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title: "Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari"
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# Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari

Holiday World turns the town name Santa Claus into a wider celebration of holidays, with a ride park and Splashin’ Safari water park forming the core of the visit. It has the feel of a destination families can make their own: serious coaster riding for some, water attractions for others, and enough variety to reward a shared plan rather than a single-minded dash.

 

The Voyage is a major reason coaster enthusiasts put the park on an itinerary. The broader attraction list also matters, particularly if your group includes people who would rather spend their time on slides or gentler rides. Give the water park a deliberate place in the day instead of treating it as a bonus squeezed between coasters and the drive home.

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## Directory planning information

- Attraction categories: Theme parks
- Source review status: Sources reviewed
- Coordinates: 38.119, -86.916
- Record type: venue
- Operating state: operating
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location: Santa Claus, Indiana, United States
- Address: Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, 452 East Christmas Boulevard, Santa Claus, Indiana 47579, United States
- City / locality: Santa Claus
- State / province / region: Indiana
- Country: United States
- [Official website](<https://holidayworld.com/>)
- [Getting there](<http://www.holidayworld.com/>) (links checked 2026-10-25)

### Planning your visit

Compare the admission inclusions and current park services before budgeting for extras. Holiday World makes its freebies a prominent part of the proposition, but the most useful value calculation is still the total outing cost for your group. Check the separate ride and water-park calendars, pack swimwear if you plan to use both, and allow time to change and eat. The published visitor address is East Christmas Boulevard in Santa Claus; build the final approach around the operator's directions.
- [Planning source](<http://www.holidayworld.com/>); checked 2026-10-25

### Getting there

Head to Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, 452 East Christmas Boulevard, Santa Claus, Indiana 47579, United States. Use the official arrival information to plan your route and find the right entrance for your visit.
- [Planning source](<http://www.holidayworld.com/>); checked 2026-10-25
- A holiday setting: The park’s identity draws on holidays, and its visitor address is on Christmas Boulevard in Santa Claus. 
- [Planning source](<http://www.holidayworld.com/>); checked 2026-10-25

### Sources and credits

- [Official source](<http://www.holidayworld.com/>)
- [Independent source](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holiday_World_&_Splashin'_Safari>)
- [Independent source](<https://rcdb.com/4554.htm>)

Information checked: 2026-10-25.

Source credit: Photo: Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari


## THMPRK Score

7.9 /10

Holiday World earns a high score for the strength of its ride-and-water-park combination and the potential to make a full family day feel generous. The Voyage adds a substantial enthusiast draw, while the broader offering gives non-coaster riders a reason to join the trip. It is best enjoyed with time for both halves and a clear understanding of the admission inclusions.

- Assessed: 2026-10-25


## Fan score

92.7% positive. 279 thumbs up; 22 thumbs down; 301 total votes.