cost you is a stamp.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
