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[DollarCityBoy]

This is absolutely stunning, and I can't wait to see it in person Nov 9-12!

One question, sorry if it has already been answered....but will Christmas in Midtown be choreographed to music or is it a stagnant display? Even if it is stagnant, it will still be absolutely breathtaking, but i couldn't remember if we discussed it being choreographed or not. Thanks!

[Swoosh]

Some more preview photos -- check out the entrances to the area.  WOW

http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2017/11/christmas-in-midtown-testing-sdc.html

Just in case anyone might have missed these brand new photos on the previous page

[sirwillow]

Definitely looking very impressive.  Can't wait to see it and film it this Saturday.  Excited about what they've got.  I have a feeling it will be a bit of a late night.  :-)

[sirwillow]

the pictures don't do it justice.  It was absolutely incredible.  Possibly the best lights display I've seen.

If anyone would like to get a look at the finished product, there's a brief video on the SDC Fans Facebook page I shot on Saturday.  I've also got a ton of photos on my photo site.  You can see them at:
https://sirwillow.smugmug.com/Amusement-Parks-Roller/Mid-USA-TX-MO-OK-etc/Silver-Dollar-City-Christmas-in-Mid-Town
(start about page 7)

I'll have a full video preview posted to my youtube channel Tuesday or Wednesday.  :-)

[sirwillow]

Got the video posted!  it's "unlisted" until tomorrow afternoon, but since there has been interest here, I figured I'd post a link here for everyone.  Several minutes of video footage and a few photos are at the end.  It's not the best video I've done by any means, but hope you enjoy it and a look at the rest of SDC around Christmas as well.

https://youtu.be/8VyyGhGR0PI

[HikerDan]

Thanks so much for the video sirwillow! My wife and I likely won't be able to visit during Old Time Christmas this year so we really enjoyed what you shared with us here. Thanks again for taking the time and making the effort with this and sharing it with everyone.

[shavethewhales]

The lights are as good as promised. So many people standing around taking photos and selfies, which I guess is the modern sign that they've done a good job. Grandfather's mansion and the bakery are very popular again. Only thing that stood out as odd was some of the music, which I think has been mentioned before. Not sure why they are going with modern Christmas music in the middle of the 1880's old time Christmas, but whatever. It's kind of weird when you go between areas and the classic stuff clashes with the more modern Michael Buble, but maybe that's just because I'm so used to the old stuff.

[Gilligan]

I think it would be better to do without the music.  There's enough going on with people talking, the big tree on Main Street going off...we heard both at the same time Sunday.

[Duelist]

Some additional installation photos of Christmas in Midtown
http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2017/10/christmas-in-midtown-installation-sdc_20.html

There's no excuse for people who "can't" find Midtown during Christmas.  We may have to wear shades to walk through there.

I just about think those entrance trusses could stay and be decorated for other times of the year, as well.  They may be the secret to getting people into that area.

Shhh!  That's the nice, old fashioned, quiet area of the park!  Keep it a secret!

Unless you want a thrill ride plopped down in there you better hope the foot traffic increases the rest of the year.  JS

Speculate?

[Swoosh]

Because you can never have enough photos of Christmas in Midtown
http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2017/11/christmas-in-midtown-sdc.html

[sanddunerider]

Great pictures... the lights are amazing.. 

[shavethewhales]

Did anyone ever get a shot of the expanded lot 3? I finally noticed the construction is pretty much complete on my last visit. I'm sure it was finished early in the summer and flew under the radar. It is now mostly asphalt with painted spaces and stretches farther to the south. Still a drop in the bucket compared to the # of spaces they need and will need soon.

[Duelist]

^ We don't have a picture but we did park in the newly paved Lot 3 during our July visit.  a lot nicer without all the dust

[History Buff]

That's my new favorite lot. 

[Pudgy Jones]

I got a chance to visit Christmas in Midtown this weekend. The lights are amazing. You could hear people audibly gasp as they walked in.

I have to agree with those who mentioned the music. While I love the lights, the modern, pop Christmas music 1) doesn't fit in with SDC, and 2) is way too loud. The music is so loud that it distracts from the lights. Plus, if you stand in the right places, you hear the music from the square and the music in Midtown at the same time...sensory overload!! That being said, it's a great addition and adds new life to the Midtown area.

Speaking of Midtown, Sullivan's Mill has basically been converted to a Cinnamon Bread store. A lot of the inventory is gone.