Holiday World - World's Only Thanksgiving Themed Dark Ride - Santa Claus, IN

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[@WaffleBat]

Wow I’ve never seen someone do a nursery rhyme speedrun before.

[@samibeachboysandfullhousef8765]

They do have it at storybook land

[@DonnakinsJewelry]

As a former employee of Holiday World, thank you for the positive review and overview of the park. There is also Splashin' Safari waterpark at this theme park. Tons of fun for the entire family!

[@harrisikmal402]

Holidog Count: 14 times. yes I sat through and count each one.

[@tumfurbarkerfacewooferson7609]

Nope. 16. I counted.

[@Jacksback107]

@Tumfur Barker Face woofers on yes you are right its 16

[@DubsStop]

I counted how many times he said hot sauce when he went to the hot sauce museum and it was 51 times. 😂

[@shannonsmith1520]

Lol

[@macattack14778]

Nothing like a juicy Weiner.

[@tacob69]

That was very nice of that lady to ask you if you needed her to take a pic of you since you were alone.In this time we are in even little acts of humanity seem big.

[@HimselfSnipo]

I work here, we are required to ask guests if they would like a picture when they are near statues

[@xForxFoxxSakex]

Never did I think that I’d see a little theme park I live 2 hours from and have been to often would show up on one of my favorite channels! Welcome to Indiana!!😊

[@ericcarver380]

Hi Courtney a friend from Georgia how are you ☺.

[@emilyfrost5781]

That was our vacation as kids! I still go every year. Not a far drive, great value, clean and just a good time. Thanks for checking it out!

[@sickstuff7624]

Absolutely, everything they do at this park is top notch quality.

[@andrewmp6]

Same for me,I'm from Louisville so its not a far drive

[@ville666sora]

Tbh I was expecting this park to be cheesy and bland when I first heard about it, but it's a fantastic, well cared for, unique park that ended up being one of my top favorite parks.

[@landoflogic107]

While I haven’t been in awhile, it always seemed odd to me that there was never a haunted house in the Halloween section.

[@cheekiestgore1634]

I never thought about it but oh my god that needs to happen! It would've been better than the swings that replaced the banshee

[@sassyhulk7685]

They do a haunted house for their Halloween event, but they put it in the Thanksgiving area 🤣

[@TheSWolfe]

@@sassyhulk7685 🦨🦃☃

[@rileyadams4589]

Poor Dave the train conductor he sounds so burnt out leave a like for Dave❤️

[@robbie5984]

Lol. Sadly that would be me burned out or not. I wonder if David is monotone AF yo.

[@KatiesBookshelf]

I hope you aren’t too stressed out Dave! ❤️

[@bryanowings2044]

Dave was legit

[@icopaseticMHF]

While the camera is focused on the greatest wooden coaster on earth "Probably my favorite ride here..." camera pans to "Gobbler Getaway" haha!

[@TheVictorCruz]

I guess if I had to recite nursery rhymes day in and day out, while driving a train..I'd sound just as grumpy as THAT guy....

[@brittanyhaynes9658]

I live about 45 minutes from here! I grew up with my parents taking me here and now I take my 3 daughters! It’s a wonderful park and so much fun and it’s so awesome to see you here!!!

[@SConArt87]

The kid yelling “lets shoot some turkeys” made me snort laugh.

[@phodopus1]

Horatio Nelson Jackson! Travelled from San Francisco across the US in a Winton touring car. As a Hoosier living not too far from Holiday World I enjoy visiting this wonderful theme park. Thanks for the video Carpetbagger! Now I must visit it yet again!

[@veothehedgehog]

We used to go to Holiday World every year for my birthday when I was growing up. It's one of my favorite amusement parks ever. It's awesome to see a video about it from you!

[@OldMovieRob]

Never would have imagined there could be a Thanksgiving themed dark ride, but you found it!

[@leahd1434]

Turkey shoot is fun !

[@EBThisThat]

One of my favorite places ! Thanks for not driving through my state like most people do.

[@shannonmoore2220]

My kids love the gobbler get away

[@jocelyncabrera1476]

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[@jocelyncabrera1476]

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[@taipan9604]

Why am I reminded of Andrew Dice Clay when this guy tells the nursery rhymes?

