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Re: Old Time Christmas at SDC
« Reply #30 on: December 08, 2009, 01:03:28 PM »
Well, I can say that a good portion of the crowd will often leave after the first run of the parade is over. So the crowds tend to thin out a bit after that.

But when I was there, I've gotta say I was surprised how many families with young children/babies were still there when my friend and I left at 8:30.
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Re: Old Time Christmas at SDC
« Reply #31 on: December 10, 2009, 10:36:25 AM »
Thanks for the advice, Tina. I'll be sure and stay after the first parade.

I also got a private message from a member who suggested getting there an hour before the park opens. Apparently the square is open and you can claim an early spot in line for the Dickens Christmas Carol.
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Re: Old Time Christmas at SDC
« Reply #32 on: December 10, 2009, 07:11:20 PM »
^First and last shows are the least crowded.
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Re: Old Time Christmas at SDC
« Reply #33 on: December 10, 2009, 08:34:25 PM »
Really?  The first show last Saturday was packed.
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Re: Old Time Christmas at SDC
« Reply #34 on: December 12, 2009, 08:00:13 PM »
Yes really.  I was behind you last Saturday.  If you are in the gate before opening, you can get to a shorter line than later shows.
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Re: Old Time Christmas at SDC
« Reply #35 on: December 12, 2009, 10:09:00 PM »
Yeah but that doesn't really count as there was no line because the park just opened.  I guess if you run or walk briskly to the Opera House once the chains drop then yeah the line will be short -- but the shows are always packed with the exception of the last show.

Oh and don't hate that I didn't have to wait in line for the show.  We went in the back door. :)  "VIP" yo, :)
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Re: Old Time Christmas at SDC
« Reply #36 on: December 22, 2009, 07:47:37 PM »
Was there Sunday the 20th and SDC was pretty full. Temps were OK until the sun went down....then it got butt cold!  I think someone in my group heard that there was 12 thousand.  All I know is lines were way too long for me.  The train line was incredible! Was anyone else there Sunday? 

Saturday night we spent at SOTH and saw the "Cowboy Christmas" and that was pretty good.  The trail of lights took us a little over an hour to drive. 

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Re: Old Time Christmas at SDC
« Reply #37 on: December 23, 2009, 10:31:19 AM »
Wishing all "fans" & friends here a Merry Christmas & All the Best in 2010!  I'll be down on the 26th, for 1 more photo shoot of the GG area.  Now I'm wondering the fate of Lost River, seeing the new ride has combined so many attractions...
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Re: Old Time Christmas at SDC
« Reply #38 on: December 23, 2009, 11:31:22 AM »
The Lost River will remain Splash Harbor will be getting the boot.
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Re: Old Time Christmas at SDC
« Reply #39 on: December 27, 2009, 09:30:19 PM »
Though it is officially after Christmas, today was wonderful. Walked right into the Dickens show, no lines anywhere for any beverages/food/crafts. It was around 20* when the tree started, so needless to say it was COLD!!!. Great day overall to end the season even if it was too overcast to try out my new fisheye lens for my camera.
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Re: Old Time Christmas at SDC
« Reply #40 on: December 28, 2009, 10:35:05 PM »
In addition to my last comment I comp[letely forgot to thank everyone that urged me to go see the Dickens show. I went with the wife, and my parents, and it was great. As good as any Muny (Municipal Theater) shows here in StL. And even though it was snowing outside during the show, I couldn't help but smile as the finale came about, and we were snowed on! Ironic, we came inside to get OUT of the snow!
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Re: Old Time Christmas at SDC
« Reply #41 on: December 29, 2009, 11:39:31 PM »
It slipped right by that you commented about seeing the show, but had not seen it before.  About the only thing that could be added to make that show better would be a live orchestra.
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Re: Old Time Christmas at SDC
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