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Silver Dollar City & Celebration City Discussion => General Silver Dollar City Talk => Topic started by: sanddunerider on October 02, 2011, 07:02:46 PM
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We are Planning on going down "opening" weekend., ;D
then the weekend before thanksgiving,
sometime early december ???,
then we will be there the last day of the season :(
who else?
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Friday Nov 11 is the run for the lights 5K
http://www.active.com/running/branson-mo/6th-annual-run-to-the-lights-2011 (http://www.active.com/running/branson-mo/6th-annual-run-to-the-lights-2011)
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I cant wait to be done with my freakin degree and just live in branson so I can go to SDC and fill my hearts desire.
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We typically go the weekend after Thanksgiving; and some years we have even been there Thanksgiving Day. I think this year we are going early, possibly November 4-7.
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I cant wait to be done with my freakin degree and just live in branson so I can go to SDC and fill my hearts desire.
Omgsh!! Exactly!!
But I plan on going to OTC whenever Show Choir goes early in December Just because I graduated and not a part of the Show Choir anymore doesn't mean I can't stalk them !! Also because my best friends are seniors this year and I'm gonna go to hang out with them.
Then I'm going again sometime with my sister's boyfriend's grandma who love SDC just about as much as I do!
Just because that's the times I have planned doesn't mean I won't go more times.
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We are going on Thanksgiving day and staying till that Sunday! Yay! Can't wait! We are staying at the Keeter Center and having Thanksgiving Lunch in the Dobyn's Dining Room then will head over to SDC when they open at 4. I'm so excited about not having to cook and clean-up this Thanksgiving and can just enjoy spending time with my family.
Sorry I've been a stranger around here lately. I started homeschooling my 5 year old son this year so all my spare time has been going into all my preparations for that!
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good luck this year homeschooling!!! Its fun stuff!
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my other 1/2 is now making some noises about sat/sund after thanksgiving... ::) ::), guess we will see. lots of time until then ;D.
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my other 1/2 is now making some noises about sat/sund after thanksgiving... ::) ::), guess we will see. lots of time until then ;D.
We'll most likely be there that weekend as well. Usually stay at Table Rock State Park, it's normally our last camping trip of the year. :(
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good luck this year homeschooling!!! Its fun stuff!
Thank you!
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We are going during Christmas break, the days between Christmas and New Years. Too hard to take our son out of school, so we have to wait until break time. But it sure is a great way to end the year.
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in TWO WEEKS!
5K Run to the Lights Veterans weekend
Thanksgiving Weekend
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I would love to do that it sounds lime so much fun. Now all I have to do is talk my parents into it. That's not going to happen.
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Just a note. IF you make it to branson for OTC, and really want to expierence christmas... Ride the ducks!..
they go up the mountian, talk to santa and grandpa (reminds me of the frisco train), stop at dewey center for cocoa, and u get to see lights.. lasts about 1 1/2 hours, we went last year, and hope to do it again.
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I will probably be going in December. Since I have a "Bring a Friend" pass that is good only for the month of December, I am thinking about treating my father to a free visit then. :)
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I'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I already made reservations at Homestay Inn for Sat. night!
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With my contractor work i have going on now through end of november, i dont think i will be there until 1st weekend of dec. >:( >:(. but i will be there.... Now if we get some rain......................... maybe sneek down for a quickie ;) ;) right paige?
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We'll be there Saturday Dec. 17th- should be pretty cold by then.
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With my contractor work i have going on now through end of november, i dont think i will be there until 1st weekend of dec. >:( >:(. but i will be there.... Now if we get some rain......................... maybe sneek down for a quickie ;) ;) right paige?
How will she ever survive without you for that long? ;D
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LOL!! Larson, i dont know!!
i guess it will be up to all of you to keep her company until i can get back down there :D
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I was picking up my sister from winterguard practice today as the choir director was leaving the school. She came up to the car and said, "Did you still want to know about the show choir trip?"
I said, "Yeah."
She said, "Well, we're doing SDC Dec 2, so if you still have your season pass..."
