A Hidden Gem
A Story About a Theme Park.26 total reviews
Comment from Jasmine Girl
This piece shines a spotlight on Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, a hidden gem in Spencer County, Indiana, with an impressive history as America's first theme park. The detailed storytelling captures the park's evolution from Santa Claus Land in 1946 to a top-tier amusement destination, offering unique holiday-themed sections, world-class roller coasters, and an award-winning water park.
A must visit.
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2025
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This piece shines a spotlight on Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, a hidden gem in Spencer County, Indiana, with an impressive history as America's first theme park. The detailed storytelling captures the park's evolution from Santa Claus Land in 1946 to a top-tier amusement destination, offering unique holiday-themed sections, world-class roller coasters, and an award-winning water park.
A must visit.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2025
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Thank you so much Jasmine. I truly appreciate the great review and kind words!
Comment from Tom Horonzy
I do like the way you write. It brings the past to life far easier than a teevee show.
You might want to consider changing one of these two children to kids, as there is redundancy in this sentence. nine children and he loved children
vs nine kids and loved children or nine children and loved kids...
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2025
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I do like the way you write. It brings the past to life far easier than a teevee show.
You might want to consider changing one of these two children to kids, as there is redundancy in this sentence. nine children and he loved children
vs nine kids and loved children or nine children and loved kids...
Comment Written 14-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2025
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Thanks again Tom for the ideas too.
Comment from Jessica Borras
Okay, I'm officially adding Spencer County, Indiana to the list of potential vacation spots. My husband and I love theme parks, and being Floridians you are 100% right, my mind is always limited to Disney World and Busch Gardens. Holiday World sounds super friendly! You should really be on their marketing team.
Your writing is spot on, and you've described the history of this theme park beautifully. Thank you so much for sharing!
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2025
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Okay, I'm officially adding Spencer County, Indiana to the list of potential vacation spots. My husband and I love theme parks, and being Floridians you are 100% right, my mind is always limited to Disney World and Busch Gardens. Holiday World sounds super friendly! You should really be on their marketing team.
Your writing is spot on, and you've described the history of this theme park beautifully. Thank you so much for sharing!
Comment Written 14-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2025
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Thank you so much Jessica. Yes, check it out. You will be surprised. Thanks for the great review and kind words too. I appreciate you!
Comment from Teri7
Harry, Thank you for writing and telling us about this amazing place to visit. I wish I had found out about it earlier in life. We used to go to Bethlehem, PA for Christmas many years. Tom's family lives there. I hope you are having a great day my friend! Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2025
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Harry, Thank you for writing and telling us about this amazing place to visit. I wish I had found out about it earlier in life. We used to go to Bethlehem, PA for Christmas many years. Tom's family lives there. I hope you are having a great day my friend! Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 14-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2025
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Well, thank you so much Teri. I truly appreciate that!
Comment from Wayne Fowler
For all its accolades, I've never heard of it.
But for a vacation... give me wide open spaces as far from parks of any type as possible: the Rockies, a deserted beach, a boat in the middle of a large lake or ocean.
But you wrote a good entry. Congratulations.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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For all its accolades, I've never heard of it.
But for a vacation... give me wide open spaces as far from parks of any type as possible: the Rockies, a deserted beach, a boat in the middle of a large lake or ocean.
But you wrote a good entry. Congratulations.
Comment Written 13-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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Well, thank you so much Wayne! I truly appreciate you and your great review!
Comment from Karen Cherry
Boy Howdee! You just keep hitting on all cylinders. I had heard vaguely of the park many years ago. But this fount of information is mind blowing. This is really well done. You have steadily improved since joining. You write in many styles like me. I have challenged myself to write a biography. Any helpful hints? Karen
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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Boy Howdee! You just keep hitting on all cylinders. I had heard vaguely of the park many years ago. But this fount of information is mind blowing. This is really well done. You have steadily improved since joining. You write in many styles like me. I have challenged myself to write a biography. Any helpful hints? Karen
Comment Written 13-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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Well, thank you so much Karen. I try hard, but I am not there yet. I truly appreciate you and your great review!
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Comment from CrystieCookie999
I had not heard of this place before, but your nicely-worded non-fiction essay about it inspired me to go look up the two most famous wooden roller coasters there, the Raven and the Voyage. My home state's only wooden roller coaster is much, much shorter but considered the fourth oldest in the United States. It sounds like it is a way fun place to go. And as per the writing prompt, you also included the reference to the home of Abraham Lincoln when young. Nice share!
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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I had not heard of this place before, but your nicely-worded non-fiction essay about it inspired me to go look up the two most famous wooden roller coasters there, the Raven and the Voyage. My home state's only wooden roller coaster is much, much shorter but considered the fourth oldest in the United States. It sounds like it is a way fun place to go. And as per the writing prompt, you also included the reference to the home of Abraham Lincoln when young. Nice share!
Comment Written 13-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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Thank you so much Crystie for the kind words and great review! I truly appreciate you!
Comment from prettybluebirds
I never heard of the place, but it sounds like an exciting destination for children and adults. You have done an excellent job of promoting the parks and the town. Your descriptions are perfect and intriguing.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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I never heard of the place, but it sounds like an exciting destination for children and adults. You have done an excellent job of promoting the parks and the town. Your descriptions are perfect and intriguing.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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Well, thank you so much! I truly appreciate the kind words and great review!
Comment from Julie G1
This story represents an effective and skilful expertise in writing a lovely response to the prompt. The overall historical and current factual details do enhance the writer's message and aim.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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This story represents an effective and skilful expertise in writing a lovely response to the prompt. The overall historical and current factual details do enhance the writer's message and aim.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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Thank you again Julie for the kind words. I do appreciate you and your review!
Comment from DonandVicki
My hometown is in Northern Ohio, and we would visit "Cedar Point" an old theme park. Next time I visit I will be sure to head over to Indiana and check Santa Clause Land.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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My hometown is in Northern Ohio, and we would visit "Cedar Point" an old theme park. Next time I visit I will be sure to head over to Indiana and check Santa Clause Land.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2025
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Yes, the whole town is Christmas themed 365 days a year. They even have a Santa Claus store there with toys that is huge. It really is a neat town to visit. Thanks again, for the great review!
