Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction and Giveaway

January 19, 2019

If you are looking for a dinner that provides live entertainment, horses and trick riders, music, a comedian PLUS a four-course family feast, then Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction is just the place for you!

Christmas is about tradition, and every year the folks at Dolly Parton’s Stampede want to create a memorable Christmas. If you are looking for a gift to give, this is a great idea! It’s something you can do with your whole family.

While visiting Branson, MO for the #BloggingBranson trip, we had the pleasure of enjoying Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede. Horses in a 35,000 foot arena with a meal all themed around Christmas had me so curious as to what I was going to see.

I was invited by Stone Castle Hotel and Conference Center as part of a media FAM to explore Branson, Missouri. All opinions are 100% my own.

I was not disappointed! There is a live nativity, falling snow, holiday music, dancing toys, camels, Santa Clause and elves and games! We had a competition with the other half of the arena to see who would win, the North Pole, or the South Pole. This show is great for people of ANY age.

Dolly Parton’s Stampede Horse Walk and Carriage Room

Prior to the show you can stroll through the open air stable as you walk to the entrance of the two-level Carriage Room. There are 32 beautiful horses in the show from Quarter Horses and Palominos to Appaloosa and Paint breeds. I had the chance to visit a few of them prior to the show!

Enjoy soda or non-alcoholic speciality drinks and hilarious live performances in the Carriage Room before the main show begins. We enjoyed a reception from the staff at Dolly Parton’s Stampede Show along with some free gifts and enjoyed the performances that took place on a stage in the Carriage Room. There are no bad seats in this area and it was a fun pre-show to enjoy before going into the large 35,000 square foot arena.

Enjoy The World Class Production

When I entered Dolly’s arena, I was very surprised by the appearance, and the smell. To be honest, I wasn’t sure what it would be like and I expected to smell hay and barn animals. It wasn’t that way at all. There is a mist in the air to help keep the dust down and the arena had a beautiful glow to it.

We found our seats and the show kicked off with stunning horses and trick riders making their way around the arena. There was an emcee of the show who shared with us the dramatic portrayal of the birth of Christ. There were angels, and Kings on camels.

I was also blown away by the aerial show and the interactive lighting show on their 12.5 milllion LED wall, and fire! This show does not disappoint! There’s something going on everywhere within the arena, and even some audience members get involved! You can also compete in a fun North vs. South competition for bragging rights at the end of the night.

Don’t forget about the hilarious and pesky SKEETER who tries to steal the spotlight of the show! I had the pleasure of meeting him at the end of the show!

The Four-Course Meal

Whoa Nelly! I had no idea how much food we were going to get. But there’s also a surprise that happens when eating your meal, I won’t spoil that part for you! Our meal contained the following delicious items:

A Mouth-Watering Tender Whole Rotisserie Chicken
Delicious Hickory Smoked Barbecued Pork Loin
The Stampede’s Original Creamy Vegetable Soup
Scrumptious Homemade Biscuit
Hot Buttered Corn on the Cob
Tasty Herb-basted Potato
The Stampede’s very own Specialty Dessert
Unlimited Coca-Cola®, tea or coffee

They can also accommodate for the gluten free and vegetarian guests and those with allergies.

Get Your Tickets Soon!

If this is something you’d like to give to your family as a holiday gift, be sure to purchase your tickets early. This show sells out fast! Dolly Parton’s Stampede offers more than the Christmas Show. The Christmas Show dates for Branson, MO are October 27, 2019 – January 4, 2020.

If you want to attend Dolly’s other show, you can visit their website to purchase tickets. This show takes you into America’s past with the story of the journey out West via a wagon train; while settlers and Natives tell tales of the Thunderbird.

Things To Know Before You Go

If you or anyone in your party has allergies or medical conditions, please be advised to take the necessary precautions prior to entering the facility.

The facilities are fully accessible for individuals with special needs. Please advise us if any members of your party have a wheelchair, hearing assistance, or other special needs. They are happy to accommodate you. Please call Reservations line (417) 336-3000 or (800) 520-5544 if you have special seating needs.

Wanna Win Some Of Dolly’s Famous Soup?!

I’m not joking around, this soup is to die for! The Stampede’s Original Creamy Vegetable soup can be purchased in the gift shop and online. You can enter for a chance to win some of this amazing soup and make it right in your own home! The recipe is very easy and takes minutes to whip up!

Fill in the information below for your chance to win!

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Like I said in Andy William’s Ozark Christmas Show post, each show in Branson is very unique. They each have their own famous uniqueness. If you’d like a recommended itinerary for a trip to Branson, let me know!

Have Yourself An Ozark Mountain Christmas #BloggingBranson

November 15, 2018

I was invited by Stone Castle Hotel and Conference Center as part of a media FAM to explore Branson, Missouri. All opinions are 100% my own.

Where Are the Ozark Mountains?