I said, "Trust me, I still have my pass!!"
She kinda rolled her eyes and smiled. "Yeah, I thought you would!"
Lol, she knows me too well!
So I guess I'm going Dec 2! I'm gonna hang out with my friends, but if I have to, I'm ditching them for a little while to watch A Dicken's Christmas Carol because last time I was there with choir, we had to ride PowderKeg 28hundred times, thanks to Robby and not one person cared about my musical theatre needs!
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Looks like 1 weekend in december for me.. Planning trip now, wil be there sunday.
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We'll be down Nov.16th. in the late afternoon andleaving on Monday the21st. We've had some snow up here in Northern Wi. so hope to avoid any blizzards on our trip....and yes we have reservations at Homestay again....love the hospitality there.
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Just a note. IF you make it to branson for OTC, and really want to expierence christmas... Ride the ducks!..
they go up the mountian, talk to santa and grandpa (reminds me of the frisco train), stop at dewey center for cocoa, and u get to see lights.. lasts about 1 1/2 hours, we went last year, and hope to do it again.
Sanddunerunner,
Please tell me more! What time did you go? Dusk? Would a wiggly toddler make it? She rides the train at SDC, and she is fine until the train stops. We're out in the woods, and she thinks it's time to get off the train. She squirms and wiggles until the trains starts up again. I'm one of the people on the train thinking "hurry up and find Ma already so we can get moving!"
It sounds like great fun, but I wonder if we are ready for it as a family. We plan on going the 2nd weekend in Dec.
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http://branson.ridetheducks.com/special-offers.aspx
little ones should be ok.. the ride does stop twice for a few minutes, just like the train.
All of the christmas ride leave at 5:30 or 6:30 pm.. That way you can see the lights on the way..
give it a try stacey, i dont think you will be dissapointed.
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Season Passes - Check, Reservations made - Check, Mentally ready - Check, ; Now I just have to wait until the last week of the year to get there. - I don't think I can wait that long!!!!
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http://branson.ridetheducks.com/special-offers.aspx
little ones should be ok.. the ride does stop twice for a few minutes, just like the train.
All of the christmas ride leave at 5:30 or 6:30 pm.. That way you can see the lights on the way..
give it a try stacey, i dont think you will be dissapointed.
Do you know if we still get the season pass discount on those rides?
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sorry larson, i dont remember,,,
I actually think there was NO discount... BUT it is an extended ride. And well worth the cost. IMHO...\
If i remember i need to call toomorrow for Boat tickets, i wil ask about the ducks. ;D
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I beg to differ!!
(AAA Midwest Traveler Magazine)
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^ I agree with you Tiffany, SDC is my second home!
Also, WE WILL BE AT SDC FOR OTC TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
OPENING DAY!....at least for the general public! haha
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HAVE a great day, we will be there sunday afternoon..
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My mom is trying to get some days off work in Nov so we can go. I hope its soon!!
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We will be going down for the first time this year next week. Very much looking forward to the lights, Christmas Carol and all.
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1st time? 1st time for OTC? or 1st time down this year?
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Looks like we're going down today!
Interesting situation: both planned and unplanned. Some 6 months ago, my wife made a follow-up appt with her doc in Springfield for this afternoon. We planned to take the kids out of school at noon, go to her doc, hit the city for the lights, and go back Sat morning for the day.
Then we promptly forgot about it.
Last weekend, I kept insisting that we had something planned this weekend, but neither of us could remember what it was. Then, yesterday, Lori looked at the calendar and said, "Uh, oh!" We both had to arrange time off at the last minute, we had to throw the clothes together late last night after Scouts, and we had to give up on a quiet weekend at home (would have been only the thrid one since April 1!).
Don't get me wrong! I am delighted to be able to go to the City, but the whirlwind nature of the thing has just about taken my breath away!
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Have fun, Palallin! We'll be there the 3rd weekend in December.
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Fun! its like an early christmas present! yay have a good time and a safe trip!
