The beginning of fall is always marked by the closing of Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari for me. This is my favorite time of year to visit Holiday World. There is just something about going during the cooler weather, when the crowds are gone and the lines are non-existent, that makes it so much fun.
I’ve had a season pass my entire life and have spent every summer there during the busiest and hottest times. This summer was no exception. I took my daughter almost every week, usually through the week but we did brave a few Saturdays. Holiday World will once again welcome more than a million visitors this year and are on track to set a new attendance record sometime in the next few weeks. However, as the cold weather slowly comes in and their seasons end approaches, for me, the best memories are made. We can ride any ride, over and over again. We can pose in all the “touristy” spots for dozens of pictures. We can be kids and take our time to enjoy the food, weather, entertainment and fun without the stress of crowds and lines.
We are planning on attending on the last day for Splashin’ Safari this weekend and then later on the last day for Holiday World to be open. Hopefully the weather will become even more fall-like. We will say good-bye to the last of our summer traditions until the next year by screaming our heads off on the Voyage, posing one more time by the Santa statue, clapping along to one last show all while hopefully wearing a hoodie.
This weekend should just be just right for you — you might even need a hoodie by Sunday, as you come off the water park ride, or off Pilgrims Plunge. It is indeed a wonderful time to visit.
Here on staff, we always enjoy commenting to each other how nice it is to spend the day not getting all sweaty. :0)
Enjoy your visit!
We opted not to swim because of the looming rain clouds. However, as always, we had a blast! It wasn’t too humid even with the occasional rain. I would also like to mention how impressed I was that Holiday World provided free ponchos to the guests.
We will be back for the final day of the 2009 season. Maybe chilly fall weather will arrive in the Tri-State by then!