{"id":4863,"date":"2026-02-21T09:25:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T15:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holiworld.wpenginepowered.com\/2023\/07\/07\/make-the-most-of-your-first-visit\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T08:40:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:40:38","slug":"make-the-most-of-your-first-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/2026\/02\/21\/make-the-most-of-your-first-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips To Make the Most Out of Your First Visit to Holiday World"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking to have the best day ever at Holiday World and Splashin\u2019 Safari, then you have come to the right spot.<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-65d65a0e66e5f\" class=\"freeform-text wrapper\">\n   <div class=\"container freeform-text__container\">\n        <div class=\"freeform-text__inner\">\n            <h3>We&#8217;re sharing over 40 of our best tips with you.<\/h3>\n<p>Visiting any amusement park for the first time may seem overwhelming and you don\u2019t want to miss out on anything. Yes, FOMO is a real thing! You saved up and now it\u2019s time to plan your trip. Are you ready to have the best time making memories with your family at Holiday World and Splashin\u2019 Safari?<\/p>\n<p>We have lived in Indiana all our lives and recently visited the park for a long weekend. Let me be the first to say that we will be back again and again! Who doesn\u2019t love FREE parking, FREE sunscreen, and FREE soft drinks?? I am sharing our best tips and recommendations to help you make the most out of your day and your kids will say that it was &#8220;THE BEST DAY EVER.&#8221;<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-65d65a0e66f12\" class=\"freeform-text wrapper\">\n   <div class=\"container freeform-text__container\">\n        <div class=\"freeform-text__inner\">\n            <h3>About Holiday World &amp; Splashin&#8217; Safari<\/h3>\n<p>You get 2 parks for one price! That\u2019s right you can explore over 120 acres of rides and slides all in the same day. We went back and forth throughout the day to cool off.<\/p>\n<p>Holiday World is located in Santa Claus, Indiana and about 2.5 hours south of Indianapolis. It is by far one of the cleanest parks that we have visited. Plus, like I said before, you get FREE parking, sunscreen, and soft drinks. There is truly something for everyone from toddlers to teenagers and every age in between. Yes, even adults can join in on the fun!<\/p>\n<p>My youngest enjoyed the smaller slides like those in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidayworld.com\/rides\/kima-bay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kima Bay<\/a> and my oldest rode the water coasters like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidayworld.com\/rides\/mammoth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mammoth<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidayworld.com\/rides\/cheetah-chase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cheetah Chase<\/a> Water Coasters over and over again.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-65d7c527d2e2d\" class=\"image-columns wrapper\">\n   <div class=\"container image-columns-container\">\n   \t\t            <div class=\"image-column\">\n                <div class=\"image-popup\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Family-Shot-with-Santa.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Family-Shot-with-Santa-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"HoliBlogger Trina and her family by the Santa Statue.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Family-Shot-with-Santa-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Family-Shot-with-Santa-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Family-Shot-with-Santa-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Family-Shot-with-Santa-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Family-Shot-with-Santa-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Family-Shot-with-Santa-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Family-Shot-with-Santa-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Family-Shot-with-Santa.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"image-column\">\n                <div class=\"image-popup\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Boys-with-Don-Baggett.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Boys-with-Don-Baggett-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"HoliBlogger Trina&#039;s sons with Don Baggett.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Boys-with-Don-Baggett-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Boys-with-Don-Baggett-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Boys-with-Don-Baggett-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Boys-with-Don-Baggett-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Boys-with-Don-Baggett-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Boys-with-Don-Baggett-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Boys-with-Don-Baggett-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Boys-with-Don-Baggett-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Boys-with-Don-Baggett-800x800.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-65d65a0e66fab\" class=\"freeform-text wrapper\">\n   <div class=\"container freeform-text__container\">\n        <div class=\"freeform-text__inner\">\n            <h3>Pre-Planning Tips<\/h3>\n<p>Some advanced planning can help you save money as well as provide the best experience.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few tips to consider when booking your trip.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Best Days to visit are Tuesday through Thursday. There are typically smaller crowds on these days while Saturday is the busiest time to visit. Days in May, June, September, and October tend to have lighter crowds than July and August.<\/li>\n<li>Check out local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidayworld.com\/ticket-options\/ticket-packages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stay &amp; Play Packages<\/a> for discounts on tickets.