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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2017 Project Part 2

« on: March 15, 2017, 09:28:22 AM »

The wooden fence behind the iconic SDC logo at the main entrance has been removed (by looking at some photo's people have posted on facebook). The rock wall is still there with the small arch opening, but the fence is defiantly gone. Seems odd that you can see thru, makes me think all of that will be removed at some point.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Got another survey this week about SDC

« on: February 17, 2017, 10:08:22 AM »

I received the survey several days ago. I was thrilled to finally give my opinion, as I can only think of one other time that i got a survey.

I believe the survey's questions changed depending on which answer you gave for the 1st question. They kept asking about "Adventure" for most of my questions.  What adventure means to me and so forth. Several questions also asked about "Immersive Theming."

It was quite lengthily, and gave me several opportunities to state my opinion, which I appreciated. 

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2017 Project Part 2

« on: February 14, 2017, 12:30:47 PM »

If I were them,  I wouldn't have posted that pic. It looks terrible (IMO), and I was looking forward to this addition. The way it is being executed has me worried; it looks cheep. 

Maybe once the "bigger picture" comes into play it will look better, but that pic alone makes it look horrible.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2017 Project Part 2

« on: January 23, 2017, 02:45:23 PM »

We've always enjoyed the Springhouse and its cozy atmosphere. Ate there many times over the past 30 years.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Where in the City? (2016)

« on: December 06, 2016, 09:29:01 AM »

Tintype Shop?

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Where in the City? (2016)

« on: December 05, 2016, 12:17:20 PM »

Christmas Hollow?

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Where in the City? (2016)

« on: November 15, 2016, 08:25:13 AM »

Tintype Shop?

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2017 Project Part 2

« on: November 07, 2016, 09:17:45 AM »

The new Christmas lights everywhere sure are cool at night. It wasn't too overwhelming, but there were a lot. I didn't want to do any of the festivities in the park until after Thanksgiving, but the people I was with wanted to see the parade and tree when they did that.

"Christmas in Midtown" will not premiere until 2017.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Birthday's

« on: November 03, 2016, 11:59:36 AM »

I remember in 2010, when SDC was celebrating its 50th, they were doing special promotions for those turning 50 that year or who were celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary. My in-laws celebrated their 50th anniversary that year, and they both got into SDC for free, along with some other goodies.

For the 50th celebration I think you had to either show your drivers license (for birthday proof) or your marriage certificate... my mom-in-law had to do some digging to find it! haha

I like what they have done this year with the buttons/ribbons and special perks, if you are there the day of (or maybe close to it). 

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2017 Project Part 2

« on: November 02, 2016, 12:00:30 PM »

I'm from Little Rock, I know the backstory.
 
Jennings Osborne was a philanthropist who owned a large estate on a main thoroughfare in Little Rock. During the 80's and 90's he had large Christmas displays in which to honor his daughter Breezy. The displays grew every year, and brought in thousands of people to drive by. The angels were some of his most recognizable displays and most loved. The neighbors eventually complained, and an order was brought against the family to remove the lights, due to the large volume of cars. The next year he simply put up one large angel, with tear-drops falling from her face. It made quite a statement, and I still vividly remember the 'Crying Angel.'

The lights were then distributed to the Arkansas State Capitol and Hot Springs National Park. The displays were in these 2 locations for many years before the Walt Disney company acquired them and put them at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Jennings Osborne passed away several years ago, and unfortunately the estate went up for auction.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2017 Project Part 2

« on: October 28, 2016, 04:23:36 PM »

I just saw SDC's official facebook page about 2017. I paused it on the "Christmas in Midtown" image...looks like they purchased/acquired the Jennings Osborne light's from Disney's Hollywood Studios!!! These were the lights originally on the Jennings Osborne home in Little Rock, Arkansas. SDC never actually said this, but it is VERY obvious by the renderings that they are indeed the Osborne light displays!

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Where in the City? (2016)

« on: October 06, 2016, 08:05:19 AM »

Former location of Big Jack's Sandwich Shop (side wall, closest to Grandfathers Mansion)?

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2016 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: September 28, 2016, 08:17:20 AM »

I wish SDC would have taken a cue to Big Cedar Lodge's entrance sign.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Where in the City? (2016)

« on: September 20, 2016, 03:30:20 PM »

I don't recognize where that is within the park...but I do have a question. Is there a score-card that you (swoosh) are keeping up with? I know there's not going to be a grand prize with money or an all expense paid vacation to SDC and Branson     ...but I was just curious to see where everyone stood.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Where in the City? (2016)

« on: September 15, 2016, 02:16:15 PM »

In the planter in front of the Train Depot (the planter that sits in the middle of the pathway between HDH, FM, Depot)