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November 12, 2014 by Tricia Goyer 24 Comments

Branson for Big Families (Plus a Giveaway!)

Branson for Large Families

 

Big Family Holiday Vacation!

If you’re part of a big family you know how hard traveling can be at times. We love going on vacation with our six kids (ages 25, 22, 20, 7, 4 and 4.) We also have an amazing daughter-in-law, and two grandkids (ages 3 and 1). Big family vacations can be big fun, if you know where to look!

There is one challenge that comes with big family vacations: Finding activities where everyone enjoys themselves. Recently, we had the perfect vacation in Branson. We found a great place to stay and the perfect big family activities!

Welk Resort, Branson

Big Family Friendly Resort

Welk Resort

Often when we’re traveling to Branson we go from show to activity to meal, and we barely have time to enjoy our hotel or resort. When I asked my husband John what he wanted to do on our family vacation he told me, “Find a nice resort and enjoy it.” We did exactly that!

Welk Resort Branson is near Tablerock Lake, within three miles of the 76 Strip and 8 miles from Silver Dollar City.

10639078_10152737843947474_52478151_oThe rooms were comfortable and inviting. The staff was helpful, and they had the best breakfast buffet we’ve every had at a hotel: eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, fresh fruit, and so much more.

There was miniature golf and awesome activities for families to participate in, like s’mores, tie dying, crafts, and games. We stayed two nights, but we could have stayed a week without getting bored.

Comfy hotel room at Welk Resort

 

splashatorium-2The best part, though, was the indoor Splashatorium. It had an indoor/outdoor pool, an indoor waterslide, hot tubs, and outside water toys for kids. You should have see the kids’ eyes when we walked into the Splashatorium! They were ready for serious fun.

If you travel with a big family you know it’s hard to find activities that everyone can enjoy. With the hot tub, waterslides, and outside activities, no one got bored here.

The Welk Resort also has Special Packages for the holidays. For one low price you can get hotel reservations, meals, and tickets to some of your favorite shows.

Sight and Sound Theater

If your big family only has time to see one thing in Branson, check out Jonah at the Sight and Sound Theater. We’ve been to Disneyworld and Epcot. We’ve been to horse shows and theme parks, but our family puts Sight and Sound theater at the top of our favorites list.

First of all, we love dramatic presentations of the Bible. For fifteen years our family “acted out” the Bible for children’s church. Yet the Jonah presentation was over the top! The sets were amazing. The details blew our mind. And the actors did a fantastic job!

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If you travel with a big family you know how hard it is to find an activity that everyone can enjoy. In Branson this means no fancy shows or comedians. Instead we try to find things that the littlest ones can do, and we make that out fun.

Yet at the Sight and Sound Theater, everyone fully enjoyed it. We talked about it in the car after the show, at the hotel, on the on the way home. I guarantee if I were to ask all the crew, from ages 3 to 47 years old if they’d like to go back and see it again, we’d get a resounding YES!

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Leslie and Bella give Jonah “Thumbs up!”

For families with babies, there is a Family Room, too, which makes it nice. Although our one-year-old watched half of the show.

You can also eat in the theater, which is another bonus for families. You can bring your own treats, or you can purchase snacks there.

In addition to Sight and Sound Theater  is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, too.

If you want to take in a show, check the calendar for show times and availability. They do not perform on Sundays and most Mondays. There is also limit shows around Christmas. Children’s tickets are cheaper than adults, and there are group rates for more than 15 people.

Silver Dollar City

Clayton at Silver Dollar City

There is hardly a time we go to Branson that we don’t visit Silver Dollar City. It is a perfect theme park for big families.

We’ve been to Disneyworld, Epcot, Disney Animal Kindgom, Knotts Berry Farm and other theme parks, and we all agree that Silver Dollar City is the family friendliest. Why?

1. There are lots of rides for kids and adults. Neither the kids or adults feel as if they’re being left out.

2. The staff is super friendly. I was disappointed by a lot of the staff at Disneyworld last time we were there. It didn’t have the same “magical” feel. The staff at Silver Dollar City show Southern Hospitality at it’s finest!

