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Santa's Village Location East Dundee, Illinois, U.S. Owner 1959-1966 Glen Holland 1966-1972 Everding management 1972-1978 Medina Investors 1978-2006 North Pole Corp. Opened 2011(1959 original Opening Date) Operating season Late Spring through Early Fall Rides 20+ total 1 roller coasters 4 water rides Santa's Village was a theme park that operated in East Dundee, Illinois from 1959 to 2006.[1] It was built by Glenn Holland, who also built two other Santa's Villages, in California; one located in San Bernardino County and the other in Santa Cruz County. The Illinois park, the third to be built, was projected to be the hub of a chain of Santa's Villages across the country. However, parks planned for Richmond, Virginia and Cherry Hill, New Jersey, were never built, and the park in East Dundee became the last of its kind. The buildings were modeled on what an average child might imagine Santa's Village would look like. When it opened, it was a very prominent theme park. Over the park's history more than 20 million people passed through the front gates. One addition to the park, opened in 1963, was the "Polar Dome" which provided an ice skating and hockey venue under a forced-air supported dome. On November 28, 1966, a strong wind caused the "Polar Dome" to collapse.[1] The dome was then replaced by a flat cedar roof. During the 1960s, the park featured short Amphicar rides, which simply drove the riders about 100 feet (30 m) to the edge of a small lake, then out about another 100 feet, circling a pier, and returning to land. In 1983 the park owners added Racing Rapids Action Park to the north end of Santa's Village.[2] Although the parks were connected, there were separate admission gates to either one. A combination ticket was available at either park that would permit you to enter both parks that day. Both parks had separate parking lots. Contents 1 Three Worlds 2 Water Park 3 Closure 4 Re-Opening 5 References Three Worlds In the park there were three distinct "Worlds". They were: Coney Island, Old McDonald's Farm, and Santa's World. Initially, rides were purchased individually with colored coins that allowed riders so much time on the attractions. Admission to the park was free. This was eventually abandoned for a one price entry/access to all rides a model that continued until the end of the parks life. Coney Island was the section on the left side of the park that was home to such rides as: The Yo-yo, Tilt-a-whirl, The Himalaya, Galleon Ship ride, and the bumble bee ride. Coney Island was also home to The Magic show. This area was developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Old McDonald's Farm (a petting zoo) replaced the reindeer barn in 1970's, so that the previously roaming animals would be in one spot. This section of the park was home to many farm animals which could be fed and petted as they roamed around in a large area in the center of the stables and pens (which the animals were stored in at night). There was also a pony ride. The animals were housed at the Park until 2004 when they were sold to an outside vendor. Santa's World, the focal point of the park, was north of the ice rink. Nearby were the Frog Hopper, balloon ride, snowball ride, giant slide, convoy, train and dragon coaster rides. On the left side of this area there was an outdoor theater where live shows were shown (different each year). This was also where Santa was and children could sit on Santa's lap and get their picture taken. Right at the entrance was the only steel roller coaster in the park, the Typhoon. There was also a pole in the middle of this area that was freezing cold year round. Water Park The water park Racing Rapids was the water park attached to the north side Santa's Village.[3] Racing Rapids had the following rides and attractions: Twister Tube Slide - A large two-person tube slide which extended down a hill a few hundred feet and entered in a small pool where you immediately exited. Slidewinder's Slides - These 2 one-person body slides were over 50 feet (15 m) high near the front of the park. To enter the slides there was one entrance which split off into two separating the line for the large slide, and the slightly smaller second slide. Bumper Boats - These were located in a medium size pool which had fountain in the center of it. The pool held around 10-15 small, 1-person, gas boats. They were controlled by a steering wheel and a pedal. Lazy River - This continuous 450-foot-long (140 m) 42-inch-deep (1,100 mm) pool was located on the left side of the park by the Bumper Boats. This continuous pool was filed with many 1- and 2-person tubes. Go-Karts - At the back of the park there was a large go-cart track. It held 10 karts and riders got 3 laps per wait. Towards the end of the parks lifetime this was the main attraction for the water park. Many people would come just to ride the Go-Karts, while few people would actually go on the water slides. Closure The unsuccessful launch of the "Typhoon" roller coaster, decreased attention to the aesthetics of the park and a decline of patrons eventually prompted the corporation to sell. The sale did not proceed as smoothly as hoped and with many setbacks and unmet deadlines the park had to shut its doors. In August 2006, the park announced its permanent closure. Most of the rides and fixtures were auctioned in October 2006.[4] Re-Opening Paintball Explosion opened on the site of the original Santa's Village, its field include some of the old buildings and decorations. It opened on April 30th 2011. Additionally, Azoosmentpark opened on May 27th on the original Santa's Village property. They feature various attraction rides while also providing exotic pets on exhibit. According to the website http://www.santasvillagedundee.com, the park will now include two rides from the now-closed Chicago Kiddieland Amusement park. Those rides are the Midge-O-Racers and the Kiddie Whip Ride. Some of the original Santa's Village rides have also been restored to working order. The water park is reopening with the Go Kart Track. References ^ Santa's Village History ^ Racing Rapids Action Park ^ Racing Rapids ^ What Happened to Santa's Village?