My wife, Jill, daughter; Kerri, and my son; Conner headed out for Holiday World Memorial Day weekend. I normally don't do any traveling that weekend since I lived by the "shore" all my life. The "shore" being all 130 miles of it
We split the drive in half. I normally drove straight thru to Holiday World in the past but trying doing that with a 1 year old LOL. I booked a room at the Kings Island Inn. It was starting to get run down the last night I was there but I heard it was remodled. This put us right across from Kings Island. Without a season pass and a storm blowing thru and 9 hour drive behind us, we desided the large indoor pool would work better, and it did! This hotel has some great history behind it. This is were the Brady's stayed when they did there visit to Kings Island. The rate was set at 79.00 for a a room that holds 7 people. Why a 7 person room? At that price and the fact we were going to be in small rooms all week made it a no brainer. Attached is a pic of the storm looming over the hotel. We at "Coasters" which is located in the lobby. You can get a 3 pound Breast Burger. If you eat the whole thing you get a t-shirt. The catch is the burger is 23.00
We had some flexablity of when we could leave the next day. Registration at HD was at 4:00 central time.
Friday, we arrive at Santa Lodge at 1:00pm central. Check-in is at 3:00pm. They said check back around 2:00pm. We made a picnic out of it. There is a nice playground and shaded tables out front, so we made the most of it. We got checked in by 2:00. First thing we did was crack the AC. It's always so darn hot when I get to Holiday World. It was like in the 60's a few days before. Even when it's 85 it always feels like 105 and that was the theme for the weekend. In case you don't know, Santa's Lodge is across the street and just a mile down the road from Holiday World. It worked out great because at one point everyone needed a nap and I did the photo walkback. It's worth the extra 10.00 or so to stay there. The owner still runs the desk as he did 10 years ago.
Santa's Lodge in the morning. If you look way back and to the left you can see some lift Hills.
The Legends first drop. I found the Legend not running as well as it has in the past but The Raven was kicking major butt!
The Voyage is build on a interesting hill size. This creates a run home to the station that gets faster and faster.
This is one of the final curves and your doing like 45-50mph.
First Drop
3rd drop into a tunnel
The final part of the crazy turn around. You can see the back half of the train, still at 90 degrees. The is a great pop and lateral into the tunnel.
Climbing up the 3rd drop. You can just imagine how dark the night rides were with no moon and no lights!
The shade was welcome since it's always so hot at Holiday World!
This is so much fun! It's even better then it looks!
Speaking of Fun and Hot. Holiday World has a great water park that should not be missed. We got ERT on a few things Sat morning. We all had blast but Conner most of all. There is an area made just for toddlers. He just went crazy! I forget the name of it but I call it he cone of death! Kerri and I went on it twice. I wish I had one in the backyard.
Holiday World is a great family park. It's got the very best wood coaster collection on the planet, free sodas, and sunscreen, and the friendliest staff. With that being said I have to paste one more shot.
Still shot of 90 Degrees!!