{"product_id":"holiday-world-38-splashin-safari-75-years-of-americas-first-theme-park-hardback-9780253062895","title":"Holiday World \u0026#38; Splashin' Safari; 75 Years of America's First Theme Park (Hardback) 9780253062895","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHoliday World \u0026amp; Splashin' Safari\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e75 Years of America's First Theme Park\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJim Futrell (Author), Ron Gustafson (Author), Dave Hahner (Author), Nell Hedge (Author), Leah Koch (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780253062895\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 3 May 2022\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e200 pages, 123 color illus., 42 b\u0026amp;w illus. - 123 Illustrations, color - 42 Illustrations, black and white\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 22.9 x 1.5 cm, 0.862 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerica's first theme park, Holiday World \u0026amp; Splashin' Safari, is one of the largest family-owned and -operated independent parks in the United States, and its success is no accident. From moving Interstate 64 closer to the small town to introducing free unlimited soft drinks, four generations of the Koch family have amplified the legacy of this iconic Indiana attraction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHoliday World \u0026amp; Splashin' Safari \u003c\/i\u003ecelebrates the history of the Koch family and Santa Jim Yellig; the origins of Santa Claus, Indiana; and the early years of Santa Claus Land. The story continues with the expansion from Santa Claus Land to Holiday World, the addition of the park's famous trio of top-ranked wooden roller coasters, and the development of Splashin' Safari Water Park, ranked one of the top water parks in the country. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor three-quarters of a century, the Koch family has launched the park into worldwide renown and national recognition. Featuring over 100 color illustrations, \u003ci\u003eHoliday World \u0026amp; Splashin' Safari \u003c\/i\u003erelives this joyous past while looking forward to the thrills fans can expect in the next 75 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eA Town Called Santa Claus\u003cbr\u003eA Theme Park Comes to Santa Claus: 1946–1969\u003cbr\u003eGrowing Up: From Santa Claus Land to Holiday World, 1970–1990\u003cbr\u003eNevermore and Forever: Holiday World Reaches New Heights, 1990–2010\u003cbr\u003eMaking A Splash: How Holiday World's Splashin' Safari Became a World-Class Attraction\u003cbr\u003eLooking Forward: A New Generation Comes to Holiday World\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A: The Holiday World Attractions Index, 1946 to Present\u003cbr\u003eAppendix B: Holiday World, Awards and Accomplishments\u003cbr\u003eBibliography\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Quarry Books","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52525494075672,"sku":"9780253062895","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/holiday-world-38-splashin-safari-75-years-of-americas-first-theme-park-hardback-9780253062895","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}