According to a recent press release, guests in Branson, Missouri can enjoy world-class live music, comedy and magic shows; theme parks and thrill rides; lake and mountain recreation; outlet shopping and championship golf within this scenic Ozark Mountain town. (http://www.explorebranson.com ).
For the first time, world-renowned magician David Copperfield will perform at the Andy Williams Moon River Theatre June 13-26, 2005. Meanwhile, master magicians Kirby VanBurch and Brett Daniels will perform at The Grand Palace, and Darren Romeo will perform his "Voice of Magic" production at the Welk Resort Theatre.
Silver Dollar City features a new $10 million launch rollercoaster, PowderKeg - dubbed Best Family Thrill Coaster on the Planet by ThrillRide.com and profiled in the Wall Street Journal - which hurls passengers from 0-53 miles per hour in just 2.8 seconds.
Visitors can also thrill to gravity-defying Chinese acrobatics performed by the New Shanghai Circus and see unbelievable physical artistry by the cast of Neil Goldberg's Cirque. In keeping with the tradition of honoring veterans year round, Branson will host a weeklong celebration, June 13-19, called "Welcome Home... America's Tribute to Vietnam Veterans."
-Wayne N. Kawamoto
