{"id":5007,"date":"2024-01-04T08:27:28","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T14:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holiworld.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=ride&#038;p=5007"},"modified":"2026-02-06T09:10:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T15:10:25","slug":"thunderbird","status":"publish","type":"ride","link":"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/rides\/thunderbird\/","title":{"rendered":"Thunderbird Launched Wing Coaster"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"acf-block-6595cd9c5de6f\" class=\"media-slideshow post-intro__slider wrapper\" data-lightbox=\"0\" data-arrows=\"1\" data-dots=\"1\">\n    <div class=\"container media-slideshow__container\">\n        <div class=\"media-slideshow__inner\">\n            <div class=\"media-slideshow__slides\">\n                \n                    <div class=\"media-slideshow__slide slick-slide\" data-type=\"video\">\n                        <figure class=\"media-slideshow__figure\">\n                                                            <div class=\"media-slideshow__video\">\n                                    <video class=\"video-embed\" playsinline muted loop poster=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Thunderbird-Hero-Still.jpg\" autoplay>\n                                        <source src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Thunderbird-Hero.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n                                    <\/video>\n                                <\/div>\n                                \n<!--\n<div class=\"video-controls\">\n    <div class=\"video-controls__status\">\n        <i class=\"icon video-pause\" data-action=\"pause\"><svg width=\"8\" height=\"12\"><use xlink:href=\"#video-pause\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon video-play\" data-action=\"unpause\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\"><use xlink:href=\"#video-play\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"video-controls__volume\">\n        <i class=\"icon video-unmute\" data-action=\"unmute\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"13\"><use xlink:href=\"#video-unmute\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\n        <i class=\"icon video-mute\" data-action=\"mute\"><svg width=\"11\" height=\"13\"><use xlink:href=\"#video-mute\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n-->                                                    <\/figure>\n                                            <\/div>\n                \n                    <div class=\"media-slideshow__slide slick-slide\" data-type=\"image\">\n                        <figure class=\"media-slideshow__figure\">\n                                                            <div class=\"media-slideshow__image\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Plaza.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"An exterior view of the station building as a train launches on Thunderbird Wing Coaster at Holiday World &amp; 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Splashin&#039; Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-In-Station.webp 1200w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-In-Station-300x190.webp 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-In-Station-1024x649.webp 1024w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-In-Station-768x486.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/figure>\n                                            <\/div>\n                \n                    <div class=\"media-slideshow__slide slick-slide\" data-type=\"image\">\n                        <figure class=\"media-slideshow__figure\">\n                                                            <div class=\"media-slideshow__image\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Vertical-Loop.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Looking up through the trees as Thunderbird Wing Coaster travels through the vertical loop at Holiday World &amp; Splashin&#039; Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Vertical-Loop.webp 1200w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Vertical-Loop-300x190.webp 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Vertical-Loop-1024x649.webp 1024w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Vertical-Loop-768x486.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/figure>\n                                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6595cd9c5df7e\" class=\"post-intro wrapper\">\n   <div class=\"container post-intro-container\">\n   \t\t<div class=\"post-intro__inner status-open\">\n            <div class=\"post-intro__left\">\n                <div class=\"post-intro__header\">\n                                            <div class=\"post-intro__logo hidden-md\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-300x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Thunderbird Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird.webp 521w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"post-title__container\">\n                                        <h1 class=\"post-single__title h2\"><span>Thunderbird Launched<\/span> Wing Coaster<\/h1>\n                <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"post-intro__categories\">\n                                                    <span class=\"ride-category\">\n                                <i class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"60\" height=\"60\"><use xlink:href=\"#roller-coaster\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\n                                Roller Coaster                            <\/span>\n                                                                            <span class=\"ride-category\">\n                                <i class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"60\" height=\"60\"><use xlink:href=\"#wild\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\n                                Wild                            <\/span>\n                                                                            <span class=\"ride-category\">\n                                <i class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"60\" height=\"60\"><use xlink:href=\"#thanksgiving\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>\n                                Thanksgiving                            <\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"post-intro__copy\">\n                    <h3>Zero to 60 in 3.5!