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Random Talk / Re: a video I made on the park last year PRE COVID

« on: July 03, 2021, 07:46:04 AM »

Great job!  Nice video to show those that have not been so they understand what SDC is.  Good selection of music, I wish I heard more bluegrass at the parks.  10/10

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2021 Crowds/Trip Reports

« on: June 16, 2021, 07:48:44 AM »

Robs the desire to work? really? If you could make more money working less hours would you not take it? I am not justifying the "free" money as you put it, but be realistic. If I could make the equivalent of $8 and hour more per hour for not working than I'd make working, I'd take it and you would too. It is a financial decision that they are making and I'd do the same. If they shunned the subsidy and go back to work at minimum wage, that would be stupid financially...

We who make decent money and were "essential" and worked through it all did get "screwed" by the subsidy program and all, but people making less than $15 an hour are better off on unemployment and the subsidy than they are working. And you can't fault them for doing what is best for their financial state...

Missouri unemployment is some of the worst in the country where anyone who makes over $15k is near destroyed financially on unemployment with the max payout of $320 a week... My company 2 years ago closed a division and I went from making over $100k a year to making essentially $1200 a month.

I think ultimately that you are correct in that most of the employees used to be older and retired. Perhaps they are concerned for their health and that is why they are not working and HFE are hurting for labour. Or perhaps they cost HFE too much money since they've been there so long and they are looking for those minimum wage employees... Hard to fault people for doing what is best for their family from a monetary standpoint though...

Without going into I I council people with financial issues.   You are supporting a short term fix with long term detrimental ramifications to both the recipient and the country itself.  Including those that want to shop at wal-mart and cant buy what they wish because of unstocked shelves, those that wish to eat out but the restaurant is closed and SDC slushy stand that is unmanned because we are not realizing that the gravy train will run out and we can see the end of the line from here.  I am not suggesting that parts of 6 get minimum wage jobs I am suggesting that the drive to participate in the system ( that starts with a lower wage job) has suffered greatly.   Our system is in real trouble.  SDC was not paying the Seniors a high wage because of tenure they are notoriously low pay positions. I have seen many of the paystubs.  I suspect the older folks enjoyed the jobs and the interaction.  The friendliness of working with the public has taken a real hit in the past few years.  Working for a corporation and not a family also changes the work dynamic.  I have worked for both and the allegiance is just not there to a board of directors.  Just my thoughts

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2021 Crowds/Trip Reports

« on: June 13, 2021, 12:44:59 PM »

Arkansas declined the money several months ago.  Shortsightedly? the payments ended this month.  It was my understanding the " free money" for kids is starting next month.   Without the expanded unemployment we are still having employment problems in my area. We tried to call in a  to-go order for Chilis yesterday after noon and they were closed due to lack or participation on the employees part.  It seems the free money robs the desire to work.  Hopefully SDC will get past this although I thought they had this problem three years ago.  Lots of closed stands and unfilled roles.  In days of yesteryear the park would be heavily staffed by senior citizens but this seems to have changed.  Maybe when it went from family to Corporate?

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Dickens characters fired?

« on: June 10, 2021, 12:26:40 PM »

Ending these shows will really cut into the attendance and bottom line at Christmas.  The younger generation may not care but the coasters cant roll in cold weather, the shows were weather proof.  The shows kept the adults happy.  That is very unfortunate.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Street Festival " Tasting Passport"

« on: April 13, 2021, 10:18:06 AM »

If they give you half an appetizer portion its not a bad deal.  Enough that 2 could try it out.  Skimpy is not good

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Updated Entry and Masking Guidelines

« on: April 13, 2021, 10:16:24 AM »

Thank God some sanity returns.  During a trip to Branson last week I noted the masks nor counts for the stores customers were even attempted to be enforced.  Most who want the shot have had it and the others have been ready to move on.  Branson would do themselves a favor to relax the issue.  Like any situation you will never please everyone and those going to theme parks are not the folks worried about someone standing 5 not 6 foot away.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Street Festival " Tasting Passport"

« on: April 12, 2021, 10:22:11 AM »

I am glad SDC finally decided to do a food event.  I have been vocal about this for some time.  Done right this could be a successful event, folded into other seasons and a great way to try different things.  Besides the obvious incentivizing each person to buy a pass that is probably more than they would spend on food to begin with.  " Value" in choice is a big thing in the food service industry today.  I may have to take a trip on Thursday and report back.  Good Move SDC

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Random Talk / ADMIN: This is the site I am directed to when clicking a SDCfans link

« on: April 01, 2021, 07:54:48 AM »

When searching SDCfans this is the site I am redirected too.  You asked in a previous thread about this so here you go.  Maybe this will help.

( I would not click this link is you are a reader it may not be safe)

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2021 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: February 01, 2021, 11:17:37 AM »

Also raise the prices, the money handlers are making a fortune these days. 

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2021 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: January 25, 2021, 09:07:15 PM »

NEW FOR '21!  A...sign.

2020 was a challenge, but certainly for a park trying to enter into the ride race.  This seems to be the direction SDC is taking.  A overdue sign is pretty darn lackluster.  There must be more to brag about.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: If you could bring back one show or create one show at SDC what would it be?

« on: December 28, 2020, 01:13:43 PM »

For the Glory was a good show.

There were 2 versions one with a black man that sang a great song about overcoming.  It was really moving but something happened and they removed that.  I didn't find it offensive but then again not much bothers me.  They used to have frequent music acts at the outside stages and that was a nice touch always hear music, this was early 2000s.  I would love for them to go back to that.  It seemed to please the older generation that enjoyed a place to sit and relax and be entertained.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2021 Seasons pass benefits

« on: December 08, 2020, 07:58:59 AM »

I was looking at the loss or benifits with the rollover.  Last year I didnt pay attention and purchased a 2 park pass but never intend to go to WW.  I have been examining the Gold pass as a "possible" upgrade instead or rolling over the 2 park I didnt use but it appears that you need to be a person that visits the park often, stay the entire day, bring non pass members with you, and pay up for show passes or culinary school.  I do not fall into that and I wonder how many other pass members do.  I prefer to go to the park for several hours but not the entire day and dont often do extra park buy ups.  The meal discount is good but its a big financial hit for this option.  Is this really worth it for a regular visitor like me?  I dont think it makes financial sense.  I could see a gold pass for visitors to the park for the weekend like a weekend gold option for once a year visitors but not so sure this is worth the extra.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Christmas 2020

« on: November 21, 2020, 05:47:41 PM »

Skipping this year because of the lack of shows and the mask doesnt help.  The lights are nice but I am not a selfie guy so I will wait till next year, maybe we will have more entertainment offerings.  I will miss the visit as well.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Turning Unused 2020 SP into 2021 pass

« on: November 21, 2020, 05:46:00 PM »

Thank you for the fast answer.  I will wait

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Turning Unused 2020 SP into 2021 pass

« on: November 21, 2020, 03:55:57 PM »

I thought I saw a link posted on these boards to refresh your 2020 SP (unused) into a 2021 Pass.  Was I mistaken or do you have to call for this?  Wait times are long on the phone trying to skip that if possible.  Any help apprechiated