Holiday World & Splashin' Safari is a combination theme park and water park located near Interstate 64 and U.S. 231 in Santa Claus, Indiana, United States.
Holiday World is divided into four holiday-themed sections: Christmas, Halloween, Fourth of July, and Thanksgiving. Each of the sections features rides, games, food, and other attractions that follow the theme of that section's respective holiday. The music that plays over the loud speakers in each section is also themed to that section's respective holiday; guests will often notice the music change as they enter a different section. Splashin' Safari, which is connected to the theme park via entrances in the Halloween and Thanksgiving sections, takes the general theme of a safari.
Accessibility
This downloadable Accessibility Guide was compiled with the assistance of the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center of Evansville, Indiana, in an effort to assist Guests in choosing rides during their visit to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. Please note: All Guests should be aware that, although remote, there is always the possibility that an emergency situation could occur which would necessitate evacuation from a ride or ride area. These occasions are rare; however Guests should be aware of this and exercise good judgment before boarding Holiday World’s rides.
The Management at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari reserves the right to refuse to allow any Guest access to a ride which Management deems unsafe for the individual. Please observe all caution signs before entering ride queues.
Safety is designed into all areas of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. While most of our rides are accessible to those with disabilities, it should be noted that, in the interest of personal safety, some Guests may not be permitted to board certain rides.
Access criteria is based on any Guest’s ability to:
- utilize all safety devices and restraints;
- meet height restrictions;
- maintain proper riding posture throughout the course of the ride; and
- safely evacuate the ride, if needed.
General Information
- Accessibility Guide: Our downloadable Accessibility Guide is designed to assist Guests in choosing rides during their visit to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari.
- Calming Room: A new Calming Room is available for our Guests with special needs who will benefit from a quiet, relaxing break from the park’s sensory stimulation. The room, which includes bean bag chairs, a small tent, rocking chair, couch, plus adjustable lighting and music, is located inside our First Aid building (in Splashin’ Safari’s plaza). The Calming Room may be reserved on a first come, first served basis for 30-minute sessions at Guest Relations, In-Park Services, or First Aid.
- First Aid: Our red-roofed First Aid Station is located at the entrance of Splashin’ Safari.
- Parking: Convenient free parking for Guests with disabilities is available near the Front Gate and at the east end of the Legend Parking Lot on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Restaurants & Gift Shops: All Restaurants and Gift Shops in Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari are wheelchair accessible. Check a park map for locations.
- Restrooms: Restrooms accessible to Guests who use wheelchairs are available throughout both parks. There are four Family Restrooms in Splashin’ Safari: next to Safari Sam’s SplashLand, near Hyena Falls, between Bahari Wave Pool and Bahari River, and between The Wave and Monsoon Lagoon. The restrooms in the Legend Parking Lot also include Family Restrooms.
- Safety Restraints: Unless otherwise indicated in the Accessibility Guide, all rides in Holiday World have seat belts or other safety restraints.
- (no) Smoking: For everyone’s comfort and safety, smoking is permitted only in the parks’ five designated Smoking Areas. There is a Smoking Area in each of the four themed sections in Holiday World, plus a Smoking Area near Bahari Wave Pool and just past the lockers in Splashin’ Safari.
- Theaters: Holiday World has three theaters: Santa’s Storytime Theater in the Christmas section, Hoosier Celebration Theater in the Fourth of July section, and the Aqua Stadium in the Halloween section. Wheelchairs can be accommodated in all theaters. Check a park map for theater locations and show times.
- Questions or Comments? Send emails to fun@holidayworld.com or call 1-877-463-2645.
