The Official Holiday World Podcast

An illuminating holiday is upon us and we're ready to celebrate! The #PodSquad reflects on Holiday World's 4th of July section and there's a mutiny during everyone's favorite game, 70 Degrees of Separation. Recorded 7/1/16 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Paula Werne, Matt Eckert, Lauren Crosby, Leah Koch & Eric Rentz 00:00 - Intro & Message from Matt Eckert 07:03 - Voices in our Heads 10:13 - ACE CoasterCon Re...

Lauren & Leah's mom, Lori Koch, joins the #PodSquad to talk about the entertaining origins of our beloved mascot, Holidog. There's also another contest so have your pen and paper ready! Recorded 6/17/16 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Paula Werne, Matt Eckert, Lauren Crosby, Leah Koch & Eric Rentz Special Guest: Lori Koch 00:00 - Intro & Welcome the #PodSquad 01:37 - Amusings 12:42 - Fireworks! 16:07 - #Gradua...

On the eve of our annual coaster enthusiast event, HoliWood Nights, the #PodSquad shares their favorite stories from past events. Be sure to take good notes as we have a contest for free tickets during the episode! Recorded 6/2/16 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Paula Werne, Matt Eckert, Lauren Crosby, Leah Koch & Eric Rentz 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Welcome the #PodSquad 02:22 - Contest Rules 05:09 - Amusings 15:...

With both Holiday World & Splashin' Safari open daily for 2016, our #PodSquad gives some practical tips on visiting our water park and also discusses some new and notable tidbits about one of our water coasters, Mammoth. We also test out a new treat and get a perfect answer in 70 Degrees of Separation! Recorded 5/20/16 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Hosted by: Paula Werne, Matt Eckert, Lauren Crosby, Leah Koc...

The Legend reopens, a tasteful surprise, and a chat with our "plant manager." Plus we learn the different names some rides had back when we were Santa Claus Land, 70 Degrees of Crankiness, and a promo code! Recorded 5/6/16 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Paula Werne, Matt Eckert, Leah Koch & Eric Rentz Special Guest: Cathy Greubel 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Remembering 007 05:37 - Legend opens 08:34 - Cathy talks f...

We are buzzing with excitement as we induct a new member to the #PodSquad and look forward to Opening Day! We reach back and see how Santa Claus Land's Pleasureland got its name but have to keep the lid on our 70 Degrees of Separation game Recorded 4/22/16 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Paula Werne, Matt Eckert, Lauren Crosby, Leah Koch & Eric Rentz 00:00 - Intro 02:53 - Welcome to the #PodSquad 06:06 - Obses...

Our #PodSquad was extra chatty last week so we trimmed back a few topics and hung onto them for this "little something extra." Thanks for listening! Released 4/15/16 #HoWoPo Subscribe on iTunes: http://bit.ly/HWPitunes Subscribe on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/HWPstitcher Subscribe on Google Play Music: http://bit.ly/HWP_gpm Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/HWP_u2be Subscribe on iHeartRadio: http://...

Director of Attractions, Eric Rentz, joins the #PodSquad to give some practical tips for getting the most out of your day at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari. We also pay tribute to the legacy of artist and sculptor Lewis Sorensen and announce a special Promo Code for our podcast listeners! Recorded 4/8/16 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Paula Werne, Matt Eckert, Lauren Crosby & Leah Koch Special Guest: Eric R...

Hope you're hungry! Tammy Berg from our Foods Department gives our PodSquad a Top 10 list of new foods items coming to Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in 2016.  We also talk holidays - both real and not-so-real - as well as special events that will happen throughout the operating season. Recorded 3/25/16 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Paula Werne, Matt Eckert, Lauren Crosby & Leah Koch Special Guest: Tammy B...

VP James joins us once again to talk about an upgrade coming to Splashin' Safari in the summer of 2016. The PodSquad recounts stories of the late Will Koch and responds to more listener feedback. Oh, and don't forget 70 Degrees of Separation! #HoWoPo Hosted by: Paula Werne, Matt Eckert, Lauren Crosby & Leah Koch Special Guest: James Olliver 00:00 - Intro 01:41 - Thunderbird Obsessions 12:35 - Jame...

Only eight weeks (and a day) away from the opening of the 2016 season, we bring the latest news and fun from Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana. VP James Olliver joins the PodSquad to discuss the changes on The Legend and we ask the listeners to help us for a fun 70th Birthday project. Recorded 2/26/16  #HoWoPo Share your own park photos for our memories mosaic by using the h...

The pilot episode - the maiden Voyage, as it were. Listen in as we talk about what this podcast will be, updates from around the park and some stories of days gone by. Recorded 2/12/16 #HoWoPo Hosted by: Paula Werne, Matt Eckert, Lauren Crosby & Leah Koch Subscribe on iTunes: http://bit.ly/HWPitunes Subscribe on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/HWPstitcher Subscribe on Google Play Music: http://bit.ly/HWP_...