By Paul Adler, KY3 News
Story Published: Apr 29, 2010 at 7:42 AM CDT
See the video here: http://www.ky3.com/news/local/92405309.html
WALNUT SHADE, Mo. -- A new attraction opens this weekend just north of Branson. It takes you zipping above the tree lines. For some, that sounds like a blast. For KY3 News anchor Maria Neider, it's just downright scary. Here's her experience on the zipline ride.
"Go ahead and step into the harness," guide Robert Cameron instructed.
When you suffer from acrophobia, strapping in for this ride will cause the sweat to break out. Neider has it -- bad.
"Are you nervous?" she was asked.
"Paul, of course, I'm nervous. That's crazy," she replied.
Neider has a severe anxiety about heights.
"Are you going to laugh at Maria?" a reprter asked General Manager Emma Hamilton.
"No, I won't laugh. I've been there too. I totally understand," said Hamilton.
"This is the tether; this connects to the actual zipline and the trolley," said Cameron.
Neider and I planned to test out the new ziplines. Ziplines are wires that you ride. They're some 50, 60, 70 feet in the air, above the trees.
"The helmet is for if something were to fall from above. It's not necessarily because we think you're going to fall," said Hamilton.
"I need that reassurance. That's a good thing," said Neider.
Before we went up, we signed waivers, got some instructions and climbed to the first tower. Neider's knuckles turned white as she got ready.
"We're going to connect you right up here, so move forward," said Hamilton.
"It's my lifeline," said Neider.
As we move closer, Neider looked like she was walking the plank on a pirate ship.
"You'll love it!" said Hamilton.
At the word "Go," I was off and flying. Neider was left standing on the platform with the clock ticking.
"Are you ready?" Hamilton asked.
"Yeah, I'm as ready as I'm going to get, if I can release my white knuckle grip," said Neider.
She finally jumped.
"Oh my god! Whoooooooo! Oh my god!" she said.
"It was totally frightening, letting go. I don't know how you can let go so fast. Oh, it was fun."
"So, you were able to face your fears today?" she was asked.
"I did it. Yes, I did. I do have a fear of heights still, but it was fun. I felt totally secure," said Neider.
The tours range in cost from $40 to $100. It opens Saturday, although the first couple of weeks are sold out, so call ahead or check the Branson Zipline Canopy Tours Web site before you go.
http://www.bransonzipline.com/
Friday, April 30, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Krissy on Barefoot Mommies blogs about her visit to Branson Mo
My family and I had the most amazing weekend. This was our very first family vacation, I can wish I was kidding, but sadly I’m not.
As most of my readers know we live in Arkansas, North West to be exact. I love it here, it’s a big difference from California where I grew up at.
Have you guys ever been to Branson, MO? If you haven’t you are really missing out on loads of fun! I know that when some people think of Branson, MO they think it’s for the ‘older crowd’. Well times ARE changing and it’s not just for the older crowd, it’s also for the young!
From there we headed to our hotel. Can you say love at first sight??? Ahhh, yes!
Chateau on the Lake! (Read Krissy's entire review of the Chateau on the Lake here http://www.barefootmommies.com/?p=7971)
This hotel is absolutely breathtaking!
The view is absolutely stunning, the rooms were gorgeous! We were able to get a joining room, one with a king size bed and a sofa and the other room with 2 double beds. Each room had a beautiful balcony which you could see the stunning view from. I didn’t want to leave it was absolutely gorgeous
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When we arrived we went straight to our first destination which was the Branson Dinosaur Museum.
This was a lot of fun and my children really enjoyed it. Stay with me as I bring you the full review
In the same building as the Branson’s Dinosaur Museum there was also Haunted in Branson.
My husband and my daughter Alysia went into this one, it’s like a haunted house, very cool! I was outside talking with some very friendly ticket people and I heard my daughter scream, too funny! It’s a live haunted house that you can see anytime of year!