<\/li>\n<li>Consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidayworld.com\/ticket-options\/season-passes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Season Passes<\/a> to not only save on multiple visits but also get discounts on food, locker rentals, gift shop purchases, tickets for friends, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidayworld.com\/ticket-options\/season-passes\/#benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">and more<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidayworld.com\/ticket-options\/season-passes\/prek\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FREE Pre-K Season Pass<\/a> for kids born between July 1, 2020 and November 1, 2022. That\u2019s right FREE. (Don\u2019t forget age-confirming documents to process their pass). Kids 3 and under are also FREE.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/?keyword=PickYourDate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pick Your Date<\/a> one-day ticket option is cheaper than the Any Day Ticket. Save even more when you buy your ticket at least one day before your visit.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t forget about <a href=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/?keyword=FLEX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2-Day and 3-Day Flex Tickets<\/a>. You can also purchase Next Day Tickets for $30 while still in the park during the regular season. They&#8217;re also available for $25 during Happy Halloween Weekends.<\/li>\n<li>Renting a <a href=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/?keyword=CabanasAndLoungers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cabana, Cheetah Chaise Lounger, or the Grand Cabana<\/a> is totally worth it! You can place a mobile food order to have it delivered to your cabana! Plus, they offer a mini-fridge and locking cabinet in the cabana. Cheetah Chaise Loungers have shade with two chase lounges, small cooler, locking cabinet, and even a charging port for phones!<\/li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidayworld.com\/park-tickets\/park-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">park map<\/a> along with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidayworld.com\/help-information\/height-weight-limits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">height restrictions<\/a> before you arrive.<\/li>\n<li>Yes, the <a href=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/?keyword=Extras\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Photo Pass<\/a> is worth it but opt for the all-season digital photo pass. Your kids can use their phone number at self-checkout if they don\u2019t carry a pass with them on the rides.<\/li>\n<li>The park is on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidayworld.com\/park-tickets\/park-hours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Central Time<\/a>. Keep that in mind if visiting from other areas or even parts of Indiana.<\/li>\n<li>Holiday World &amp; Splashin\u2019 Safari is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidayworld.com\/cashless\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cashless<\/a>, so consider converting cash to Holicash gift cards and wristbands to use throughout the park. We considered loading money for each kid on a wristband for the day and plan to try it next time. Balances on wristbands can be transferred to gift cards or back to the original form of payment at the end of a visit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-65d7c527d2f40\" class=\"image-columns three-column wrapper\">\n   <div class=\"container image-columns-container\">\n   \t\t            <div class=\"image-column\">\n                <div class=\"image-popup\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/In-The-Wave.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/In-The-Wave-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"HoliBlogger Trina&#039;s husband and sons in The Wave.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/In-The-Wave-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/In-The-Wave-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/In-The-Wave-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/In-The-Wave-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/In-The-Wave-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/In-The-Wave-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/In-The-Wave-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/In-The-Wave-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/In-The-Wave-800x800.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"image-column\">\n                <div class=\"image-popup\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dad-and-Son-in-Bahari-River.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dad-and-Son-in-Bahari-River-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"One of HoliBlogger Trina&#039;s sons and her husband in Bahari River.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dad-and-Son-in-Bahari-River-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dad-and-Son-in-Bahari-River-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dad-and-Son-in-Bahari-River-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dad-and-Son-in-Bahari-River-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dad-and-Son-in-Bahari-River-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dad-and-Son-in-Bahari-River-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dad-and-Son-in-Bahari-River-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Dad-and-Son-in-Bahari-River.png 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"image-column\">\n                <div class=\"image-popup\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SplashLand.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SplashLand-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"HoliBlogger Trina&#039;s husband and youngest son at Safari Sam&#039;s SplashLand.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SplashLand-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SplashLand-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SplashLand-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SplashLand-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SplashLand-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SplashLand-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SplashLand-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/SplashLand.png 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-65d65a0e67034\" class=\"freeform-text wrapper\">\n   <div class=\"container freeform-text__container\">\n        <div class=\"freeform-text__inner\">\n            <h3>What to Wear &amp; Pack for A Day At the Park<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pack a waterproof backpack to store all your items. We found one on Aamazon.