First Trip to SDC

GoBears · February 21, 2014, 09:11:56 PM

Hello,

This is my first post on these forums. I'm visiting SDC for the very first time next month and I'm quite excited! I am a tad nervous about not fitting on Outlaw Run though. I'm 5'7'' and just under 200 pounds but I have pretty big thighs. Hopefully I fit okay because it's an 18 hour roundtrip drive for me and mainly going for OR. What attractions should I hit up first? Also, what will the crowds be like on March 20th-21st?

Thanks,
Tyler

marolinesdad · February 21, 2014, 09:48:57 PM

All of the rides will be open but not all of the shops. There are limited shows during that time.

These are the shows playing during Spring Break Days.

•Southern Gospel trio Lineage of David - March 14-16
•Magic, comedy and more from the Master of Variety, Mike Bliss - March 14-16, 19-21 & 27-30
•The Berry Brothers Country Variety Show - March 19-23
•Lindley Creek presents toe-tapping bluegrass & gospel - March 19-23 and 27, 28 & 30
•Swing St. Louis takes the stage with Big Band era songs, dance & costumes - March 22-23
•Christian music from The Goulds - March 27, 28 & 30

These are the Shops that will be open.

Apple Butter Shop, Ashley's Tintype Photography, Bears at the Holler, Becca's House, Bishop's Watercolor Art, Bittersweet Gallery, Brown's Candy Factory, Cedar Creek Dulcimers, Christmas Hollow, Dazzle Magic Shop, General Store, Gill Wire Jewelry, Greene's Wagon Train Dolls, Hazel's Blown Glass, Heartland Home Furnishings, Hillcreek Pottery, Honey Heaven, hospitality House, Huck's Hidden Treasure Sluice, Huff's Gallery, Inventers Warehouse, JJ Fiddlestick's Toy Shop, Maple's Tole Painting, Miss Kate's Quilts, Moon Valley Waxworks, Ozark Marketplace, Taffy Shop, Powderkeg Store, Smokehouse Jerky, Sparkle by Angle Do, Sullivan's Mill, The Greatest Gift, Tom and Huck's everything you need store, 2 sisters Jewelry, Western Missouri Stage Coach Supply, White River Bath and Body, Wilderness Road Blacksmith Shop.

Joy · February 22, 2014, 12:42:42 AM

I'm not sure how Outlaw Run fits on me after they adjusted stuff, but when I rode opening day and later in summer last year, I fit okay, and I'm 5'3" and fluctuate between 240-255. You'll probably fit fine.

sanddunerider · February 22, 2014, 11:25:04 AM

Tyler, you will be an easy fit...

I would think traffic will be light those days..

Enjoy your trip, and make sure you leave us a review!!..

GoBears · February 22, 2014, 12:27:34 PM

Thanks a lot for your help, guys! I really appreciate it. I'll definitely leave a review on here after my trip!

qwed94 · February 22, 2014, 03:51:36 PM

Im about 5'9 and about 230 , I fit good on OR. I think you will be fine. However, if it is too cold, OR may not run. I would keep a close ear on the Branson area weather. KY3.com does a decent job forecasting the Branson area.

Welcome aboard

sanddunerider · February 22, 2014, 04:07:39 PM

Here is the guideline for temps on the rides....:::

http://www.silverdollarcity.com/theme-park/attractions/rides/Ride-Temperature-Guidelines.aspx

qwed94 · February 22, 2014, 06:35:19 PM

Thank you sand dune I forgot that link exists

GoBears · February 22, 2014, 07:21:17 PM

Thank you for letting me know. I'll keep checking the temperature as the date nears.

sanddunerider · February 22, 2014, 08:49:52 PM

had some trouble locating it.,, but knew it was there somewhere

GoBears · February 23, 2014, 02:27:47 PM

A couple more questions I forgot to ask. What's the parking situation like at the park (fees) and has anyone been to Still Waters Resort just south of the park? That's the place I'll be staying at so I was just wondering.

Swoosh · February 23, 2014, 02:33:58 PM

Parking at SDC is free unless you are hotty toddy and think you need to park a few feet closer to the park. All parking has tram service to the front gate - so I strongly suggest just using the free lots.

qwed94 · February 23, 2014, 02:41:45 PM

yea the free lots are good unless you happen to have a wife that gets car sick and trams will not work for her. Then paying to park is still better than her getting sick before we ever enter the park. (I mean unless you are a "hotty toddy" like me and simply deserve the closer parking)

I dont know anything about Still Waters.

Swoosh · February 23, 2014, 06:25:02 PM

There are always exceptions - and for some, the few feet closer to the gate is worth the extra $25. For me and my group, we are all young and fit. We plan on doing a lot of uphill and downhill walking during the day in the park (so what is a few extra miles going to hurt) and quite honestly we do not have a legit excuse to not use the free parking lots that are farther away from the main lot. FWIW, we always walk to the main gate as well, I don't think we ever rode the tram last year.

sdcDave · February 23, 2014, 07:52:31 PM

We usually just walk to the gates too. Then on the way back it's usually a race to the car. Too much competition in my family lol. Of course if we have grandparents with us we will do the tram thing.

Quote from: Swoosh on February 23, 2014, 06:25:02 PM
There are always exceptions - and for some, the few feet closer to the gate is worth the extra $25. For me and my group, we are all young and fit. We plan on doing a lot of uphill and downhill walking during the day in the park (so what is a few extra miles going to hurt) and quite honestly we do not have a legit excuse to not use the free parking lots that are farther away from the main lot. FWIW, we always walk to the main gate as well, I don't think we ever rode the tram last year.