Celebration City Closes, Possible Redevelopment Planned

[Hatfield McCoy]

I still think they bailed out on the "night park" idea way to early.  If you stayed at SDC until closing you only had 2 or 3 hours at CC. 

I hate to hear this.  In the short time CC was open many memories was made taking the nephews and kids to that little park.  I wonder what they will do with the lazer show?

[U Smell Smoke]

I agree with Hatfield about them giving up on the "night park" idea a bit early. It seemed about the time you were starting to enjoy the night riding it was time to go.  Maybe they should have been open until midnight or so.  On the other hand it seems most of Branson is in bed by 11:00.  I was hoping they would weave the aquarium idea in with the rides they have, sort of a Seaworld knock off or go the route of mixing a zoo with the rides. Could you imagine retheming all the rides in a jungle or safari motif? They already have the OzCat and Roaring Falls. They could really do something with that. Speaking of Roaring Falls, unless they decided at the last minute to close the park, why would they invest the money they did on a ride that was only going to be there one year?  I'm not sold on another shopping area idea.  Branson might be about tapped out on shopping dollars considering the three outlet malls and Branson Landing.  There are already quite a few empty spaces.

[Firstvisit1967]

I also think it would be hard for that area to compete with the new landing.  I would think that all the new themed restaurants would be wanting to be downtown. 


Speaking of closing early, when we were down last the landing was shuting down around ...9:00P.M.?

maybe someone should build the worlds biggest  bingo hall on the property.  Make sure to have room to park all the tour buses. 

[U Smell Smoke]

I would sure hate to see the OzCat go away.  It is a quality coaster. I was hoping it would be a part of the redevelopment or move to Silver Dollar City.  I always thought CC's operating season was a bit short. I felt in the fall they should have been open during the day so families with kids in on the weekends could enjoy it more.  When they were open Friday and Saturday nights it was tough for families leaving after school on Friday to get there in time. I also wonder if CC would have done better as a traditional day time park. A lot of people still like to go to shows in the evening or walk the strip.

[Joy]

Well, see, I was seeing as something less shopping, more nightlife. Maybe a couple shops here and there, but mainly restaurants, nightclubs, and clean-cut adult fun by way of a Zonkers/Powerplay type place as well as a Dave & Busters.

If anything, I just want to see a Dave & Busters in Branson. I think it'd go over really well.

Joy

[Swoosh]

Speaking of closing early, when we were down last the landing was shuting down around ...9:00P.M.?

Well, most malls close at 9PM so that surprises you, why? 

[U Smell Smoke]

I can't make up my mind what kind of late night activity would fly in Branson. It seems when the shows let out at ten o'clock most everybody goes back to the hotel/motel/condo/cabin/campground and goes to bed. I guess that's just a result of the types of visitors that come to town--families with younger children who get tired and older folks who don't like to stay out late and want to start early the next morning.

[Joy]

Well, the go-kart tracks and mini-golf seem to be pretty popular. So a Zonkers/Powerplay type place aimed at teens and adults could work. And Dave & Busters (or a similar type place) is like an arcade for adults, but many of the games are styled like casino games (coin movers, a virtual race track, etc.).

Joy

[Firstvisit1967]

The Landing Shops close their doors before the shows let out.  It would seem they would want to be a place where people went after the shows.  I know we were really suprised when we saw them closing up and it was just getting dark.  I know when our family goes on vacation we get up early and stay up late. 

[Joy]

Yeah, same here. We've always had difficulty figuring out what to do at night in Branson; we always end up just staying holed up in our room watching cable.

Most shows start at 7pm, which means they get out between 9pm and 9:45pm-ish. For me, being on vacation, 9:45pm is EARLY.

Joy

[sdcforever]

^Our favorite thing to do after the shows get out is to play a round or two of mini-golf.  Other than that, you're right.  Cable TV.  We don't go to bed at 10 PM.

[Firstvisit1967]

We end up on the deck looking out over Table Rock.  We normally put something on the grill to snack on and enjoy a few adult bevs. 
We have tried the mini golf or the race tracks but they cost a pretty penny for all of us to play.  By the time we pay for nine.............
One thing we did find that we all liked, even my wife, (mom, grandma,) was a new lazer tag black light golf course.  We did that Easter Sunday afternoon (it was cold and rainy).  It was a fun couple of hours.  Do not know the name of the place, located out past Point Royal.