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Just returned from our monthly quick trip to Branson/Springfield. On most of the SDC billboards there is a tagline below the SDC logo -- the Heart of the Ozarks.

Noticed last month that the OYO/Classic Motor Inn had plywood up to block stairways from being used. Last week I noticed that wire fencing panels had been placed around the property to keep cars out.

Sad to see another motel closed especially one where SDC Fans used to stay due to a discount arranged for us by member sanddunerider.

Branson's 2nd Chick-Fil-A recently opened on the strip next to the Americana Theater.

Received a Silver Dollar City survey email today -- mainly about a possible SDC resort. Had 4 different options of building design. Asked about perks I would value staying at the resort -- tickets for SDC, free parking, shuttle from the resort to the city, fast pass, show lovers pass, food package for the park, early admission to the park, etc. Average night rate would be $199.99.

There were also questions about how often I visited Branson, what attractions I visited, when was my last visit to SDC.

Anyone else get this survey?

SDC is currently in first place for the USA Today 10BEST Theme Park Holiday Event. Here's the link if you would like to vote. You may vote once a day per device. SDC has one several times including last year.


https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-theme-park-holiday-2022/

SDC has been nominated for the USA Today 10Best Halloween Event. Voting lasts until 9/12. You may vote once per day per device.

https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-theme-park-halloween-event-2022/

Time for the annual USA Today 10Best Theme Park contest. Here's the link if you would like to vote for SDC:

https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-theme-park-2022/silver-dollar-city-branson-mo/

There are 15 days left to vote. You may vote once a day per device. Currently Sea World Orlando is in first place. SDC is number 2.

If you would like to vote (and you may vote daily), here's the link to the annual USA Today 10Best Holiday Theme Park contest. SDC has won several times and is currently in 1st place.

https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-theme-park-holiday/an-old-time-christmas-at-silver-dollar-city-branson-mo/

SDC came in 2nd for 2021 in the Best Amusement Park category for 10Best. Sea World Orlando won this year. For most of the contest SDC was in first place on the leaderboard.

https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-amusement-park/

Noticed a full page ad in Branson Tri-Lakes this Wednesday about Rhonda Vincent at SDC -- May 8 and 9, 3 pm and 6 pm in Echo Hollow.

Was wondering why such short notice. And why no real promotion from SDC? There was nothing about it when I checked the website last week.

The NTSB released its findings this week about the Duck Boat sinking on Table Rock Lake in July 2018.
Here's a link to the findings: https://www.ky3.com/content/news/NTSB-releases-findings-for-whos-to-blame-in-duck-boat-tragedy-570023101.html
The safety board chairman said he thought the business could reopen if changes were made. In May 1999 the Hot Springs Ducks also had a Duck sink and that business did reopen and is still operating.

I read in the winter edition of the Times about the 60th Jubilee Homecoming, April 30 -- May 3. During that time there will be performances by Branson performers. On May 2nd there is a High Noon Event in Echo Hollow (no details given), a Diamond Rio concert with fireworks that night,and a praise concert with the Martins on Sunday night, the 3rd.
Does anyone know more details about the High Noon Event or what Branson performers are participating or what is going on Friday night?   We attended all the activities for the 50th celebration but are trying to decide if the 60th is a must visit weekend since we have already seen Diamond Rio and the Martins at SDC several times.

Time to vote for the 10Best Holiday Event. Right now SDC is #1. You can vote once a day.

https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-theme-park-holiday-event-2019/an-old-time-christmas-at-silver-dollar-city-branson-mo/

Looks like Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas City will not reopen this year, and it sounds as though it may be sold.

https://www.ktlo.com/2019/05/08/kansas-water-park-where-boy-died-appears-unlikely-to-open/

Did the slide ever get torn down after that terrible accident?

Branson Tri-Lakes just published an article (free reading)  about the removal of the Lost River. The article also has a timeline of the rides at SDC plus mentions some that have come and gone such as BuzzSaw Falls.

http://bransontrilakesnews.com/news_free/article_ec581ee2-4a75-11e9-b7b6-3fe61bad9d43.html

Did this year's season pass extras include the card for the magazine subscription?

Got a Times in the mail this week. Has more info on the additional concerts for the 2019 season -- Bluegrass Nights in Echo Hollow during Bluegrass and BBQ, Summer Concert Series (Members Only - 2 dates, Christopher Cross, ABBA Tribute, Lovin' Spoonful, and Blood Sweat and Tears), Country Music Days with Saturday Night Concerts featuring Shenandoah and Sawyer Brown. Also has more info on the various festivals plus some coupons for other Branson attractions.

21st annual Golden Ticket Awards for the amusement park industry is being hosted by SDC this weekend. Events kicked off tonight and the awards will be presented Saturday night during a cruise on the Branson Belle.

https://hometowndailynewsarchives.com/2018/09/07/amusement-park-industry-converging-on-silver-dollar-city-this-weekend/

Just happened to catch Coaster Quest Sunday June 24th on the Travel Channel. Episode included Holiday World and SDC. The SDC segment was filmed in 2017 and included rides on Powder Keg, Wildfire, and Outlaw Run plus food from Tater Twists and the Funnel Cake stand. It was followed by another Coaster Quest episode about Orlando.

Haven't found a repeat of the SDC episode yet on the Travel channel but Coaster Quest is supposed to be a series.

New water ride Typhoon Twister closed at Six Flags St. Louis due to accident:
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/new-typhoon-twister-water-slide-at-six-flags-in-eureka/article_e871af80-26e2-54a7-bc02-91af1f9c34d1.html