&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p>That\u2019s right! Thunderbird&nbsp;<em>launches<\/em> riders from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 3.5 seconds. Then multiple loops, rolls, twists, and turns begin: including a 14-story Immelmann loop, Zero-g roll, barrel roll, and the tallest vertical loop on any wing coaster! Ride it in the front, the back, and both wings for multiple experiences! Thunderbird is America&#8217;s first launched wing coaster, which means that riders fly through the air next to the track, with nothing above or below!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Continuing Holiday World\u2019s tradition of sending roller coasters through thickly wooded and hilly terrain, Thunderbird steel roller coaster at first soars and loops high in the air. Then it hugs the ground, surprising riders with rapid-fire \u201cnear misses\u201d such as chimneys, a windmill, other rides, trees, and even a barn.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"post-intro__right\">\n                                    <div class=\"post-intro__logo visible-md\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-300x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Thunderbird Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird.webp 521w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>                    <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"post-intro__height\">\n                                                    <div class=\"height-restriction solo\">\n                                <span class=\"height-icon\">48\u201d<\/span>\n                                <span>Guest must be at least 48\u201d to ride<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"height-restriction solo\">\n                                <span class=\"height-icon\">78\u201d<\/span>\n                                <span>Guest must be no taller than 78\u201d to ride<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"post-intro__map\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/park-map?location=thunderbird\" title=\"Find Thunderbird Launched Wing Coaster on the park map\">\n                            <div class=\"svg-background__container background--red\">\n                                <svg width=\"433\" height=\"290\"><use xlink:href=\"#radial-bg-small\"><\/use><\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"838\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving.jpg 838w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/thanksgiving-768x298.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" \/>                            <div class=\"post-intro__cta\">\n                                Find Thunderbird Launched Wing Coaster on the park map                                \n<span class=\"btn arrow\"><i class=\"icon arrow\"><svg width=\"30\" height=\"22\"><use xlink:href=\"#arrow\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i><\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-65d810f7960a4\" class=\"forced-slider wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"forced-slider__images\">\n                    <figure class=\"forced-slider__figure\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Voyage-and-Thunderbird.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Thunderbird Steel Roller Coaster and The Voyage Wooden Roller Coaster trains sync up for an epic shot of the two coasters at Holiday World &amp; Splashin&#039; Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Voyage-and-Thunderbird.webp 1000w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Voyage-and-Thunderbird-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Voyage-and-Thunderbird-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Voyage-and-Thunderbird-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Voyage-and-Thunderbird-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Voyage-and-Thunderbird-500x500.webp 500w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Voyage-and-Thunderbird-800x800.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>            <\/figure>\n                        <figure class=\"forced-slider__figure\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Immelman-Closeup.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Thunderbird Wing Coaster upside down at Holiday World &amp; Splashin&#039; Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Immelman-Closeup.webp 1000w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Immelman-Closeup-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Immelman-Closeup-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Immelman-Closeup-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Immelman-Closeup-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Immelman-Closeup-500x500.webp 500w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Immelman-Closeup-800x800.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>            <\/figure>\n                        <figure class=\"forced-slider__figure\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Vertical-Loop-Closeup.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Thunderbird Wing Coaster climbs into the vertical loop at Holiday World &amp; Splashin&#039; Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Vertical-Loop-Closeup.webp 1000w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Vertical-Loop-Closeup-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Vertical-Loop-Closeup-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Vertical-Loop-Closeup-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Vertical-Loop-Closeup-100x100.webp 100w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Vertical-Loop-Closeup-500x500.webp 500w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Vertical-Loop-Closeup-800x800.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>            <\/figure>\n                <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6595cd9c5e39d\" class=\"block-headline wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"container headline-container headline-basic subheadline-\">\n                    <h2 class=\"block-headline split-color\"><span>Tips for<\/span> your visit<\/h2>\n   \t\t    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6595cd9c5e521\" class=\"ride-tips wrapper\">\n   <div class=\"container ride-tips-container\">\n   \t\t<div class=\"ride-tips__inner\">\n            <div class=\"ride-tips__column\">\n                <p>Love the thrill of a \u201cnear miss\u201d? Be sure to ride on Thunderbird\u2019s left wing \u2013 the outside seat.<\/p>\n<p>Wait times tend to be longer for the front seats.<\/p>\n<p>Before you get in line, we encourage you to try out Thunderbird\u2019s test seat. There are two different types of seats on the ride to best accommodate our Guests.<\/p>\n<p>Need a little more room? Seats in Rows 2 and 3 are equipped with a longer safety belt (and are still safe for smaller individuals to use, too).<\/p>\n<p>Take off flip-flops or other footwear that doesn\u2019t fit snugly before boarding the ride.