Virginia Reel (Holiday World)

Ride
Virginia Reel
Formerly called Wynken, Blynken and Nod
Holiday World
Location Santa Claus, Indiana, USA
Status Defunct
Operated 1976 to 2006
Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden
Location Evansville, Indiana, USA
Statistics
Manufacturer Sellner Manufacturing
Product Tilt-A-Whirl
Type
Capacity 28 per cycle
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Virginia Reel was a Tilt-A-Whirl built by US manufacturer Sellner Manufacturing previously located at Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana, USA.

History

Wynken, Blynken, and Nod opened at Holiday World, at the time known as Santa Claus Land, in 1976. It was relocated from Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden.[1] The ride was relocated within the park and renamed Virginia Reel in 1984.[2]

The ride closed in 2006.[3]

References

  1. Futrell, Jim. Holiday World & Splashin' Safari 75 Years of America's First Theme Park. Quarry Books. p. 46. ISBN 978-0-253-06290-1.
  2. Futrell, Jim. Holiday World & Splashin' Safari 75 Years of America's First Theme Park. Quarry Books. p. 52. ISBN 978-0-253-06290-1.
  3. Sharp, Adrian (2006-09-07). "Holiday World plans expansion". The Herald. Retrieved 2022-03-28.