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Branson Talk / Re: OYO/Classic Motor Inn closed

« Last post by Okiebenz on July 21, 2024, 08:45:52 PM »

I have not been to Branson in about a year or two, planned on getting season passes again for SDC next year.  Really sounds like the golden days of Branson are over.

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Branson Talk / Re: OYO/Classic Motor Inn closed

« Last post by shavethewhales on July 21, 2024, 06:17:28 PM »

So basically half the red route is sitting dead, lol. That's crazy. I wonder if someone is lining up to buy it all up. Westgate could buy some of those properties. Not sure why they didn't build the waterpark, but probably has something to do with covid cost increases. Still Waters is STILL working on opening their new indoor waterpark thing, last I checked. They got a similar park opened up at their Gatlinburg resort though. Once again you have to ask why there isn't more incentive to get things moving in Branson.

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Announcements / Re: New Forums

« Last post by shavethewhales on July 21, 2024, 06:08:22 PM »

I'm working on this, but the new setup isn't quite as simple as the old forums so it is taking a bit. Fortunately things seem more stable since we cleared out the old files from the server, so there's less rush.

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Branson Talk / Re: OYO/Classic Motor Inn closed

« Last post by biscuitcreek on July 20, 2024, 12:37:19 PM »

I think Ozark Valley Inn is also closed. It had a no vacancy sign up earlier this month but there were just 1 or 2 vehicles there. The Days Inn next to Drafts bar and restaurant has closed, and Drafts didn't open this year. The former Paradise Steakhouse is now an Urgent Care center. Another old restaurant on SOTH that has been various things the last few years has now reopened as a cabaret show. I read where Shoji's theater sold last year but it still looks as sad as it has the last few years. The waterpark coming soon sign at the corner is still up for Westgate. That sign went up a year or 2 before COVID.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments

« Last post by Swoosh on July 19, 2024, 10:23:33 PM »

Eventually that whole area will be rebuilt.  They’re just sort of piecemeal building right now.  The admin/ticketing building will be completely raised.  I’ve heard OMP will eventually be replaced as well.  The park does way too much traffic to still be relying on such antedated facilities

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Construction/Rumors / Re: Future SDC Development Speculation (Long-term)

« Last post by Swoosh on July 19, 2024, 10:18:44 PM »

Got some photos today.

For reference, this is what it looked like before. Appears as if trees were cleared, but doesn't look like any actual dirt work has happened yet.

Look again.  (But not in your photo) Half of the middle mountain hill is gone where I’m talking about

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Other Parks / Re: The Oasis at Lake of the Ozarks

« Last post by chittlins on July 17, 2024, 06:36:46 AM »

I hope a more thrilling vekoma/anyone is on the way.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: Future SDC Development Speculation (Long-term)

« Last post by mg on July 16, 2024, 10:53:42 PM »

Got some photos today.

What's the "federal government" sign in the first photo? Corps of Engineers boundary?

I wouldn’t think so since it’s so far from the lake.
At one point the FDIC purchased the land before selling it. I’m guessing that it relates to that time period.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: Future SDC Development Speculation (Long-term)

« Last post by KBCraig on July 16, 2024, 04:43:20 PM »

Got some photos today.

What's the "federal government" sign in the first photo? Corps of Engineers boundary?

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Construction/Rumors / Re: Future SDC Development Speculation (Long-term)

« Last post by mg on July 16, 2024, 12:46:36 PM »

Got some photos today.

For reference, this is what it looked like before. Appears as if trees were cleared, but doesn't look like any actual dirt work has happened yet.