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Silver Dollar City & Celebration City Discussion => General Silver Dollar City Talk => Topic started by: shavethewhales on November 28, 2007, 09:08:14 PM
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During my recent visit to SDC, I stopped by what was once one of my favorite places to eat in the entire world. I got my traditional favorite dish of a pulled pork brisket sandwich, with fries and a small drink all for a whopping $9.50 thanks to the season pass discount. I usually don't mind the high price so much, because the food is usually very good - this time, however, it tasted like a cheap church dinner. Seriously, the fries were good but the meat reminded me of a high school cafeteria dish.
I'm not saying all the food around the park was this bad, but it certainly seemed like a little less was put into everything. Maybe it was the fact that the place was so crowded that particular weekend, but it had never been like this before.
What's with the high prices though? I understand that they have more expenses with their restaurants than your average fast food joint, but $10 for a fairly small meal is pretty bad. I could get a better meal at Rib Crib for $7.
I'm not the only one who's complained about this either, but luckily SDC takes this kind of thing pretty seriously, so I'm sure things will shape back up again soon. I will say that even in its low point, the food at SDC is astounding better than what you could get at any other park.
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The food is pretty expensive but it still tasted fine to me. And don't knock down the Rib Crib. That place is pretty good.... I'm just kiddin ya.
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I'm wondering if the rise in food prices has any connection to the rise in gas prices? I mean, if it's costing more for gas, then it must be costing more to ship food...
~ "Becky" Joy ~
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^I'm sure it affects quite a few areas of the park, especially when you think about all the different places they're shipping things to and from, and how it has to travel around once it gets to the park before it can even go to a specific eatery. Like I said, they have more expenses than the typical food service joint, but their seemingly excessive entrance prices should cover some of this.
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Are the gate prices excessively expensive? When compared to Disney and most Orlando parks, signs point to no.
The food tasted fine to me last time I was there. I'm eating at Reunion Hall on Saturday and I'll let you know how the food was when I get back.
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Silver Dollar City is cheaper than Disney because--lets face the facts-- Disney has so much more to do than SDC does.
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I have never thought the food at SDC was over priced. The cost of the kids meals here are the same as a happy meal at McDonalds. At Christmas time they had the Buffets that were 13.99. At first I Thought that was high but then found out it included the free drinks as well, and as many refills as I needed. Most parks charge $5 for a drink and there are no refills.
Aunt Polly's Menu
Kid's Meals (for children 11 and under)
Corn Dog $2.99
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich $2.99
Peanut Butter, Banana & Fresh Strawberry Sandwich $3.59
Chicken Bites $3.59
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I agree. I've never thought they were very overpriced considering they have such a captive audience. And they'll give you all the water you need for free (though you have to pay for bottled).
(Just don't fall for the pizza buffet thing when it's offered. They should pay us.)
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I've never even heard of the pizza buffet. I will be sure to avoid that one. I think the food at World Fest is the best. And for a real value on the food, get the 1/2 sandwich at Big Jake's. Tasty and huge!!
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The pizza buffet is in the Mill Restaurant during Kidsfest.
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By all means, the Family Feud skillet is my favorite in the park. It's always good, and it's always been good. I always want to tell the people in line in front of me that it's so much better than the Harvest skillet.
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I agree that the quality of food has taken a nose dive. My daughter and I spent several days in the park last summer and she noted, as well, that portions were smaller and not really hot. My husband and I made a separate trip and that was the first thing he commented on. We both had fish dinners and won't do it again. I just can't bring myself to complain about the skillet dinners though. Good or bad, I have to have one every time I'm there. Do you remember the good old days when the Dine In The Mine restaurant would seat you and then bring over a plate with pickles and a large wedge of cheese? Meals were served "family style" and desserts were brought around on a tray? Ah, one of my fondest memories!
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^I do remember Dine In the Mine! That was really good food!
We always eat at the Lumbercamp, and I haven't noticed a drop in the quality at all. We also took advantage of the Bluegrass & BBQ Fest last year, and the food was really good. Prices aren't too bad IMO, even without the season pass discount.
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Does anyone know if the Mine Restaurant still has the "special" table?
~ "Becky" Joy ~
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^As of last year it did, but it hardly ever runs anymore. I can see a lot of people getting ticked off about it nowadays.
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The table was in Molly's Mill a couple of weeks ago when I was in for breakfast.
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Do you remember the good old days when the Dine In The Mine restaurant would seat you and then bring over a plate with pickles and a large wedge of cheese? Meals were served "family style" and desserts were brought around on a tray? Ah, one of my fondest memories!
At one point in the late 60's early 70's they served Apple Cider Slush as well!
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Does anyone know if the Mine Restaurant still has the "special" table?
~ "Becky" Joy ~
^As of last year it did, but it hardly ever runs anymore. I can see a lot of people getting ticked off about it nowadays.
Refresh my memory. Right now I'm drawing a blank...what is the "special" table?
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No! No! Don't tell! It'll be a suprise!
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Okay, maybe "Old Guy" doesn't want to know, but it's driving me crazy! What is the special table?
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I sat at the Special table in the mine 2 weeks ago when I was there. It is still there and my kids loved it.
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Okay, maybe "Old Guy" doesn't want to know, but it's driving me crazy! What is the special table?
It's a table near the cash register in the Mine restaurant that moves up and down. The thing is, the employees usually don't tell you that when they seat you. It's usually set to be so slow that you don't notice for awhile. It can get pretty hilarious when just the right type of people sit there.
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At one point in the late 60's early 70's they served Apple Cider Slush as well!
Oh my goodness, that sounds GOOOOD.
As for the special table, I'm so short, I'm just the "right type of people" for it. LOL
Now, can someone request to be seated at the special table if it isn't occupied?
~ "Becky" Joy ~
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Darn now the secrets out! Yes, you can request that. We do It for ( or to) all our friends.
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It's been YEARS since we got the special table. I don't even know how we got it; probably by pure luck. I think was probably only 11 or 12. It was the only time we've ever sat there.
And it turned out to be okay to tell my friend the secret 'cause I then learned that she'd encountered a table like that elsewhere before.
~ "Becky" Joy ~
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I can't believe I forgot about the special table, because we were seated there when I was about 8 or 9. It just slipped my memory until Steve mentioned that it moves up and down. We thought it was hilarious! We were eating and I remember thinking that the table was moving, but I didn't want to say anything because I thought it was only in my head. Finally I said something and my family agreed that they thought it was moving too. They were also relieved that someone finally got up the guts to say something (we all thought we must be imagining it). We asked a staff member about it and they just laughed and said they had begun to wonder if we were going to mention it at all. Everyone got a good laugh out of it! ;D
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I had no idea there was even a such thing as the "Special Table." I'll watch for it next time. ;D
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^You didn't know because it WAS a "secret" ;) :D
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I wouldn't say it was a secret, they actually tell people before hand now - or at least the people working there the last time I was there did. I didn't think it was worth holding back anyhow.
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McFarland's Restaurant in the Imax complex has two of the "special tables". It's not the same because it's not dark and in a mine setting, but it gets the same reaction. Some unsuspecting family is always caught by the rest of the dining room. It was featured on Candid Camera a few years ago - the first gag that Candid Camera did not set up on its own.
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back to the topic -- McFarlands is a GOOD example of declining food quality while raising prices.
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Wow. Did you see how I brought that discussion full circle. That was my intention all along.