Blog Entries tagged 'Moms Blog'

Tips and tricks from a Silver Dollar City Mom!

Sarah — Fri, 09 May 2008 02:00:00 +0100

First edition...tips on lockers, stroller rental and where to find the family assist restrooms and nursing stations on park.

As a new Mom, I quickly learned the top three rules of visiting a theme park (or really, anywhere) with a child:

Be prepared.

Always know where to find the nearest restroom

See first two rules.

Rule number one...be prepared. Murphy's Law is one of the first things a new mother learns. Ki [...]

Bluegrass & Barbecue Opens this Weekend!

Noel — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:00:00 +0100

I love the Bluegrass & Barbecue festival because it takes me back to the early days of Silver Dollar City. Walking through the streets of the City I hear Bluegrass music around every corner
that keep my toes tappin' and yummy barbecue that keeps my lips smackin'! We're headed down this Saturday for opening day, May 1 [...]

Watoto...Wonderful!

Noel — Thu, 01 May 2008 02:00:00 +0100

On Saturday, we headed down to the City to catch more of WorldFest and enjoy the beautiful weather. My mom had told me about a children's choir from Uganda that was there at the beginning of the festival and would return later in April.

She had told me that the choir was made up of AIDS orphans from Uganda and what an impression they had made on her. So, with a high reccomendation from my mom, we went to see the Watoto Children's Choir first thing [...]

Don't miss out - World-Fest ends this weekend!

Sarah — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:00:00 +0100

The global celebration of cultures, music and cuisine that is World-Fest is ending this weekend, so don't miss your opportunity to experience it all at Silver Dollar City!

My family had a chance to visit a couple of weeks ago, and we all really enjoyed the Feet of Fire show. The Irish step dancing was my favorite part as the high paced nature of the dance always gets my hands clapping and feet tapping. However, they also mix in the beautiful sounds of traditional Irish h [...]

Zunyi Acrobats Will Truly Amaze You!

Phaedra — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:00:00 +0100

After watching the Zunyi Acrobats of China at World-Fest I found myself pondering, "How do they do that?"

Personally, I could never even get close to mastering the "front splits" in gymnastics. The show is amazing and highly entertaining. The kids sitting behind me seemed particu [...]

Celebration City Opens Friday!

Phaedra — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Celebration City opens Friday with a new 5-story water ride-ROARING FALLS! This new family ride features a 55-degree drop with a final 50-foot plummet into the wild Amazon water.

To get an idea of what kind of splash you're in for... check out my sneak-peak demo ride [...]

What was it like the first time your child rode a ride at Silver Dollar City?

Sarah — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Spring had finally sprung, so I decided it was time for Hannah to enjoy her first visit to Silver Dollar City for the season. When we visited last year she was still just a tiny little thing, so

there wasn't much for her to do besides come along for the ride. My hopes were high that as an active little 1-year-old she would be thrilled to experience all that Silver Dollar City has to offer. Mind you, this is a little girl who recently learned the art of climbi [...]

Visiting Ireland...After Discovering a Delicious Breakfast Buffet!

Phaedra — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:00:00 +0100

As predicted, the sun came out this past weekend and I headed to Ireland! Well, sort of, I did finally make it to World-Fest to catch the new Irish Celebration Feet of Fire. The show was spectacular! My favorite number was actually the last number when

the lead male dancer [...]

Rain, Rain, Go Away...We Need Sunny Saturdays!

Phaedra — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:00:00 +0100

I like to think I'm a fairly positive-thinking person, but this freaky 2008 weather is getting to me. Tornados in January ...followed by destructive

ice storms...followed by even more destructive flooding...followed by strange late-March 90 mph high winds...followed by a forecast for even more rain later this week. Really, I say "uncle" I need some sunshine to fall on my shoulders. Decent weather (with decent defined as "not life-threatening&qu [...]

Take a Journey during World-Fest at Silver Dollar City

Sarah — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:00:00 +0100

World-Fest has to be one of my favorite times to visit Silver Dollar City during the year. There's just something special about entering the park in the spring and seeing the transformation from a 1880s style village to a stunning international showcase.

I don't know about [...]

The City is a Natural Beauty...and Marvel Cave a True Adventure!

Phaedra — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:00:00 +0100

I've visited theme parks across America and I can say from my experience, Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri is like no other. The uniqueness of the City stems in part from the natural beauty of Ozark Mountain Country.
Unlike a traditional asphalt theme park environment, Silver Dollar City is n [...]

Showboatin' Fun for Everyone!

Phaedra — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:00:00 +0100

There’s just something special and invigorating about being “on the water.” And the opportunity to climb aboard a majestic 1880s-style paddle wheeler, is truly unique. If you’ve never experienced the Showboat Branson Belle, this is the year to treat your family to a great Table Rock Lak [...]

What's your earliest City memory?

Phaedra — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Do you recall the first time you visited Silver Dollar City?

My first memory is actually a memory captured on 8mm film. It was 1965, I was a toddler and my parents stopped by Silver Dollar City while traveling through Branson, Missouri on their way to a new home in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Silver Dollar City - Family Spring Break Days begin 3/20

Phaedra — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:00:00 +0100

I live in Springfield, Missouri and after experiencing what feels like the longest, iciest winter on record, my family is very ready for spring.

My arctic attire is getting old and everybody around my house is ready for some sunshine and warms temps. The dogwood trees stand at atten [...]