Rudolph's Christmas Town -- NEW for 2015

biscuitcreek · November 04, 2015, 05:48:44 AM

According to the article in Branson Tri-Lakes News, there is a new addition for OTC 2015 -- Rudolph's Christmas Town. It will be a place for meet and greets with Rudolph and Bumble, some pay to play games, Clarice's cookies. Adjacent to Rudolph's Christmas Town, will be Santa Clause Lane, a new area in which to meet Santa.

Here's the link to the article:

http://bransontrilakesnews.com/news_free/article_f5c50450-8268-11e5-8834-0bda22ba8025.html

The article also has info about OTC and White Glove.

Joy · November 04, 2015, 10:10:35 AM

Someone in another thread mentioned that Santa was gonna be in the River Blast station this year... So, I'm guessing the Santa Clause Lane could be located in the drained trenches of the ride? And the Christmas Town inside the Carousel Barn?

Can't wait to see what it all looks like!

sanddunerider · November 04, 2015, 10:56:23 AM

That should be interesting/different... Nice addition for the season

Who is going to be there this weekend?

Swoosh · November 04, 2015, 12:06:10 PM

"Santa Claus Lane" is the path to RB's load station and then the bridge back out. Nothing of the ride will be used.

shavethewhales · November 04, 2015, 01:03:46 PM

I'm terrible at keeping track of this stuff, but didn't they do something similar last year with just the reindeer? Seems like they are really focused on character meet and greets lately.

I wonder what the "pay-to-play" things are going to be like.

Joy · November 04, 2015, 02:19:10 PM

Quote from: Swoosh on November 04, 2015, 12:06:10 PM
"Santa Claus Lane" is the path to RB's load station and then the bridge back out. Nothing of the ride will be used.

Ah, okay! I wasn't sure. Thanks for the clarification.

Swoosh · November 04, 2015, 03:58:41 PM

Quote from: shavethewhales on November 04, 2015, 01:03:46 PM
I'm terrible at keeping track of this stuff, but didn't they do something similar last year with just the reindeer? Seems like they are really focused on character meet and greets lately.

I wonder what the "pay-to-play" things are going to be like.

They had Rudolph and Bumbles in the Carousel Barn too but it was too crowded. This is more for good crowd flow/control.

The pay to play games are called "Reindeer Games" and will feature small Christmas themed carnival games that guarantees a winner. (Basically paying for a souvenir with a game thrown in)

History Buff · November 04, 2015, 06:26:55 PM

Or you could just go to Bass Pro/Outdoor World and play for free.

Questions:

Are they still using the Carousel Barn for something?

Are they making people stand in a line that is basically outside in the cold to see Santa?

Will the decor be completely new?

Will people have to cross a raft to exit?

Swoosh · November 04, 2015, 09:22:06 PM

Carousel Barn = Rudolph & Friends

New roof built over RB queue, heard that area will be heated (sides?)

Some new/some reused decor

Sounded like a bridge across moat in station was constructed

sanddunerider · November 05, 2015, 07:36:47 AM

I am glad to hear they are using part of RB, that area looked like a black hole last.. shut down and ignored,

at least a couple of years ago they set up lights in that area (may have been longer ago than that),,,

krash9924 · November 08, 2015, 09:39:50 PM

Hate to say it but wow was this a huge disappointment! They should change the name to Rudolph's Selling Merchandise Town! Meet n Greats were terribly handled. We just joined the line (5 minutes) to see the characters when all the sudden they closed it! We were fine but the families in front who had been waiting 20-30 minutes were understandably upset. One of the workers response was well we can't please everyone! For a few minutes I thought we were at Six Flags! Half the space was Meet N Greats, the rest was a Rudolph merchandise location and over priced games. To say our kids were underwhelmed was an understatement. Apparently Santa wasn't selling enough merch because he has been kicked out back.

sanddunerider · November 09, 2015, 05:14:49 PM

Quote from: Swoosh on November 04, 2015, 09:22:06 PM
Carousel Barn = Rudolph & Friends

New roof built over RB queue, heard that area will be heated (sides?)

Some new/some reused decor

Sounded like a bridge across moat in station was constructed

Was there sunday,
didn't see a new roof,
did see limited décor,
line to see santa,
No bridge...............

UNLESS I was in the wrong area...!!!....LOL

tinmann620 · November 09, 2015, 07:18:25 PM

Must've been! I hauled in the trees, the whole RB barn is loaded with trees, decor, and lights. All the outdoor tarps were removed and a brand new roof built over the entire area.

Swoosh · November 09, 2015, 08:49:17 PM

#PWND

LOL

sanddunerider · November 10, 2015, 08:00:19 AM

Quote from: tinmann620 on November 09, 2015, 07:18:25 PM
Must've been! I hauled in the trees, the whole RB barn is loaded with trees, decor, and lights. All the outdoor tarps were removed and a brand new roof built over the entire area.

So I missed it

When I m there in 2 weeks, tinmann, I will give you a buzz. I will be there most of the day.. You can give me a tour of the New area...
I didn't go past the kids and parents that were in line, So I must have missed it ALL....!!!