Splash Into Summer With New Family Adventures at Branson's Biggest Attractions
New for Summer: Sea Lions, Water Slides, Thrill Rides and Circus on Ice
Released: Branson, MO. 5/07
From the splashiest animal show to the region's biggest water slide, from a giant thrill ride
to the coolest show on ice, Branson's biggest attractions present all-new adventures for
kids and families this summer.
Silver Dollar City
Along with the new $6 million ride The Giant Swing, Silver Dollar City's National Kids Fest, June 9 - August 12, showcases an all-new show, Circus of the Century - On Ice with acrobats, clowns and performing animals on ice skates. For hands-on fun, a new Kid Concoctions Creativity Center from an award winning kids' brand lets kids make their own Gooey Gunk or Splongee Ball, or learn to make a volcano. Basketball and comedy take center stage in Bounce - An All-American Basketball Show, and All-Star Dogs & Gold Medal Kids presents an athletic demonstrations and spirited competition between young gymnasts and playful canines.
Celebration City
In partnership with Animal Planet, Celebration City presents an all-new show: Animal Planet Sea Lion Splash, with South American sea lions performing feats of intelligence, balance and agility on land and in 7,000 gallons of water. Also new, feathers fly at the Parrot Party, featuring the extraordinary abilities of exotic parrots and macaws. Shows are daily from May 25 - August 19. With Veggie-Tales Silly Song Sing-Along, kids can belt out their favorite Veggie-Tales songs and meet the stars of the show. Joining Celebration City's 30 rides and attractions is The Stinger - the new family thrill ride that whirls riders up and around in the air for high-speed, circular flight.
White Water
New this year, White Water presents its biggest ride ever - Kalani Towers, a 7-story, 6-slide, multi-experience thrill ride. Named after the Hawaiian word meaning "Big Chief". Kalani Towers is 75 feet high, with two 300-foot drop slides for top-speed body sliding and four additional 312-foot lane slides for four-lane speed racing. The new $1.5 million ride adds more ways to glide and slide at Branson's Beach Within Reach - with nearly 7,000 feet of slides and 12 rides and attractions for the ultimate summer splashdown experience.
Silver Dollar City, located near Branson, Missouri, is open daily during National Kids Fest, June 9 - August 12. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. For tickets and information call 1-800-831-4FUN, or visit the website, www.silverdollarcity.com.
Celebration City, located in Branson, is open 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The park is open daily May 25 - August 19, and Fridays and Saturdays in September - October (also open September 2, closed September 29 and October 6). For information, complete schedules and tickets, contact 1-800-831-4FUN or www.celebrationcity.com.
White Water, located in Branson, is open May 25 - September 3. Hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. through June 8; 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. June 9 - August 12, closing at 8 p.m. on Saturdays; and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. August 13 - 19, 25 - 26, and September 1 - 3. For information, hours and tickets, contact 1-800-831-4FUN or www.bransonwhitewater.com.
Multi-park passes and tickets are available.