Blog Entries - June 2008

Q: Can you tell me more about special discounts for military personnel?

Mom411 — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Q: Heather asks, "This is our first visit as a family. My husband is a disabled veteran but can not locate his ID. Is there another form or paperwork that he can bring?

Also, unlike the other post we have not purchased a city hopper pass. We were looking into the season pass but then ran across the two for one military special. So, this is the deal, It will be my husband,myself , and our three boys who are 14, 11, and 6. As well as my sister.

Does the two for one price c [...]

Q: Admission for a 4 year old and what will she like at CC & WW?

Mom411 — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Q: Meagan asks, "My husband and I are bringing our 4yo to Branson the third week in July. We are bringing her to SDC. The child admission is for under 4 so, do we have to pay for her or can she get in for free for one more year?

Also, we are staying for 4 days so we thought about visiting the water park and Celebration City. Does anyone have thoughts on those for a 4yo? Does Celebration City have rides that are appropriate for a 4 yo. Also we are looking [...]

Q: Should we bring towels and where can we see fireworks?

Mom411 — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Q: Lindsey asks, "We are planning on going to SDC July 4th weekend.. I have never been there before.. Do we need to bring our own towels for the water attractions or are they provided? Also.. Where is a good place to see fireworks there in the SDC area?

Thanks so much.."

A: Towels are not provided at the water attractions, so you may want to bring some from home. Usually I just wear lightweight clothes that dry quickly when I know I will be riding a lot [...]

Kids' Fest Activities a MUST DO!

Noel — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

This summer I've made a commitment to stop and count the lightning bugs. If you're like me, some days are filled with hurrying and scurrying which could cause us to miss the simple pleasures in life. We have to choose to slow down and savor the extraordinary in the ordinary. So, what does all this have t [...]

Q: The admission prices seem high. Any suggestions?

Mom411 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Q: Debbie asks, "I'm planning a trip next week to Branson for my family. My children are 6, 5, and 2. I was wondering about a trip to Silver Dollar City, but the prices are about to blow our budget. Any suggestions? Thanks!"

A: I can't blame you for looking for deals on travel right now, especially with the added economic pressure on families these days. And, I think there are several great options available for families looking to include the Silve [...]

Q: What about military discounts?

Mom411 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Q: Candace asks, "First off, I wanted to say how awesome it is that SDC offers discounts for military (active, retired, and disabled) personnel and their families!!!

My question is: My husband and I have already purchased a City Hopper Pass. He is a disabled Vet and he has his VA ID which reads "service connected" under his picture. Since we already have our City Hopper passes, can our children still get their complimentary passes? Can they get them at both cities?

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Q: What about leaving a cooler parked and are credit cards accepted?

Mom411 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Q: TJ asks, "I have two questions 1st ? Can you leave the cooler parked somewhere? (at your own risk) or do you have to drag it aroud with you all day? Years ago when you could bring coolers into White Water we would leave them and they were fine.

2nd ? Do all vendors (resturant snacks etc.) accept credit cards? We always use CC and never have cash on us . Thank you, TJ"

A: Guests are allowed to bring coolers into Silver Dollar City. [...]

Keep Cool in Marvel Cave!

Noel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Did you know that Silver Dollar City was built around Marvel Cave? Many people come to the park and never realize they walk right by the s

Take A Virtual Tour!

inkhole entrance as they make their way from the tur [...]

Q: How does SDC assist guests with disabilities?

Mom411 — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Q: Rhonda asks, "We have 4 children and 2 are autistic. It will be very difficult to wait thru long lines with them as their disability causes an extremely short attention span.

This has limited us in the past in visiting a park and the ability to ride a ride. Their ages are 8 and 6. Are their any exceptions or special lines at rides for children who are disabled or have disabilities that allow them to participate a little easier in riding the rides?"
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Q: For how long is a season pass valid?

Mom411 — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Q: Rhonda asks, "What dates does a season pass cover. If we are coming in August to visit and buy season passes does that mean we have a pass that is only good a few more weeks at the full price or are they good until next August (a full year after you purchase them)?"

A: A 2008 Silver Dollar City season pass is good through December 30, 2008. This may be something you want to consider when deciding whether to purchase one-day tickets or a season pass. One nice thing [...]

Q: What's the best way for both parents to ride a ride when visiting with a small child?

