75 days 11 minutes until 2016 opening day! I know 2015 is not over yet but hey I am already planning now! So what are you most looing forward to? Least looking forward to? Anxious to see how something comes out? I know I am looking forward to....
1. Founders Weekend. Curious to see if this is a big deal or just an attempt to draw in a crowd. Hoping to see/hear some great history!
2. That really cool dinner deal they did this year. I just missed it and hope to make it this time.
3. My son is tall enough for Wildfire come this time. Sweet sweet Wildfire.
4. Seeing some good friends that work there.
Is it April yet? That will be the first time I can make it unless my husband surprises me. Hint Hint hubby. Hint. Hint.
This is the first I've heard about "Founder's Weekend" and I can't find much on details by searching the internet. Does anyone know what it's all about and what events they have planned?
I want to know what that is, also.
Here's the link to Founder's Day and more: http://www.silverdollarcity.com/2016
I don't think I had heard of founder's day yet either. That's surprising to me actually. The park had up until recently rebuffed a lot of attempts to celebrate it's own history. I wonder if some of the family members have been balking again and this is a way to help appease them... You wouldn't believe how much of the "old" SDC has been disposed of in just the last three years.
Quote from: shavethewhales on December 28, 2015, 01:07:49 PM
I don't think I had heard of founder's day yet either. That's surprising to me actually. The park had up until recently rebuffed a lot of attempts to celebrate it's own history. I wonder if some of the family members have been balking again and this is a way to help appease them... You wouldn't believe how much of the "old" SDC has been disposed of in just the last three years.
A question. Does it seem that the brothers are wanting to take the title as founders of the park when in reality it was their parents who were the founders?
Quote from: Runner1960 on December 28, 2015, 04:10:58 PM
Quote from: shavethewhales on December 28, 2015, 01:07:49 PM
I don't think I had heard of founder's day yet either. That's surprising to me actually. The park had up until recently rebuffed a lot of attempts to celebrate it's own history. I wonder if some of the family members have been balking again and this is a way to help appease them... You wouldn't believe how much of the "old" SDC has been disposed of in just the last three years.
A question. Does it seem that the brothers are wanting to take the title as founders of the park when in reality it was their parents who were the founders?
I don't think it sounds like that at all, but they'll likely be there as representatives of their family.
Quote from: History Buff on December 28, 2015, 05:10:51 PM
Quote from: Runner1960 on December 28, 2015, 04:10:58 PM
Quote from: shavethewhales on December 28, 2015, 01:07:49 PM
I don't think I had heard of founder's day yet either. That's surprising to me actually. The park had up until recently rebuffed a lot of attempts to celebrate it's own history. I wonder if some of the family members have been balking again and this is a way to help appease them... You wouldn't believe how much of the "old" SDC has been disposed of in just the last three years.
A question. Does it seem that the brothers are wanting to take the title as founders of the park when in reality it was their parents who were the founders?
I don't think it sounds like that at all, but they'll likely be there as representatives of their family.
Link from the corporate page.
http://www.hfecorp.com/about-us/founders/
Quote from: Runner1960 on December 28, 2015, 06:20:59 PM
Quote from: History Buff on December 28, 2015, 05:10:51 PM
Quote from: Runner1960 on December 28, 2015, 04:10:58 PM
Quote from: shavethewhales on December 28, 2015, 01:07:49 PM
I don't think I had heard of founder's day yet either. That's surprising to me actually. The park had up until recently rebuffed a lot of attempts to celebrate it's own history. I wonder if some of the family members have been balking again and this is a way to help appease them... You wouldn't believe how much of the "old" SDC has been disposed of in just the last three years.
A question. Does it seem that the brothers are wanting to take the title as founders of the park when in reality it was their parents who were the founders?
I don't think it sounds like that at all, but they'll likely be there as representatives of their family.
Link from the corporate page.
http://www.hfecorp.com/about-us/founders/
I suppose there is a difference between founding SDC and the founding of HFE.
I'm not sure where you're getting that from, but in any case Jack and Pete have been around since the beginning. They carry their parent's legacy and vision, and they founded the corporation that SDC evolved into. They don't need to "take" the title from anyone; it fits just fine. I'm sure Founders day will give plenty of homage to Mary and Hugo.
I'm already putting it in my schedule to be there for that weekend. Sounds like it will be a great opportunity for a big SDCFans meetup?
I am at this time planning to be there for at least one of the days. Really looking forward to this weekend. Want to hear more about it though!! It seems to be shrouded in mystery!!
Quote from: shavethewhales on December 28, 2015, 08:15:08 PM
I'm already putting it in my schedule to be there for that weekend. Sounds like it will be a great opportunity for a big SDCFans meetup?
that's a great idea, will have to see what you come up with..
My fathers estate sale is that Saturday.
I might drive down late sat for a meet up on sunday.. will have to see how the year progresses and what ideas you all come up with..
Just got the mailer in the mail and the Founders Weekend includes May 6: "The Great Gathering" A new Echo Hollow show and Silver Dollar City Employee Reunion! May 7: Special Celebrations throughout day May8: Midday Worship service.......still some mystery but the Employee Reunion?? Junior??
In 2016 I am looking forward to going to SDC/Branson as a tourist and guest for the first time in 5 years. The Citizen reunion looks interesting.
