The Howler, Steel roller coaster in Santa Claus, Indiana, United States.
The Howler is a steel roller coaster at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana, built for younger riders. The track uses a tubular rail system and fits 12 riders per cycle, following a compact layout with a helix as its main element.
The Howler opened in 1999 at Holiday World, replacing an earlier attraction as the park expanded its offerings for young children. It has been part of the Holidog's FunTown area since then, growing alongside the park's family-focused sections.
The train is styled after Holidog, the park's mascot, with a dog head on the front car and hind paws and a tail on the rear car. This makes the ride one of the most recognizable attractions inside Holidog's FunTown, the area of the park dedicated to young children.
The ride is located inside Holidog's FunTown and is easy to spot from the surrounding area. Wait times can vary since the train holds a small number of riders, so visiting earlier in the day tends to mean shorter queues.
The full ride lasts only about 25 seconds, starting with a chain lift hill before dropping into a curve to the right. That short duration is part of the design, making it a first coaster experience for many young visitors coming through the park.
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