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IAAPA Presents: Silver Dollar City
June 25, 2024
Event Type: Connections
Region: North America
Event Time:
Venue: In-Person
Location:
399 Silver Dollar City Pkwy
Branson MO 65616
United States
Member Price: $249 | Nonmember Price: $419
Credit Hour(s): 3
Description: Ready to ride record breaking-coasters including Time Traveler, Outlaw Run, and Fire in the Hole? Want to experience award winning restaurants and unique merchandise? Or even descend one of Missouri’s deepest caves? Your Ozark adventure awaits!
Join industry professionals from park open to park close for an insider look at Silver Dollar City – named USA TODAY’s #1 Theme Park in America. Guided by operations team members, you’ll explore everything from merchandise to maintenance to food and beverage that will boost your professional knowledge.
IAAPA Presents are designed to connect you with like-minded professionals and offer operational insights from world-class attractions. Event registration includes EDUTours around Silver Dollar City, sessions with park leadership, two meals, free time to explore the park, and a closing reception.
Join industry professionals from park open to park close for an insider look at Silver Dollar City – named USA TODAY’s #1 Theme Park in America. Guided by operations team members, you’ll explore everything from merchandise to maintenance to food and beverage that will boost your professional knowledge.
IAAPA Presents are designed to connect you with like-minded professionals and offer operational insights from world-class attractions. Event registration includes EDUTours around Silver Dollar City, sessions with park leadership, two meals, free time to explore the park, and a closing reception.
- Special Hotel Rate Available
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Book your room early and save on your stay at the Hilton Branson Convention Center. The booking deadline for discounted rooms is June 8, 2024.
Hilton Branson Convention Center
200 E. Main St. | Branson, MO 65616
Rate: $189/night*
*Rate is limited based on hotel's availability
Use Group Code: 91F | Only valid June 24-26, 2024
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Event Sponsors
Speakers
Brad Thomas
President
Silver Dollar City Attractions
Brad Thomas, President of Silver Dollar City Company, is a mission-driven leader on a quest to carry out the company’s Vision and Mission to bring families closer together by creating memories worth repeating. During his three-decade career with the company that began in 1991, he has held various leadership roles in Merchandise, Special Events, and Park Management. Brad’s current responsibilities include overseeing Silver Dollar City, Showboat Branson Belle, White Water, and The Silver Dollar City Campground operations.
Brad earned his Bachelor’s degree and MBA from Missouri State University. He is a 2005 graduate of Leadership Missouri, a program of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Brad serves on the Board and was the past chair, of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors of Leadership Missouri Alumni Association. He is a member of the International Festivals and Events Association and has earned the Certified Festival & Event Executive designation (CFEE) from that organization.
Agenda
8:30-9 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
Location: Reunion Hall
Start your day just before park opening making valuable connections over a breakfast buffet.
9-9:40 a.m.
Welcome and Remarks from Brad Thomas, President, Silver Dollar City Attractions
Location: Silver Dollar Saloon
Be inspired to create memories worth repeating. You'll learn the mission and unique history of Silver Dollar City including special insight into what's new and what’s next for the park.
9:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Park Open and Morning EDUTours
Get an insider look at unique attractions and key areas including Marvel Cave, food and beverage operations, entertainment, merchandise, and more.
12:45-1:30 p.m.
Lunch
Location: Rivertown Smokehouse
1:45-2:15 p.m.
Fire In The Hole Presentation with Brad Thomas
Location: Riverfront Playhouse
Joined by Brad Thomas once again, you'll get special insight on the new take on the classic attraction, Fire in the Hole, and the strategic partnership with Rocky Mountain Construction.
2:15-5 p.m.
Optional Focus Tours or Free Time
Want to learn more about a specific area? Take a focused tour with park representatives that will offer you a deeper look into the areas that interest you. Or take this time to enjoy the park at your leisure.
5-6 p.m.
Closing Reception
Location: Reunion Hall
Please Note: Agenda is subject to change.
Agenda
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