What's Up - Your guide to what's happening in Fayetteville, AR this week!
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Silver Dollar City is always upping their game and 2018 is no exception. "Time Traveler is truly a global sensation," Lisa Rau said. "It is the world's tallest, fastest, steepest and spinning roller coaster. It's amazing." For months, coaster enthusiasts around the world have been buzzing about the new attraction that hits speeds of more than 50 miles per hour, makes a 10-story, 90-degree vertical drop, navigates three inversions and takes on a 95-foot tall vertical loop. Wow! All of that while the riders' car makes a continuous controlled spin. No teacup spinning on Time Traveler. "It's like no other coaster on the planet," Lisa, public relations manager for the park, said. "It's sure to be record breaking." As with all Silver Dollar City rides, Time Traveler has an 1880's design and no expense was spared in creating the load house's clockwork factory theme. The coaster's theme isn't the only thing that sets it apart and is helping build anticipation. "Most roller coasters spend quite a bit of time going clickity-clack up a lift," Lisa explained. "Time Traveler has a gravity driven drop straight down out of the load house. You go into two launches and three inversions, and all the while is time moving forward or is time moving backward?" Time Traveler was custom designed for the mountainous terrain of the Ozarks and is truly one of a kind. "There is an awful lot to be said about the uniqueness of this ride," Lisa noted. "Whether you are in Great Britain or Rogers, Ark., you're going to want to ride this ride." Record Breaking Roller Coaster Silver Dollar City rolling out biggest attraction ever THE BEST OF BRANSON Superhero Show SAMSON. He's the original superhero; able to defeat entire armies and slay lions in a single Bible story. But his superpower comes with a catch: he must follow the rules. And that's where the trouble begins. As Samson resists the Philistines—and his own personal calling—he soon falls prey to temptation, losing his strength and sight. But has he lost hope? Experience this biblical drama in jaw-dropping scale as it comes to life through a world-class cast, spectacular special effects and live animals—on stage and in the aisles. Experience an unforgettable, uplifting thrill that literally brings down the house now playing at Sight & Sound Theatre. 1-800-377-1277 or sight-sound.com The 12th annual Branson Elvis Festival will be held at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater April 13-15, 2018. The highlight of the festival, the Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™, will take place on Saturday, April 14 at 7 pm. This contest is one of a select few tribute competitions sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. and hosted by the incomparable Dean Z. Twenty contestants will be judged on vocals, appearance and stage presence. The winner of the Branson contest will receive a prize package and the opportunity to compete in the 2018 Ultimate Elvis® Tribute Artist Contest™ finals presented by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. in Memphis, Tennessee during Elvis Week, August 11-18, 2018. Tickets at 417.339.3003 or BransonElvisFestival.com BRANSONBULLETIN BRANSONBULLETIN T24 WHATS UP! March 18 - 24, 2018 OTT House Full Page