Comments on: Holiday World: America’s Most Frugal Theme Park?

By: Jennifer V.

Jennifer V. — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:05:36 +0000

PS… sorry! I know this was supposed to be about Holiday World- where I’ve also been.. Fabulous theme park!! everything you said is right on!!

By: Jennifer V.

Jennifer V. — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:02:50 +0000

Hi! Just discovered your blog and love it!! Well.. to answer your question.(I live in Bowling Green about 1 hour north of Nashville)
William H. Natcher was a congressman born in Bowling Green who served from 1953 until his death in 1994. He was very loved by Bowling Green and when he passed away former President Bill Clinton traveled to our small town in Kentucky to attend Natcher’s funeral. We also have an elementary school and Federal Court House named for Natcher.
— I know you were more or less bragging about our fabulous parkway.. but I figured I’d provide the backstory since we are so proud of Mr. Natcher.

By: Need A Nap2

Need A Nap2 — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:19:03 +0000

You forgot to mention the picnic area. There is an awesome picnic area outside the park, covered and has bathrooms. Bring your own cooler and you don’t have to eat inside the park. We participated in the JDRF diabetes walk in May. We had never done any JDRF walk but this one was wonderful and I’d highly recommend it!

By: JRae

JRae — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:13:05 +0000

I love Lazy Rivers! No need to be embarrassed, I’d spend all day in there if I could!

One fun move is to hold one hand with someone else in their tube, both of you laying on top with your butts in the middle and legs dangling over the edge, and twirl each other around. You can get spinning pretty fast if you get good at it!

By: AC

AC — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:10:55 +0000

This is so odd, but I am in Santa Claus, Indiana working for the summer, and just happened upon your website a few weeks ago looking for frugal advice!! I live within walking distance from Holiday World, and get comp tickets from my job, and HolidayWorld/The Koch’s have been instrumental in my job/company. I will be sure to go now!

By: Angie @ Many Little Blessings

Angie @ Many Little Blessings — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:38:14 +0000

We are definitely within driving distance, but we have never been to Hoilday World. My sister (who lives near Indianapolis) went about a year or two ago and was really impressed. Maybe it’s something for us to consider. With the economy and tough times at my husband’s employer, we aren’t really going anywhere, but this might be fun.

By: John Eglinton

John Eglinton — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:03:21 +0000

Very accurate description of HW! We’re here now (camping at Lake Rudolph). This is our second year to visit and we love it (kids are 12 and 16). I would definitely suggest staying at the campground — five nites cost us $187.50 to stay in our gently used recently acquired 1992 pop-up camper. There’s 3 free shuttles to the park running from 9A-9P, great amenities, and friendly folks. Sun nite they had an awesome fireworks show at the lake, last nite they showed an outdoor movie, and there’s something going on every nite. We are from Columbia, TN, and for our money, HW and Lake Rudolph are a 10 out of 10!!!

By: Erin

Erin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:32:44 +0000

My family went to Holiday World in 2007. We are amusement park “freaks”. We were very impressed with the park and the employees. We had the opportunity to meet Mrs. Koch on our way into the park and saw her numerous times during the day. All of the staff was excellent with my stepdaughter (who is physically challenged). We loved the free soft drinks and sunscreen. We did take a few “souvenier refill” cups when we went in order to cut down on the waste.

By: Paula Werne, Holiday World

Paula Werne, Holiday World — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:56:05 +0000

Well gosh, thank you so much for your kind words!

May I add that on Wednesday a big ol’ semi is headed your way (Nashville) to deliver about 35,000 food items to the Second Harvest Food Bank? Tomorrow’s the last day of our two-month Feeding Families Food Drive (http://holidayworld.com/give). It’s been great to see so many children helping to donate food to the needy, and at the same time receiving $5 in Holibucks to spend in the park that day.

Thanks again for visiting!

By: Kacie

Kacie — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:51:13 +0000

I love Holiday World! The waterpark is awesome. In my opinion, it rivals those found in Florida.

It’s clean, affordable, and pretty good fun. Glad you liked it!