[@AdventureswithRoger]

I live just east of Holiday World! It is a gem, and the wooden coasters rival the bigger name parks. In that area alone you have tons of touristy places, including the largest Santa statue on earth and where all the Santa mail on earth is answered. In town, they have an amazing Christmas store that looks like something out of Disney. At Christmas the entire town comes alive and has a huge drive through Christmas light display. Nearby is where Abraham Lincoln grew up, and they have both a large museum and recreated pioneer village.

[@brianwatson3705]

Don't forget... Free soft drinks !! Free parking !!

[@AdventureswithRoger]

Definite bonus! It’s been a while since my last visit, but the highlight for me was the blue, soft serve ice cream. Throughout the park, you knew who had some, as both their their mouth and tongue was stained blue! 😃

[@chasebriscoefan14]

@@AdventureswithRogerOMG ROGER, I WATCH YOUR VIDEOS ALL THE TIME

[@AdventureswithRoger]

@@chasebriscoefan14 Hey! 🙂

[@MeaganG08]

If kids send their letters to Santa Claus, a lot of them end up in Santa Claus, Indiana. So they have volunteers write and respond to their letters. I think it's super sweet.

[@lawman7117]

Glad to see you channel your inner "Lonely Island" while riding that dolphin!

[@PandaPelley]

I thought I imagined that reference it was so unexpected.

[@sassyhulk7685]

Big red is popular in Indiana because the company that distributes it, RC Cola, is made in Southern Indiana.

[@alissahannah9567]

Hello from Evansville, IN we have been a few times to Holiday World and loved it!

[@brianwatson3705]

Hello from Newburgh also !

[@warrenrhinerson6373]

My dad used to take me here. This brings back memories

[@gogglespisano24]

"I think that one's about murder" made me laugh so loud it startled my cat.

[@TheSWolfe]

Scary part is we get the joke! LoL This ep is full o' belly laughs & guffaw-tears. Might just be me, but 'twas fun, nonetheless. The revolving holiday backdrop, the Little Train to BrainDrain, some high-rev strangeness & CB's timing & twist made it well worth the ticket!

[@mikehughes4969]

I grew up in Chicago, and I had never heard of this place, otherwise I would have gone. The very concept of a Thanksgiving themed dark ride is too magnificently ridiculous to pass up. Plus free soda? All I need to know.

[@arrowguy173]

Park has been here since the 1940s and was originally Santa Claus Land. They would go on to add lands themed to the different holidays, and in the 90s began to add big wood coasters. The staff is outstanding and yes free parking and drinks are a rare thing in amusement parks. Worth the drive! Hope you enjoy it. Very different than Great America (which I have also been going to since the late 70s).

[@sassyhulk7685]

It's about 6 hours away from Chicago, so that might be why.

[@TheMartialCardist]

The park is loaded wit coasters and water park rides

[@autumnebaker2946]

Imagine my surprise when I saw myself and friends in this video! Thanks for visiting my local park, we love it! Family run, they have free parking, free drinks, and free sunscreen. And for their 75th anniversary this year, season pass renewals at one time we’re only $75.

[@LissieDixonArt]

I miss when my family used to go to Holiday World! I remember riding the Thanksgiving dark ride with my dad after he had stent surgery…he was horrified and I was half expecting him to have a heart attack when the turkeys popped up 😂 he was fine though, thankfully. (I think the “malfunctions” are due to another ride vehicle already being in the scene, so it makes you wait at the door to give the scene time to reset!) I loved the glass blowing shop in Holiday World, too! And my dad winning me a teddy bear from a clearly rigged game, making the kid running it very, very unhappy 😂♥️ I’d love to go back again. Lots of great times.

[@LissieDixonArt]

One year I also rode the Turkey Whirl literally fifteen times in a row because there was no one in line and the lady running it kept asking “…you wanna go again?” Every time the ride ended ahaha

[@agerven]

Holiday world, what a great idea. Making a cool opportunity for all National holidays. Very nice visually, clean, friendly for kids of all ages. Really enjoyed following you on this one Jacob. Thanks for taking us along.

