SimEx-Iwerks FlyRide attraction opens at Branson’s Beyond the Lens

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SimEx-Iwerks FlyRide attraction opens at Branson’s Beyond the Lens

Sep 21, 2020 Joe Kleiman Attractions, News, North America, Technology & Media, World markets Comments Off on SimEx-Iwerks FlyRide attraction opens at Branson’s Beyond the Lens

FlyRide® is a fully immersive ride that allows passengers to experience the authentic and thrilling feeling of flying through wind, mist, scents and space on exciting journeys.

Silver Dollar City celebrates 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee with opening of Mystic River Falls

Jul 27, 2020 Joe Kleiman Business, COVID-19, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Silver Dollar City celebrates 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee with opening of Mystic River Falls

A $23-million investment, Mystic River Falls features a one-of-a-kind rotating, 4-platform, 8-story lift.

Silver Dollar City reopening to general public June 15

Jun 08, 2020 Joe Kleiman Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Live Shows and Spectacles, News, North America, Theme Parks, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on Silver Dollar City reopening to general public June 15

Silver Dollar City is opening exclusively for Season Pass Holders on Saturday, June 13 & Sunday, June 14, followed by all guests on Monday, June 15.

Silver Dollar City’s Showboat Branson Belle embarks on 2019 season

Feb 28, 2019 Joe Kleiman Attractions, News, North America, World markets Comments Off on Silver Dollar City’s Showboat Branson Belle embarks on 2019 season

New for 2019, fireworks cap the evening cruises during spring break on March 15–16 and 22–23.

PGAV-designed aquarium moves one step closer to fanciful reality in Branson

Dec 10, 2018 Joe Kleiman Attractions, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on PGAV-designed aquarium moves one step closer to fanciful reality in Branson

The estimated total cost of the aquarium is $51 million, and the amount of TIF assistance being requested is $7 million, or 13.7% of the overall project costs.

Silver Dollar City goes all out in 2019 with “The Year of Shows & Festivals”

Oct 22, 2018 Joe Kleiman News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Silver Dollar City goes all out in 2019 with “The Year of Shows & Festivals”

The 1880s internationally-awarded theme park is planning millions of dollars in additions with new and original productions, larger-than-life shows and festival adventures.

Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas returns with Christmas In Midtown Light Spectacular

Oct 08, 2018 Joe Kleiman News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas returns with Christmas In Midtown Light Spectacular

Christmas in Midtown takes holiday lighting to a new level, filling over an acre with 1.5 million LED lights -- 145 miles of lights covering 70,000 square feet -- in the Midtown area alone.

Festival of Wonders Brings Unique and Extraordinary to Silver Dollar City

Apr 10, 2018 Joe Kleiman News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Festival of Wonders Brings Unique and Extraordinary to Silver Dollar City

Featuring entertainment from all over the world, the festival brings NEW acts including CirqUnique, showcasing an out-of-this-world contortionist from Asia.

Silver Dollar City Puts Its Spin on Time Travel With Record Breaking 2018 Coaster

Aug 16, 2017 Joe Kleiman News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Silver Dollar City Puts Its Spin on Time Travel With Record Breaking 2018 Coaster

At an investment of $26 million, Time Traveler is Silver Dollar City’s biggest attraction ever.

Branson Landing bringing new experiences (and an alpine coaster) to Missouri

Jul 05, 2017 Martin Palicki Attractions, Features, Headlines, News, North America Comments Off on Branson Landing bringing new experiences (and an alpine coaster) to Missouri

by Collin Wheeler Big things are happening at Gray, TN based FACE Amusement. In the fall of 2016, FACE Amusement President Bucky Mabe announced a decision to expand to the […]

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