Comments on: Reactions to Holiday World’s Mammoth & the Minivan Effect

By: Taylor a.k.a Cedar P

Taylor a.k.a Cedar P — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:23:19 +0000

Since they focused on the waterpark 4 a while, they should start to focus on rides:
They should get:
- A steel roller coaster with inversion (B and M)
or
- Interesting flat ride, not many amusement parks have the zipper.
or
- I just noticed they dont have a ferris wheel but who cares anyway
I really hope HW gets a coaster!!!!

By: Cade

Cade — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:01:52 +0000

I've been thinking about this for a while, and I have to agree with The Coaster Critic. Holiday World has to do what is right for the park, and however disappointing it may be, they are keeping themselves afloat by giving a ride to the masses, not to the minority of coaster fans that flock there in comparison to the families. However frustrating it may be, I believe it is a smart and necessary move from Holiday World.

By: Marcus

Marcus — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 21:41:45 +0000

In my honest opinion, I too was expecting a roller coaster. $9 million dollars is a lot of money for one water slide, but knowing how my experience was on the Wildebeest during the last Holiwood Nights event, I can't wait to try this one. The ride animations never do the real rides any justice, so I can't say what I think of it until it's done and I ride it. My guess, though, would be that the slide will be very exciting.

By: Matt

Matt — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 20:31:06 +0000

Doesnt holiday world have the longest water coaster in the world wildebeest? Why would they make another one that is longer? Sounds weird.

By: Charla

Charla — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:01:46 +0000

We go to HW almost every summer. I have always liked the waterpark better. HW has a split personality to me: 3 great roller coasters, and a ton of little kid rides. There's a lot more to do in Splashin' Safari if you have a teenager, as well as a lot for tiny tots. We love Wildebeest, and we're looking forward to Mammoth. But personally, I don't like wooden roller coasters. I really wish HW would get a steel coaster. I know from reading FB that many, many people were disappointed about not getting a steel coaster. Nevertheless, I will drive hours out of my way to go to HW than go back to Six Flags where they nickel and dime you to death. I like the steel coasters at Six Flags, but HW is friendlier, cleaner, and doesn't go out of its way to wring money out of you.

By: Melisa

Melisa — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:14:09 +0000

My daughter and I are HW season pass holders, and we go to HW for the water park not for the roller coasters. I am glad that they have a new water ride, my daughter already can't wait for next year to ride it.

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:20:15 +0000

I am disappointed in this move by holiday world. While the mammoth will be a great ride and I will ride it, they are neglecting the dry park. People say that most families spend their time in the water park and this is true, could it be because you can ride every ride in the dry park in less than 2 hours.

I would love to see a steel coaster big or small. I believe holiday world would be a great place to put a solid mouse coaster or something like Tony hawks big spin. They could also add some more flat rides, a frisbee ride, and a feris wheel.
Holiday World is a great little park and eventually will be a great BIG park.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:01:23 +0000

Well next year the Voyage gets the Timberliners. So why build a coaster to loose hype of that ride. I am excited to ride both. Spend morning in water park and rest of day on rides. Yes we have a mini-van and we are also coaster enthusiasts. I say it was a great move!

By: LORI

LORI — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:58:20 +0000

I am looking forward to the new water ride, even though another coaster would have been great too.

By: Sherri

Sherri — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:53:31 +0000

I am thrilled about the idea of a "family" water coaster. Chalk me up to the mini-van theory, but I have four kids. 16, 14, 9, and 4. We go to HW every summer. I go for the water park. I know this may be a 'coaster' blog, but I really don't care for coasters.

Their waterpark is (hands-down) THE BEST water park in the country. As a previous poster mentioned – 2 wave pools, 2 giant kiddie houses with tons of mini-slides, racing slides, several water slides where four can ride in a tube and many more for single riders. There is ALWAYS something to do! And did I mention TWO fabulous lazy rivers for when you need a rest? Add in the extras (Free parking, free sunscreen, and free soda) and you can not beat this park.

On top of the coasters and thrill rides in the dry side of the park, there are two separate areas with rides specifically geared to smaller children. This makes the park perfect for any family – from toddlers to adults.

I look forward to the new Mammoth. Can't wait to ride it next summer!