Christmas 15 is here, anything you would like to see go, come or change?

Gilligan · November 01, 2015, 12:22:23 PM

Quote from: sanddunerider on November 01, 2015, 10:37:18 AM
No need for new tree, just update the lights and such.. it is the right size for the square, Which is where it should be... Not shuffled to the other end of the park.. The Christmas Tree should be one of the first things to greet you, and should by in the "way".... lol

And as someone already commented not enough room by or in lake silver to move it down there..

I have to agree with Sand. The tree should be seen immediately for impact and to set the mood.

Swoosh · November 01, 2015, 02:55:54 PM

Not enough room in Lake Silver? Um... You serious, Clark?
There would be A LOT more viewing capacity at Lake Silver.
You guys do realize that's how Dollywood does their tree, right? No of course you didn't.

joshblakebran · November 01, 2015, 05:02:51 PM

I love the idea of moving the tree to Lake Silver...That would be awesome!!!

Quote from: Swoosh on October 31, 2015, 03:27:52 PM
How about they add something like this?
http://www.marriott.com/hotel-info/bnago-gaylord-opryland-resort-and-convention-center/christmas/y477rbs/ice.mi
Would this be enough "excitement"?

I would also like another large theater for another musical to be added.
I think possible shows could be: Elf, Grinch, Babes in Toyland, Nutcracker

One last thing - I want the tree moved to Lake Silver and a new show that incorporates fountains and other trees. Dollywood does something like this already. With the tree moved, they can do more shows up at the Gazebo stage. How about some Victorian Carolers?

mhguy77 · November 01, 2015, 07:42:14 PM

The tree would need to be on a "dock" if it were in the water. You can build a dock many heights and many ways. I think they might have to reconsider drawing the lake down so far but they could put on a cool fountain, music, light show. The entire back of the lake could be used as well. Very cool idea.

Swoosh · November 01, 2015, 09:14:31 PM

The Lake is only down in the Winter because they don't use LR then.

shavethewhales · November 02, 2015, 10:43:48 AM

I wouldn't mind a second tree on Lake Silver. That would help out a lot actually. They would want to clear out and expand the docks around the shore though. I'm not sure where you're seeing all this viewing space Swoosh. FL opens up some, but we're talking thousands of people here.

Swoosh · November 02, 2015, 01:45:09 PM

There would be equal (if not more) viewing at the Lake when compared to the square - and possibly even more unobstructed views

Joy · November 02, 2015, 06:47:50 PM

Since Lost River is closed during Christmas, the long walkway into the LR queue would be open for viewers, if the tree is centered in the Lake.

StaceySue · November 02, 2015, 09:48:34 PM

I've seen Victorian carolers at SDC. I think it was 2007 or 2008. There were four of them singing near the train overpass.

MissinTheGreenTrams · November 03, 2015, 04:31:02 PM

I have been pondering this for a while now. I would like to see less crowds. It sounds so Bah Humbug of me but its true. I really dont like going at Christmas time for this reason. I have been twice and both times the experiance was poor due to crowds. When it becomes that crowded it is just not fun. Its BEAUTIFUL at this time. Love that it is biblical and not secular like. But there is waaaaaaaaaaaaay to many people there. Gives me the vapors. lol.

Preachin_Bill · November 03, 2015, 07:39:14 PM

It's good that they have business. But last year we went Thanksgiving weekend. We knew it would be busy we just didn't have any other time to go. Man, it was so busy I couldn't believe it.
Probably going the weekend after Thanksgiving this year. Anyone know if that will be busy too? I can't imagine ever seeing it busier than last year.

Tmboote · November 03, 2015, 08:39:39 PM

This is off topic, but I was surprised how busy the park was the weekend after opening weekend this year. I feel like the rides are always the least busy during the summer.

mhguy77 · November 03, 2015, 08:39:54 PM

QuoteI have been pondering this for a while now. I would like to see less crowds. It sounds so Bah Humbug of me but its true. I really dont like going at Christmas time for this reason. I have been twice and both times the experience was poor due to crowds.

As a rule of thumb I don't go on Saturdays and try to go see the lights before Thanksgiving. I know that's early but if you do go on a Friday night in November you will have warm evenings' and great lights with little crowds. It allows you to see the shops and lights and all including the rides without the crowds and then if you go back in December and its crowded ....well you have already seen it and you don't feel cheated out of anything. I am also not a fan of freezing my butt off looking at the lights but I have done it. I always enjoy Friday nights in November but DO NOT GO ON SATURDAYS.