SANTA CLAUS, Indiana, USA — Holiday World finished its 64th season by setting a new seasonal attendance record, up nearly 14 percent from the previous record, set last year, the park announced on Oct 10.
“This is the fifth year in a row we’ve topped one million in attendance,” says park president Dan Koch. “We’re very grateful to all the families who came to visit our parks.”
With a final count of 1,182,636 guests, Koch credits the season’s growth with the addition of Wildebeest, the world’s longest water coaster, plus the parks’ budget-friendly free soft drinks, along with a continued concentration on cleanliness and friendliness.
“So much of the credit for our growth goes to the incredible service and hospitality provided by our Hosts and Hostesses,” Koch says. “As far as we’re concerned, it takes more than great rides and shows to make a park worth visiting. We are very appreciative of our hard-working staff.”
“This is a great honor for a great man,” says Dan Koch. “I am thankful for my brother’s life.” Koch became president of the park in June, following the unexpected death of his brother Will, who had guided the park’s successful growth and development for more than two decades.
Holiday World will open its 65th season on May 7, 2011. Splashin’ Safari will open for the season on May 13, with the debut of Safari Sam’s SplashLand, a children’s water-play area with eight new water slides.
Logos and photo of Will Koch courtesy Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari
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