These were tons of fun and they even had a Bounce House inside that my kids just LOVED
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The show we saw was called The Shanghai Circus. They were SO unbelievable and so great! They kept my childrens attention throughout the whole show. It’s acrobats from China. They are in the US doing shows in Branson, MO 9 months out of the year and go home to Shanghai, China 3 months out of the year. I was absolutely stunned at the beauty of the show, the women (and girls, there was one who was only 14!) were beautiful. They were so elegant. And I must say just beautiful beyond words! They all have such an amazing talent, they really had me in ‘awe’.
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We saw the Kirby VanBurch show. It’s a magic show, well illusions as he says it. It’s AMAZING. My kids LOVED this show and what kid doesn’t love magic and illusions!? Kirby VanBurch is a great entertainer and we had a lot of fun and lots of laughs! We were even able to tour the big cats after the show! There was even a lion that looked kinda mad if you ask me lol…But beautiful to say the least! I loved that he included the cats into the show.
Kirby VanBurch, the Prince of Magic and International Award-Winning Magician, has a show packed full of big time production numbers, dancing, hilarious comedy, and HUGE illusions.
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Read the entire story here:
http://www.barefootmommies.com/?p=7959
As most of my readers know we live in Arkansas, North West to be exact. I love it here, it’s a big difference from California where I grew up at.
Have you guys ever been to Branson, MO? If you haven’t you are really missing out on loads of fun! I know that when some people think of Branson, MO they think it’s for the ‘older crowd’. Well times ARE changing and it’s not just for the older crowd, it’s also for the young!
From there we headed to our hotel. Can you say love at first sight??? Ahhh, yes!
Chateau on the Lake! (Read Krissy's entire review of the Chateau on the Lake here http://www.barefootmommies.com/?p=7971)
This hotel is absolutely breathtaking!
The view is absolutely stunning, the rooms were gorgeous! We were able to get a joining room, one with a king size bed and a sofa and the other room with 2 double beds. Each room had a beautiful balcony which you could see the stunning view from. I didn’t want to leave it was absolutely gorgeous
_________________________________________________________________________________
When we arrived we went straight to our first destination which was the Branson Dinosaur Museum.
This was a lot of fun and my children really enjoyed it. Stay with me as I bring you the full review
In the same building as the Branson’s Dinosaur Museum there was also Haunted in Branson.
My husband and my daughter Alysia went into this one, it’s like a haunted house, very cool! I was outside talking with some very friendly ticket people and I heard my daughter scream, too funny! It’s a live haunted house that you can see anytime of year!
These were tons of fun and they even had a Bounce House inside that my kids just LOVED
__________________________________________________________________________________
The show we saw was called The Shanghai Circus. They were SO unbelievable and so great! They kept my childrens attention throughout the whole show. It’s acrobats from China. They are in the US doing shows in Branson, MO 9 months out of the year and go home to Shanghai, China 3 months out of the year. I was absolutely stunned at the beauty of the show, the women (and girls, there was one who was only 14!) were beautiful. They were so elegant. And I must say just beautiful beyond words! They all have such an amazing talent, they really had me in ‘awe’.
_________________________________________________________________________________
We saw the Kirby VanBurch show. It’s a magic show, well illusions as he says it. It’s AMAZING. My kids LOVED this show and what kid doesn’t love magic and illusions!? Kirby VanBurch is a great entertainer and we had a lot of fun and lots of laughs! We were even able to tour the big cats after the show! There was even a lion that looked kinda mad if you ask me lol…But beautiful to say the least! I loved that he included the cats into the show.
Kirby VanBurch, the Prince of Magic and International Award-Winning Magician, has a show packed full of big time production numbers, dancing, hilarious comedy, and HUGE illusions.
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Read the entire story here:
http://www.barefootmommies.com/?p=7959
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Like many tourists, movie's Pittsburghers are Branson-bound
Sunday, April 4, 2010, By Carolyn Olson
BRANSON, Mo. -- The romantic comedy "She's Out of My League," which opened last month, shows off Pittsburgh at its best with shots of the city's skyline, bridges and three rivers. But the city of Branson also is mentioned prominently in the movie as a vacation hot spot.
Branson?
Many probably don't even know what state Branson is in, or that 8 million visitors drove or took a plane to the Southwest Missouri town of 7,600 people last year.
So, what makes Branson such a vacation mecca?
