The Official Holiday World Podcast

Opening Day is coming! We check in with our team to see what goes into waking up the park and the #PodSquad discusses an old friend: bacon.  Recorded 4/28/2022 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Matt E, Matt B, Sabrina J, and Leah K-B Special Guests: Cathy G. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome the #PodSquad 03:49 - #HoWoPo Feedback 17:19 - Prepping for Guests 39:46 - Upcoming Holidays Email us: podcast@holidayworld.com Le...

We give most of the #PodSquad a break this time and hear from four different departments about what they're looking forward to most in 2022. Recorded 4/20/2022 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Sabrina J. Special Guests: Lori G, Lori W, Adam W, Vanessa K, and Lexi H. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome 01:16 - Guest Services and More 14:12 - Attractions 25:05 - Retail 32:27 - Food & Beverage Email us: podcast@holidayworld...

WARNING: Don't listen to this episode on an empty stomach. F&B Director, Lexi, joins the #PodSquad to talk turkey legs, pickles, and pretzels. Recorded 3/2/2022 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K, Matt E, Matt B, Lauren C, and Sabrina J. Special Guest: Lexi H. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome 01:54 - False Start 05:24 - Back on Track 44:26 - Upcoming Holidays Email us: podcast@holidayworld.com Leave a voicemail:...

Join us for a journey of park updates, posters, and... peanut butter? Recorded 3/2/2022 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K, Matt E, Matt B, Lauren C, and Sabrina J. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome 13:31 - Fresh Paint 29:20 - Merch Madness 43:28 - Upcoming Holidays Email us: podcast@holidayworld.com Leave a voicemail: Phone (812)-937-4401 Ext. 8081 Reach out on social media: @holidayworld using #HoWoPo For Show N...

Congratulations! You just lost an hour due to the time change and you're about to lose another one! Recorded 3/2/2022 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K, Matt E, Matt B, Lauren C, and Sabrina J. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome 04:19 - What Would You Do? 18:06 - Getting Extra 23:08 - Upcoming Holidays Email us: podcast@holidayworld.com Leave a voicemail: Phone (812)-937-4401 Ext. 8081 Reach out on social media: @...

Learn more about the adventure of working at Holiday World! The #PodSquad also goes bananas over a surprising twist to Matt B's food rules. And, what's in a name? Recorded 2/9/2022 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K, Matt E, Matt B, Lauren C, Sabrina J, and Nell H. Special Guest: Vanessa B. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome 01:59 - #JobPerks 18:06 - Hiring Deep Dive 35:39 - Upcoming Holidays Email us: podcast@holi...

The #PodSquad drones on about Holidays in the Sky, retro-futuristic video recording technology, and says a "see you later" to Nell. Recorded 2/9/2022 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K, Matt E, Matt B, Lauren C, Sabrina J, and Nell H. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome 04:14 - Wordle 07:39 - WE'RE GONNA HAVE DRONES! 22:39 - Coasting Thunder 27:38 - Flip 34:53 - Upcoming Holidays Email us: podcast@holidayworld.com L...

Sequestered in offices, closets, dining rooms, and garages, the #PodSquad delivers more crowdsourced Q&A than you can shake an FAQ at. Thanks to all who contributed! We fly through holidays because we know you love them. #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K, Matt E, Matt B, Lauren C, and Sabrina J 00:00 - Intro and Welcome 01:33 - MORE Crowdsourced Q&A 35:42 - Upcoming Holidays Email us: podcast@holidayworld...

If three's a crowd, four can be a podcast, right? When two #PodSquad members bail at the last minute, Josh steps up to help with some crowdsourced Q&A. #HoWoPo Recorded 1/14/2022 Hosted by: Leah K, Matt E, and Sabrina J Special Guest: Josh M. Email us: podcast@holidayworld.com Leave a voicemail: Phone (812)-937-4401 Ext. 8081 Reach out on social media: @holidayworld using #HoWoPo For Show Notes an...

The #PodSquad (e)mails it in: Recording separately, they share their thoughts on our 75 years and look ahead to the future. Also, Holidays as we've never done them before. Recorded December 14th-ish #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah, Lauren, Matt E, Matt B, Sabrina, and Josh. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome 01:12 - 2021 In Review 06:02 - Season 3 Highlights 11:41 - The First 75 25:22 - The Next 75 33:17 - In the...

Chief nerds Leah and Josh recap their experiences during the IAAPA Expo in Orlando. Hear about the industry's premier event first-hand through the eyes of an experienced veteran and a first-timer. #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K. & Josh M. Special Guests: Casey C. & Adam W. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome 02:21 - Monday 05:29 - Tuesday 10:30 - Interviews 15:20 - Wednesday 22:03 - Thursday 26:46 - Takeaways Em...

Learn about the tradition of the Elves who help Santa with his mail and check out a new off-season offering from the park. Recorded 11/8/2021 #HoWoPo  Hosted by: Leah K, Matt E, Matt B, and Lauren C. Semi-Regulars: Sabrina J. & Nell H. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome 02:48 - Helper Elves 12:11 - December Dining Option 20:32 - Upcoming Holidays Email us: podcast@holidayworld.com Leave a voicemail: Phone...

