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What is the wooden roller coaster at Holiday World?

The Voyage Wooden Roller Coaster - Holiday World & Splashin Safari.



Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana, is world-renowned for its "legendary" trio of wooden roller coasters, the most famous of which is The Voyage. Opened in 2006 in the Thanksgiving section of the park, The Voyage is consistently ranked as one of the best wooden coasters in the world due to its massive scale and intense airtime. It features a 173-foot drop, reaches speeds of 67 mph, and boasts a record-breaking 24.3 seconds of "airtime" (the sensation of weightlessness). The coaster is unique for its underground tunnels and "90-degree" banked turns, which are rare for traditional wooden structures. In addition to The Voyage, the park features two other iconic wooden coasters: The Raven, which is a shorter, high-speed dash through the woods, and The Legend, which is themed after the Headless Horseman and focuses on "lateral" G-forces that throw riders side-to-side. In 2026, these coasters continue to attract "enthusiasts" from across the globe, as Holiday World maintains them with incredible precision, often using high-tech tracking and timber replacement to ensure the ride remains fast and smooth despite its classic wooden construction.

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