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to leave any loose items, including those in your pockets (especially cell phones and keys) in the designated area of the station so they aren\u2019t lost in flight.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to check your photo!<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ride-tips__column\">\n                                    <div class=\"hw-mascot__inner\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/holiday-world\/assets\/img\/mascots\/holidog.png?v=2\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6595cd9c5ea09\" class=\"ride-details wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"ride-details__background\"><\/div>\n   \t<div class=\"container ride-details__container\">\n        <div class=\"ride-details__image\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Ride-Details-Banner.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Aerial view of Thunderbird Wing Coaster soaring above the trees at Holiday World &amp; Splashin&#039; Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Ride-Details-Banner.webp 2560w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Ride-Details-Banner-300x73.webp 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Ride-Details-Banner-1024x250.webp 1024w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Ride-Details-Banner-768x188.webp 768w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Ride-Details-Banner-1536x376.webp 1536w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thunderbird-Ride-Details-Banner-2048x501.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"ride-details__figures\">\n                                    <div class=\"ride-detail\">\n                        <span class=\"detail-title\">0-60 mph<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"detail-number\">3.5<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"detail-unit\">sec<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"ride-detail\">\n                        <span class=\"detail-title\">Track Length<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"detail-number\">3,035<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"detail-unit\">ft<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"ride-detail\">\n                        <span class=\"detail-title\">Ride Height<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"detail-number\">140<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"detail-unit\">ft<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"ride-detail\">\n                        <span class=\"detail-title\">Duration<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"detail-number\">1:18<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"detail-unit\">m<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"more-details__container accordion__container\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-heading more-details__heading\">\n                <a href=\"#\">More Ride Details <i class=\"icon dropdown-caret\"><svg width=\"36\" height=\"23\"><use xlink:href=\"#accordion-dropdown-caret\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-body more-details__body\">\n                <div class=\"more-details__inner\">\n                                            <div class=\"more-details__column\">\n                            <h5>Ride Opened<\/h5>\n<p>April 25, 2015<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>Legend<\/h5>\n<div id=\"content\">\n<div id=\"inner-content\" class=\"wrap clearfix\">\n<div id=\"ride-aside\" class=\"fourcol last\">\n<div class=\"ride-facts\">\n<div class=\"ride-facts-inner\">\n<p>In 1620, as the Mayflower neared the end of its 66 days at sea, a mighty storm nearly capsized the ship, taking it hundreds of miles off course. As passengers and crew feared all was lost, an immense bird appeared in the sky. The thunderbird, whose wings created the thunder and eyes flashed the lightning of the powerful storm, rescued the ship by launching it through the sky to the New World.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"more-details__column\">\n                            <h5>Ride Designer<\/h5>\n<p>Bolliger &amp; Mabillard (B&amp;M), Switzerland<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>Coaster Type<\/h5>\n<p>Launched wing steel coaster<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>Ride Elements<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Launch, using LSM technology<\/li>\n<li>140\u2032 Immelmann loop<\/li>\n<li>125\u2032 Vertical Loop<\/li>\n<li>Elevated Horseshoe<\/li>\n<li>Elevated Spiral<\/li>\n<li>Zero-G roll<\/li>\n<li>S curve<\/li>\n<li>Fly-through barn<\/li>\n<li>Carousel<\/li>\n<li>360 in-line twist (barrel roll)<\/li>\n<li>2 Crossovers with The Voyage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-6595cd9c5ecd8\" class=\"accessibility-info wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"container accessibility-info__container\">\n        <h2>Accessibility Information<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"requirements__container\">\n                            <div class=\"accessibility-requirements two-column\">\n                                                <div class=\"requirements__column\">\n                                <h5>Please Ride Responsibly<\/h5>\n<p>This attraction is not recommended for Guests who have high blood pressure, a back or neck condition, recent surgery, injury, or illness, are pregnant, prone to motion sickness or dizziness, have a heart condition, fear of heights, or are sensitive to strobe lights.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>No loose articles<\/h5>\n<p>Loose articles &#8211; especially cell phones and keys &#8211; should be stored in the designated storage area in the station or left with a non-rider. Filming and\/or photography while on-ride is prohibited.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                        <div class=\"requirements__column\">\n                                <h5>Vehicles<\/h5>\n<p>Two trains, each with five four-person coaches<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>Rider Restraints<\/h5>\n<p>Ride requires use of individual shoulder harness and safety belt. Longer safety belts are available in rows two and three. A test seat is available at the entrance to Thunderbird.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"accessibility-requirements\">\n                <div class=\"requirements__column\">\n                    <h5>Ride Description<\/h5>\n<p>An intense, high-speed wing roller coaster that launches to 60mph in 3.5 sec. Thunderbird includes multiple inversions, steep drops, high-speed turns, and sudden stops.