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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Should SDC look into this as an addition to a festival?

« on: April 28, 2015, 08:34:59 AM »

Readying this article this morning I have always thought SDC was missing the boat here.  What are your thoughts.  Would a plan like this encourage you to spend more per person in food?  I myself knowing that the meals run around $9,  if they ran tastes at $4 and trim down the " half portion by a touch I think this would work.  I they sold a $10 card and the tastes were $4 and the desserts samples were $2 then they could sell $10 passes for 2 tastes and a dessert.  I would be willing to try this out.  Thoughts?

http://micechat.com/100409-2015-taste-carolinas-carowinds/

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Branson Talk / Disneys the Little Mermaid in Branson 2015

« on: April 27, 2015, 11:49:23 AM »

I was in B-town yesterday and saw the white house theater is going to have the Broadway version of the Little Mermaid for the most of the summer.  Also the pricing is right.
I was looking today the shows are 47.50 for adults but the matinee is always half price.  That's a great deal.  I will support this show in the hopes that they bring more large productions in. 
http://www.broadwayofbranson.com/#schedule-section

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / I got my Passes today!, What are you anticipating or looking forward to in 2015?

« on: January 13, 2015, 08:49:48 AM »

Just got my passes, opened the envelope ( same stuff as usual)
I am looking forward to 2015.  There hasn't  been a announcement that the FL is opening at park opening but I bet it will.
The building is really something on the skyline down on the lake.  I think however it matches the GE more than it flows with the theming of the rest of the park.  If you consider the Victorian styling in the wood structures for the canopies shown in the MIG update it looks a lot like GE ( at this point).  I look forward to seeing how the new area flows.
As usual a new year brings new things to explore.  I am looking forward to March, if its warm I will be there, hopefully opening day.
What are you anticipating in 2015?

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Day after Christmas Crowds?

« on: December 15, 2014, 08:57:33 AM »

I have a young relative coming in for the holidays and was thinking about going to SDC the day after Christmas or that weekend.  Does anyone have any experience with the crowds the weekend of Christmas?

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / YOU can change 1 thing at SDC. No $ limits....1 thing.

« on: September 20, 2014, 09:47:14 PM »

  What would you choose?
1 thing, entity, show or attraction.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / A News blip from Screamscape on a new offering in Disneyland, what do you think?

« on: September 02, 2014, 08:30:55 AM »

 Cut and pasted from Screamscape
http://screamscape.com/html/disneyland.htm#General

General Park News -  (9/2/14) Disneyland fans may want to take careful note of the attractions that take your picture. While I know many of us have gotten to the point that you just walk on by Disneyland has been testing a new PhotoPass service where they will send the picture to your mobile device for just 99 cents on Splash Mountain and a few other attractions, which is a steal compared to the normal rates, plus you don’t have to carry a picture around with you all day long.

What are your thoughts?  I have seen the thumb drives and the photos they offer at SDC but they are so high I am not willing to buy them on impulse. ( These photos are nothing but impulse purchases)  Bringing down the price really makes some sense. I may be willing to part with a buck for a ride photo.  On top of this is they are selling them then the purchasers will be posting them on Facebook ext. giving free advertising to the company.  Maybe even a $10 package for a photo from all the rides sent to your cell.  Very smart idea.
 Thoughts?

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Got the 2014 Summer Pastimes in the mail today..............Changes

« on: June 29, 2014, 05:27:00 PM »

I got the times in the mail and went to check out what goodies they were giving out to us this year.  Much to my surprise they aren't really offering much this year.  A few discount coupons for $1 off a specific food item and $10 off if you spent more than $50 in a few shops.  What really took me back was they usually include an extra bonus Bring a friend or a really discounted bring a friend ticket but not this year.  With the exception of a bring a friend after 6 ticket for Moonlight Madness ( You cant pay me to go back during this offering ) the bring a friends were no more than what Country Mart is offering, either $30 or even a $40 BAF coupon.  If memory serves in years past these were from $10-20.  They have really taken a jump.  I just don't see the logic in the increase unless the park is really doing well and they don't need to offer the perks to entice a few more folks into the gates to buy food and drinks.  If they continue to whittle at the extra deals they are going to wear the shine off the seasons pass purchase for me.
 What do you guys think?

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Other Parks / Calico Mine refurb

« on: June 13, 2014, 07:02:47 AM »

Knott's Berry farm just dropped a load of money to redo the Calico Mine ride.  Not a thrill ride but a fun dark ride that the Cedar Fair parks decided was important enough to keep around and sink some serious cash in.  I would love to see SDC follow suit with some love to 3 of our parks rides.
I wont even mention what rides I am referring too because that would be rehash.  You may however guess.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lAMV0-hl5w&feature=player_embedded

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Random Talk / If you have noted the trees missing from the city? this may be the reason

« on: June 08, 2014, 10:59:16 AM »

They are being removed by the city at a fast clip.  If you look up at the city you will notice that many are sick.  Its been a concern of mine.  I did a little research and this may be the reason.  Look up when you are at the city.  I think we may be at the end of this stand of oaks.

http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/4154/focus/decline/

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Have you seen the Carrie Nation show at the saloon?

« on: April 05, 2014, 10:42:44 AM »

I am excited and looking for reviews of the new Saloon show with CN.  Wondering if they still bust up the place or if the show has fallen victim to the SDC Attorneys and politically correct scorn of our time. Anyone have a report?

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Vote for your favorite midwest park..........

« on: November 08, 2013, 07:14:31 PM »

Vote for your favorite Midwest park here.
http://behindthethrills.com/2013/11/thrill-weekly-poll-park-of-the-year-2013-playoffsregion-three/

I know who I am voting for.......What about you?

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Anyone attending the Coaster Christmas at SDC?

« on: November 05, 2013, 10:27:52 PM »

I think we are planning on going back to the event this year. Last year it was a lot of fun.  Any others thinking about the event?

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / BAF Passes are GONE???

« on: October 27, 2013, 12:31:14 PM »

http://www.silverdollarcity.com/tickets/season-passes/SP-Benefits/Silver-Dollar-City.aspx

If this is the new seasons pass program it looks like they have done away with the BAF passes.  If this is the case my SDC pass days will probably be over.  They have also raised the price to $99 plus tax.
Thoughts?

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Will you be buying a 2014 Seasons Pass?

« on: October 09, 2013, 08:29:42 PM »

I have been thinking about next year and have decided that for the first year in many I may skip the seasons pass.  I am close to the park and it is convenient but maybe I need a year off.  I was not very excited this year during my visits.  With the exception of the new coaster I haven't seen much else new to draw me back. To be honest the festivals seem to be offering less.  Maybe I need a year off to grow fond of the park again.  What about you folks?  are you planning on buying the pass again?

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / End of the Lye Soap Booth, buy your soap NOW

« on: September 23, 2013, 08:25:18 AM »

I spoke with the lye soap folks, this booth will close in 2 weeks for good, buy your soap now.
Its a sad time as we are losing another craft, I am sure they will replace it with a family spinning ride or a slushy booth, something that " Makes memories worth repeating"  but whatever they decide you better buy your soap now and say goodbye.