Juan Carlos I of Spain to revert Spain to Francoist government in the King's name. In 2008, he was considered the most popular leader in all Ibero-America. Hailed for his role in Spain's transition to democracy, the King and the monarchy's reputation began to suffer after controversies surrounding his family arose, exacerbated by an elephant-hunting trip he undertook during a time of financial crisis in Spain. In 2014, Juan Carlos, citing personal reasons, abdicated in favour of his son, who acceded to the throne as Felipe VI. Juan Carlos was born to Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona, and Princess María Mercedes of Bourbon-Two Sicilies in
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari New Waterpark Ride" by "Amusement Today" magazine. Over the next three years, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari opened several new additions. "Bakuli" and "Kima Bay" were added to Splashin' Safari, "Turkey Whirl" and Plymouth Rock Café were added to the Thanksgiving section, the "Star Spangled Carousel" replaced "Thunder Bumpers on Chesapeake Bay" in the Fourth of July section, and "Reindeer Games" replaced "Kids Castle" in the Christmas section. In 2009, Holiday World continued to break records by opening the world's tallest water ride, "Pilgrims Plunge", in the Thanksgiving section of the park. "Pilgrims Plunge" deviated from the standard of using