World Update (WOF)

 

Lots of changes on "pandemic stuff".  First there is no longer temperature screenings.  No masks requirements outdoors.  Social distancing markers have been removed.  All seats are being loaded on the rides.  AND if you are fully vaccinated, you do not need to wear a mask indoors

Worlds of Fun now has a Tavern in the Front Street Shops

Here is the menu and prices

While Panda Express is open, the other chain restaurants do not appear to be returning.  This includes Cinnabon, Caribou Coffee and Subway,  All three looked exactly like this - no activity at all

Some new shirt designs at Plaza Gifts

A new snack stand near Detonator

Finally we leave you with this weird new shack that has appeared near Timber Wolf.

Until next time, see you on the midway

Bluegrass & BBQ - Food (SDC)

 

FOOD

A major part of Bluegrass & BBQ is the food offerings.  SDC has created Tasting Passports to help guests maximize their food spending money and be able to test out these new offerings

The Passport costs $30 + tax for park guests.  Season passholders get 10% off and Gold passholders get 20 % the price.  Once purchased you can get 5 tastings from the list of options on the back.  We are going to show you our selections from today

PULLED PORK SKILLET

Dockside Grill

Thoughts: This a great combination of skillet with pulled pork.  The tasting size is just the right amount of food.  The only thing that might make it better is more BBQ sauce

RECOMMEND

LIBERTY GOOEY BUTTER CAKE

Rivertown Smokehouse

Thoughts: This might be one of the best things I have ever had.  Super moist topping with a firm crust (you will need a knife to cut it) and huge pieces of fruit.  Seriously go get this thing

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

BBQ CHICKEN SKILLET BAKED POTATO

Hannah's Ice Cream Parlor

Thoughts: This combination just doesn't work for me.  There is potato in the skillet and then they put it on a potato.  That's just way too much potato.  Then the chicken is seasoned weird.  Pass on this and get something else.  

PASS

BBQ BRISKET KETTLE CHIPS

Chester's Kettle Chips

Thoughts: This a good combination.  The brisket is really tasty and when you mix it with the salty chips you have a yummy dish.

RECOMMEND

SMOKEY BBQ PORK PIZZA

Crossroads Pizza

Thoughts: Remember those tiny pizzas from Pizza Hut that you got when you read so many books back in grade school?  This is even smaller.  Not much flavor to it and honestly the size on that huge piece of cardboard really turned us off from the start.

PASS

BBQ BURGER SANDWICH

Lumbercamp

Thoughts: Think of this as a slider. The hamburgers here are always good.  Add some pulled pork, BBQ sauce and some cole slaw and you have an amazing burger.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

RED, WHITE & BLUE MOUNTAIN COOKIE

Coke and Floats

Thoughts: Anyone that has ever bought a mountain cookie knows how huge they are.  Add some frosting with sprinkles and you have a major sugar rush.  Definitely get one of these to share - I don't recommend trying to eat one by yourself

RECOMMEND

SMOKED PULLED PORK SANDWICH

Buckshot's Skillet Cookery

Thoughts: This is more of a slider like the burger from Lumbercamp.  Liked that this sandwich was served on a Hawaiian bun.  The pineapple chunks really add to the overall flavor.  Really good.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Bluegrass & BBQ (SDC)

 

Welcome back to Silver Dollar City

Bluegrass and BBQ is currently going on at the 'City

A major portion of the festival is the food - and we will cover that in a separate update

The big news is that the Opera House is back and is featuring live entertainment once again

We were able to watch Alan Bibey and Grasstowne.  They put on a good show.

Really like all of the patriotic bunting that was on display around the park

It really looks nice in person

Bluegrass & BBQ runs through May 31st at the 'City.

City Update (SDC)

 

The fence has grown

It now stretches all of the way from the smoking area to Fireman's Landing

Behind the fence, they appear to be doing some work to the Pumpkins pathway

It looks like the entire pathway will be widened

The real question is, why did they put a fence this time when there was no fence up when they originally put in this pathway.  We'll keep an eye on the area.

City Update (SDC)

 

The popcorn wagon has a new location near Dockside Theatre

The bushes and trees were all in bloom near Crossroads Pizza

The park recently updated their pandemic guidelines to where anyone who is completely vaccinated no longer has to wear a mask while in the park (indoors and outdoors) and they do not need to socially distance

Needless to say there was very few masks being worn and zero social distancing

Adventure Cove - New for 2021 (Hurricane Harbor St. Louis)

 

New for 2021 at Hurricane Harbor St. Louis is ADVENTURE COVE.  Replacing the former Hook's Lagoon, this new multi-story waterfortress will feature numerous water experiences for our younger water lovers.  Water canons, water fans, dumping buckets, and slides all await our explorers.  Adventure Cove will open later this summer at the biggest waterpark in the region.

Park Update (SFSTL)

 

The new marquees have been installed along I-44

The sign facing the park still can have its message changed

At night there is a light package that changes colors behind the logos

Dragon Slayer (Adventureland)

Welcome to the new Dragon Island.  A huge entrance gate flanks the pathway to the new area

Dragon Slayer towers over the area

They moved Puff the Dragon over here as well and it is now called Dragon's Pit.  This looks like a great new area and we cannot wait to see the finished product with Dragon Slayer operational