Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
Santa Claus, Indiana
HoliWood Nights
May 29 and 30, 2009
Page Four



The Turkey Whirl at Holiday World @ Splashin' Safari, Santa Claus, IN

Seeing that Bond has a love for all rides that spin, namely teacups and scramblers I had to introduce him to a classic, the Tilt-A-Whirl.  Holiday World used to have a Tilt-A-Whirl called the Virginia Reel but it was removed because of age and that plot of land was needed for the walkway down into the Thanksgiving section.  As that ride was loved Holiday World added a newer version and had it themed to fit their Thanksgiving section and named it the Turkey Whirl.

The Turkey Whirl at Holiday World @ Splashin' Safari, Santa Claus, IN

We spun, and we spun.  I turned green and Bond loved it.

Pilgrims Plunge at Holiday World @ Splashin' Safari, Santa Claus, IN

Unfortunately but not unexpected with it being a new ride from Intamin Pilgrims Plunge was down for the day. 

Pilgrims Plunge at Holiday World @ Splashin' Safari, Santa Claus, IN


It turns out that something broke and it had to be special made over in Europe and then shipped over here in order for the ride to run.  It's kind of way out at the far end of the Thanksgiving section but in this view you can get a good overall view of it's lift and drop.



Next


Copyright 1999 - 2025

Paul B. Drabek