Three Great New attractions at the Branson Landing 

 Branson Landing has really done it this time. A great set of attractions for Kids of all ages. A monster maze, a video arcade, and across the way, a game that you have to find your way out of.

There is a new Maze next to the Belk’s side of the Landing that looks just amazing. I noticed lots of families working their way to this nice attraction. And I think it will stand right in line with all the Parakeet Pete’s stuff on that end of the landing as well. Didn’t get to try it with the kids, but hope to try it someday.

But the video arcade was another thing. When you walk in the front door there is a very nice host, to help you load your card, and make change for you if needed. So all your tokens are on a gaming card. My son and I had a blast playing all the games. And he was very sad to leave, when it was all over. Lots of racer car games, ball games, pick up item with a hook. My daughter even had fun as well. Playing the Paw Patrol games, and the like.

Escape Code is the third attraction across the way, and is fantastic. Even got some news coverage, here locally. And looks very exciting. So when you take the kids anywhere this is the pace to be. Shopping, food, and excitement for the kids.

Watch out there is a new Appetizer in town!

Sometimes Branson’s dusty doors swing open, and an outlaw from the wrong side of town swings by. And this week it is the Grand opening of the Longhorn steakhouse, on 76. My wife and I got to enjoy this incredible place and an appetizer won many awards between us. Longhorn’s Wild West Shrimp w/Prairie dust, was just amazing. Spicy, deep fried with just a touch of sauce on the side. It was so cool, my kids even liked it. So next time your over that way, breeze into town, and give it a try. Don’t let the outlaw eye of the Baldknobbers theater, hit you when your not looking.

Watch out folks there is a new Appetizer in town!

Sometimes Branson’s dusty doors swing open, and an outlaw from the wrong side of town swings by. And this week it is the Grand opening of the Longhorn steakhouse, on 76. My wife and I got to enjoy this incredible place and an appetizer won many awards between us. Longhorn’s Wild West Shrimp w/Prairie dust, was just amazing. Spicy, deep fried with just a touch of sauce on the side. It was so cool, my kids even liked it. So next time your over that way, breeze into town, and give it a try. Don’t let the outlaw eye of the Baldknobbers theater, hit you when your not looking.

Wild West Shrimp Longhorn’s Branson

Non Smoking Hotels in Branson, Mo

1)Non Smoking in all three buildings. Benches out side each building to sit and smoke.

2)Holiday Inn Express Centeral-100% non smoking, a bench out front to smoke.

3)Honey Suckle Inn-on 248, all non smoking.

4)Green Gables inn-exterior door property with no smoking

5)Rosebud Inn-100 Percent non smoking

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Longhorns Grand Opening Branson, Amazing food

I was impressed from the get go! The staff was so nice, parking was effortless, and the decor amazing. It was an invite only event, and I couldn’t have asked for more. What did you eat?, you dare say, here are some snap shots.

This was the sirloin, and it was amazing, cooked all the way throught to perfection. I was amazing. Also the potato was a sweet potato to lower those cards. With cinnamon, and butter on the side. It was a drizzling delight. Also had some soup on the side, that they through in for the event.

My wife had the chopped steak Salad and she thoroughly enjoyed it.

They gave these to my kids, which had enough sugar to fly them to the moon. So all were happy and will return again, to this awesome steakhouse.

Plus’s-Great easy parking, close to the Grand Village,Amazing food & Service! And a great smiling staff!

Top Theater shows of yesteryear in Branson, Mo

The one thing I regret is not having pictures of shows, from the last 27 years, of Branson’s heydays. There were shows from just about every genre, shape and size. There were shows with puppets, and chainsaws, and anything and everything.  What I will highlight here, doesn’t contain any chainsaws, or puppets, this will be in my opinion the top 10 shows.

1. Ray Stevens-one of my first jobs in Branson. Every night was an original night. Ray is an incredible musician who knows absolutely who he is. He use to play this crazy red piano. With hits like everything is beautiful, the streak, and on and on. He even had a ufo come down in the middle of the show. #1 by far.
2. Kirby Vanburch/Jeff Daniels-I think I got that right. The first part of the show was Jeff, second part of the show was Kirby, at the Majestic Grand Palace. A heck of a show, with more magic than you could shake a stick at, or a magic wand.
3. Louis Mandrell at RCC theater-this woman could stop a show. She would come out and work the crowd better, than anyone. She was very personable, and quite a singer. An amazing show.
4. The wild west show w/Sunny-I always heard crazy stuff about this show. Live Horses, whips, chaps, all the good stuff. I wish I could of had a chance to see it, as it was always sold out.
5. Johnny Cash-yep he was here. I wish I would of taken advantage of it and gone to see him. Many a great show he did perform.
6. The Irish tenors-what a great show, that ran for a long time, at the King’s Castle theater. Lots of happy fans would return year after year.
7. Jim Stafford-in his heyday he was phenomenal. Really down home jokes, classic songs, saw this show many times. A must see.
8. Baldknobbers-then and now this show had a lot of energy and excitement. If you get a chance to go over and take a look.
9. Roy Clark-this guy had some exciting music. From Meleguana, to Orange Blossom special, he is and was multi talented.
10. #10 is left blank for you! What was your favorite show? Leave in the comments below.

Get Married in Branson, what that looks like an actual wedding!

Branson is the ideal place to get married. So much to do here, and so little time. That’s when I was surprised to be a party to a plain, simple, yet elegant wedding. And I got to put it on video as well. A hotel I’m doing some work for, asked me to come and film this little tid bit. So enjoy this is worth the watch.

Branson Favorite Glenn Campbell has passed away

One of Branson’s Favorites died today. I had met him many times, and he was always very personable. When i worked at Roy Clarks I got to talk to him often, and chat about that Wichitaw lineman album and what it meant to me.

I purchased several albums at the theater as I got them for a very good deal, and even got an occasional t shirt. Glenn’s guitarist also gave me some guitar lessons. He was a very nice guy. I used to stand on the side of the stage and watch him pick, and man could he. He always used that white and blue guitar pictured above, and left Roy’s to go and open the Grand Palace. He will surely be missed. R.I.P Glenn Campbell.

Branson’s Camelot more than you ever imagined

Branson has always been obsessed with Camelot and Castle themes. They have been all over. From snazzy hotels,to amusement parks, to Stonehenge esque developments, it has all been here. From Stone Castle Hotel to the early 90’s Camelot on Highway 86. The Castle theme has been so popular. Mutton Hollow even had a castle that is now a church. It’s just referred to as the castle.

 Hotels-several hotels have used the castle theme, and not all of them have survived. King’s quarters, hasn’t been open all year. Yet Castle Rock seems to be doing great.

 Them Parks-Celebration City, and Camelot on 86 have since closed, and either gone for a while or closed rapidly.

Attractions-the front of the Hollywood wax museum has a Castle of Chaos. And Stone Castle Hotel boasts several theme rooms named after Camelot style Lore.

When it comes to Castles Branson just can’t be beat. Stay tuned for more great stories