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Branson—The Perfect Small Town for the Christmas Season
Cornie
410
We went to Silverdollar city on a Tuesday. We flew into Branson from Naples, Florida Silverdollar city was so much fun. I took my 15, 13 and 10-year-old. It was the perfect ages to take all of the kids because they could ride everything at the park. Honestly, even if your kids aren’t tall enough to ride everything, the park has so many rides that are age friendly there is something for everyone to do, I believe that this is why the park is so highly rated. It is extremely family friendly. Thunderation was so much fun. My kids loved it and so did my mom who is almost 70 years old. It was a little bit of a rough ride, but Totally worth it. The kids were screaming with excitement but at the same time not too scared. The line was short, which I had heard was common for a Tuesday. I actually chose to go on a Tuesday because I had heard lines would not be long. We had purchased trailblazer passes just in case, but I wish I would’ve skipped them because we could’ve gotten through all of the rides without ever having to use them. Live and learn! I highly recommend Silverdollar city. There are tons of things to do in Branson and your kids will want to try everything especially when they see the smaller roller coasters and Ferris wheel and other things along the strip but make sure that you try Silverdollar city because it’s way better than the other smaller options.
Jenna Waterbury
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You might walk up to this ride and think, “oh I’ll start with this little kiddie mine train ride.” Do not underestimate the intensity of this ride. This mine train has a fast-paced first half that is very agressive. You will get beat up pretty bad in the back so be prepared. You can breathe easy once you hit the lift hill as it’s a smooth ride into the station. The theming is cool in the mine tunnels leading up to the station.
deependablereviews
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An excellent starter coaster for kids and adults who aren't ready to go too fast, too high, or upside down. The line usually isn't very long, and there are seats and restrooms right by the exit. Though it isn't intense, the ride can be pretty bumpy!
David Engle
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You might walk up to this ride and think, “oh I’ll start with this little kiddie mine train ride.” Do not underestimate the intensity of this ride. This mine train has a fast-paced first half that is very agressive. You will get beat up pretty bad in the back so be prepared. You can breathe easy once you hit the lift hill as it’s a smooth ride into the station. The theming is cool in the mine tunnels leading up to the station.
deependablereviews
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Nearby Attractions Of Thunderation
Silver Dollar City
Marvel Cave
Marvel Cave
Outlaw Run
Echo Hollow Amphitheatre
Wildfire
Time Traveler
Grand Exposition
Fire in the Hole
American Plunge

Silver Dollar City
4.6
(13.5K)
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Marvel Cave
4.8
(1.2K)
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Marvel Cave
4.8
(1.1K)
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Outlaw Run
4.7
(529)
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Nearby Restaurants Of Thunderation
Billy Gail's
Grandma's Goodies & Gumbo
Molly's Mill Restaurant
Clara Belle's Cinnamon Bread
Rivertown Smokehouse

Billy Gail's
4.6
(2.1K)
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Grandma's Goodies & Gumbo
4.6
(134)
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Molly's Mill Restaurant
4.1
(114)
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Clara Belle's Cinnamon Bread
5.0
(23)
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Basic Info
Address
399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy, Branson, MO 65616
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Phone
(800) 888-7277
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Website
silverdollarcity.com
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Overview
4.5
(167 reviews)
Ratings & Description
entertainment
adventure
family friendly
Description
Thunderation is a steel mine train roller coaster located at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. Manufactured by Arrow Dynamics, the ride opened in 1993. Originally, the third and fifth cars of each roller coaster train faced backward, but they were repositioned to face forward sometime after the 2010 season.
attractions: Silver Dollar City, Marvel Cave, Marvel Cave, Outlaw Run, Echo Hollow Amphitheatre, Wildfire, Time Traveler, Grand Exposition, Fire in the Hole, American Plunge, restaurants: Billy Gail's, Grandma's Goodies & Gumbo, Molly's Mill Restaurant, Clara Belle's Cinnamon Bread, Rivertown Smokehouse

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