A First-of-Its-Kind, Record-Breaking Water Roller Coaster Is Coming to the Midwest

Iconic theme park Holiday World is set to make a splash with Cannonball!, the first and only water roller coaster in the Midwest.

The largest single-attraction investment in the park’s history, the $22 million ride will be themed to the Fourth of July and reach speeds of up to 45 miles per hour, making it the fastest water coaster in the United States.

Designed by Mack Rides and at a attraction time of 3 minutes, it will also impressively feature the tallest drop in the country and is expected to open in May 2027. Ahead of the attraction’s thrilling final drop, riders will travel along 1,700 feet of coaster track reaching heights of up to 90 feet.

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​”This ride is dedicated to every kid who had to work up the courage to climb the tall diving board at their community pool,” shared Leah Koch-Blumhardt, Fourth-Generation Owner and Director of Communications​, in a press release. “And it’s a tribute to every small town with a quirky annual tradition. There’s something special about the way we come together to celebrate our independence as a nation, and we hope Cannonball! conveys that magic.”

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“America’s First Theme Park” features four uniquely themed sections: Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving and Fourth of July. Cannonball! will become the marquee attraction of the Fourth of July land and will join the park’s three award-winning water-slide-style water coasters and Good Gravy!, USA Today’s 10best Best New Roller Coaster of 2024. The family friendly addition will operate with a minimum height requirement of 42 inches when accompanied by an adult and 48 inches unaccompanied.

Cannonball! comes with a unique backstory and will be themed after a community center pool in the fictional small town of Boulder Canyon, USA. Aboard unique pool float-inspired ride vehicles, riders will encounter a 90-foot life hill and a dramatic 75-foot drop. Holiday World is encouraging guests to yell “Cannonball!” as they descend down the final splashdown.

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Holiday World was founded in 1946 as Santa Claus Land and perfectly blends family friendly fun with thrill-forward attractions. The one-of-its-kind theme park is renowned for its themed lands and attractions, including The Voyage, an award-winning wooden roller coaster that has been ranked among the top in the world by Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards.

With family and fun at the forefront, the park offers free unlimited soft drinks, sunscreen and parking with all admission. Its seasonal events are a cornerstone, including Happy Halloween Weekends. Holiday World is located in Santa Claus, Indiana, and within houses of major cities like Nashville,Louisville and Cincinnati.

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