{"id":17115,"date":"2026-04-21T08:33:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T13:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/?p=17115"},"modified":"2026-06-03T16:29:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T21:29:31","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-early-entry-at-splashin-safari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/2026\/04\/21\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-early-entry-at-splashin-safari\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Early Entry at Splashin&#8217; Safari"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"acf-block-666c8e72239db\" class=\"freeform-text wrapper\">\n   <div class=\"container freeform-text__container\">\n        <div class=\"freeform-text__inner\">\n            <p>There\u2019s nothing better than starting your day at the water park before the gates officially open . . . and Platinum Passholders and Santa&#8217;s Cottages Guests can do just that!<\/p>\n<p>Early Entry to Splashin&#8217; Safari is your chance to dive into the fun, beat the crowds, and enjoy some of the water park\u2019s most popular attractions with extra time on your side.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-69a71daa0573c\" class=\"freeform-text wrapper\">\n   <div class=\"container freeform-text__container\">\n        <div class=\"freeform-text__inner\">\n            <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17122 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Platinum-Perk-Early-Entry.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2281\" height=\"1521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Platinum-Perk-Early-Entry.png 2281w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Platinum-Perk-Early-Entry-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Platinum-Perk-Early-Entry-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Platinum-Perk-Early-Entry-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Platinum-Perk-Early-Entry-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Platinum-Perk-Early-Entry-2048x1366.png 2048w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Platinum-Perk-Early-Entry-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2281px) 100vw, 2281px\" \/><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-666c8e7223a53\" class=\"freeform-text wrapper\">\n   <div class=\"container freeform-text__container\">\n        <div class=\"freeform-text__inner\">\n            <h3>\ud83d\udcc5 When Does Early Entry Happen?<\/h3>\n<p>Early Entry runs\u00a0daily from June 1 through July 31, giving you a full summer of bonus splash time.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left:50px;\">\n<li><strong>Early Entry Hours:<\/strong>\u00a010:15 AM \u2013 11:00 AM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check-In Begins:<\/strong> 10:15 AM at the Splashin\u2019 Safari early entry point in the Thanksgiving section under The Voyage lift hill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf1f Who Gets Early Entry?<\/h3>\n<p>This exclusive perk is available for:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left:50px;\">\n<li>Platinum Season Passholders<\/li>\n<li>Guests staying at Santa&#8217;s Cottages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All resort Guests included in a reservation are eligible for Early Entry! Pre-K Passholders accompanying a Platinum Passholder are also welcome to join the fun! Learn more about this perk for Guests staying at Santa&#8217;s Cottages <a href=\"https:\/\/santascottages.com\/perks\/\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-667eca2ff3108\" class=\"image-columns wrapper\">\n   <div class=\"container image-columns-container\">\n   \t\t            <div class=\"image-column\">\n                <div class=\"image-popup\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cheetah-Chase-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cheetah-Chase-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cheetah-Chase-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cheetah-Chase-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cheetah-Chase-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cheetah-Chase-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cheetah-Chase-1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cheetah-Chase-1-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Cheetah-Chase-1-800x800.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"image-column\">\n                <div class=\"image-popup\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kima-Bay-Early-Entry-e1774542998300.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"964\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kima-Bay-Early-Entry-e1774542998300-1024x964.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kima-Bay-Early-Entry-e1774542998300-1024x964.png 1024w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kima-Bay-Early-Entry-e1774542998300-300x282.png 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kima-Bay-Early-Entry-e1774542998300-768x723.png 768w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kima-Bay-Early-Entry-e1774542998300-1536x1446.png 1536w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Kima-Bay-Early-Entry-e1774542998300.png 1700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-666c8e7223a93\" class=\"freeform-text wrapper\">\n   <div class=\"container freeform-text__container\">\n        <div class=\"freeform-text__inner\">\n            <h3>\ud83c\udf0a What Can You Ride Early?<\/h3>\n<p>During Early Entry, Guests get exclusive ride time on some of Splashin&#8217; Safari&#8217;s most popular attractions:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left:50px;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/rides\/cheetah-chase\/\"><strong>Cheetah Chase<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 the world\u2019s first launched water coaster<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/rides\/mammoth\/\"><strong>Mammoth<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 the world\u2019s longest water coaster<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/rides\/kima-bay\/\"><strong>Kima Bay<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 kid-friendly play areas for younger Guests<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/rides\/tembo-falls\/\">Tembo Falls<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/rides\/tembo-tides\/\">Tembo Tides<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 a small wave pool and junior slides perfect for the little ones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s the perfect mix of thrills and chill before the rest of the water park opens!