Anything you think is extremely high for what your get?
How about cheap for what you get,,,
Know of any specials that might help one of us save some money,??
I called Titanic today, there everyday adult admission price is now 27.00!! wow!, of course we as SP holders get a discount , but really?
ALSO at the titanic this month, maybe in march.. IF you are a teacher you can get in with famil or students for 8.50 each,,, they need to see your school badge or pay stub... You might call them for "full" details..
Titanic was nice once, and really the traveling exhibits don't intrigue me much, but I did feel that it was high.
I felt the ziplines (including the powered one) were too much for what they are.
Parking at the Landing is too much as well.
Last time we were at Pirates Golf golf, we were told to bring our receipt back anytime during our stay for a half price game. That was worth it! Also, I think Ride the Ducks is worth the ticket.
You can park for free at the Landing. Belk end or Bass Pro end has big free parking lots. We've never paid to park at the Landing.
Titanic has a family pass that makes admission more affordable for family. We did it last year and I called to ask the price because I had a son that was 18, turning 19 in a week. The family pass is 2 adults + all kids 18 and under, so we were able to use the family pass for all 3 kids. I can't remember the price, but I'm thinking it was in the $50-60 range. We really enjoyed it.
Ripley's or the Wax Museum seem to be not worth the price of admission. They do good business at that price, it's just too expensive for us compared to the entertainment we get.
We like the fish hatchery and the Dewey Short Visitor Center, both of which are free. There's a nice walking trail off the Visitor Center, too.
We've been going to Branson for 13 years. We rarely do "attractions" any more. The Tracks are priced so high that we won't pay for it; last year my mom paid for some of the family to ride. Haven't mini golfed in many years. If we do, it's usually the indoor course at Grand Country because it's raining. Haven't zip lined, until Titanic we hadn't done any of the walk through attractions in a long time. We'd rather get outside and enjoy the area now.
Ride the ducks is great with the half price admission for SDC pass holders. I felt Dixie Stampede was way overpriced.
The food is really good at Dixie Stampede though... the show is fun too
The mini golf by Cakes and Creams is just $5 a person and more often than not you get a coupon for a free round when you leave.
Well I dont think Dixie Stampede is real high. You must consider you are getting a show "and" a quality meal. Challenge yourself. Go to see any show in Branson (at a theatre) and go to a "nice" place to eat (sit down, waitress service) and add the tabs to both places. You will spend just about the same as you do at Dixie.
I do think the "Track" is overpriced and with all these cyclone style tracks, the carts arent even real fast anymore
Have to agree on the Go Carts. We avoid them at all costs. (And that's pretty hard to do with 3 boys!) It will cost an arm and a leg only to run a few laps on slow carts. Now the "Outlaw" carts are supposed to be faster....but I'm sure the price tag reflects that as well!
That's The problem. I didn't like the food
Quote from: okiebluegrass on February 17, 2014, 07:13:38 AM
That's The problem. I didn't like the food
Well of course -- but you have to remember, not all of us can afford to have a culinary chef work in our house preparing all of our meals, so forgive us for enjoying the meal.
Quote from: Swoosh on February 17, 2014, 11:52:10 AM
Quote from: okiebluegrass on February 17, 2014, 07:13:38 AM
That's The problem. I didn't like the food
Well of course -- but you have to remember, not all of us can afford to have a culinary chef work in our house preparing all of our meals, so forgive us for enjoying the meal.
???
Quote from: Preachin_Bill on February 17, 2014, 04:42:22 PM
Quote from: Swoosh on February 17, 2014, 11:52:10 AM
Quote from: okiebluegrass on February 17, 2014, 07:13:38 AM
That's The problem. I didn't like the food
Well of course -- but you have to remember, not all of us can afford to have a culinary chef work in our house preparing all of our meals, so forgive us for enjoying the meal.
???
It's called sarcasm.
wow. Did I really just have to explain to someone that I was being sarcastic? O.O
Quote from: Swoosh on February 17, 2014, 07:35:02 PM
Quote from: Preachin_Bill on February 17, 2014, 04:42:22 PM
Quote from: Swoosh on February 17, 2014, 11:52:10 AM
Quote from: okiebluegrass on February 17, 2014, 07:13:38 AM
That's The problem. I didn't like the food
Well of course -- but you have to remember, not all of us can afford to have a culinary chef work in our house preparing all of our meals, so forgive us for enjoying the meal.
???
It's called sarcasm.
wow. Did I really just have to explain to someone that I was being sarcastic? O.O
Just what do you mean by that?
No offense taken. I married a wonderful cook. I'm just spoiled I guess
Quote from: Swoosh on February 17, 2014, 07:35:02 PM
Quote from: Preachin_Bill on February 17, 2014, 04:42:22 PM
Quote from: Swoosh on February 17, 2014, 11:52:10 AM
Quote from: okiebluegrass on February 17, 2014, 07:13:38 AM
That's The problem. I didn't like the food
Well of course -- but you have to remember, not all of us can afford to have a culinary chef work in our house preparing all of our meals, so forgive us for enjoying the meal.
???
It's called sarcasm.
wow. Did I really just have to explain to someone that I was being sarcastic? O.O
Time and time again, you really come off as quite a jerk. Grow up.
I know the mods probably won't like my honesty, and sorry to others for hijacking a good thread, but somebody had to say it sometime. I can't be the only one shaking my head when I read some of his rude crap.