I am telling you I am really drudging through winter. So ready for Spring.
QuoteThat really cool dinner deal they did this year. I just missed it and hope to make it this time.
I think you are talking about the " Best or "worst" of SDC" depending if you are talking about a healthy choice or a delicious pile of fried food. I wish they had given more notice for that meal. If it were on a weekend I could have made it I would have traveled to the city just to risk a near heart attack enjoying all the lard and bacon grease fried treats. Lets hope they give that event a more sensible trial this year. Maybe do it a cpl of times only on weekends or something like that. It sounded worth the $20 to me.
I was told by an employee that worked the Best of SDC foods that the plan is to do it Mother's Day and Father's Day weekend this year. Since we usually make it up there on Mother's Day weekend this sounds great to me!
I missed World Fest last year, but I'll be there this year! I don't want to miss the last one. It's terribly out of theme, but I have always like the entertainment - not first class, but always enjoyable.
Mothers day coincides with founders weekend......its a twofer!!
Quote from: MissinTheGreenTrams on January 23, 2016, 07:46:08 PM
Mothers day coincides with founders weekend......its a twofer!!
Same weekend? I bet someone looked at the calander wrong.....
So now I am second guessing myself.........and had to go look. Founders Weekend is May 6-8 and Mothers Day celebration May 8. I am understanding right???
I am really super excited we are less than a month out. I will so be there opening weekend. My camera is on the charger, my souvenir mugs are washed and ready to go. Opening day dress arrived Saturday and it is amazing. SQUUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
We will be there opening weekend as well. My daughters and myself love to walk around the park and see if we can find everything that has been fixed, changed, updated, added, or removed.
So......we are a little over two weeks out. Opening weekend!!! So. Much. Excitement. So. Much. Anticipation.
Yeehaw! The SDC website shows Mean Murphy Rides Again at the Saloon this year! I asked for it and they delivered!
I'm curious to see whether the new Mean Murphy show resembles to old one in anything other than name only.
^ Me too, Zephon. I really like the characters of Mean Murphy and Choctaw Charlie so I'm glad to see them do something with them. Of course I'd also like to see the return of Buffalo Fred...
I hope it's a new show an not just a return of the show that was replaced by Carrie Nation
Its about time for a mailer to come right??? What about the special something that only season pass holders will get? Any information on that yet? :)
Just a word to the wise.......do not go to the city on June 4th. Its Freeman Family Fun Day. It will be PACKED! WW FFFD will be June 18th. Keep that in mind if you are planning to go those dates
QuoteFreeman Family Fun Day.
Is this a company ?
hospital
I have been there on one of "those corporate days". Its a bear.
Cox Health day is always bad
Yes. And this is why I wanted to warn yall!!
Just a few days until opening...all of you there please post photos and give a good description of how things look.
Camera is on charge, ponchos and umbrellas packed in case of forecasted rain, incredibly excited. REAAAAAAADDDDYYYYYYYYYYY!
Quote from: Swoosh on March 02, 2016, 07:47:17 PM
Cox Health day is always bad
Made that mistake last year. Had no idea until we got there. Never again.
Quote from: MissinTheGreenTrams on March 06, 2016, 10:04:52 AM
Camera is on charge, ponchos and umbrellas packed in case of forecasted rain, incredibly excited. REAAAAAAADDDDYYYYYYYYYYY!
Three straight Weekends is fine weather, park is closed, park opens up rain.
Rain or no, we're planning to go this Saturday; it is our anniversary, so it's doubly special.
Is there a list somewhere that shows all of the corporate outings? I have added the ones listed on the SDC site as well as the Freeman Family Day shown here to my calendar so we know not to go during those times.
I made a mistake years ago scheduling our vacation during the Car Show weekend... My daughter was little and it took us 2 hours to get from Celebration City to Queen Anne hotel. They were shutting down the road for the car cruise. I wasn't sure we were even going to make it to the hotel. At one point, I could see it but it took us another half hour to get there. Couldn't park the car in lots as they were packed with people waiting for the cruise. It was horrible...
Quote from: palallin on March 10, 2016, 06:56:27 AM
Rain or no, we're planning to go this Saturday; it is our anniversary, so it's doubly special.
Happy anniversary sir. Enjoy and let us know how it goes.
Yes have a great time. Wish I could be one of the first few crowds.
I enjoyed my trips in the Spring and Winter of last year but I will not be visiting this year. With Dollywood opening their new RMC and in general having many more parks to visit, I will also probably not visit until a new attraction is built.
I have arrived! I am ready for tomorrow! Its chilly and cloudy! SQUUEEE!!
Should be a good weekend for low crowds. Just enough dampness and cool temperatures to not bring everyone out, but good enough that operations shouldn't be impacted.
It is here!! Hopefully it's another great year at SDC!
How is first day of 2016 going so far? Can anyone file a trip review and add photos? I envy those who got to go today. Have a great past ahead of you, fun until you drop...God bless!
After a 3 year absence we have purchased season passes and we are looking forward to seeing Fireman's Landing and riding Outlaw Run, our kids are 5 and 7 so i think they are finally old enough to get a lot out of the park
I'll be there Wednesday and Thursday. CAN'T WAIT!!!!!