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My next "scheduled" visit is the sunday in December.
was just there and i is reddy to be back. ;)
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my dad is planning a trip to OTC this year and he hinted at taking me....whooo! My step mom has NEVER EVER EVER been to SDC and I have never been to OTC. I need top 5 things to do. Then if your feeling up to it the top 5 things that are mediocre and wont be missed if I dont get around to it.......
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trams!
tree lighting,
train ride
chrsitmas carol
parade
the whole park!
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hey, when they turn on the christmas lights in the park? we may be going thanksgiving weekend.
thanks!
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lights are ON>!! They were turned on the 1st weekend in november,,, have a great trip.
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I'll be there 2 weeks from today!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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tiff, Looks like i am going to miss you that weekend!
DARN, i wanted to see you in your 1st show at the saloon!!!
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Leaving Wed. as soon as school lets out. Planning to be at the park Thanksgiving Day, which is not soon enough!!
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Leaving Wed. as soon as school lets out. Planning to be at the park Thanksgiving Day, which is not soon enough!!
I don't think it would be soon enough if I went tomorrow! Too many hours between now and noon tomorrow!
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well gilligan, make sure you leave us a review on detaiols about how many people were there.
Are you going in friday morning as well? if so let us know how that goes as well. Hope you have decent weather to contend with.
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Looks like I'm going to be headed up there with the family this Friday for a quick two day trip. I'm mostly excited just to see about the markers. Look for a ton of pics next weekend.
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Looking forward to those pics. Have a great time, Shave!
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We are going to miss our traditional T'giving trip this year since we are going to Dollywood instead. Hope to get to SDC right after Christmas. Weather then is not as reliable but the crowds aren't as big either. But, we have a great time whenever we go.
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Just being able to squeeze in both Dollywood, and Silver Dollar City within thirty days, or so is rather impressive! Enjoy your trips. :)
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Thanks Ozark. In Pigeon Forge now. Heading to Dollywood tomorrow. Can't wait to see how the new coaster is looking.
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thats quite a road trip smoke!,
have fun, be safe be interesting to hear your input on DW's OTC.
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Had a great time at Dollywood last week. The weather was great and the coasters did not disappoint. Enjoyed DW's Christmas festival. They don't have as many lights as SDC but in my opinion they have a better line up of shows with better variety and selection. They opened at 10 this past Saturday morning for season passholders with extra ride time on Tennessee Tornado. I must compliment DW on their new parking lot and their tram service. We arrived just after 9 Saturday morning and there were trams all over the place waiting to take people in the park. Walked up got on one and they took us right in. At night when it was time to leave, they had tram after tram lined up waiting to take people back to their cars. It really kept the line moving and they moved a tremendous amount of people. Much much better than the tram service at SDC. Of course, it costs $8 to park at DW so it all best be top notch. Luckily, with the DW gold pass you get free parking and 20% off food and merchandise in the park.
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I got back from Branson yesterday, SDC was Friday. It was raining so all the rides were closed for the first few hours which meant a lot of complaining coming from my buddy, Robby. When the rain stopped and rides opened, we were over by The Grand Exposition and Robby said, "I want to go to PowderKeg. Show us the way, oh fearless one." So I lead them to PowderKeg. We were halfway there and one of the people in our group said, "Tiffany knows the way! She's here everyday!" I said, "Pretty much!" and someone else said, "Tiffany Tutterrow, from Branson, Missouri." I said, "I wish!"
Then we were almost to PK and Robby called me Sacajawea and said how Lewis and Clark wouldn't have made it without her, so I said, "Ohh, you need me!!" And my loving pal, Robert, said, "No. We only need you for the shortcuts to the rides."
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Nice to be needed! :D
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I made it from The Opera House to Red Gold Heritage Hall in a little under 10 minutes! And that was with trying to get my mom and her friend to keep up.
