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In case you haven't heard yet, I hate to be bearer of bad news... JoDee Herschend lost her fight Sunday with cancer.  I don't know all of the details other than she came home from the Mayo Clinic for Thanksgiving. 

Those who had the privilege of meeting this special lady in person know how big of a loss this is to the SDC family. 

Fly high, JoDee. 

Edited to add link to KY3 article
https://www.ky3.com/content/news/Herschend-Entertainment-mourns-the-loss-of-JoDee-Herschend-501271971.html

Much like the 2018 edition of this thread, this will be the place to let everyone know where you are going / have gone during the 2019 calendar year.  To help others find information, we will make these threads last only one calendar year and then we will create another.

Adventure is Still Out There!  Cannot wait to see where everyone is going during 2019.

Recently purchased the CDX Blocks Littler Dipper "Lego" style coaster and did a report on building it.
https://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2018/05/cdxlittledipper.html

I got to admit, it was a lot of fun to build and I think it turned out great. 
Definitely recommend purchasing.  It was just under $40 with shipping.

Once again I feel that SDC is really missing out on taking advantage of programs that competitor parks (including Disney and Universal) utilize.

1. Season Dining. 
I don't think there is another chain out there that does not offer this upgrade.  I know I for one would DEFINITELY buy a plan.  Who wouldn't want the option to get a meal and even a snack each time they visit.  If nothing else, this might be a way to start "snuffing out" those who bring in food to the park.  I know heartless on my part, but this isn't a charity.

2. Unlimited Drinks Mug
Again, there isn't a chain out there that doesn't offer a mug that you pay one price and you get unlimited refills for the season.  I think this would be an ideal way to phase out all of the grandfathered in mugs with cheaper pricing.  Again, this isn't a charity.

3. Unlimited Digital On-ride Photos
This has really become popular at Cedar Fair parks and Disney parks.  You pay a price and then you collect as many digital on ride photos as you want during the season.  The best part about these is that you can almost instantly share them online.  This seems like a no-brainer to me.

4. Dinning Show Package
This goes over big time at Disney.  You purchase a dinner and show package at one of the higher end restaurants and you are guaranteed a prime viewing location at one of the bigger shows.  I think this would be a great way to phase out Show Lovers and at the same time make more money off of food sales.  Considering a new musical is coming in 2019 for Christmas, this would be the ideal time to start this.

Much like the 2017 edition of this thread, this will be the place to let everyone know where you are going / have gone during the 2018 calendar year.  To help others find information, we will make these threads last only one calendar year and then we will create another.

Adventure is Out There!  Cannot wait to see where everyone is going.

From the staff of Midwest Info Guide, we would like to wish the readers/posters of SDC Fans a Happy and Prosperous New Years.

To celebrate the coming of a new year, we decided to do a 2017 Year in Review update.  This is something new for us, but it definitely will not be the last as our staff really enjoyed looking back at everything that happened.

We invite you to look back at 2017 through the eyes of MiG and we hope you'll join us in 2018 for continued updates and trip reports.

Thanks again -Swoosh and the MiG Staff.

http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2017/12/2017-in-review.html

Has something exciting happened in your life?  Share your good news here.  Supporting each other is what makes this forum different and we are super happy when you're happy. 

This is your official thread to post updates and speculations dealing the 2020 operating season for Silver Dollar City properties in Branson, MO.

Remember to list credits if you post photos that come from a different site and/or are not your own.

Thanks and happy speculating.

This is your official thread to post updates and speculations dealing the 2019 operating season for Silver Dollar City properties in Branson, MO.

Remember to list credits if you post photos that come from a different site and/or are not your own.

Thanks and happy speculating.

This thread is being created to discuss any new additions or improvements made at Worlds of Fun.

This thread is being created to discuss any new additions or improvements made at Six Flags St. Louis. 

Thought I would let everyone know that SDC filed trademarks for the following:

Christmas at Silver Dollar City
Christmas in the City

I'm wondering if we will see a change in names from An Old Time Christmas to one of these two in 2018. 

We had the opportunity to visit Six Flags St. Louis on the first Saturday of it's newest festival, Holiday in the Park

Here is a look at this year's event
https://midwestinfoguide.blogspot.com/2016/11/holiday-in-park-six-flags-st-louis.html

A coaster is coming.  A "first of its kind" and we know it is being designed by a German designer.  That should be enough to get everyone's minds spinning with ideas.  This will be a fun 2 years of speculation and project watching.   

Make sure you post your personal updates from the project here in this thread. 

So it begins.... at WOF 

Here is our trip report from Dollywood
http://midwestinfoguide.blogspot.com/2016/03/dollywood.html

Here is our report on the Festival of Nations (with a Dolly sighting)
http://midwestinfoguide.blogspot.com/2016/03/dollywood-festival-of-nations.html

WHERE IN THE CITY CHALLENGE 2016

RULES:
1. You must be a registered member of sdcfans in order to participate (you must login to post)
2. You may guess as many times as you like per photo
3. Only ONE (1) guess per post will be allowed
4. You must be as specific with your guess as possible - vague guesses will be prompted to clarify
5. The first post that features the correct answer will gain ONE (1) point
6. Running totals for the competition will be featured in the opening post
7. If the poster in first place accumulates a lead of 10 or more points over the 2nd place poster, they will be deemed ineligible to guess until the gap becomes 5 or fewer points.
8. Photos will be given extra clues after 5 days without a correct guess
9. Photos that last one week will be taken out of play and no points will be awarded
10. Swoosh will have the final say on points awarded
11. Guesses must be in WORD FORM.  Guesses that utilize photos will be disqualified and may result in that photo being thrown out. 
12. Rules can be changed when warranted




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Be warned that the park started a new policy for entering the park. ALL guests entering the park must have their bags checked before entering.  There is also a higher security presence at the entrance and the main area.  These officers are very visible with coats emblazoned with large font SECURITY on them. 

Also they are really cracking down on BAFs.  You must be present with the guest and have proper ID to show it is really you. 

Just wanted to let people know to plan for slower entrance procedures through the end of he season.

See last page of the current city work applications

http://bransonmo.gov/DocumentCenter/View/377

A new trademark has been filed by Herschend Family Entertainment for
POKEBERRY LANE

https://trademarks.justia.com/865/70/pokeberry-86570302.html
I have no idea what park this could be for - but found it interesting.