If you are a Netflix subscriber, then you are familiar with the reference to the Ozarks. But have you ever been to the Ozarks yourself? I have not, so when I landed in Springfield, Missouri, I did not know what I was going to expect. When I arrived in Branson, Missouri, it was already dark out. So I really didn’t know what the landscape looked like. But I did get a sense for the “hills” in Branson as I was traveling along the Interstate with long winding hills and no street lights.

The next morning as I met the members of the #BloggingBranson group I would soon learn about the beauty, hospitality, loyalty, and patriotism that this little city can offer on top of its entertainment, lodging, attractions, and restaurants!

What Is There To Do In The Ozark Mountains?

Over the next several weeks I will share with you what I have experienced from my visit to the locations listed below. But that’s not all that Branson, Missouri has to offer.

The Showboat Branson Belle and Silver Dollar City
Clay Cooper Theatre, The Hughes Brothers Christmas Show, and the Baldknobbers
Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex, Montana Mikes, and McFarlains Restaurant
The Titanic Museum Attraction and the Branson Ferris Wheel
Stone Castle Hotel & Conference Center
Pasghetti’s
Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction

In addition to the several locations that I was able to enjoy during my three-day tour of Branson, the bloggers also had the opportunity to find an adventure of their liking. I selected zip lining and snow tubing (without snow) at Branson Zipline at Wolfe Mountain.

My family and I love adventures so I knew I wanted to try something that I think we all would enjoy. There’s no doubt that my family won’t love zip lining. We took one ride down the mountain and ended our journey with a 100-foot free fall. And-I-Loved-Every-Minute-of-It!

How To Get Into The Christmas Spirit In Branson

That’s not hard to do! Once I exited the main highway and drove towards Branson, I saw the twinkling of some Christmas lights. Then I slowed down as I went around the corner and started to take in the signs and lights everywhere, the theaters and mini golf parks, the shops, the entertainment complexes, and the hotels. They were all decorated for the Christmas holiday!

So I’ve been told, on November 1, a switch it clicked and Halloween is only a distant memory as the holiday lights flood your view along the streets, hotels and theaters. And it sure does look beautiful!

Visit the Live Christmas Shows

Even if you just see one holiday show, it will be enough to put you in the mood for the holidays.

There’s more than one to choose from and the Branson partners that we had the opportunity to visit were:

Clay Cooper
The Hughes Family
The BaldKnobbers
The Showboat Branson Belle
Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction

I’ll be sharing in more detail my experience at each of the shows listed above in future blog posts. They all have a unique story to tell and I want to be sure I give you the true essence of what each show offers. But I can guarantee you that there is not one bad show.

See The Holiday Lights

There are several places where you can see the holiday lights, but no other place has over 6.5 million! Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas features the Christmas in Midtown Light Spectacular once again.

Rudolph’s Holly Jolly™ Christmas Light Parade winds through the streets of the City twice each evening. A 5-story special effects Christmas Tree with a light and sound show also “performs” throughout the evening.

You can also catch two Broadway-style original musicals, A Dickens’ Christmas Carol, and It’s a Wonderful Life during your visit to Silver Dollar City.

Dining in Branson, Missouri

There is no shortage of places to eat in Branson. And it wasn’t hard to find a great place to eat as well! I enjoyed every meal I had while touring Branson. We ate our first group meal at Montana Mikes, famous for their great steaks and burgers! We had the pleasure of meeting the Sales Manager Tom who told us the story of how the current owners are 90 years old but still enjoy running the business.

Ninety percent of people who are on vacation want a great experience. You will get that when you visit Montana Mikes. Montana Mike’s is also owned by Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex.

Lunch on Monday was at McFarlains Restaurant inside Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex, where I had my first experience trying fried green tomatoes! I liked them and would consider making them at home since many times my tomatoes stay green for quite a long time! You can add to your experience at the restaurant by asking for a round table in the dining area. I’ll share what makes that seating arrangement so special in my recap of the restaurant.

The Perfect Ozark Christmas Itinerary

From booking your room at the Stone Castle Hotel & Conference Center, to finding the right entertainment and activities for your family. You can do as much or as little as you want when you prepare your trip to Branson. With so much to do there, you have to leave options open for future visits.

Don’t forget, when you stay at the Stone Castle Hotel & Conference Center, you can enjoy a full hot breakfast every day, the convenience of a location in an area where you can avoid the traffic, themed rooms, two indoor pools, and an amazing staff!

Veteran’s Appreciation Week

I had no idea how supportive Branson is to the veterans. During the week prior to Veteran’s Day Branson supports the veterans with various events, special shows and a parade. I had several opportunities to talk with veterans, be an outlet for them to share their story and to just listen.

Include Branson As A Must Do For Your Upcoming Vacation

Everything in Branson is family or privately owned. So when you are coming into town to see the shows and eat your meals out at restaurants. You are helping the families and owners support their business and keep their doors open for another season.

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