Mom411 — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Q: Lori asks, "Can you give me more details on the "baby swap" program for rides? Buckshot Granny was telling us about it, but I didn't get to hear all the details. Are there any more good tricks I need to know?"

A: You almost stumped me on this one, Lori. I had not heard of a "baby swap" program in my 10+ years of visiting the park. But, I spoke with the SDC Attractions department and they do actually have a similar program which I pr [...]

For the Mom who needs to be in-the-know...

Sarah — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

More tips for you Silver Dollar City Moms! In this edition...the Mom's Find It Quick List is a handy guide to kid-friendly amenities at the parks, and safety tips you should know.

Hello, my name is Sarah, and I am a serial planner. I know my desire to plan every minute detail of our vacations has sometimes driven my husband to the brink of insanity. I have a distinct memory from our honeymoon in which he grabbed me by the shoulders and said in his most exasperated tone, [...]

Get your fill of Veggies this summer!

Sarah — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

The weather was gorgeous this past weekend, so we decided to head down to SDC for our first visit during Kids Fest. One of the best parts of our trip was seeing the new VeggieTales show, The Invention of Silliness.

From the moment you enter Riverfront Playhouse you know something exciting is going [...]

Q: Is my Beach Bucks band still valid?

Mom411 — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Q: Dana asks, "Are the one-time only beach bucks in the 15 and 25 dollar amount only good on the day purchased?"

I went to White Water June 7 and asked to put $30.00 dollars in beach bucks, I was told I could only get it in $15.00 or $25.00 amounts. I still have almost $10.00 on the wristband and cut it off with the intention of bringing it back to white water this weekend to use the remaining amount. However, after reading Sarah's blog where it says for $3.00 you can have a rel [...]

Q: Can season passholders purchase one-day tickets at a discount?

Mom411 — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Q: Kevin asks, "My wife and I are season ticket holders. Can we purchase single-day tickets at a discount? I work for a local county government and can purchase discounted tickets, but you have to purchase a 2-day ticket. Single-day tickets aren't available through the county. Thanks!"

A: As a season passholder you receive $5 off regular one-day adult or child admission for up to 6 guests visiting with you. This discount can be used any time that yo [...]

Q: Can we bring food into Silver Dollar City?

Mom411 — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Q: Kelly asks, "My husband was told that you cold roll up in the park with an ice chest (if you so desired to wag it around all day) Is this true? Can you bring food into Silver Dollar City? I have read that you CANNOT bring food in the water park. Thanks for your help."

A: Silver Dollar City does allow their guests to bring in a packed lunch and drinks. This is a great option for families trying to save on expenses. There are many shady places for you to sit and enjoy you [...]

Q: Do you know of any discounts on one-day tickets?

Mom411 — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Q: Robbie asks, "We are looking for discounts on the tickets for Silver Dollar City. Does any mom know of any way to get a discount on a one day pass?"

A: I do know of one discount that Silver Dollar City has partnered with McDonald's to offer during Kids' Fest (6/7-8/10).

McDonald's restaurants in Northwest Arkansas -Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Bentonville; and Missouri - Joplin/Pittsburg, the Ozarks Region, Columbia/Jefferson City will offer $5 off for u [...]

We're Soaking Up the Fun at White Water!

Noel — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

They say a picture is worth a thousand words and this one speaks for itself! We've been having a blast at White Water and although it just opened on May 23rd, we've been there already four times!

My son Drew loves it so much that we try to swing down as often as [...]

Kids Fest is Magical All Around

Noel — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

The summer is in full swing and Kids Fest is off to a magical start! I headed to the City to experience the first day of Kids' Fest and to see the Peter Gossamer Magic Show at the Opera House.

As I walked on to the park, the City was awash with color which brought out the kid in me! As I came through the Hospitality House there were fun wooden trains and trucks for kids to climb and giant doll houses to enjoy. The American Kids cloggers were dancing their [...]

Q: Where is the best place to stay?

Mom411 — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Q: Melinda asks, "This will be our first time visiting Silver Dollar City. Where is the best place to stay? It will be myself, my husband two girls and my mother. I am open to suggestions. We would like something reasonable as well.

A: As a local Mom, I have not stayed at any of the lodging facilities close to Silver Dollar City so I can't help with recommendations. However, I know some of the other Moms who visit this blog have some experience and might post comments for [...]