Holiday World and Splashin' Safari : 75 Years of America's First Theme Park / Jim Futrell [and four others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Futrell, Jim, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Amusement parks--United States--History--20th century.

Amusement parks.

Santa Claus (Ind.)--History.

Santa Claus (Ind.).

Holiday World (Santa Claus, Ind.)--History.

Holiday World (Santa Claus, Ind.).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (200 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Bloomington, Indiana : Indiana University Press, [2022]

Summary:

"America's first theme park, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, is one of the largest family-owned and -operated independent parks in the United States, and its success is no accident. From moving Interstate 64 closer to the small town to introducing free unlimited soft drinks, four generations of the Koch family have amplified the legacy of this iconic Indiana attraction. Holiday World & Splashin' Safari celebrates the history of the Koch family and Santa Jim Yellig; the origins of Santa Claus, Indiana; and the early years of Santa Claus Land. The story continues with the expansion from Santa Claus Land to Holiday World, the addition of the park's famous trio of top-ranked wooden roller coasters, and the development of Splashin' Safari Water Park, ranked one of the top water parks in the country. For three quarters of a century, the Koch family has launched the park into worldwide renown and national recognition. Featuring over 100 color illustrations, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari relives this joyous past while looking forward to the thrills fans can expect in the next 75 years"-- Provided by publisher

Contents:

Introduction

A Town Called Santa Claus

A Theme Park Comes to Santa Claus: 1946-1969

Growing Up: From Santa Claus Land to Holiday World, 1970-1990

Nevermore and Forever: Holiday World Reaches New Heights, 1990-2010

Making A Splash: How Holiday World's Splashin' Safari Became a World-Class Attraction

Looking Forward: A New Generation Comes to Holiday World.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Print version: Futrell, Jim Holiday World and Splashin' Safari

ISBN:

9780253062901

025306290X

9780253062918

0253062918

OCLC:

1292360865