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[History Buff]

Technically, you'd need more of a Mississippi River, Hannibalistic twang, but Ozarkian would pass.

I would hope for some great Mark Twain/Tom-and-Huck souvenirs in this area, too.  Something worth our while and not just t-shirts and keychains.

Why kind of crafts demos could be brought in that we don't already see?

[Old Guy]

a nice place to revive the jumping frog contests the did back in the deepwoods days

[shavethewhales]

I was thinking that it would be nice if they made a shallow sort of water-filled area for young kids to splash around and play with little wooden boats and similar things. I remember when I was younger how much I loved going down to the local creek to launch my assortment of toy boats. They could even bring in one of the woodcarvers to craft and sell them on the spot. Just a thought.

Like was said before, I'm just hoping they use the area to it's true potential and don't try to fill it with cheap games. They tried to blend the fairway games with SDC in Wilson's farm, but while I must admit the water balloon toss was a success, the "pig racing" game with the water guns still sticks out like a sore thumb. Like the example I just gave, there's plenty of ways to fill the area with awesome fun without resorting to Cedar Fair tactics.

[Johnny Boy]

Hmmm..... Anyone been out to the park recently? If there is anything major planned I think we should be seeing some construction within July. One thing I don't like about the "carnival style" games at SDC is the lack of people playing them. Like when you go into the exposition center and the people who run the games have sad or sarcastic looks on their faces when people walk past the games with out another thought. I REALLY hope they don't use that area for anything of that sort. at this point, the only thing I could see going there and fitting in would be a newer ride for younger kids. But they did say that ACE would have something new for '09. It's very strange to me.

[Swoosh]

Why kind of crafts demos could be brought in that we don't already see?

Do we have glass cutting yet?
and we still don't have a wagon/buggy maker like Dollywood does

[Coaster]

^Yeah we have glass cutting. http://www.bransonsilverdollarcity.com/craftsmen/craftsman_detail.aspx?AttractionID=838

and we still don't have a wagon/buggy maker like Dollywood does

That'd be cool!

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They updated the Tom Sawyer's Landing webpage on the website:
http://www.bransonsilverdollarcity.com/rides-attractions/ride_detail.aspx?AttractionID=117

I think we might've spilled the beans for them!

[History Buff]

If we spilled the beans (and we're not the only ones), and they're really watching this site, then good.  Maybe someone will also see the things we continue to say about theming and staying true to SDC - no sideshow games, no plastic beavers, and that kind of thing.  If they want to do research of their most devout fans, then here we are.  Look no further.

Here's the best part of their announcement on the webpage (with my emphasis added):

Closed for the remainder of the year, Tom Sawyer's Landing is undergoing exciting changes in preparation for the 2009 season! The area will experience a complete overhaul, so get ready for the All-NEW Fun Family Ride coming to this location next spring.

[sdcforever]

^I don't think we've spilled all the beans.  I'm hoping that when they do make an official announcement it'll have details regarding the ride and the complete overhaul that's planned for the area.

[shavethewhales]

We've only scratched the surface, the juicy details have yet to be revealed, and in this case that's what will make or break the ride, so everyone should be even more interested.

I like how they point out that the new attraction is just one part of the package, surely some other great plans are in the works.

[Swoosh]

Like a Roller Coaster 

[orient express]

hey all, heres a pic of what i got today when i was at the park... sadly i also witnessed a bobcat tearing town portions of the landing.....very sad moment.. i will post a vid of that soon

[shavethewhales]

^Thank you orient express! What part of the landing is that second photo of? I can't even tell anymore...  I wonder what will happen to all those trees.

[orient express]

it was from the back side of the landing in the left side it what remains of that play area with the nets

[orient express]

most of the trees had orange tags 

[shavethewhales]

What portions of the play area have been taken down? And am I just not seeing it, or is the carousel already gone?