Thom Watts had Brandei and Madi from Silver Dollar City in — basically the queens of the park — and we covered a lot in this visit.
Thunderation is taking its final lap after about 30 years, so this whole season is one big retirement party instead of a pity party. They’re even rolling out a brand‑new train for a coaster that’s about to clock out, just so the last season runs smoother and faster for everybody who needs “one more ride.” That’s commitment!
On top of that, the park’s rolling into its festival run: Spring Exposition kicks off April 2, then Bluegrass & BBQ hits in May with rotating bluegrass artists and enough smoked meat to ruin any white shirt on sight. Summer Celebration brings late‑night rides and a drone show lighting up the Ozark sky like a high‑tech firefly swarm.
They’ve also got a full lineup of concerts in Echo Hollow this year — think country favorites and even an ABBA tribute — all included with your day or season pass, no extra ticket shakedown at the gate.
Money‑wise, it’s pretty simple: tickets are lowest at the start of the season, and if you grab a Silver Dollar City Season Pass and go twice, you’ve basically paid it off. Go more than that and you’re essentially just dropping by for dinner, shows, and to say hi to your favorite coaster like it’s an old friend.
Oh, and they want a tiny favor in return: Silver Dollar City is up for “America’s Best Theme Park” again, so they’d really like your vote to keep the big, shiny, out‑of‑town parks from nipping at their heels. Every click keeps our home park flexing that #1 status.
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