I've started a few topics just to post links to interesting articles relating to SDC/CC/HFE. I think it's a waste of space to start a new topic for each interesting article that is found. So, as long as Steve is okay with this, here is a topic devoted to articles about SDC/CC/HFE. I think that if the article announces major changes or news relating to SDC/CC/HFE it's okay to start a new topic; but if it's just an article that gives an overview or review of SDC/CC/HFE, then I think it should be posted in this thread. Is this okay with you, Steve?
I found a nice article from OneNewsNow.com (a Christian news source based in Mississippi) that details the Christian aspects of SDC. It has some interesting quotes from Brad Thomas, SDC's General Manager. Here's a link to the article: http://www.onenewsnow.com/features.aspx?id=169080 (http://www.onenewsnow.com/features.aspx?id=169080)
I read that article several days ago. Good one. OneNewsNow is a great site, and on my favorites list.
Thanks for the link sdcforever! It was a good one.
Here is another article I found on that site:
http://www.onenewsnow.com/features.aspx?id=137052
The Top Spin was a record breaker. Here's the article:
http://www.bransoncourier.com/branson-entertainment/Guinness_World_tops_spun_simultaneously-985.html
^Actually, I think the attempt failed. They needed at least 200 tops to spin for at least 10 seconds to set the record (that's what Guinness told them). They had 250 spinners, but only 192 spun for the 10 seconds. They're not sure if they set the record, but they said they don't think they did. They will submit the application for the record, so we'll see what happens. Here's the article:
http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080816/BREAKING01/80816014/1007/NEWS01 (http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080816/BREAKING01/80816014/1007/NEWS01)
Yes, of course you are correct. This is another example of the teacher not reading the whole article.
Okay to set the record straight.....
There was no original record... so SDC did set the record at 192.. but for the event to show up in the record book Guinness wanted 200. So it is a record but will not appear in the book until someone gets 200+ to spin.
That's harsh >:(
^Yeah, I agree. Why does it have to be 200 to show up in the book if there is no previous record? Does anyone know?
I'm not sure thats just what I was told by the person who taught me to spin a top... when we were discussing the event.
I found SDC's official press release regarding the top spinning event, which sheds a little more light on the results and has a quote from Roy Campbell, the event creator. Here's the link:
http://www.bransonsilverdollarcity.com/press-room/press_releases.aspx?id=269 (http://www.bransonsilverdollarcity.com/press-room/press_releases.aspx?id=269)
SDC's press room is busy right now. Here are two press releases. One detailing the Southern Gospel Picnic going on right now (August 28-September 7):
http://www.bransonsilverdollarcity.com/press-room/press_releases.aspx?id=270 (http://www.bransonsilverdollarcity.com/press-room/press_releases.aspx?id=270)
The other detailing the upcoming National Harvest Festival (September 11-October 25), and it also features details on the Culinary & Craft School opening on September 11!
http://www.bransonsilverdollarcity.com/press-room/press_releases.aspx?id=271 (http://www.bransonsilverdollarcity.com/press-room/press_releases.aspx?id=271)
There's some good info in those press releases. Also, Steve, I don't know if you're aware, but the main site still lists KidsFest as the current event with a picture of the KidsFest banner. I'm not being picky, I'm just trying to be helpful! :)
^I know, I totally forgot to update it yesterday. Anyone got any Southern Gospel Picnic photos?
Quote from: shavethewhales on August 29, 2008, 06:48:45 PM
^I know, I totally forgot to update it yesterday. Anyone got any Southern Gospel Picnic photos?
I don't know if you can use this photo or not (there might be copyright issues). It's from SDC's website in their photo and video gallery. I've seen it used on other websites for the Southern Gospel Picnic. I've attached it below and also inserted it into my post. It's from Southern Gospel Nights at Echo Hollow.
(http://hfeimages.aristotle.net/SDC/sdc_08pr_sgp_lg.jpg)
JoDee and Peter Herschend are speaking at the annual Faith Promise Celebration, a get-together for Caring People, an outreach to single mothers, this coming Friday at Chateau on the Lake. JoDee and Peter are the founders of Caring People. They will share stories of the work the ministry does with single moms. The event is free of charge. You can find out more info here:
http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080906/LIFE07/809060326 (http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080906/LIFE07/809060326)
Here's a cool article about a trip a Butterfield Stagecoach is taking that used to belong to SDC :
http://ozarksfirst.com/content/fulltext/?cid=57011 (http://ozarksfirst.com/content/fulltext/?cid=57011)
I found a really interesting article about Jerry Henry, Corporate Director of Research for HFE. It discusses HFE's view of tourism and its trends, addressing the tourist numbers for this year and where they think tourism trends are headed in the future. Here's the link:
http://www.sbj.net/article.asp?aID=57791426.95356702.1068925.7629927.1762128.893&page=1 (http://www.sbj.net/article.asp?aID=57791426.95356702.1068925.7629927.1762128.893&page=1)
There's a really interesting article on the history of Stone Mountain (including HFE's Stone Mountain Park) on the Delco Times website. Check it out here:
http://www.delcotimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20130173&BRD=1675&PAG=461&dept_id=635414&rfi=6 (http://www.delcotimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20130173&BRD=1675&PAG=461&dept_id=635414&rfi=6)
HFE has announced their management promotions and they are interesting. Here are their three major promotions:
--Jane Cooper promoted to President, HFE Attractions
--Ken Bell named President of The Dollywood Company
--Brad Thomas promoted to Senior Vice President of Silver Dollar City Attractions
In the article it gives a brief summary of their new duties as well as a brief bio for each person. I think these promotions will have an impact on the direction of HFE's attractions (especially DW and SDC) in the next five years or so. Anyone have any thoughts? Here's the link to the article:
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/herschend-family-entertainment-announces-management/story.aspx?guid=%7BC0F12973-4639-45D7-BA85-60B9AC775801%7D&dist=hppr (http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/herschend-family-entertainment-announces-management/story.aspx?guid=%7BC0F12973-4639-45D7-BA85-60B9AC775801%7D&dist=hppr)