holiday world and splashin safari

The truth is out there.  Somewhere.  And just about every coaster enthusiast and amusement park buff has a theory about what Holiday World's big announcement is going to be.  Yep!  In May, the park launched a brand new website called 66 Days at Sea and that website serves as a countdown to Thursday, July 24th, when officials at Holiday World are set to make a MAJOR announcement.  But, so far, they

This is GREAT!  Visit Indiana has just released a brand new music video to promote the Hoosier State.  Check it out.  You'll hear some hometown shout-outs in the lyrics and you'll recognize some very familiar tri-state places in the video.

The voyage officially began May 19th, 2014.  That's the day Holiday World launched its new 66 Days at Sea website.  At first look, it appears that the site is merely a companion piece to the park's brand new swinging ship ride, The Mayflower.  But is it?

They literally come from all over the United States and the world.  350 roller coaster enthusiasts were in Santa Claus, Indiana this past weekend for two days of chills and thrills at Holiday World and Splashin' Safari. And Brett and I got to join the fun!

Earlier this week, we asked WBKR Facebook friends, in our daily TAD POLL, to name their favorite ride at Holiday World and Splashin' Safari.  The votes poured in and we got to work quickly tallying the final results.  And here they are!  The Top Five Rides at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari as voted by WBKR listeners.  I think you may be surprised when you learn what #1 is.  We were . . . and

It was just like a scene out of The Exorcist.  Carsyn picked up an innocent little Skee Ball and hurled it across the room.  LOL!  One of the highlights of Safari Day, other than Carsyn screaming "I wanna see Jesus" and barreling across Holiday World toward the Nativity scene, was Jaclyn's little precious trying to play Skee Ball.  It was, well, a complete train wreck.  WATCH!

Here at WBKR, we decided that there just aren't enough holidays in the summer.  So, we made up our own.  It's called Safari Day and this year it's Monday, July 29th.  And, consequently, we're taking off work today and heading for Holiday World and Splashin' Safari!

This summer, WBKR has joined forces with the Cliff Hagan Boys and Girls Club in Owensboro to host a 6-week radio clinic.  During the course, select students have toured the radio station, learned about music and how it's programmed and they've even gotten the chance to write and record their own radio commercials.  Check out these videos.  During a recent class, students were challenged to write t

The moral of today's story is don't mess with Tad.  He can actually fume and blow steam just like a volcano. LOL!  All week long here on WBKR, we are celebrating the fact that Splashin' Safari has been voted the #1 waterpark in the world by Trip Advisor.  That is a huge honor and, quite honestly, Splashin' Safari deserves the high praise.  And kudos to the folks who post on Trip Advisor for gettin

Spencer County, Indiana, is gearing up for the upcoming peak season with additions and enhancements for their tourism businesses in 2013. Melissa Brockman, executive director of the Spencer County Visitors Bureau, tells us “Local tourism continues to grow in Spencer County, improving the visitor experience,” says  “With nearly $10 million being invested into county tourism businesses, we’re lookin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxhBcVPe6lo An Ohio couple decided to get hitched in my favorite place for Summer fun, Holiday World and Splashin' Safari. Of course, entering marital bliss at highway speeds with 90 degree banks and 141 ft. drops is kind of cool but something is missing. Oh, I know, the king himself Mr. Elvis Presley.

I wrote earlier this week about the history of Holiday World, today marks the theme parks 65th Anniversary and also marks another piece of history. The "Mammoth" The World's Longest Water Coaster will open next May at Holiday World Splashin' Safari costing a whopping 9 million dollars to build...