[@shawnl.5023]

Chris jerichos band fozzy filmed his new music video at holiday world

[@weatherwitchandfelinefamiliars]

Wonderful as always ❤️ I loved how on the carousel dolphin human hands had worn away the paint presumably by patting its head over many years 😍

[@packersfan9869]

Grew up going there Holiday World was my childhood! Im actually from around their! Gotta say the Voyage was my favorite ride of them all.

[@Chris-ru3ri]

“I think that one’s about murder” lol

[@YoonDragoon]

I live a few hours from here and use to go every year as a kid! Santa Claus is really nice in the winter time too because of Lake Rudolph's Land of Lights!

[@sandih9084]

This would be one of those Grizwalds family vacations I would take 💕

[@timtolbert9568]

The train conductor was in a hurry lol

[@angelamagruder5911]

This is new to me,we lived in Indiana for 3yrs,early 70s and we never went wish we had,my father would have enjoyed going to this park!!!!!! Thanks for trip!!!!!!

[@bethallen9024]

Holiday World used to be called Santa Claus Land when I was a kid.

[@crazylogger419]

I laughed out loud when you said “step father Joseph “ at the nativity scene!!

[@Agaettis]

Free drinks?! That's awesome

[@leahd1434]

Free parking and sun block also...!!

[@Alveyjr21]

In my neck of the woods! Heck yea!

[@RhettyforHistory]

This is such a great them park and especially so for the value! Where else can you get in for top rides, two parks, cheap good food, free unlimited drinks and sunblock? And it's all for one low price!

[@RallyeGuy340]

Lol you sound like you work for them!

[@RallyeGuy340]

@@deborahdesanto2313 Santa Claus, Indiana

[@jerryallen1768]

I prefer Kings Island.

[@ryanharris3870]

Don't forget free parking

[@RhettyforHistory]

@@RallyeGuy340 Nope just a huge fan! I think it's an underrated theme park and of course there is a lot of history in the area.

[@ravendesk9912]

Got over my fear of coasters at this park! Thunderbird is my favorite coaster now

[@rl373]

That train conductor job would be perfect for Andrew Dice Clay and more fun for the guests..

[@vincentschmitt7597]

The couple of call backs to the hunched over train conductor made me laugh.

[@SpacePirateK]

I grew up about an hour south of Holiday World and as a kid I use to love visiting it. As an adult, I barely even bother with it anymore, aside from the once a year event when they'll run The Voyage with it's trim breaks off and really let that coaster go ballistic. If you ever go for the event, get your night rides on on that one for sure!

[@Stunned67]

I click like even before watching a Carpetbagger video because I know it’s already quality stuff 🙌🏼 Jacob, I’ve never wanted to shake someone’s hand more and tell them they should be proud of the content they create 👍🏼 Thanks for the years of adventures, look forward to the journeys yet to come👌🏼

[@yogurtstand1776]

They used to have a Toy Museum and Doll museum apart of Holiday World. The Log fume rides where great as well, I wished they kept the trees up around some of the rides, they gave the rides some atmosphere but from that I live an hour away and it's a great place. Have to take a pic with Holidog everytime I visit. Lol

[@ryansgirl2002]

I was so disappointment to find that they had taken those museums and the old Christmas store out! Broke my heart. It was a family tradition to always check those out and to buy a new Christmas ornament every time we went. The new souvenir stores are lame. I miss terribly the glass blowers, too. . .I'd always buy something there as well. Remember the weather swans? Another part I wish they'd never taken out was the wax museum. Those places were iconic and unique and to me as a kid made the place extra special.

[@Justaroundtheriverbend]

We love our big red here in southern Indiana! 😊

[@coasterbp]

Its a shame you don't do waterparks. Splashin' Safari is one of the best in the country!

[@leahd1434]

Yes it is !!

[@cheekiestgore1634]

100%

[@acerig4675]

We live right down the road in Evansville thanks for sharing I can't believe you didn't ride the raven!

[@macattack14778]

This place is fun. Miss going to it.

[@garryferrington811]

Holidog looks like Fleegal from The Banana Splits.

