thrillseeker4552 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I used to really enjoy the podcasts back when they first came out, and I really appreciate the effort the team puts in to making them, but I have just found it so difficult to sit for over an hour and listen. Maybe on long plane or car rides, but those aren't too often. If they were 20-30 minutes, I would be all over them (it's SO cool that they do podcasts). But when they're an hour+, I loose interest after a little bit. They really are interesting though, and you get to learn all about the park and what they have up their sleeves for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Man, I did not think that talking about roller coasters could not get any more uncool, but after watching that video... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaTim Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Sorry folks, it IS boring, LOL. As a matter of fact I lucked out because I did skip ahead and landed on the part of the discussion where they were talking about the Timberliners. Â I didn't listen to the whole thing....I swear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Man, I did not think that talking about roller coasters could not get any more uncool, but after watching that video... Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I've heard and seen some lame podcasts… But the holiday world podcast is really a lot of fun. It's the only podcast I've stayed subscribed to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Man, I did not think that talking about roller coasters could not get any more uncool, but after watching that video... Not only are they boring, but what Mike said. Pod Casts are well beyond my nerd tolerances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Podcasts, in general, go a little too far beyond my attention span for me to keep up with them, unfortunately. The only long-format videos I tend to watch online are vlogs or livestreams of things I'm interested in, and those tend to be max 40 minute range. For long drives, I typically prefer to listen to music the entire time. It could be a topic I'm extremely interested in, but usually if it's just people having a conversation about it then I tend to mentally tune out at a certain point, unintentionally. Â Holiday World's podcast, in particular, is a pretty interesting one that I like and they do a fantastic job at maintaining it in high quality too. I like hearing about little details inside and outside of the park and of people of interest. I just wish I was able to keep my mind from drifting off of listening to it (or any other podcast) for long enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Holiday World's is one of the best podcasts period. It plays like a radio show, and Paula's broadcasting background is evident. Super high quality, and I look forward to it every other week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 ^They have a chemistry like no one! They have created something really fun there! I look forward to that show every 2 weeks; usually listen in my car. Â I've subscribed to other coaster and park podcasts in the past, but they never have the staying power. Or are overly annoying and acting-outy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgtlover Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017  (How do you embed videos? lol) For Youtube videos: Use if the URL is youtube.com Use [youtu_be][/youtu_be] if the URL has youtu.be  Paste the URL between, For example: [youtu_be]https://youtu.be/[/youtu_be]  So for the video you posted: [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilliam62521 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Holiday World just posted on Twitter 3 photos of them unloading something (covered in plastic) from a truck with the caption "What's in the Truck?. Â Looks like a 2018 new addition..possibly the waterpark, but could be a dry ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravity55 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 ^ They're new boats for Frightful Falls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 New boats for Pilgrims Plunge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilliam62521 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 ^ They're new boats for Frightful Falls. Â Yep, now that I look closely at the photos, that's what they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 New boats for Pilgrims Plunge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 "What's in the Truck? Â Â HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes! I am so happy that they did that! Oh I love you, Holiday World! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 So what is the next holiday section going to be? In addition to a new Holiday themed section I think Christmas needs to get some more rides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I think Paula mentioned that she was partial to Valentines day. I like this idea. A tunnel of love ride would be fun. HW could use another indoor ride. Ohhh! How about a Cupid shooting dark ride? Cupid gets sick and you have to fill in for him on Valentines day by shooting laser arrows at people to make them fall in love. Â I'm all for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Maven Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 ^ No arrows, though, depicting violence. Â We'd refer to them as "Heart Callers." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 ^ You're so funny Paula! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 ^^Please oh please Paula, anything but that. How about Love Darts? Passion Lasers? Cuddle Wedgies? Horny Grenades? Amore Torpedos? Â Anything but Heart Callers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 How about one of those new "hand motion" activated dark rides (like Ninjago at Legoland) where you get a box of candy hearts and the goal is "push" away into a virtual trash can the disgusting white ones as quickly as possible. Whoever rids the earth of the most white hearts wins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliHorton Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 ^ No arrows, though, depicting violence. Â We'd refer to them as "Heart Callers." Think of what would happen if you posted a video of those on Facebook considering what happened when you posted videos of the fireworks. That was the hardest I ever laughed while listening to the podcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliHorton Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 I went to Holiday World for the first time the other day, and WOW! My expectations were high, and Holiday World exceeded every expectation. It is such a WONDERFUL park! One thing I noticed is that every employee looked happy, they looked like they wanted to be there, and they were all so friendly! On every ride I went on, the operators were walking around offering to grab bags for guests, and sometimes they would even take them back to the guests as soon as the ride was over! And most of them would interact or talk with guests! And operations were very quick, too. The park was also VERY clean, probably the cleanest park I've seen! I didn't see any trash on the ground in the park, and the one time I saw someone toss an empty cup on the ground, one of the sweepers came over immediately and picked it up. I thought the food that I had was great, I had pizza and some fudge and I thought they were both great and cheap! Now on to the rides. I rode all the flat rides in the park, and my favorite flats were either Scarecrow Scrambler, Hallowswings, Firecracker, or Eagles Flight. The water rides in their dry park were outstanding! Raging Rapids got my soaked and I love the buildings they have at the end. Frightful Falls was definitely my favorite of the two, it got you wet enough, but not too wet. And I love those slight downhill sections. Now to the coasters. You know a park has a good lineup when you can't decide which is your favorite. Thunderbird was very forceful, I felt like I was graying out in the loop! It was my first wing coaster and I love it! The Raven, I didn't know what to expect, I heard some say it is rough and overrated and some that say it is one of the best wooden coasters. I thought it was really smooth in the front, and I really loved it! There was a bit of airtime and the laterals were very strong, but it is still probably my least favorite of the woodies. Voyage is wonderful! It is VERY smooth in the front and it had so much airtime! Plus I felt like I was hanging out of my seat on the ninety degree turns! It is in my top four wooden coasters, but I can't decide where to place it in there. But my favorite wooden roller coaster at Holiday World is the Legend. WOW! It just felt so out of control! It was fast, smooth, had four great airtime moments, and the laterals! Oh my LORD! My favorite part of the ride is the last half with the helix, double down, and those corners of death. I just have nothing but great things to say about it! I rode it probably twelve times! I can't decide if it is number three, two or one on my top four woodie list! Overall, Holiday World is my favorite amusement park. I'm so grateful I live only six and a half hours away in Springfield, Missouri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Maven Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 ^ Thanks so much - we're really glad you enjoyed your first visit! Here's hoping there are plenty more in your future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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