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Cory Butcher Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I must STRONGLY encourage you all to see a Dixie Stampede Dinner show. There are very few things as energetic, wholesome, and entertaining as a Dixie Stampede. The hospitality of the hosts is unmatched. Disney World has some mighty fine hosts, but wow, you get true southern hospitality at Dolly's Dinner Shows. So many majestic animals, and comedy (GREAT family comedy), Some of the best food you will ever eat. I cannot sing enough praises for The Dixie Stampeeeeeeeede! When I was 6 years old, I was lucky enough to be involved in the show and go down to the center of the arena and chase chickens for a chance at James Rogers tickets LIVE at the Music Mansion. I won the tickets, and since then have been absolutely indulged with everything the place has to offer, on nearly every vacation! The Texas Longhorns will be a nice touch. The stampeding American Bison at the other attractions were a great success with the audience when they debuted! 1000 Posts! About time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 Herschend is simply not capable of running anything less than a world class attraction. I can't wait to get back to Wild Adventures, which I despised under its old owner. And knowing that the genial and highly competent former Paramount Parks chairman Jane Cooper is a consultant to them is just icing on the cake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory Butcher Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 The one property of Herschend's that has not met my expectations however, is Silver Dollar City. It is a nice park, but people wearing 1850's clothes should not be talking on their cell phones while making Lye soap. I saw that all to often...cell phone usage was rampant among many workers. Most workers were helpful. Many were not. Craft demonstrations were top tier. The entertainment department left much to be desired except for the big finale country show at the end of the day in the big outdoor theater that they have. It was a nice park, with a nice atmosphere, it will be a while before I am back however as it still suffered from many other downfalls, which most certainly are extremely fixable. Certainly Dollywood is world class. And Herschend does do many great things. I wish Silver Dollar City could have capitalized on all that Herschend really is. During my visit they did not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 I would certainly have relayed my concerns to Herschend at its headquarters. I can assure you appropriate action would have been taken. Herschend is a company that cares deeply about its customers, and wants each to have the type of experience that leaves them wanting to come back again and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory Butcher Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 We definitely did make our concerns known. The GR staff was very helpful. SDC also has the most conservative weather/rides operations procedure I have ever seen. And that is to say a lot, as rain frequents the area. Even many indoor rides were shut down, during a sprinkle, I tried very hard to understand that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 Again, when I have an experience that departs that widely from my expectations, I always contact the company's headquarters. I have, with ONE exception, always been advised of a resolution, and usually offered something for my troubles. The exception? Cedar Fair, who rarely responds at all, and then only with a form letter thanking me for taking the time to offer comments. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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