My former Show Choir was performing at Red Gold Heritage Hall, and I wanted to see them perform (I was using them as an excuse to go to SDC ;)). I wanted to see Christmas Carol before I met up with my friends because they would rather ride rides all day. I saw the first Christmas Carol show. It ran later than the Pathfinder said it would (it always does) so I had to get from the Opera House to Red Gold in about 8 minutes. Thank goodness there were no big crowds, or else they probably woulda got run over!
We got there as soon as choir was walking out on the floor, so we didn't miss anything!
The choir had to leave at 7pm, despite the complaints from half of the choir (mostly Robby). Mom and her friend were ready to leave around that time too, but I REALLY didn't want to. I told her we should go see Christmas Carol again, so we ate, did some shopping, then saw the last show for the day. I'm glad we went back a second time, because the second time had more of my favorite SDC performers as the leads than first show did. I'm not saying the first show wasn't amazing, because it was! But something about Clint as Bob, Rachel as the Ghost of Christmas Present, Tom as Scrooge... made it that much better! My mom and her friend also agreed that the second time was better than the first.
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Looks like my wife and I will be going with another couple this weekend; we'll also have our younger son with us.
Unfortunately, the Home Stay is closed for the season :'(
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yes , paige is closed for the season..
You might check Bavarian village on indian point, or we have stayed at The Honesuckle inn on SOTH expressway.
we have also have stayed at the best western over by the landing.. BUT it is on the wrong side of town, if your going to concentrate on SDC.
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best western closest to the City is nice, yet a bit pricey. They do have a great breakfast on the otherhand. I enjoy their indoor pool due to having a wading pool and a big kid pool....the rooms are clean.
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AND i think our price is 55.00 per nite.. because it is owned by the same company as Homestay..
Just tell them paige from homestay sent ya!
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best western closest to the City is nice, yet a bit pricey. They do have a great breakfast on the otherhand. I enjoy their indoor pool due to having a wading pool and a big kid pool....the rooms are clean.
That's where we usually stay. Last time we were there, a lady at the desk said we looked familiar :)
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thats where I used to stay when I went. My mommy loved that one. But now I am takin my fam I try to go for the cheapest/cleanest. I will splurge sometimes but not often....
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best western closest to the City is nice, yet a bit pricey.
I used to stay there all the time, I really enjoyed hearing the train in the morning. But they really are high in compairison with Page at the Homestay. I prefer to stay with those that support my interests so its Homestay for me.
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agreed! :)
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best western does have an excellent breakfast... lots of stuff, and the indoor pool is nice..
Honeysuckle also has a very nice brekfast , but the indoor pool is not quite as nice.
If you like to do you own cooking as much as you can, try Bavarian village. they have small cabins with kitchenetts and are 5 minutes from SDC. Last time I checke the small cabins were about 50 per nite..
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Yes, their breakfast was quite extensive, and I was glad of the elevator when we had so much luggage to carry. Not sure it's worth double the rate, but at least the drive is SHORT.
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Its really hard to beat Paige's rate when they're open. We usually camp when we go but it's cheaper per nite at Homestay than some of the nicer campgrounds.
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palallin where did you stay? best western? On SOTH expressway? or by old branson.?
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Anybody going next week.. here is the entertainment schedule... just posted. I will be there friday to pay my condolences ;) (last day of the season).\
http://hfeimages.aristotle.net/General/Dec%2026-30%20schedule.pdf
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I plan to be there Monday and Tuesday, December 26th and 27th. Can't wait. As of now the weather looks pretty good.
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I hope to go sometime next week!!
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I haven't been on the forum in months but I'm glad to be back. I'm currently staying at the grand country inn because the Home stay is closed. my wife
bluegrass widow was unable to make the trip. she is in new mexico because her mother passed away on december 16th. :-( the children and I will be going to silver dollar city tomorrow.
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okiebluegrass: glad to have you back! Sorry about the death in the family. Please post a trip review with photos when you go to SDC this week. Thanks and enjoy the last few days of the season.
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Okie: Sorry about the death in the family. Prayers are going out to you and your extended family. I hope you enjoy your trip to our delightful lil paradise. Stay warm!