HUGE Silver Dollar City Expansion? 800 Acres Purchased!

By John Burton | February 4, 2022

HUGE Silver Dollar City Expansion? 800 Acres Purchased!

Silver Dollar City has recently purchased 800 acres directly adjacent to the park. What could be coming to this epic Branson Missouri theme park?

We discuss several exciting Silver Dollar City expansion possibilities!

Snowstorm! Should we AVOID Branson? Missouri Winter

By John Burton | February 1, 2022

Snowstorm! Should we AVOID Branson? Missouri Winter

A MASSIVE snowstorm is coming to Branson, Missouri! Quick, get your bread and milk if you want to survive!

So, the question is, should we avoid visiting Branson, Missouri in the winter? How are the roads in the snow and ice? Are the hills impossible to navigate during a winter storm?

Also, I talk about our upcoming Disney Cruise on the Disney Wonder, our new road trip van, the 2022 Ford Transit XLT Passenger van and MORE!

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Theme Park Office! | Work from Disney? Silver Dollar City?

By John Burton | January 27, 2022

Theme Park Office! | Work from Disney? Silver Dollar City?

Have you ever considered working from home…but not at home?

People are getting creative by trading their office for theme parks like Disney World, Universal Studios and Silver Dollar City.

Other creative places to work include cruise ships and on the road in a van or RV!

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Branson Off Season | What’s it like in January and February?

By John Burton | January 23, 2022

Branson Off Season | What's it like in January and February?

Where did all the Branson tourists go? I share several thoughts about Branson during January and February. The off-season is radically different than the times of the year when Branson is extremely busy.

What about attractions, shows, restaurants and stores? Open? Closed? What's it like living in Branson? Visiting Branson?

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Branson, Missouri Top 10 Place to Visit in 2022!

By John Burton | January 21, 2022

Branson, Missouri Top 10 Place to Visit in 2022!

TripAdvisor has named Branson, Missouri as the #3 trending destination in the United States for 2022!

I review the top ten trending destinations in the world and the rest of the trending destinations in America before I shine the spotlight on Branson!

I talk about Silver Dollar City, Dogwood Canyon, Top of the Rock, Escape Code, Sight and Sound and MUCH MORE!

Watch and see why Branson is the PERFECT family vacation destination!

See the entire list here: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tripadvisors-community-of-travelers-awards-22-top-trending-destinations-for-2022-301463590.html

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Branson, Missouri | BEST things for YOUNG KIDS

By John Burton | January 20, 2022

Branson, Missouri | BEST things for YOUNG KIDS

Branson, Missouri is an amazing place to take kids of all ages, including toddlers!

Children love the adventure at places like Silver Dollar City, The Butterfly Palace, Wonderworks, White Water and MORE!

00:00 Intro
00:54 Silver Dollar City
02:34 Butterfly Palace
04:05 Promised Land Zoo
04:43 Branson's Wild World
05:15 Wonderworks
06:02 Aquarium at the Boardwalk
07:27 The Track
08:12 White Water
08:48 Dolly Parton's Stampede
09:58 Mini Golf
10:45 Grand Country

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Dollywood vs Silver Dollar City at Christmas!

By John Burton | January 10, 2022

Dollywood vs Silver Dollar City at Christmas!

We spend multiple days a week at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri and absolutely love our home park, especially at Christmas!

We head out to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tennessee and experience Dollywood during Christmas and compare these two sister parks.

From the rides to the shows to the train, Christmas tree, lights, food and the overall atmosphere, which park is best at Christmastime?

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How to BEAT Christmas Crowds at BUSY Silver Dollar City

By John Burton | December 30, 2021

How to BEAT Christmas Crowds at BUSY Silver Dollar City

Christmas is BUSY at Silver Dollar City and the crowds are HUGE!

We head out to BUSY Silver Dollar City during the Christmas season and share some key tips on how to beat the crowds. We'll see the parade, check out lines to restaurants and shows and discuss strategies for riding the rides.

We also feature the Lens Ball! Check out some fun and unique shots of Silver Dollar City at Christmastime!

Silver Dollar City Christmas | BEST Holiday Theme Park Event 2021!

By John Burton | December 20, 2021

Silver Dollar City Christmas | BEST Holiday Theme Park Event 2021!

Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri was awarded as the winner of the BEST Holiday Theme Park Event in 2021 by USA Today!

Check out the festivities including music, fireworks, a message from Silver Dollar City President Brad Thomas and MORE!

Christmas at Silver Dollar City in a STORM!

By John Burton | December 18, 2021

Christmas at Silver Dollar City in a STORM!

I head out into the night to see the Christmas lights at Silver Dollar City during an intense rain storm with cracks of lightning and pounding thunder!

I walk through Grandfather's Mansion and tour the entire park in a torrential downpour. The reflections of the Christmas lights are amazing!