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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2022 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: March 10, 2022, 04:23:28 PM »

I was under the impression that there was always a mult-month waitlist for some of the furniture, but maybe I'm wrong.

I got the same info once when I asked at the shop.

Not every decision must make a profit (though such is the debased business model these days).  There is such a thing as prestige and pride in a job well done, but these considerations have no place anymore, it seems.

Yes, that is true.  It took me six months to get what I ordered.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Silver Dollar City Purchased Land

« on: February 03, 2022, 04:02:33 PM »

Is this the property that Uncle Ike's Post Office sits on?  Land belonging to Shepherd of the Hills family?

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Parking Lot Question

« on: December 15, 2021, 08:53:46 PM »

We always called it “just don’t”. As in just don’t park us. We’ll come back another day.

LOL! That was us this afternoon - we turned around at parking lot and decided to come back another day

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

« on: December 04, 2021, 10:58:17 AM »

"It's just too crowded, even during the week now"

Funny you mention that as I just watched John/Amy's video today where they said they were there on a Wednesday and it wasn't as busy....but as I watched I thought it looked pretty crowded...

I pulled in Wednesday about 4:30 and the parking guy said every lot was full. We decided to turn around and leave.  Maybe another day...hubs and I just wanted to eat dinner and see the lights thinking Wed. would be a lighter attendance day. 

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

« on: November 29, 2021, 08:08:32 AM »

Why would they want/need to see your cell phone?

You used to be able to watch the parade if you were there 15 minutes before it started but now you need to be there way before that if you expect to see anything.

I guess they wanted to see it because they didn't believe that I didn't bring one in with me. They did a thorough search of my book bag and lunch box (the only thing in my book bag), went through all the small pockets in it...it's never been that intense before.

How has security screening affected throughput?

I don't know how it is throughout the day, but I can tell you they were all business and not friendly at 8:00 am for Black Friday.  I entered the park using a wheelchair.  They separated my husband and myself, asked me twice to see my cell phone after I told them I didn't bring it in with me, wanded me and my wheelchair with my arms out, under the seat, etc.  I've been there in a wheelchair before (not a rented one), and entry was never this intense.

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

« on: November 29, 2021, 07:27:51 AM »

You used to be able to watch the parade if you were there 15 minutes before it started but now you need to be there way before that if you expect to see anything.

How has security screening affected throughput?

I don't know how it is throughout the day, but I can tell you they were all business and not friendly at 8:00 am for Black Friday.  I entered the park using a wheelchair.  They separated my husband and myself, asked me twice to see my cell phone after I told them I didn't bring it in with me, wanded me and my wheelchair with my arms out, under the seat, etc.  I've been there in a wheelchair before (not a rented one), and entry was never this intense.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Fire at the City

« on: November 19, 2021, 06:53:17 PM »

I ordered furniture from Heartland last year, and yes, it did take six months to get it. 

As far as rebuild, local tv stations today reported "Silver Dollar City does plan to rebuild and will be announcing what will take the place of those three buildings at a later date."

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Random Talk / Re: Your Travels Thread (2021)

« on: September 22, 2021, 07:59:44 PM »

I'm just trying to make camping reservations - anywhere - which is currently a lost cause. 

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

« on: June 08, 2021, 10:14:07 AM »

We were there Friday as well to see the Beatles show. It was really good, but it was shorter than the afternoon show.  People in line with us were told it was only going to be a 45 min. show vs. the hr. and 15 min. show from the earlier one; not sure why.  I hope this doesn't become standard. Theatre was maybe half full. Concessions weren't open; not sure if that is temporary or not. Crowds were not bad at all.  One thing we noticed was that many places weren't honoring the season pass discounts.  Water was not $4.00/for two as advertised.  We asked at 3 different vendors and they wouldn't honor it. I was surprised at how many buildings were closed, including Percy's. Is this an employee issue? I think I did see the Rainmaker wagon on Main Street!  That's good news!  There was a couple in line for the concert that was very unhappy.  They came in at 5:00 thinking the park was open until 10.  They were sold tickets and 2 acv's, and weren't told the park was open for only 2 more hrs.  Expensive trip! It is their fault, but there isn't anything near tickets that says the hours, and it would've been nice if someone mentioned it.   

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

« on: May 16, 2021, 07:58:10 PM »

I do believe that is accurate.  An Opera House worker told me about it Sunday, and that they are only letting in 150 people at a time.

This is incorrect.  There is no limits on capacity at any of the theatres anymore

It was correct on the day that I was told about it, and the first day of the Bluegrass Festival when I was there.  It has since changed reflecting new statements from CDC.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Rhonda Vincent 5/8 and 5/9 SDC

« on: May 11, 2021, 02:18:06 PM »

The 6 p.m. show Sunday night had only about 150 people in attendance.  Granted it was a rainy day, but I got there about 4:00 and the rain had stopped.  She still put on a show as though it was packed, and it was great as usual.

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

« on: May 11, 2021, 02:12:19 PM »

I do believe that is accurate.  An Opera House worker told me about it Sunday, and that they are only letting in 150 people at a time.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Cowboy Festival

« on: May 06, 2021, 11:57:43 AM »

That's it, thanks!  I guess I overlooked it. They cancelled it for a couple of years, and I think they brought it back last year.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Cowboy Festival

« on: May 06, 2021, 10:15:26 AM »

Is the Cowboy Fest out again? I didn't see anything listed on the website. Their latest webpage is not all that user friendly, so maybe I'm overlooking it.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Indian Ridge Still Sits Vacant, Now Tick Tock Famous

« on: April 07, 2021, 09:45:30 AM »

It became a problem a year or so ago when someone convinced the county they wanted to put in stores, spas, attractions, etc., but they needed a stoplight and entry to get people interested in coming there.  The stoplight was horrible because there was no visual clearance and there were many mishaps.  You'll notice the stoplight has been pulled - thank GOD! - and now there's been no mention of the new business area.

I thought these stop lights were put in just after the land was put up for auction and sold, which the article says was in 2017.  I do know that I haven't been through that area since Dec of 2019 and they had been up for a long time before that.

I actually never remember the lights being functional and working ever.  The framework for the lights with turn lanes were there for a very long time, but I just can't remember the lights being in working order because there was nothing ever put in for them to be used for.

Pintrader, I was only partially correct as my hubs told me.  The lights were installed in 2018, but weren't yet functioning before they were pulled.  He says what I remember are the construction lights, and they did surprise a few drivers coming up the hill.  Here's some info I copied from Branson News - "The other reason the developers for the property, MD&D Investments, LLC, are starting with the intersection is what Troen calls a “sense of place.”

“It was really critical to say ‘Look, here is the Ridge at Table Rock Lake.’ Here is a place where you can say ‘Ah! We’ve arrived,’ and you can turn into the place, and to do so, you need to have a proper place of entry,” Troen said. “The signal is the key to doing that.”