What's Up - Your guide to what's happening in Fayetteville, AR this week!
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BRANSONBULLETIN BRANSONBULLETIN WHAT'S NEW IN BRANSON FOR 2020 Mystic River Falls at Silver Dollar City is the tallest raft ride drop in the western hemisphere; a nearly half-mile trek ascending an eight-story tower then plummeting down a four-and-a-half-story waterfall. It's the wettest splashdown in Silver Dollar City's 60 year history! Shepherd of the Hills Adventure Park, voted #1 Aerial Adventure Park by USA Today readers, and home to the 1907 novel, a classic piece of Ozarks history, with Vigilante ZipRider, Inspiration Tower, ATV rides, homestead tours, a petting farm, ropes course and restaurant. Payne's Valley Golf Course at Big Cedar Lodge pays tribute to Ozarks native and World Golf Hall of Fame member, Payne Stewart. It will be the first public-access golf course by 82-time PGA TOUR winner Tiger Woods design firm, TGR Design. Payne's Valley, with its inviting layout, pristine water features, large fairways and greens, and a spectacular 19th hole, the Big Rock, is a course not to be missed. Aquarium at the Boardwalk brings the ocean to the Midwest. Explore a Jellyfish Infinity Room, underwater tunnels with a Mermaid Palace, and all the twists and turns of a submarine adventure. Get close to thousands of incredible sea creatures, some you can touch. Designed for all ages, come experience the wonders of the coral reef and so much more. WonderWorks, the upside-down adventure on 76 Country Blvd., is a science- focused, indoor amusement park for the mind. Four floors of non-stop "edutainment" for all ages, with over 100 hands-on interactive exhibits. Plan your child's birthday party here for lots of fun. Beyond the Lens and behind the camera lies an exciting trip through pop culture with a combination of conspiracy theories and cutting-edge gaming systems all in one of the newest, fun-filled attractions. A family friendly adventure that's loaded with interactive exhibits, escape rooms, virtual/augmented reality games, crazy fun photo ops and more. The Branson Buzzsaw at the new Branson Sawmill, formerly Branson Mountain Coaster. A thrilling new swing ride raises guests to the top of a 123-foot tower where riders spin at 10 revolutions a minute for a heart-pumping, unforgettable view. When fun for all ages is on your agenda, you won't want to miss one of the biggest attractions in Branson. Just look for the Great Ape of Branson towering over Highway 76, and get ready for some mammoth merriment. The world-famous Hollywood Wax Museum has brought its craft and celebration of celebrity to Branson, giving guests the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with their favorite movie and pop culture icons. When they invite you to "Come Play with the Stars," they aren't kidding. Visitors can walk right up to their favorite stars, try on props and costumes, and pose for fun photos. They'll also be able to get to know the stars better through posted facts about their charities and side businesses, fluky details about their backgrounds, their likes and dislikes, and more. More opportunities to play include: • Castle of Chaos is like nothing else. Feel the excitement of a whole new reality! Choose from two amazing 5D adventures where you'll be swept away to other lands for a nonstop, shoot-'em-up adventure that's fun for all ages. • At Shoot for the Stars Mini-Golf, you'll take the 18 steps to becoming a Hollywood star while putting through palm trees, parties and paparazzi. Your wisecracking agent, Marty McBooster, guides you through the course with lots of fun photo ops along the way. • Hannah's Maze of Mirrors takes you inside a modern fairy tale where you can be the hero. In order to rescue Princess Hannah, you'll have to find your way through 288 potential turns and several sections where you'll see infinite reflections in every direction. For more information, call (417) 337-8700 or visit their website at BransonWaxFun.com THE BEST OF BRANSON Enjoy Starry-Eyed Fun with Celebrities at Branson's Hollywood Wax Museum 48 WHAT'S UP! JANUARY 12-18, 2020