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[Junior]

OK, we only have Wednesday and Thursday, then the 2010 season is over. Sure would like to hear from anyone who attends the last few days, a nice trip report, and maybe some details about close out sales on merchandise and 50th anniversary year stuff. Thanks everyone, it's been a fun anniversary year here at SDCFans.com! 

[rubedugans]

Just got back today, I was there the past 2 days, and it was great.

The 26h we arrived around 2:30 and parked right in the front of "C"-whatever it is called now! and walked in. It was EMPTY. The only time I have seen less people was the opening weekend when we hit the ice storm this year-I think- and there were 30 something people in the park total.

The weather was about 25 degrees, dipping down into the teens as the night went on, It was a great day at the park. We enjoyed the lights, and the very open walkways, the lack of lines etc.

Yesterday  (Dec 27) it was a different story. We got there about 3, and ended up parking in one of the last rows of Lot #3. It was a bit warmer-maybe 35-40 degrees, but it was packed. It all started badly with parkiing..then my pass would not scan (probably from overuse!) and then the lines for everything were crazy long. I did get a deal on a mug, and 2 magnets, and 3 keychains for $6 (the mug itself was $5 so you do the math!) sales on the 50th season candles were pretty good, and the candy store wasnt too bad either! The woman selling me my souvenirs thanked me because that meant it was less for her to have to count for inventory.

Overall a great time, except for the pesky cast on my hand/ arm, but that has nothing to do with SDC, only that it makes it hard to type this review so I am ending it here...It was great, I just might go back to SDC next year!

[mbrownx4]

I am going down tomorrow after work 12/29 and plan on starting back Thursday evening.  This is an encore trip, I didn't get enough the first time, call me crazy!  An if there is anyone who can still use 3 "bring a friend" for Thursday, I'll have a KC royals hat on me noggin' Wednesday aft and evening.  I'll be a guy with a graying beard and a green Ozark Mountain Christmas Sweatshirt under my coat.  Feel free to say hello and get the passes.

[kerrydale]

Our visits are over for 2010, but this was the best year my family and I have ever had at SDC...here's looking forward to 2011!

[bobber620]

Sadly we did not make it down to SDC this year, had to enjoy reading about everyone elses fun times through this site, but on a better note I know that we will be down in 2011, as low and behold when I opened a gift at my Father-in- laws on Christmas Day what do my wondering eyes should appear, none other than a 2011 Silver Dollar City Season Pass. WOOOO HOOOOO!!!!!!!

[joshblakebran]

Sadly we did not make it down to SDC this year, had to enjoy reading about everyone elses fun times through this site, but on a better note I know that we will be down in 2011, as low and behold when I opened a gift at my Father-in- laws on Christmas Day what do my wondering eyes should appear, none other than a 2011 Silver Dollar City Season Pass. WOOOO HOOOOO!!!!!!!

Interesting...I also got my season pass at my father-in-laws for Christmas...Maybe I'll see you at SDC next year...

[Junior]

Today (THURSDAY) is the LAST DAY of the 2010 SDC Operating Season! Anyone going to the park, today? Please post a trip review and let us know about the last day bargains at the shops! Any interesting citizen stories and a final update on Half Dollar Holler would be appreciated, too! Thanks!

[Andymeets1880s]

I think it only appropriate that we all observe a moment of silence for this sad day. 

[Junior]

(Silence)






















Thank you!

[mhguy77]

I just ordered the seasons passes for 2011.
I needs me some more SDC 

[okiebluegrass]

Got mine as my birthday / Christmas present. March can't get here fast enough

[sanddunerider]

(                )                         silence.   LOL!!..   

  Man what a great day would have been today.  too bad i am back in topeka

[mbrownx4]

Well, I just got back from my short trip to the hallowed ground!   Had a great time, as usual, saw the pickers twice and was told that SDC set attendance records this year.  There was alot of empty shelves and areas from the clearanced merchandise, I couldn't find anything I couldn't live without.  Spending 260.00 on next years passes will do that to ya.  Looked at the area for the Half Dollar Holler from as many angles as I could, but as others have said, not much has happened there, just a lot of flags.  The crowd Wednesday was very manageable, but Thursday, there were long lines for Wildfire, my favorite.  Lots of younger folk out enjoying the incredible weather.  Finally broke down and went to the Pure Heart/Tracey Heaston show.  Tracey was great, but the girls need to get some new material, the yodeling championship and the chain saw imitation was left over from the regular season, and didn't belong.  Christmas Carol was fantastic, also as usual, but I saw a fellow doing the part of Spirit of Christmas past that I don't remember seeing before.  I missed seeing the other fellow form the Sons of the Silver Dollar, he does a great job.  All in all, good times!

[Junior]

It is now Friday, December 31. The gates are closed, the shops shuttered, the rides and attractions closed. The "citizens" are taking some time off. God bless the place and the people who run it. In a few days the construction begins at HDH, and everything will be freshened up, painted, and ready to go for us again in mid-March. Thanks for a wonderful 50th anniversary year! Let's toast the new year and a new season at Silver Dollar City!

[How-doFolks]

Amen Junior....