<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-667eca2ff316f\" class=\"image-columns wrapper\">\n   <div class=\"container image-columns-container\">\n   \t\t            <div class=\"image-column\">\n                <div class=\"image-popup\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mammoth.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mammoth.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"A family on Mammoth Water Coaster\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mammoth.png 600w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mammoth-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mammoth-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mammoth-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mammoth-500x500.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"image-column\">\n                <div class=\"image-popup\" data-mfp-src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tembo-Tides.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"910\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tembo-Tides-1024x910.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Tembo Falls and Tembo Tides\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tembo-Tides-1024x910.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tembo-Tides-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tembo-Tides-768x682.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tembo-Tides.jpg 1498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-666c8e7223b1e\" class=\"freeform-text wrapper\">\n   <div class=\"container freeform-text__container\">\n        <div class=\"freeform-text__inner\">\n            <h3>\u23f0 How Does It Work?<\/h3>\n<p>Your Early Entry experience is designed to be smooth and simple:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left:50px;\">\n<li><strong>10:15 AM:<\/strong> Show your Platinum Pass or confirm your name on your Santa&#8217;s Cottages reservations\n<ul  style=\"padding-left:50px;\">\n<li>Guests are admitted and can enjoy select attractions with limited crowds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>11:00 AM:<\/strong>\u00a0Splashin\u2019 Safari opens to all guests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>\ud83d\udcdd What Should I Know Before I Go?<\/h3>\n<p>To make the most of your early splash time, keep these tips in mind:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left:50px;\">\n<li><strong>Lockers:<\/strong> Available in the main plaza, but will not be accessible during Early Entry without having to re-enter Holiday World. We recommend wearing your swimsuits under your clothes for convenience<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cabanas &amp; Loungers:<\/strong> Not accessible during Early Entry. Vouchers must still be presented at Splashin\u2019 Safari Rentals to gain access to your cabana or lounger<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food &amp; Drinks:<\/strong>\u00a0The Bakuli Oasis near Wildebeestro will be open<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restrooms:<\/strong> Restrooms located behind Bakuli and next to Wildebeestro are available<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safety First:<\/strong>\u00a0Lifeguards and EMT staff are on duty<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accessible Areas:<\/strong> Access to Splashin&#8217; Safari is limited ONLY to Early Entry Attractions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attractions:<\/strong> Availability is subject to change without notice. Weather or maintenance conditions may result in delays, closings, or substitutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-667eca2ff2fbe\" class=\"freeform-text wrapper\">\n   <div class=\"container freeform-text__container\">\n        <div class=\"freeform-text__inner\">\n            <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10684 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Splashin-Safari-Our-Shot.png\" alt=\"A sweeping wide shot of Splashin' Safari\" width=\"2952\" height=\"2076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Splashin-Safari-Our-Shot.png 2952w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Splashin-Safari-Our-Shot-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Splashin-Safari-Our-Shot-1024x720.png 1024w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Splashin-Safari-Our-Shot-768x540.png 768w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Splashin-Safari-Our-Shot-1536x1080.png 1536w, https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Splashin-Safari-Our-Shot-2048x1440.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2952px) 100vw, 2952px\" \/><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"acf-block-666c8e7223b67\" class=\"freeform-text wrapper\">\n   <div class=\"container freeform-text__container\">\n        <div class=\"freeform-text__inner\">\n            <h3>\ud83c\udfca Start Your Day the Splashin\u2019 Safari Way<\/h3>\n<p>Early Entry is one of the best ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/holidayworld.com\/2025\/09\/12\/the-year-to-go-platinum\/\">upgrade your visit<\/a>. With fewer crowds and more ride time, you\u2019ll be making memories before most Guests even step through the gate.<\/p>\n<p>So grab your swimsuit, arrive early, and get ready to make waves! The best way to start your day at Holiday World &amp; Splashin&#8217; Safari is with a splash!<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":11202,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"early entry (100)","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"4878,4851,4868,4829,4801,4826","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[357],"tags":[],"blog-topic":[637],"class_list":["post-17115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-splashin-safari"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.7 (Yoast SEO v27.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Everything You Need to Know About Early Entry at Splashin&#039; 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