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10094/1047458-37.stm?cmpid=newspanel2#ixzz0kEhKvUqy
BRANSON, Mo. -- The romantic comedy "She's Out of My League," which opened last month, shows off Pittsburgh at its best with shots of the city's skyline, bridges and three rivers. But the city of Branson also is mentioned prominently in the movie as a vacation hot spot.
Branson?
Many probably don't even know what state Branson is in, or that 8 million visitors drove or took a plane to the Southwest Missouri town of 7,600 people last year.
So, what makes Branson such a vacation mecca?
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10094/1047458-37.stm?cmpid=newspanel2#ixzz0kEhKvUqy
JEERK - Tap Dancing with Attitude
From the blog: "On the Road with David and Rose"
Crazed and crazy. Boundless energy. Super talented tappers. Five deranged Swedes combine all this and more as JEERK – Rhythm Artist Group. We didn’t have a clue what we were in for when the owners of Branson Shenanigan’s RV Park (where we’re work camping) invited us to join them last night. We heard something about Swedish guys and tap dancing. Read the rest at the blog here: http://davidandrose.com/2010/04/04/jeerk-%E2%80%93-tap-dancing-with-an-attitude
Crazed and crazy. Boundless energy. Super talented tappers. Five deranged Swedes combine all this and more as JEERK – Rhythm Artist Group. We didn’t have a clue what we were in for when the owners of Branson Shenanigan’s RV Park (where we’re work camping) invited us to join them last night. We heard something about Swedish guys and tap dancing. Read the rest at the blog here: http://davidandrose.com/2010/04/04/jeerk-%E2%80%93-tap-dancing-with-an-attitude
Friday, April 2, 2010
Branson's 3rd Annual "Springtastic Show Spree"
Branson, MO – (Monday, March 22, 2010) – Branson, Missouri’s Springtastic Show Spree is the week for show lovers to converge on this small Midwestern town, known as the “live music show capital of the world”. During this one extraordinary week visitors enjoy ten of the top shows in Branson, Missouri for just one hundred and twenty-five dollars.
Sponsored by The League of Branson Theatre Owners and Show Producers (The Branson Show League), the Springtastic Show Spree gives visitors the chance to sample a variety of Branson’s eclectic shows. “Shows, shows, and more shows, for just a fraction of their normal cost.” says popular ventriloquist Jim Barber of the Hamner Barber Variety Show and Theater. The 3rd annual Springtastic Show Spree begins April 12 and runs through April 18, 2010.
Springtastic Show Spree passes are for sale only on-line at the official website of The Branson Show League, ShowsInBranson.com, and are limited to purchase by individuals. Jim Stafford, famous comedian and nationally known recording star, believes this is “hands down the greatest show ticket value you will see all year in Branson.”
The Springtastic Show Spree pass allows fans to see ten of their favorite shows in Branson on a first come, first served basis during the week of April 12. Shows include productions such as Moe Bandy, Pierce Arrow, Hughes Brothers Show, Clay Cooper Country Music Express, Legends in Concert, Baldknobbers Jamboree, New Shanghai Circus, The Haygoods, Magnificent Variety Show, Grand Jubilee, Mike Walker & Friends, Brule’, Penny Gilley, Kirby VanBurch, Country Tonight featuring Marty Haggard, and many more. For a complete list visit ShowsInBranson.com and click on Springtastic Show Spree.
Much to the approval of the estimated eight plus million visitors who converge each year on this Ozark Mountain town of little more than 6,000 residents, Branson's stars can be spotted each morning, afternoon and well into the evening in almost every type of live theatrical performance imaginable. Pop, gospel, blues, rock 'n' roll, western, acrobats, magic, Cajun, swing, big band, Motown, and Broadway have become as important to Branson visitors as its country and comedy roots. “The ten shows visitors will see during the Springtastic Show Spree amount to less than 10% of the possible live shows you can currently enjoy in Branson,” “says Jason Hughes from the Hughes Brothers Show. “This special preview week will whet your appetite to come back again and again to enjoy the variety of ALL of the shows the town has to offer.” Dawn Easton owner of God and Country Theatre adds, “If you see your first ten shows during the Springtastic Show Spree, you’ll have to come back more than ten times just to see all the shows in Branson once.”