Not sure what to get someone for Christmas? Try one of our #NiftyGiftys! Cranberries not included. Recorded 11/8/2021 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K, Matt E, Matt B, and Lauren C. Semi-Regulars: Sabrina J. & Nell H. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome the #PodSquad 08:08 - HoWo Nifty Giftys 37:28 - Upcoming Holidays Email us: podcast@holidayworld.com Leave a voicemail: Phone (812)-937-4401 Ext. 8081 Reach out on...

The #PodSquad thinks inside the box for Thanksgiving, breaks the bacon streak, and has a hard time staying on topic - again. Recorded 10/7/2021 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K, Matt E, Matt B, and Lauren C. Semi-Regulars: Sabrina J. & Nell H. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome 09:28 - Thanksgiving to Go 18:08 - Back on Track 24:55 - Matt B. Tries 34:01 - Matt B. Tries Again 50:56 - Upcoming Holidays Email us: po...

Join for the first-edition stamp conversation and stick around for Matt B. hijacking the podcast to talk about what matters most to him. Recorded 10/7/2021 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K, Matt E, Matt B, and Lauren C. Semi-Regulars: Sabrina J. & Nell H. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome 10:13 - Feedback 40:39 - Upcoming Holidays  Email us: podcast@holidayworld.com Leave a voicemail: Phone (812)-937-4401 Ext. 8...

BONUS EPISODE: An insider's guide to Season Passes! Best discounts expire soon! Recorded 10/7/2021 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K. & Sabrina J. Email us: podcast@holidayworld.com Leave a voicemail: Phone (812)-937-4401 Ext. 8081 Reach out on social media: @holidayworld using #HoWoPo For Show Notes and Transcript, visit  HolidayWorld.com/HoliBlog 2022 Season Passes are now on sale at the lowest prices o...

We've got pumpkin to say about Happy Halloween Weekends! Sabrina carts around the park to find her ghoul -friends, Lauren & Lexi, to talk family fun, fall favorites, and festive faire. Recorded 9/24/2021 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Sabrina J. Special Guests: Lauren C. & Lexi H. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome 01:19 - What to Ex- spook -t with Lauren 24:15 - Fall Flavors with Lexi Email us: podcast@holidayworld.c...

Join us for a preview of Happy Halloween Weekends (it's back, yay!). It's sure to be spoopy! Recorded 8/13/2021 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K, Lauren C, and Matt B. Semi-Regulars: Sabrina J. Special Guests: Nell H. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome 24:15 - Upcoming Holidays Email us: podcast@holidayworld.com Leave a voicemail: Phone (812)-937-4401 Ext. 8081 Reach out on social media: @holidayworld using #HoWo...

UPDATE: We've made some changes to our operations. Please check HolidayWorld.com/2021visit for more information. Splashin' Safari's last day in 2021 is September 19. Find out what it takes to put the water park to sleep each year, plus feedback and holidays! Recorded 8/13/2021 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K, Lauren C, Matt E, and Matt B. Semi-Regulars: Sabrina J. Special Guests: Nell H. 00:00 - Intro a...

UPDATE: We've made some changes to our operations. Please check HolidayWorld.com/2021visit for more information. What's coming to Kids World 2021? Find out here! Also, 13 is a lucky number. Recorded 8/13/2021 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K, Lauren C, Matt E, and Matt B. Semi-Regulars: Sabrina J. Special Guests: Nell H. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome 03:14 - 13: The Magic Number 15:08 - Kids Rule the World 3...

In honor of our 75th, it's time for a REAL historian. Enjoy our interview with IAAPA historian Jim Futrell about the early days of Santa Claus Land. Stick around, because he answers who America's First Theme Park really is, and grab your calendar because we've got some holidays for you. Recorded 7/12/2021 #HoWoPo Email us: podcast@holidayworld.com Leave a voicemail: Phone (812)-937-4401 Ext. 8081...

How does a small, Christmas-themed park in Santa Claus, Indiana turn into a viral sensation? We're diving deep into the vision of the first three generations of the Koch Family and how they shaped Holiday World & Splashin' Safari into what we are today. Recorded 7/12/2021 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K, Lauren C, and Matt E. Semi-Regulars: Sabrina J. Special Guests: Nell H. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome 02...

The #PodSquad throws it back with a look back to our early years as Santa Claus Land and wanders through social media for listener feedback! Recorded 6/22/2021 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K, Lauren C, and a busy Matt B. Semi-Regulars: Sabrina J. Special Guests: Nell H. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome 02:01 - Humble Beginnings 23:27 - Feedback 37:00 - Upcoming Holidays Email us: podcast@holidayworld.com Leav...

The #PodSquad reunited to dish out their favorite tips and tricks to get the most out of your next Holiday World & Splashin' Safari visit! But first, they turn on Momma Lauren with rapid-fire questions about the newest show at Muziki Bay and more! Recorded 6/22/2021 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Leah K. and Lauren C. Semi-Regulars: Sabrina J. Special Guests: Nell H. 00:00 - Intro and Welcome 03:15 - The Show...

The #PodSquad is still a little busy these days, so Sabrina hit the midways for interviews. Go over the rainbow with a sneak peek at HoliWood Nights 2021, learn more about the live entertainment returning to the stage, and listen to Leah shamelessly plug her own tour for Give Kids the World. Recorded 5/28/2021 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Sabrina J. Special Guests: Amanda E., Carlos A., and Leah K. 00:00 -...