Anyone planning on going or have experience at SDC on Labor Day weekend? My wife and I are considering a trip over that weekend, but wasn't sure what to expect crowd wise. I figure summer is over, but it is still a long weekend so the crowds could be fairly significant. We also considered the weekend before, but I figure regardless of crowds the extra day we get on the long weekend makes it worth it. Any thoughts?
Along those lines... Anyone have any favorite groups that come to the Southern gospel picnic? Sounds like some good performers visiting.
i considered a trip down there that weekend, But have a couple of annual gathering here i may go to instead.
MAN!! decisions! decisions!
Probably will wait untill the following weekend. Eliminate the "last weekend" traffic at the park.. BUT that is the last monday they will be open thisyear! :'( :'(
Dont know,,I just Dont know...
It's been a long time since I went on a holiday weekend so I'm not sure either. I have read posts where the 4th of July the park had low attendance because of other things going on. They could very well be the case for Labor Day also. But to me a day at SDC is better than a day at work anytime!
Well, Duelist said it... a day at SDC is better than a day at work anytime. :-) My wife and I decided to give it a go and see how things are that weekend. Probably going to mix things up a little and see some shows we haven't seen before rather than focusing solely on SDC. I just called Paige at HomeStay and made a reservation there... first time for us to stay there. Looking forward to it after all the good reviews. And of course, looking forward to relaxing time in SDC and Branson. Nice to get away once in a while, even just for a long weekend.
hey sp! you will love Paige and her group!
Also IF you know what show u are going to, Paige can get you discounted tickets, and have them delivered to the motel..
This is who she works with... Give her call...
www.allaccessbranson.com
We always go Labor Day weekend. We have never had any trouble. We are staying at Homestay that weekend too! Maybe we'll see each other. You won't be able to miss us. There are 9 of us.
We plan on going to SDC the weekend after Labor Day Sat/Sun 10-11. This will be the start of the Fall Harvest Festival. Plan on giving Paige @ Homestay Inn a call later today to make reservations!
My prediction is that Labor Day won't be excessively busy. Most people assume that it will be busy because of the holiday, and therefore won't go.
And DollarCityBoy you just uttered my three favorite words, "Fall Harvest Festival." :D
I'm still not feeling well. :( :( :( Hopefully I will be well enough to go here in a few weeks
Used to be dead over Labor Day weekend. Not the case any more - usually. Traffic getting into SDC can be ridiculous but once in things seems to move at a good pace. If you're shopping patience will be needed at the outlet malls, The Landing and downtown Branson.
We'll be there w/our daughter "Diana Gail", who is a member of this board, and her in-laws. We also have reservations at "Homestay". We'll be staying through Monday night. It's good to know we'll have a nice, clean room for the times my fibro/cfs/etc flares up. The rooms at "Homestay" seem to be very clean and comfy.
God bless.
WELCOME BUSYMOM!!!! have a great trip next weekend!
If only we lived close enough to attend over labor day ??? Stinks living 12 hours away...
Just a week away! ;D I too will be staying home though. I have to save up for my big trip in October. :)
Welcome Busymom and enjoy the trip!!!
Welcome busymom and thanks for the comment! Hope you have a great trip. I'm hoping the rain holds off for us, but the cooler temps that are forecast should be nice. Still, if it rains we'll just relax and enjoy the time away :-). Have fun!
(I always say that a rainy day at SDC is better than a sunny day at home!)
Quote from: rubedugans on August 29, 2011, 09:42:37 PM
(I always say that a rainy day at SDC is better than a sunny day at home!)
Agreed!
You bet, In fact I just decided that I am going back to the city this weekend, I just got back from a super quick trip, But juist not enough time.... SOOO were going down and taking an extra day this time ;D ;D
Thanks to ozark for the trams picture! i just had to use it for a while!
^ Shouldn't that picture been reserved for "Missinthegreentrams"? :P
Spouse and I have a date Saturday morning at Sullivan's Mill - cinnamon bread and coffee are on the menu! A crowd at SDC is better than grading papers, yard work, and cleaning the garage any day! Hope to see you all there!
Quote from: Gilligan on August 30, 2011, 09:01:21 PMSpouse and I have a date Saturday morning at Sullivan's Mill - cinnamon bread and coffee are on the menu!
The spice of life! The perfect way to start your day. :)
Quote from: DollarCityBoy on August 30, 2011, 08:49:45 PM
^ Shouldn't that picture been reserved for "Missinthegreentrams"? :P
Yes, probably so. But ozark did such a good job i couldnt resist,, I will change it soon in honor of 9-11 and the memories of the lost heroes...
Well, today is the big day!
Any Silver Dollar City visitors that can chime on what the crowd levels were like, and their experiences? The weather was beautiful! :)
I was there yesterday and it was VERY crowded! It was kinda cold, probably because I'm used to 100+ degrees and it was around 80 most of the day. We got there around 8:45 for breakfast, and we ended up leaving between 4 and 5 because we were getting annoyed with the rude people and all the shows were over and the ride lines were unbelievably long. We were going to go back for the Easters, but we got wrapped up at Branson Landing, then we got stuck in traffic.
How were people being rude?
Longest lines I saw all year
the Harvest Festival is by far the best festival of them all! I dont care who you are. Not only is it perfect weather not too hot or cold, but the amazing colors and crafts. And if you feel like riding the water rides, you can bring a change of clothes ride the rides and there are no lines!!
Quote from: Duelist on September 05, 2011, 04:20:49 PM
How were people being rude?
Some of the guests were stopping in the middle of the road, and screaming at each other, and not saying "excuse me" when walking in the way when they could easily tell when they were in the way, people butting in line... etc.
Pretty much everything that I can't stand.
Makes me wonder why I'm going to college for hospitality mangement!
It's funny how holiday weekends will always bring the rude ones out. Thankfully, that is the exception more so than the normal.
I have found rude people and rude pushy kids here and there but usually you find really happy people willing to share their SDC experiance and somtimes life story willingly. SDC is a happy place!
I've never been to OTC, but I have always loved the harvest fest. I hope to go the second week of October.
u should it will be fuuuun!!!