Holiday World & Splashin Safari
452 E. Christmas Blvd. · Santa Claus, IN
Why you should go…
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari is a theme and water park in Santa Claus, Indiana, originally opened in 1946 as Santa Claus Land and still owned by the Koch family. The park is divided into four sections themed around Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July, and features three wooden roller coasters including The Voyage. Splashin' Safari, its adjoining water park, opened in 1993 and includes the Wildebeest and Mammoth water coasters.
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Good to know
General attractions guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Book the time slot, not just the ticket
Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.
Grab the daily schedule on arrival
Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.
The first hour is the quietest
Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.
Budget past the ticket price
Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.