[@myskatt333]

I feel like I just visited the park! As I watched I knew exactly where you were, seeing it on video made me realize how strange some of the attractions are and not holiday related at all. Still I wouldn't change it for anything and well, that's Hoosiers for ya! I've gone to Holiday World more times than I can count. Thanks for showing one of my favorite places on earth! A true Southern Indiana gem. Can you tell I'm from the area, lol!

[@abadonedexplorers]

I was here in 2001 and all I remember was the free soda and sunscreen. Time to make another visit. Thanks for visiting this nice park.

[@mcwatersd]

Well that was certainly different. That is the quickest version of nursery rhymes I have ever seen. The train needs a little oil to fix the squeak Lol. What a different dark ride. Very cool. Keep Safe ❤Keep Well❤

[@justinspringstun5836]

Your poetic use of the word “soggy” ahh… I can’t explain my enjoyment any further.

[@fussguss3011]

The Mist Twist really gotcha there for a second.

[@turtletaurus1995]

My sister went with my parents back in the 80s(?) When it was still Santa Claus land and apparently she was such a brat my parents never took her back. 😂 now I live 45 minutes away and my husband and I go every summer!

[@tracyash4475]

The last time I was there I rode thunderbird 7 times in a row. I don't live too far away for there 1hr. and 30mins. Use to go every summer when we were all kids,

[@arrowguy173]

Been to many stellar coaster events here (going back to Stark Raven Mad days) as well as regular visits. Simply THE nicest staff outside Disney and you cannot beat the *free drinks and parking. (admission was barely adjusted to cover the overall costs and it works well).

[@kingstyn]

id like to add that big red is also very popular here in kentucky! at least in northern kentucky

[@funwithdollsandmore2426]

I been to Holliday world 3 times is so much fun

[@gillygillyyt55]

Humpty Dumpty was about a huge gun/cannon on a castle wall 🏰 Thanks Jacob 🇬🇧

[@kathleenjewell6587]

This is great. I've been a few times with my daughter and her friends

[@iamprivate18]

That’s a very unique theme park!

[@cwellofgreen8175]

I used to go there almost every year in the 80's on family vacations. Loved the flying eagles

[@MissouriPenny]

Thankyou .enjoyed the replay 😍

[@sassyhulk7685]

They used to have a gift shop where they would make hand blown glass items while you watch. You could have them make your name. It was my favorite part.

[@sassychick8862]

I think this is a very cute amusement! Very unique in its own way . Love it

[@natestewiu]

The wooden roller coasters there are some of the best in the world!!

[@nw827]

It smells like blueberry pie in the bakery scene

[@hayleyharris7237]

I love Holiday World, i enjoy it so much

[@michaelstrong3634]

I remember that park when it was Santa Claus Land. Use to go there in the 60 s and 70s

[@Alveyjr21]

"Probably my favorite ride in Holiday World".... Showing the #1 rated Wooden coaster in the world (Voyage) and spins around to Gobbler Getaway! Lol. Not gonna even mention the #1 waterpark Splashin Safari Jacob? Lol.

[@saguaro2231]

wowzer...the quickest nursery rhymes ever!..&, the microphone was much more clear than the Jungle Rides in Disney, lol

[@lilylavender4709]

I feel like there should be a Hanukkah themed land there and there would be a dreidel ride with other Hanukkah themed rides as well as other holidays represented like valentines day and st Patrick's day

[@chattychucke5535]

I love this park, I’ve been coming since 2013

[@ErictheACKACKTOR]

Carpetbagger.. Great LIVE last night. I was getting tested for COVID while I was listening...

[@jeannewiddicombe]

I hope you get good news

[@StoneAgeProductionsAdventure]

I live in the UK and really want to visit Holiday world someday, definitely a bucket list park. As always Jacob, great video.

[@cheekiestgore1634]

That's funny because I'm from the US and want to visit Alton Towers one day. Holiday World is like super close to where I live so we've been going since I was a kid. You should definitely make the trip you'd love it.

[@StoneAgeProductionsAdventure]

@@cheekiestgore1634 Alton towers this cool in all but I would highly recommended a trip to famous blackpool pleasure beach, its my favourite UK park. Also I will be at Thorpe park in two days time. 😊 There are soo many epic theme parks over in America that I can't wait to visit. *Cough cough.. Cedar point!