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"additional-information__container accordion__container\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-heading additional-information__heading\">\n                <a href=\"#\">View Additional Accessibility Information <i class=\"icon dropdown-caret\"><svg width=\"36\" height=\"23\"><use xlink:href=\"#accordion-dropdown-caret\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-body additional-information__body\">\n                <div class=\"additional-information__inner\">\n                                            <div class=\"restriction-tags\">\n                            <span class=\"restriction-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/holiday-world\/assets\/img\/rides\/restriction-back-or-neck-condition.svg\" \/><\/span><span class=\"restriction-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/holiday-world\/assets\/img\/rides\/restriction-fear-of-heights.svg\" \/><\/span><span class=\"restriction-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/holiday-world\/assets\/img\/rides\/restriction-heart-condition.svg\" \/><\/span><span class=\"restriction-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/holiday-world\/assets\/img\/rides\/restriction-high-blood-pressure.svg\" \/><\/span><span class=\"restriction-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/holiday-world\/assets\/img\/rides\/restriction-motion-sickness-dizziness.svg\" \/><\/span><span class=\"restriction-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/holiday-world\/assets\/img\/rides\/restriction-pregnancy.svg\" \/><\/span><span class=\"restriction-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/holiday-world\/assets\/img\/rides\/restriction-recent-surgery-injury-illness.svg\" \/><\/span><span class=\"restriction-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/themes\/holiday-world\/assets\/img\/rides\/restriction-sensitivity-to-strobe-lights.svg\" \/><\/span>                        <\/div>\n                                        <h5>Riding Position<\/h5>\n<p>Riders must be able to maintain an upright position and control of upper torso, head, and neck throughout the ride. At minimum, riders must have at least one functioning hand and two legs, or two functioning hands and two leg remnants at or below the knee. Thunderbird has a full-body harness available for Guests who do not meet this requirement. In order to ride Thunderbird with the full-body harness, Guests must have a minimum of one leg remnant, along with a leg remnant that extends at least 4\u201d beyond the leg strap of the harness, and two arm remnants that extend at least 6\u201d in length from the shoulder.<\/p>\n<p>Casts and prosthetics are not permitted.<\/p>\n<h5>Attraction Access<\/h5>\n<p>Accessible entrance at ride exit. Must transfer from wheelchair\/ECV. A transfer device is available.<\/p>\n                    \n<a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-Accessibility-Guide_Online_6.17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">View Accessibility Guide<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-666098bf873c2\" class=\"block-headline remove-spacing-bottom wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"container headline-container headline-basic subheadline-\">\n                    <h2 class=\"block-headline align-center split-color\"><span>Other Rides<\/span> You&#8217;ll Enjoy<\/h2>\n   \t\t    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-666098bf874dd\" class=\"post-list mobile-slider wrapper\">\n   <div class=\"container post-list__container\">\n           \t\t\n            <div class=\"post-list offset-post-list__inner\">\n                 \n<article id=\"ride-316\" class=\"ride-teaser status-open post-316 ride type-ride status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n \n \t<a href=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/rides\/the-voyage\/\" title=\"The Voyage Wooden Roller Coaster\">\n\t\t<header class=\"ride-teaser__image\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Voyage-First-Drop-1024x649.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"A train begins to crest the first hill on The Voyage Wooden Roller Coaster at Holiday World &amp; Splashin&#039; Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Voyage-First-Drop-1024x649.webp 1024w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Voyage-First-Drop-300x190.webp 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Voyage-First-Drop-768x486.webp 768w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Voyage-First-Drop.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ride-teaser__desc\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"ride-title\">The Voyage Wooden Roller Coaster<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<span class=\"arrow\"><i class=\"icon arrow\"><svg width=\"30\" height=\"22\"><use xlink:href=\"#arrow\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t \n <\/article> \n<article id=\"ride-4967\" class=\"ride-teaser status-open post-4967 ride type-ride status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n \n \t<a href=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/rides\/the-legend\/\" title=\"The Legend Wooden Roller Coaster\">\n\t\t<header class=\"ride-teaser__image\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Legend-Thumbnail.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Riders enjoying the experience on The Legend Wooden Roller Coaster at Holiday World &amp; Splashin&#039; Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Legend-Thumbnail.webp 1000w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Legend-Thumbnail-300x194.webp 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/The-Legend-Thumbnail-768x495.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ride-teaser__desc\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"ride-title\">The Legend Wooden Roller Coaster<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<span class=\"arrow\"><i class=\"icon arrow\"><svg width=\"30\" height=\"22\"><use xlink:href=\"#arrow\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t \n <\/article> \n<article id=\"ride-5342\" class=\"ride-teaser status-open post-5342 ride type-ride status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n \n \t<a href=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/rides\/good-gravy\/\" title=\"Good Gravy! 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Family Roller Coaster train at the peak of the spike.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/TWGoodGravy-2250-edit-1024x650.webp 1024w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/TWGoodGravy-2250-edit-300x190.webp 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/TWGoodGravy-2250-edit-768x487.webp 768w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/TWGoodGravy-2250-edit-1536x975.webp 1536w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/TWGoodGravy-2250-edit-2048x1300.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"ride-teaser__desc\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"ride-title\">Good Gravy! 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