<\/li>\n<li>Take a waterproof phone pouch with lanyard to wear your phone. I wore my phone with season pass and credit card (Apple Pay, Google Pay, ReadyCARD, or HoliCash are accepted too). I didn\u2019t carry anything else from slide to slide, not even a towel.<\/li>\n<li>Plan to get an all-day locker rental (small or large sizes available).<\/li>\n<li>Pack light! You really don\u2019t need a lot of stuff. We barely used towels and just dried off walking to the next ride.<\/li>\n<li>Bring cups for toddlers. You don\u2019t need a reusable cup for the drink oasis unless you have a little one that can\u2019t drink from a disposable cup yet. No need to carry more items around that could possibly get lost.<\/li>\n<li>Water shoes are a must! The pavement can get hot walking in the water park from one attraction to the next. You will thank me later for this one.<\/li>\n<li>Consider wearing quick dry clothes. My husband and boys wore their swim trunks and a quick dry shirt. I wore a pair of light weight shorts and quick dry tank top over my swimsuit. You will need shoes, shorts, and shirt to re-enter from the waterpark.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-65d65a0e670a2\" class=\"freeform-text wrapper\">\n   <div class=\"container freeform-text__container\">\n        <div class=\"freeform-text__inner\">\n            <h3>Meal &amp; Snack Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Family pizza meal deal available at Santa\u2019s Merry Marketplace and Safari Pizza is your best option for feeding the family.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t skip the Blue ice cream at Udderly Blue Ice Cream.<\/li>\n<li>Get snacks before the live shows at The Hoosier Celebration Theater. Check showtimes online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidayworld.com\/today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HolidayWorld.com\/Today<\/a>. There are several locations to get snacks or drinks right by the theater. Sweet Stuff offers ice cream, popcorn, and cotton candy. There are also funnel cakes, lemon shake-ups, and Ben\u2019s soft pretzels close by. I think my boys ate a total of 10 pretzels over 2 days!<\/li>\n<li>Wildebeestro has kids meal options at a reasonable price.<\/li>\n<li>Eat at Plymouth Rock Caf\u00e9 indoors to escape the heat of the day and get Thanksgiving type foods.<\/li>\n<li>4th of July section has great fair food that is very family friendly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-65d7c5c55d97d\" class=\"image-columns wrapper\">\n   <div class=\"container image-columns-container\">\n   \t\t            <div class=\"image-column\">\n                <div class=\"image-popup\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pizza.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pizza-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Family Pizza Meal Deal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pizza-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pizza-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pizza-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pizza-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pizza-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pizza-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pizza-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pizza-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pizza-800x800.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"image-column\">\n                <div class=\"image-popup\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Treats-at-Sweet-Stuff.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Treats-at-Sweet-Stuff-1024x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"HoliBlogger Trina&#039;s sons eating ice cream\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Treats-at-Sweet-Stuff-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Treats-at-Sweet-Stuff-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Treats-at-Sweet-Stuff-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Treats-at-Sweet-Stuff-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Treats-at-Sweet-Stuff-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Treats-at-Sweet-Stuff-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Treats-at-Sweet-Stuff-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Treats-at-Sweet-Stuff.png 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-65d65a0e6711a\" class=\"freeform-text wrapper\">\n   <div class=\"container freeform-text__container\">\n        <div class=\"freeform-text__inner\">\n            <h3>Itinerary Recommendations<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrive on time for the park to open. The waterpark opens one hour later.<\/li>\n<li>Take a picture of your paper ticket with your phone.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t worry if the weather becomes an issue with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidayworld.com\/worryfree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Worry-Free Weather Guarantee<\/a>. This is activated when weather closes a portion of the attractions for a period of 90 minutes on the day you visit. You can now use your ticket for admission on another day of your choice.<\/li>\n<li>Get Phone Find Wristbands for your little ones to wear with your phone number on it just in case they get lost. Also take a photo of your kid with what they are wearing on that day with your phone. If lost, a park employee can call your phone number to reunite you with your child.<\/li>\n<li>Consider renting a wagon or stroller for your little one if you don\u2019t bring your own. There are hills in the park and little feet can get tired.<\/li>\n<li>Make your way to the Water Park Plaza to secure a locker.<\/li>\n<li>Start at the back of the park and work your way to the front for shorter wait times. Thanksgiving is a great place to go for bigger roller coasters like The Voyage and Thunderbird.<\/li>\n<li>Wait at the entrance to the waterpark in Thanksgiving for it to open. Then head straight for the larger water coasters. This entrance location will get you there faster than at the front of the waterpark when the ropes drop.<\/li>\n<li>If coasters aren\u2019t your thing and you want chairs to set up &#8220;camp&#8221; then go straight to the wave pools to spread out your towels and stuff on chairs.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holidayworld.com\/help-information\/rules-services\/#swap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parent Swap<\/a> is a game changer with little ones. For us, one parent waited with our two older boys in line to ride then the other parent came up to the exit with younger son to swap. 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