Easter

[thelarsonsix]

I have to admit I'm a bit disappointed in not seeing more emphasis on this Holiday, which is second only to Christmas for most Christians. In fact, there's only a brief mention of an egg hunt and a bunny on their website, most of it is focused on World Fest. We went on Easter weekend last year, and I didn't see that much was made of it. I don't expect a big to do like Christmas, but I would think a little more effort could be made to recognize this important day. Am I off base here? Or is something done that I just missed? Has it always been this way? World Fest seems to dominate all the attention this time of year.

[sanddunerider]

Larson,  they are closed sunday.  Not sure what you expect them to emphasize?

I dont mean to sound rude or uncaring.

Easter sunday is an important day, but it is not really a "season".  SDC is closed so family can spend the day together.

[thelarsonsix]

I know, I guess I'm just expecting too much. I realize it's not a season but they do have an egg hunt and the Easter bunny roaming the grounds on Saturday. Maybe a resurrection reenactment at Red Gold like they do for Christmas? Or maybe just closing for the day to let the employees celebrate with their families is honoring the day enough. 

[Coaster]

I feel like they do enough, but they could always do more. Maybe a special Saturday evening church service in the Wilderness Church, or if they wanted it to be big, move it to Echo Hollow. I feel like this would be a neat thing they could do. However, I do feel they do enough with the egg hunt and Easter bunny.

[mhguy77]

When the Hershing boys pass I bet they will blow those gates open on Easter.
I respect that they close, they are doing for their employees.
 I think that's enough, how many other large businesses will close that day?

[Parson B Ready]

Jack Herschend told me (at a book signing) that Joel Manby was a committed Christian so hopefully he will keep the park running in-line with their values.

[thelarsonsix]

Jack Herschend told me (at a book signing) that Joel Manby was a committed Christian so hopefully he will keep the park running in-line with their values.

I rememeber you saying that in another thread. Hopefully it's not just Manby, but the entire upper management team. CEO's come and go.

[sanddunerider]

I dont think that will be a concern for a long time... Anybody "in charge" of the organization will "honor" the herschand family values/moral for years to come.

the park may get some changes that we dont all agree with, but that is progress.