Wander Into Silver Dollar City’s Festival of Wonder
Branson Missouri has been popular as a sanctuary for the music and theatre enthusiasts. There is no doubt about it as it is called the Live Entertainment Capital of the World. Apart from the live music shows, what makes Branson more appealing to tourists of all ages is its variety of activities and attractions. Branson is a perfect vacation destination with the whole family, with your friends, or you can even go on a solo trip and unearth more wonders that this place holds.
Branson is never a boring place to visit because there will always be something new for you to see and experience, no matter what time of the year you visit. One of the reasons for Branson’s appeal to people from all walks of life and all ages is Silver Dollar City https://www.silverdollarcity.com. This premier amusement park in Branson is a staple in everyone’s itinerary because of all the thrills and excitement it brings. Your visit to Branson will not be complete without dropping by Silver Dollar City. What makes it unique compared to other theme parks? For one, Silver Dollar City houses award-winning roller coasters. The Outlaw Run is the world’s most daring wood coaster with its 162-foot initial drop, and Time Traveler is the world’s fastest, steepest, and tallest spinning coaster. Other rides include the Electro Spin, a spinning disc that will take you 50 feet into the air; FireFall, where you drop eight stories; Powder Keg, a roller coaster where you can go from 0 to 53 mph in just 2.8 seconds; The Giant Barn Swing, where you and your companions can swing up to 7 stories high at 45 mph; Thunderation, which is your classis wooden roller coaster that can travel up to 48 mph; and WildFire, a multi-looping, cobra-rolling coaster that goes off at speeds up to 66 mph.
Aside from the rides, Silver Dollar City is also famous for its attractions. You can go to the Birdle’s Cabin, where you can learn a lot about the pioneer life inside that cozy authentic log cabin. Fireman’s Landing is also a popular attractions for the kids, where they can enjoy rides and interactive play zones. Animal lovers should visit the Homestead Animal Barnyard to see the cutest critters.
Branson’s Silver Dollar City is a tourist destination all year round because of its festivals and events. This coming April 10-28, 2019, Silver Dollar City will be hosting The Festival of Wonder https://www.silverdollarcity.com/theme-park/Festivals/Festival-of-Wonder. This is the most amazing entertaining experience for everyone. The festival runs for three weeks and will surely make your jaw drop with all the wonders. Think about harmonious melodies on musical instruments you have never seen before. Think about arts and crafts made right before your eyes at lightning speed. With all these astonishing acts, make sure to snag the front row tickets for the larger-than-life experience.
Silver Dollar City’s Festival of Wonders features Albert Lucas – world-famous juggler, comedian, variety artists, and a world record holder. Catch his show at the Boatworks Theater. At the park’s Opera House, witness CirqUnique. This production brings to you one-of-a-kind, unusual, but very talented artists in one show. At the Gazebo, catch the comedian Eric Haines, as he brings his award-winning performance and one-man band act to the festival. The I-Harp Extreme, a group of harpists from Ireland and Italy, will also perform with tunes from the past and present at the park’s Riverfront Playhouse. Dan Dunn, the speed painting artist, will also grace The Festival of Wonder at the Dockside Theatre. This year, a new addition to the festival is Phoenix Fire, known as the world’s leader in pyro and special effects theatrics. Catch this show at the Red Gold Heritage Hall. Bringing back the fascination with pogo sticks, X-Pogo will perform their gravity-defying stunts at the Main Street. During the duration of the Festival of Wonder, Silver Dollar is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sunday, April 21.
A day will not be enough to watch all the shows at The Festival of Wonder. Nor is it enough to explore the theme park’s rides and attractions. During your stay in Branson, make Thousand Hills Hotel and Golf Resort https://www.thousandhills.com as your lodging of choice. You can be at the comforts of your own home and still be a few minutes away from the theatres, restaurants, outlet malls, museums, and lakes area. Thousand Hills offers nightly rentals of log cabins, golf front condo units, and lake front condo units. For more information and reservations, please call 1-877-262-0430.