[@celebrityqueen713]

oh I love holiday world. I want to go back sometime.

[@sapphirestone1409]

I live in indiana and my family loves holiday world.Such fun!

[@ItzMakaiden]

The 2 Elves above the "Big Fun Cottage" at the 4:16 mark made me think of: Napoleon Dynamite & Pedro! 😄🤣😄🤣😄

[@ville666sora]

I didn't know what to think about a turkey/Thanksgiving themed "dark" ride at first, but tbh it might be my favorite interactive dark ride. It's just so unique when most other rides like this are themed like haunted houses, which are fun, but they get old after a while. I absolutely love all of the artwork and decor inside as fall is my favorite season lol.

[@ville666sora]

Also it sucks that the ride kept stopping, but at least you can take the time to really look at all the artwork and get more points.

[@chewyfan7745]

Great video been here several times we are from evansville indiana not too far from santa clause. Stay safe Jacob

[@BB-sr7ou]

Halloween part needs a haunted house ride.

[@thellamaofmanyvoices2836]

Gosh darn it you went again after a I was gone. Definitely go up there for the 4th

[@DonJoeBob]

I've often wondered if my intense love for Christmas was due many visits to this park when it was Santa Claus Land and the heavy theming that made me so happy. Glad this park is going stronger than ever. I miss the old Firecracker coaster and the Hall of Famous Americans wax museum. I don't miss throwing up on their Octopus ride 'Paul Revere's Midnight Ride'. This is such a well manicured park that's clean and friendly with tons of shade for those long walks and the free drinks make it so much more pleasurable.

[@karentucker2161]

Thus is cool! I never knew this place even existed! Thanks for showing us some of the lesser known stuff!

[@eve4mos]

I was there when he went and got to see him!

[@TheCarpetbagger]

The Holidog!?!

[@eve4mos]

I wish I was the holidog but I was the kid in front of the gobbler get away that recognized you

[@rainaroden2942]

That was awesome! I've never seen an amusement park for holidays. Very cool

[@annabanana9565]

🦃"Turkey in the Apple Basket"🎶 sounds like a bluegrass song🎵🎶 😂

[@TheSWolfe]

Much funnier than usual, & yr usual's quite often pretty funny, so...thanks!

[@ValenciaKei]

Holidog ❤️💛💙

[@itsaweakerslifeashleymissy8204]

The turkey ride . That was funny . Id love that .

[@chade.7948]

The Voyage literally tore a woman’s heart apart and she unfortunately died a month or so ago. That coaster ain’t messing around there!

[@leahd1434]

I was told by staff it was a heart attack..my 9 yr old rode it with me. .it is rough he didn't like it...

[@chade.7948]

@@leahd1434 It was a heart attack all right! One of her arteries ripped open from the force of the ride and she bled out internally. Autopsy report came out a week ago.

[@juanzapata492]

This theme park is probably even better around the actual holidays

[@Alveyjr21]

It's actually closed. It's too cold here to be open in the winter. 4th of July is awesome though with a fireworks show. Closes right before Halloween usually.

[@MarliKnox]

I’m pretty sure they have a time they’re open for Halloween season also ☺️

[@X-Gen-001]

Reminds me of Vacation's Walley World lol. I'm on a pilgrimage to see a moose! Praise Marty Moose!

[@irenesteele8141]

Too bad that dark ride doesn't have a gravy boat you can ride in LOL

[@cindythecatwoman1601]

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because my birthday is around it. It's also very a simple holiday. I like the 4th of July too. I didn't see that there.

[@scotjrunyon8773]

Try a Dr. Pepper. Thats my favorite brink. I love how you can get a free drink. Every where I've been to, we always had free water from the water fountains. Never knew we can get free sodas. I used to work in Covington ky. It was at the point restaurant. I was the one to change the pop juice when the old ones was empty.

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

I prefer this kind of amusement park over the bigger commercial parks anyday

[@Sparty-pi3jq]

I could not agree with you more. Honestly Dollywood is our go to, pound for pound i think it's one of the best parks for our families dollar, in the country. This park looks like an absolutely fantastic family park and we will have to go check it out.