🎃 Gourd Behind the Scenes | Holiday World’s Happy Halloween Weekends with Lauren Crosby! 🎃
In this special episode of our 2026 Gourd Behind the Scenes series (recorded 9/1/2026), hosts David Detling and Clete Reinberger sit down with Lauren Crosby, 4th Generation Owner and Director of Entertainment and Events for Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari!
Join us as Lauren shares an insider’s look into what goes into planning, designing, and executing Holiday World’s iconic Happy Halloween Weekends. From seasonal entertainment and family-friendly attractions to keeping a fourth-generation family legacy thriving, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
- 00:00 – Intro & Welcome
- 01:30 – Welcome Lauren Crosby (4th Gen. Owner & Dir. of Entertainment)
- 05:15 – The Legacy of Holiday World & Family Operations
- 12:40 – Designing & Executing Happy Halloween Weekends
- 22:10 – Entertainment, Shows, & Seasonal Guest Experiences
- 34:00 – What’s Next for Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari
- 42:15 – Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts
🌐 CONNECT WITH HOLIDAY WORLD & SPLASHIN’ SAFARI
- Website: https://www.holidayworld.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HolidayWorld/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holidayworld/
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/HolidayWorld
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HolidayWorldSplashinSafari
🎙️ CONNECT WITH THE ATTRACTIONS GROUP
- Website: https://www.theattractionsgroup.com/
- Attractions Network: https://www.attractions.network
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-attractions-group/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theattractionsgroup
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