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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Saturday 8/18/12

« on: August 16, 2012, 07:33:01 PM »

It was posted on the 1branson board that 20 - 25 THOUSAND people were expected at SDC on Saturday 8/18.  Anybody know why so many people are supposed to be visiting Saturday?

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White Water Discussion / WW 2012 Info

« on: May 26, 2012, 07:10:52 PM »

Today was opening day for WhiteWater.  Read on the 1branson board that according to KY3 opening day in 2011 had 800 people and today there were 3000 people.  Here's a link to an article from Hometown Radio about WhiteWater:

http://www.hometowndailynews.com/10450/white_water_opens_today_for_2012_season.html

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Joel Manby interview on KY3

« on: May 18, 2012, 07:18:25 AM »

Here's a link to the recent Joel Manby interview on KY3 TV Springfield MO. Joel has a new book, "Love Works".

http://www.ky3.com/news/ky3-joel-manby-interview--joel-manby-of-herschend-family-entertainment-talks-about-leadership-and-love-20120517,0,2134183.story

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Bluegrass and BBQ

« on: May 09, 2012, 08:20:17 PM »

Bluegrass and BBQ kicks off tomorrow, 5/10.  I'm looking forward to spending most of the weekend at the city and hearing some great music.  Rhonda Vincent and the Rage and Nothin' Fancy will be there this weekend -- 2 of my favorite groups.

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Random Talk / Goober has died

« on: May 06, 2012, 03:44:29 PM »

George Lindsey, who played Goober on the Andy Griffith show, has pased away.

http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?news=726280

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Branson Talk / San Francisco Oven Closed

« on: March 31, 2012, 07:25:51 PM »

The San Francisco Oven at the Landing closed earlier this month. Was owned by the same guy that had the Macaroni Grill at the Landing. Lots of press coverage about it in the Springfield News-Leader.

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Branson Talk / Old Chicago gone

« on: March 15, 2012, 07:11:19 PM »

Looks like Old Chicago at the Landing may be gone.  Was reported on the 1branson board today that the restaurant had been sued for back rent and possession.  Macaroni Grill closed back in January.

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SDC Memories/ Park History / SDC Videos - past and present plus Jack and Pete

« on: March 10, 2012, 08:13:28 AM »

The Springfield News-Leader has some video links posted in connection with their article of Jack and Pete being honored by OTC.

http://www.news-leader.com/article/20120310/NEWS01/303100026/herschend-OTC-excellence-award-Silver-Dollar-City

Great pictures of the early years of Marvel Cave and the first year of the city plus more pictures and video of how the city has grown through the years.  Also has some about the 50th anniversary celebration, White Water and the Showboat.  There are interviews with colleagues and family members.  There is a short ad at the beginning of each video.

http://www.news-leader.com/videonetwork/1498567306001

This video has more about Jack and Pete's contributions to Branson and has more about the crafts people of SDC.

http://www.news-leader.com/videonetwork/1498499615001/Jack-and-Pete-Herschend

Interviews with the family.

http://www.news-leader.com/videonetwork/1498515931001/Jack-and-Pete-Herschend

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Branson Belle and SDC 2012 Updates

« on: February 28, 2012, 09:41:01 PM »

Looks like the focus is on entertainment at both SDC and the Showboat Branson Belle. 2 new "Made in the USA" shows on the SBB with different entertainers on the lunch and dinner cruises plus a new menu with American comfort food.  SDC also has new entertainers coming in for the festivals.  More details in this article from Branson Tri-Lakes News:

http://bransontrilakesnews.com/entertainment/article_848c5d78-6238-11e1-a72b-001871e3ce6c.html

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Other Parks / Kentucky Kingdom reopening 2013

« on: February 24, 2012, 06:42:24 AM »

Kentucky Kingdom, a former Six Flags park in Louisville KY, is expected to reopen in the summer of 2013.  Will have a new name -- Bluegrass Boardwalk at Kentucky Kingdom.  The Koch family who owns and operates Holiday World in Santa Claus Indiana will operate KK.

More details in this article from The Tennessean:

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20120224/BUSINESS01/302240075/Kentucky-Kingdom-reopen-new-name-operator

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SDC Memories/ Park History / Haygoods at SDC

« on: January 16, 2012, 07:59:41 PM »

Wish I had been more timely in watching the programs I have on my DVR.  Most weeks I record "The Adventures of the Haygoods" show on RFD-TV.
Finally got around to watching several episodes over the weekend.  In the episode from 12/29 there were several clips of the Haygoods at SDC over the years they were at the park plus there was a long interview with D.A. Callaway and some of the Haygoods.

Will keep an eye out on the DirecTV guide and will let you know if and when the episode is repeated.

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Branson Talk / Dixie Stampede 2012

« on: January 14, 2012, 11:42:03 AM »

DS is adding a lumberjack aspect to its show in 2012.  For the past couple of years DS in Pigeon Forge has had lumberjack events as part of the show and the decision has been made to add it to the Branson show. The lumberjacks will compete as teams as part of the North/South rivalry. It sounds as though the events are similar to the lumberjacks events held during SDC's Harvest Festival in 2011. Modifications are being made to the Branson arena.

More details in this article from Branson Tri-Lakes News:
http://bransontrilakesnews.com/entertainment/article_81be4ae8-3e34-11e1-844c-0019bb2963f4.html

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Branson Talk / Macaroni Grill closed

« on: January 07, 2012, 09:14:01 PM »

If you haven't heard, the Romano's Macaroni Grill at Branson Landing closed last night. 

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / SDC Times January 2012

« on: January 07, 2012, 11:38:02 AM »

Received a copy of the SDC Times yesterday.  Had a lot of info about the entertainment during the various festivals this year.  Looks like there is more entertainment this year (yay!) .  Also had some coupons for Ride the Ducks, the Track and Dixie Stampede.  Mainly it was a mailing to encourage season pass sales.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Season Pass Best Price/Best Benefits extended

« on: December 30, 2011, 05:29:09 PM »

For those of you who haven't purchased a season pass yet, I received an email from SDC that the deadline for best price/best benefits has been extended to 1/4.  There is also a flex pay option in which you can split the payment.  More info here:

http://www.bransonsilverdollarcity.com/tickets/seasonpasses.aspx?track=SDCMPSPASS