Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari is going bigger than ever in 2026 — and it’s not just because the park is celebrating its 80th birthday.

Officials have released a 2026 operating calendar featuring 135 days of fun, one of the longest seasons in the park’s history. Fan-favorite events are locked in, including the return of Holidays in the Sky with its popular drone show, Friday NightLive!, and Happy Halloween Weekends.

And the savings? They’re as sweet as the blue raspberry flavored soft-serve cone at Udderly Blue Ice Cream. 

From November 24–28, 2026, Holiday World is rolling out Black Friday Ticket Deals, including:

• Two Any Day Tickets for $75 (save over $70)
• One 2-Day Flex Ticket for $65 (save over $23)
• One 3-Day Flex Ticket for $80 (save nearly $20)

Guests can purchase up to eight tickets at checkout using the promo code HOLIDAY75 at HolidayWorld.com/Save. Cyber Monday deals will follow from November 29 through December 1, but the deepest savings are Black Friday only. On top of that, 2026 Season Passes are now $35 off through January 1.

“2026 is a season Guests won’t want to miss,” said Leah Koch-Blumhardt, Director of Communications and fourth-generation owner. “With more days than ever and extended hours, Guests don’t want to miss our holiday deals — and there’s always the option to upgrade to a Season Pass while in the park!”

The park, which opened as Santa Claus Land in 1946, is marking its milestone anniversary with a 2026 souvenir cup design contest, where three winners will each receive two Season Passes.

There are added perks for loyal fans, too: Platinum Passholders and Guests staying in Santa’s Cottages will get early access to select Splashin’ Safari attractions each day in June and July.

“What we’ve released is just the beginning,” Koch-Blumhardt teased. “We have more surprises in store for our 80th birthday season — and they’re going to make a big splash.”

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari will reopen in May 2026, welcoming guests to Santa Claus, Indiana — an easy road trip from Indianapolis, Louisville, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Nashville, and Columbus.

One thing’s for sure: when 2026 arrives, Holiday World won’t just be celebrating a birthday — it’ll be throwing one of the biggest parties in park history.

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