The Newbies Thread

MissinTheGreenTrams · May 05, 2012, 08:48:40 AM

If it says that it can be refilled at 2012 prices for 2012 then come 2013 that will be confusing. It did not state that it was only good for 2012 right? Just that it can only be refilled at 2012 prices during 2012 so technically it can be refilled at 2013 prices during 2013 no?

emmabugsmama · May 05, 2012, 11:16:46 AM

Quote from: MissinTheGreenTrams on May 05, 2012, 08:48:40 AM
If it says that it can be refilled at 2012 prices for 2012 then come 2013 that will be confusing. It did not state that it was only good for 2012 right? Just that it can only be refilled at 2012 prices during 2012 so technically it can be refilled at 2013 prices during 2013 no?

I was told it would only be good for the 2012 season period, It is terribly confusing!

Joy · May 06, 2012, 02:22:50 AM

Okay, I was wrong. My memory sucks.

The exact wording on the mug is: 2012 mug is only refillable during the 2012 season.

Joy · May 06, 2012, 02:23:28 AM

And on the design, it says "2012 OUR BIGGEST FESTIVAL & SHOW YEAR EVER"

MCTX · May 19, 2012, 11:51:33 PM

Hello! I'm Marissa and I cannot believe I didn't know this forum existed before! I'm in my 20s now, but I've been going to Silver Dollar City since I was 7 or 8...it's one of my favorite places ever...especially at Christmas!

When I was younger we lived in Tulsa and we would go to Branson on weekends...we went a lot during the summer and Christmas. We used to camp in the Compton Ridge campground--my parents were brave! 4 young children in a pop up! I have such absolutely magical memories of the park during that time. I'm a Christmas fanatic and SDC is truly a winter wonderland during that time.

At any rate, my family moved from Oklahoma and Branson was a long drive so we stopped going. I ended up going to OU for college and dragged my fiance up for a weekend. It was just as good as I had remembered 10 years earlier. Two years later I dragged my family up for Christmas. Two years after that I convinced my husband and family that Branson was the place to be for Thanksgiving. And two years after we have a baby and I cannot wait to take her to Silver Dollar City at Christmas for the first time!

I've always been into history and no place does it better and more beautifully than SDC.

The first time I went back since childhood--I was really getting into it:

sanddunerider · May 20, 2012, 03:31:16 AM

WELCOME!! We have quite a group here on the site.! i am sure Junior will give you some info about OTC on your other post.. Have fun! enjoy!

Since your new to the group, you should check out this thread..http://sdcfans.com/forums/index.php?topic=2014.0

MCLFLN · May 20, 2012, 06:35:18 AM

Welcome Marissa!

Ozarks Gal · May 20, 2012, 08:14:44 AM

Welcome Marissa!!

underdog · July 20, 2012, 11:05:12 AM

Hey guys, so I've posted here a couple times in the last few days. I grew up in Springfield and like most kids in the 80's had the enjoyment of being taken to Silver Dollar City for many years. I stopped going around my later teens and early twenties...not really sure why. I guess college and work really made me forget how great SDC really was. Well about three years ago I went with some friends and absolutely loved it. It brings back so many memories of my child hood.

While I am in my 30's, single, and don't have any kids I have been going to SDC every chance I get. I don't care if it's a "family park!." As an adult I have developed a certain appreciation for themed attractions and SDC at the top of my list. It really is like being a kid again when I go there and I plan on taking my mom there this summer so we can re-live some memories.

One of my hobbies has been learning about local history and until I found this site most of what I've learned has been Springfield based but thanks to Junior and many others I am learning so much about Branson and SDC. I can't wait to go back with friends and start telling them the history of the park..whether they want to hear it or not.

How-doFolks · July 20, 2012, 04:52:37 PM

Welcome, both of ya!! Enjoy..

Junior · July 20, 2012, 07:02:21 PM

Thanks for the complement. My time on park as an employee was from 78-84. My childhood visits as a kid originally from the St. Louis area date back to 1970. I've seen the park, and Branson, change over the years, and I'm glad the park still has some of those attractions that date back to my childhood. I've taken two of my 10 grandkids to the park in the last year, and have had the pleasure of watching them experience SDC. My grandma was a "wide eyed kid" when she visited the park for the first time in the late '70's when I worked there. Five generations of my family have enjoyed SDC, and I hope the place is around so many more generations can, too. If there is anything anyone wants to know about the park or life in Branson during the time I lived there, don't hesitate to ask. I've kept my memories and my files tucked away for years, and finally, after over 30 years, I've had quite a bit of fun sharing with everyone here.

runner1960 · August 09, 2012, 02:32:49 PM

Hello, I am a newbie even though I have been reading the threads for months now. I have been visiting the city since the early 70's and am really excited about the announcement today. I lok forward to contributing and being a part of the site. I really have a cool attraction idea I will post soon, but for now let's enjoy the day.

oldsdcer · August 09, 2012, 11:48:42 PM

Welcome Runner!

Junior · August 10, 2012, 10:35:55 AM

Always glad to have a new member! Welcome.

Ozarks Gal · August 10, 2012, 12:28:05 PM

Welcome Runner!!