Quote from: Preachin_Bill on February 17, 2014, 09:48:46 PM
Time and time again, you really come off as quite a jerk. Grow up.
I know the mods probably won't like my honesty, and sorry to others for hijacking a good thread, but somebody had to say it sometime. I can't be the only one shaking my head when I read some of his rude crap.
Hard to take your post serious when you resort to name calling. That's just as rude. Stop taking the internet so seriously.
Quote from: okiebluegrass on February 17, 2014, 09:12:18 PM
No offense taken. I married a wonderful cook. I'm just spoiled I guess
That's what I figured. To me the food is very tasty. Do you like the food on the SBB?
WOW!! OK. Moving right along here.. another good deal in town is the "Almost Famous Murder Mystery Theatre"
regular price is about 36-38 bucks..... I was able to get us "SDCFans" a discount there of 30 bucks... include dinner and a comedy theatre..
The meal is catered in and the meal I had over the weekend was great! baked chicken, baby red taters, green beans, salad, roll, pice of cake fro dessert..
the murder mystery is an audience participation comedy, very funny.. I have been following this group for 4 years. they do a great job.. it is a small theatre, attendecne runs 100- 150 people usually.... the show is based on a "murder", BUT no real violence and is something the whole family can attend... check them out,,,
If you want more info.. PM me.,
Actually I am a fan of the food on the showboat. Maybe it was just the lack of silverware ;)
Showboat always has a great meal... and this is the last year of the current show......
Will be all new in 2015..... that's good for me, I didn't care for the show they have now with the showmen.....
Okie-may I ask you a question?
Do you (or did you in the past) smoke cigarettes?
Im not judging at all. I am simply saying that over time smoking does kill your "tastebuds". I know very many smokers who seem to constantly complain at the taste of something, that I usually find very tasty. BTW I do not, nor never did, smoke.
Of course everyones taste for food is very different. It not unusual for different people to like different foods. It says nothing about "you" as a person. I am sorry you did not like Dixie food though. At least there are several food choices in Branson. And thats why. Different people like different foods.
Enjoy your day folks.
Quote from: okiebluegrass on February 18, 2014, 10:15:33 AM
Actually I am a fan of the food on the showboat. Maybe it was just the lack of silverware ;)
They tried silverware at the Orlando Dixie Stampede and it was a huge failure.
I like the taste of the food at both locations, but I find the food settles better at DS than SBB. I know, TMI
To be honest it tasted ok (and yes I am a former smoker, and twenty years of smoking has killed my ability to smell). The baked (I think) chicken that we had sticks to your hands and makes my hands feel gross. I'm weird about food consistencies. I guess this makes me a horrible person ;)
The show was good, but I don't know if it was worth what it cost me to go see it. We went on our wedding night and I'm thinking with the $5 SDC discount it was still > $80 for the two of us.
;) The preceding remark was made with tongue firmly implanted in cheek and was not intended to anger, upset, defame, disturb, molest, annoy, bother, disenfranchise, discombobulate, perturb, offend, or PO anyone on this forum ;) Thanks, Okiebluegrass ;D
Another amazing attraction that we have talked about before, and I want to mention again for the newcomers is the Robert Foster Museum, Located in the College of Ozarks... Admittance is less than 10 bucks for adults. This place is big, has 4 full floors of goodies to look at... almost all of it is Ozark and area history. 1 floor is primarily weapons and ammo, it is a huge collection. They are closed on sunday, other than that, open all the time... check them out, along with the other sites at the college... there is a free tractor museum, outlook, nice park to relax in, bakery you can tour and other things to do.. you can lose 5-6 hours here real easy.....
Has anyone heard about the current status of SOTH? Is it still a no-go this year?
Nothing concrete about SOTH, some rumors about the college taking over but have not seen anything since last fall.....
However, there is a new dinner show:
http://bransontrilakesnews.com/entertainment/article_dad541f6-95b0-11e3-bb41-0019bb2963f4.html
Very affordable for what you get to see Sanddune! Polar bears, Elephant Ears, Birds, Deer, any animal you can think of shot and stuffed! PETA would hate the place!
WOW!!! That sounds like a nice show. Looks like I might have to "try" to put that on my 2014 things to do list.
OKIE - NO! you are not a horrible person (regardless of whether or not you like certain foods or food places). I actually do understand what you are saying. I do think the "childlike" fun of eating with your fingers is what makes Dixie what it is. But I know that I always excuse myself almost immediately after eating, to go wash my hands proper.
Truth is, we all like/dislike certain things by design. (I for one absolutely despises spinach) I cant really explain why, nor do I care to try. It is just part of what makes me-me. No need to explain those things. Everyone here is great and special made. OKIE, you didnt offend us.
Rube, your right abaout PETA!!! LOL... way too much to list..just a taste...
Beverly Hillbillies car, including granny shotgun!
1 room log cabin house with furnishing,
steam engine tractors (2 or 3)
assortment of Ozark made handmade quilts..!!!
LOTS AND LOTS OF STUFF!!!! to see at that museum'
OK, Now to offend people. PETA stands for people eating tasty animals, right? ;D
People Enjoying Tasty Animals
:D
"LIKE"
LOL.....
Oh WOW. you mean PETA is animal related? ;D ;D ;D