The limited amount of Springtastic Show passes are available only through April 8 or when the passes sell out, whichever comes first. “If you are a live show fan, a music lover of any sort, the Springtastic Show Spree is the ticket for you.” says the Buck Trent, 2-time CMA Instrumentalist of the Year and star of his own country music show. To find out more about the 3rd Annual Springtastic Show Spree in Branson, Missouri visit ShowsInBranson.com.
About The League of Branson Theatre Owners and Show Producers
The Branson Show League works to increase the success and well-being of the theatrical industry in the “Live Show Capital of the World”, Branson, Missouri. With over 100 live shows featuring music, comedy, magic, dancing, acrobats, theatrical plays, and more, the diversity and variety of choices of live shows make Branson a unique and fun-filled family vacation destination. The League strives to increase interest in Branson shows and show attendance, increase profitability for the Branson show community, and to promote communications between shows, as well as throughout the Branson community. In 2010, Branson is Celebrating 50 Years of Family Fun!
Sponsored by The League of Branson Theatre Owners and Show Producers (The Branson Show League), the Springtastic Show Spree gives visitors the chance to sample a variety of Branson’s eclectic shows. “Shows, shows, and more shows, for just a fraction of their normal cost.” says popular ventriloquist Jim Barber of the Hamner Barber Variety Show and Theater. The 3rd annual Springtastic Show Spree begins April 12 and runs through April 18, 2010.
Springtastic Show Spree passes are for sale only on-line at the official website of The Branson Show League, ShowsInBranson.com, and are limited to purchase by individuals. Jim Stafford, famous comedian and nationally known recording star, believes this is “hands down the greatest show ticket value you will see all year in Branson.”
The Springtastic Show Spree pass allows fans to see ten of their favorite shows in Branson on a first come, first served basis during the week of April 12. Shows include productions such as Moe Bandy, Pierce Arrow, Hughes Brothers Show, Clay Cooper Country Music Express, Legends in Concert, Baldknobbers Jamboree, New Shanghai Circus, The Haygoods, Magnificent Variety Show, Grand Jubilee, Mike Walker & Friends, Brule’, Penny Gilley, Kirby VanBurch, Country Tonight featuring Marty Haggard, and many more. For a complete list visit ShowsInBranson.com and click on Springtastic Show Spree.
Much to the approval of the estimated eight plus million visitors who converge each year on this Ozark Mountain town of little more than 6,000 residents, Branson's stars can be spotted each morning, afternoon and well into the evening in almost every type of live theatrical performance imaginable. Pop, gospel, blues, rock 'n' roll, western, acrobats, magic, Cajun, swing, big band, Motown, and Broadway have become as important to Branson visitors as its country and comedy roots. “The ten shows visitors will see during the Springtastic Show Spree amount to less than 10% of the possible live shows you can currently enjoy in Branson,” “says Jason Hughes from the Hughes Brothers Show. “This special preview week will whet your appetite to come back again and again to enjoy the variety of ALL of the shows the town has to offer.” Dawn Easton owner of God and Country Theatre adds, “If you see your first ten shows during the Springtastic Show Spree, you’ll have to come back more than ten times just to see all the shows in Branson once.”
The limited amount of Springtastic Show passes are available only through April 8 or when the passes sell out, whichever comes first. “If you are a live show fan, a music lover of any sort, the Springtastic Show Spree is the ticket for you.” says the Buck Trent, 2-time CMA Instrumentalist of the Year and star of his own country music show. To find out more about the 3rd Annual Springtastic Show Spree in Branson, Missouri visit ShowsInBranson.com.
About The League of Branson Theatre Owners and Show Producers
The Branson Show League works to increase the success and well-being of the theatrical industry in the “Live Show Capital of the World”, Branson, Missouri. With over 100 live shows featuring music, comedy, magic, dancing, acrobats, theatrical plays, and more, the diversity and variety of choices of live shows make Branson a unique and fun-filled family vacation destination. The League strives to increase interest in Branson shows and show attendance, increase profitability for the Branson show community, and to promote communications between shows, as well as throughout the Branson community. In 2010, Branson is Celebrating 50 Years of Family Fun!
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