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Branson Talk / Re: RFD Theatre

« Last post by KBCraig on February 27, 2024, 11:18:00 PM »

How long has it been since this has been open?

I think 1 of the Acrobatic shows was there in 2018. When I was in Branson earlier this month I noticed that several motels on SOH Expressway that used to be independents now have banners up for various chains. I heard something last year about plans for the Honeysuckle to be renovated.

My hotel of choice the last few years has been the Barrington near the Mansion Theater. It shut down after Christmas for a major renovation project. I was told that when it reopens this spring it will have a Hilton affiliation.

Hotel branding doesn't mean ownership. Like fast food, branding is a franchise that means name brand recognition and a certain amount of standardization in services offered.

I also like small independents (for both food and lodging), but most travelers trust a big brand name and don't care to experiment. That's their loss.

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Branson Talk / Re: RFD Theatre

« Last post by biscuitcreek on February 26, 2024, 06:25:21 AM »

How long has it been since this has been open?

I think 1 of the Acrobatic shows was there in 2018. When I was in Branson earlier this month I noticed that several motels on SOH Expressway that used to be independents now have banners up for various chains. I heard something last year about plans for the Honeysuckle to be renovated.

My hotel of choice the last few years has been the Barrington near the Mansion Theater. It shut down after Christmas for a major renovation project. I was told that when it reopens this spring it will have a Hilton affiliation.

There was an article in the Branson Tri-Lakes News recently about the city shutting down some lodging places by turning off the water due to lack of payment or due to lack of a current business license. Some had not had a current license since 2022.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments

« Last post by Swoosh on February 22, 2024, 09:52:13 PM »

I would think they'd open FITH the same day the festival starts.  If not they will have to face the "Facebook wrath" of highly disappointed visitors.  Unless they make it clear that the ride won't, or at least probably won't, be open the first week of the Spring Break festival.

They have never once said it’ll be open on Opening Day, only that it will be open Spring 2024

I’d look for a March 30th Opening if I was a betting man

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments

« Last post by mg on February 22, 2024, 10:38:48 AM »

I get that a special events and catering group pavilion is needed though.

Not quite a pavilion, but they are using the plaza area during YCW for Party on the Plaza. It will be where groups go for the preordered box lunches. There will be a DJ and what sounds like the oversized games from the Summer Celebration.

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Branson Talk / Re: RFD Theatre

« Last post by kbosch1 on February 21, 2024, 04:24:20 PM »

How long has it been since this has been open?

I've been trying to find an exact date, but the best I can find is around 2016.

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Branson Talk / Re: RFD Theatre

« Last post by kbosch1 on February 21, 2024, 04:17:56 PM »

How long has it been since this has been open?

According to article on Branson Tri Lake News, no plans as of now:
Branson Tri-Lakes News reached out to a representative of World Choice Investments, who said the move was focused on the safety of the community.

“While we do not have any immediate plans for development, it was determined that removing the former RFD Theatre would be the best and safest course of action for our business and for the community,” World Choice International CEO Jack Lawrence said.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments

« Last post by Duelist on February 21, 2024, 02:40:16 PM »

^ They can still theme it up if they want to

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments

« Last post by History Buff on February 21, 2024, 10:30:34 AM »

They could put up s sign at the entrance:

“Be aware that the illusion of Silver Dollar City’s theme will be shattered when you cross this threshold. ”

I get that a special events and catering group pavilion is needed though.

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Branson Talk / Re: RFD Theatre

« Last post by Okiebenz on February 20, 2024, 06:22:20 PM »

How long has it been since this has been open?

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Branson Talk / Re: RFD Theatre

« Last post by shavethewhales on February 20, 2024, 06:01:08 PM »

Thanks for the photo!

Seeing it all opened up is going to make it clear how much prime real estate is there. I wonder if there are already plans for something new. I assume so since demolition isn't cheap.