Night Water at White Water in Branson, Missouri
June 9, 2010 by admin
Filed under Branson MO
Enjoy cool nights at White Water during this hot summer in Branson, Missouri. White Water will be having extended hours the 2nd through the 10th of July this year in order to give you more time to enjoy yourself. The hours during this time are from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, so you can spend all day at the water park. Imagine riding Kalani Towers and experiencing the 75-drop of the water slide in the dark or gliding down the lazy river in the relaxing evening hours. It’s the perfect way to end a day in the sun! Even the various dining options around the park will be open late to give you a chance to eat dinner or a late night treat at the park.
When you aren’t at White Water experiencing all the park has to offer during the day and night, you should check out another great theme park that the Branson area is famous for. Silver Dollar City is another family favorite and offers fantastic rides ranging from the old fashioned roller coaster Thunderation to the thrill ride Wildfire. The park even has some wet rides for you to cool down with. Everything is themed from the 1800s giving the park a charming, old fashioned atmosphere that keeps the park family friendly.
Don’t forget about the Branson shows available while you’re enjoying the theme parks in Branson. Branson shows are what first put Branson on the map. Experience the very first show to open in Branson for yourself with the Baldknobbers Jamboree Show. The show started in 1959 and features fantastic country music and comedy. You won’t find a show that has more history or is a better example of what kind of entertainment Branson is about. It’s a thrill for everyone who goes!
Last Chance Labor Day Activities in Branson
August 27, 2009 by admin
Filed under Branson MO
Labor Day in the Ozarks provides the perfect time to spend a long weekend going to entertaining shows, shopping, and enjoying the last days of summer. Labor Day is also the last weekend to enjoy many of Branson’s activities and attractions.
Produced by legendary Branson entertainer Yakov Smirnoff, this circus show is made to entertain both adults and children. The show was inspired by the original Moscow Circus and follows the love story of Andrei the Clown and Marina the Ballerina. The show includes dancing, acrobatics, fire juggling, and animal acts. A highlight of the show is the unicycle performance of unicycle champion Anthony Soumiatin. In addition to the amazing acts, the show is filled with the humor you expect from Smirnoff. The Moscow Circus’ last performance is Monday, September 7 at 3 p.m.
Labor Day also brings the last opportunity to enjoy Branson’s largest water park: White Water. The park offers 12 acres of wet and wild fun. Young children will find plenty to do in the fountains and water attractions made just for them at Raintree Island and Splash Island. For more adventurous visitors, the Tropical Twister, Surfquake Wave Pool, Caribbean Plunge, and the Bermuda Triangle. Labor Day is the last day that White Water will be open for the season. Splash and Play tickets for both Silver Dollar City and White Water are also available.
A day at the lake is the perfect way to spend a lazy Labor Day. Guests can bring a picnic lunch or cook out at many of the beach access areas to Table Rock Lake. Moonshine Beach is a popular beach access area that is located near the Tablerock Dam. This access point also offers a boat launch if you want to spend the day on the lake fishing or waterskiing. The beach also features restrooms, a playground, showers, and a picnic area.
Last Chance for Water-Themed Fun in Gatlinburg, TN
August 7, 2009 by admin
Filed under Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge TN, VME
As the summer draws to a close the opportunity to experience many of the Gatlinburg – Pigeon Forge area’s water-based attractions are nearing an end for the season. From encompassing water park settings to thrilling river rafting adventures, there are a variety of ways to connect with family and friends while having a splashing good time in the Smokies!
Open through September 5, Splash Country offers a wet and wild Labor Day weekend vacation for one and all. From relaxing lazy rivers and pools to thrill rides including tubes and slides, all activity levels will find more than enough ways to enjoy the day at Splash Country. Additionally, nearly a dozen eateries are featured throughout the park to ensure a full-day experience.
Pigeon River Rafting
Just as with Splash Country, Pigeon River Rafting will end for the season after Labor Day weekend, offering a limited time to enjoy the natural beauty and rugged thrills the river holds. This particular rafting experience is approximately two hours and is perfect for novice and intermediate rafters, with rapids reaching Class III. Throughout the journey, you will be joined by a knowledgeable guide for a safe and immersive outdoor experience.
The Nantahala Raft and Rail is currently scheduling trips until the first weekend of October, offering an extra month to get out and experience the charm of the Smokies. Along this outdoor experience, you will cross the border of Tennesse and trek into North Carolina as you raft past jutting cliffs and other rugged scenery that North Carolina is noted for.
Cool Fun and High Thrills in San Antonio, Texas
Summer is the perfect time to pack up the family and head to San Antonio, Texas to experience Texas-sized thrills and excitement at the theme parks in the San Antonio area. From making friends with killer whales to plunging several stories on a gravity-defying roller coaster, these theme parks have something to appeal to everyone. We offer special theme-park vacation packages that include tickets to your favorite parks as well as lodging that make planning your vacation simple.
If you are interested in cooling off from the Texas heat during your vacation, the San Antonio Theme Park Adventure Package is the perfect plan for you. This package includes four nights’ lodging in a hotel of your choice, tickets to SeaWorld San Antonio, and Splashtown Water Park. SeaWorld offers a variety of programs, rides, and shows to entertain your family. “Believe” is the most popular show as it features the legendary Shamu and his friends. There are also shows that feature dolphins and sea lions, as well as a 4-D theater presentation. Rides include the Great White, an inverted coaster, and the Texas Splashdown, a Texas-sized flume ride. Splashtown Water Park is the perfect place to cool down. The park features a lazy river, South Texas’ largest wave pool, and a variety of tube and body slides, as well as a special kiddie area.
For those who are more serious theme park aficionados, the Six Flags Fiesta Texas Vacation Package is an excellent choice. This package includes two nights of lodging at your choice of hotel and tickets to Six Flags Fiesta Texas. A full-sized theme park, Six Flags Fiesta Texas features numerous thrilling rides including the Goliath, an inverted steel roller coaster; the Scream, a 20-story drop ride; and the Superman: Krypton Coaster, the largest steel coaster in the Southwest. Younger visitors will enjoy their own special section of the park and rides like the Crow’s Nest Ferris Wheel, the Gully Washer, and the Kinderbahn.
Along with your admission you will have access to the adjacent White Water Bay water park. Features of White Water Bay include a Texas-shaped wave pool, the Big Bender tube ride, and the Tornado, a unique funnel-shaped slide. Check the calendar before you go to see if Six Flags is hosting any special events. On Thursdays in July, the park hosts concerts featuring such big-name acts as Flo Rida and Raven-Symone. There is also a spectacular July 4th celebration this year at the park.
Whether looking for exciting plans for July 4th weekend or just wanting to give the family a great summer vacation, these theme park vacation packages are sure to be a vacation your family will remember forever.
