Holiday World Gravy Boat

The gravy joke with regard to enthusiasts has been around as long as this site. I'd like to think that it was a self-deprecating thing among enthusiasts to talk about the "gravy buffet" as a feature of enthusiast events. And as someone who made sure there was beer at my events (though I'd hardly call that an innovation), guilty as charged. People like to eat in general. I know some folks took it personally, but it never felt directed at anyone in particular.

But now, it appears that Holiday World is teasing a... gravy boat. They're good people, and I know they're not trying to punk anyone, but it is quite literally delicious in nature as it relates to our little hobby.

Disappointingly, CoasterBuzz is the second result on Google for "gravy buffet," behind an actual recipe. There was a period of time, when it was easy to game Google, that ACE was the first result. Maybe we were kind of mean in the aughts.

You say "disappointingly," I say "victoriously."

I just left Holiday World and noticed the construction. The last time I visited was 2005 right before The Voyage opened so I have great timing.

Mean? I don't think so.

At one HWN, after the fried chicken buffet, when the ERT started, an enthusiast boarded Voyage and then asked my wife if she would lower his lapbar for him because "my hands are covered in chicken grease."

That dude, and anyone else who cannot be bothered with basic personal hygiene, absolutely deserves to be made fun of.

^ Worst pick-up line ever.

I suppose because I'm older and more self-aware, I'm less comfortable with applying negative stereotypes. I cringe at some things that I wrote back then as, at best, immature. Admittedly, this one is rooted in some observation, and in those days I didn't have a lot of self-control when eating myself.

Tommytheduck:

...when the ERT started, an enthusiast boarded Voyage and then asked my wife if she would lower his lapbar for him...

Wait - why were you not riding with her? And you call yourself an enthusiast.

We were next in line for that row, behind him.

Probably he asked the ride op to buckle him in, not my wife. That makes more sense when I think about it. It was a long time ago. But we certainly had a laugh at it.

That is a funny story.

I feel like the etiquette should be a little more flexible if you are riding roller coasters in the Thanksgiving section of a park. Maybe.

What other coasters exist that are themed to food? Apple Zapple and what else?

The Bat. (YMMV.)

Food Loop is a roller coaster that literally brings you your food.
Plus just about anything at Sea World…

Jeff:

There was a period of time, when it was easy to game Google, that ACE was the first result. Maybe we were kind of mean in the aughts.

I think I may have been responsible for ACE being the top result on Yahoo! for several years and all I did was include the link Gravy Buffet in my signature block here on Coasterbuzz.

https://www.goodgravycompany.com/

Anyone recognize the gravy recipes, are they bog standard or something special? I'd attempt making some but I can burn water so not a good idea haha

The Chicken Timer is $8.01 .. I assume that references the announcement on Aug 1?

Always love Holiday World's commitment to theming!

Holiday World wins best name of a new ride. This looks fun and with a 38” height requirement, it will be a slam dunk for the park.

Phew. Looks cool but I am glad it's not something that I have to go back to Santa Claus, IN for.

I do love the Holiday World is very much a family-oriented park yet this is their first family coaster.

"Look out for grandma while you fly through her kitchen at 37 mph! Remember she's 89 and can't move like she used to!"

Good Gravy > RRR >>>>>>>> Top Thrill 2