Casey at Silver Dollar City

3. It’s inexpensive. The cost of a ticket is far less than other theme parks, and the food and souvenirs inside are reasonable too. It’s easy to find a nice gift for each child to take home for less than $5.

4. It’s educational. There are real artisans who display their working knowledge. We love the glass blowers, the iron workers and the woodworkers. Our kids get to learn what life was like long ago, and we enjoy it too.

If you’re looking for a vacation destination for your large family, I hope you consider Branson. We’re going back sometime during the holidays to enjoy An Old Time Christmas, and the millions of lights that fill the park. Maybe we’ll see you there!

Already packing your bags, clearing your schedule, and planning a trip to Branson? You’re in luck! Welk Resorts is giving away a 2-night stay at Welk Resort, Branson!

Enter the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win! The winner will be announced on November 26.

 

Can’t wait until then? From now until December 12, get 25% off your stay with the promo code TRICIA when you book your visit!

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Comments

  1. Terri Harr says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:36 am

    This looks like so much fun!

    Reply
    • Tricia Goyer says

      November 18, 2014 at 5:44 pm

      It is so much fun!

      Reply
      • Sheryl Rutt says

        November 22, 2014 at 9:01 am

        I have always wanted to visit Branson! I have heard so many wonderful things about it through the years…. 🙂

        Reply
  2. Sally Davison says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:00 am

    We went to Branson for the first time 2 years ago and our favorite was The Story of Joseph at the Sight and Sound Theater. To say it was spectacular is not overstating it.
    Great give-a-way!

    Reply
    • Tricia Goyer says

      November 18, 2014 at 5:44 pm

      Sally, I haven’t seen Joseph yet. I can’t wait!

      Reply
  3. JR says

    November 12, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    I am looking for some vacation time soon.

    Reply
    • Tricia Goyer says

      November 18, 2014 at 5:45 pm

      JR, it would be a great place to go!

      Reply
  4. Kathleen Bylsma says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    Great Blog comment re Branson and great opportunity…thank you!

    Reply
    • Tricia Goyer says

      November 18, 2014 at 6:04 pm

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  5. ken says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:46 pm

    was in Branson when I was in college. would love to go back.

    Reply
    • Tricia Goyer says

      November 18, 2014 at 6:05 pm

      I bet it’s still just as beautiful!

      Reply
  6. Melissa Ellison says

    November 12, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    This looks like a lot of fun. Be be great to win.

    Reply
  7. Meghan Finley says

    November 12, 2014 at 11:55 pm

    We’ve never been! Sounds like great fun

    Reply
  8. Jane Squires says

    November 13, 2014 at 5:26 am

    I live close to Branson. Would love to meet you sometime when you come this way.

    Reply
  9. Kathy Eberly says

    November 13, 2014 at 10:36 am

    This sounds like a lot of fun!

    Reply
    • Tricia Goyer says

      November 18, 2014 at 6:05 pm

      Yes!

      Reply
  10. marie crandell says

    November 13, 2014 at 10:52 am

    Would love to see this. I go on vacation with 2 daughters , 2 son in law s,
    12 grandkids age 2 to 15 years old, and my wonderful husband . We are a
    group of 18 .

    Reply
  11. Rosie says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    I love going to branson;)

    Reply
  12. Linda says

    November 18, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    I have never been to Branson. I think I would really like to visit. My husband and I have been married 39 yrs and we have never vacationed just the two of us. Hmmm. This might just be the place. Thank you for sharing. God Bless.

    Reply
    • Tricia Goyer says

      November 18, 2014 at 5:46 pm

      It would be a perfect vacation location for you!

      Reply
  13. Donna Ford says

    November 18, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    I have always wanted to go to Branson, and this would be the perfect reason to come!

    Reply
  14. Mary Romine says

    November 18, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    This looks great!!!

    Reply
  15. Rebecca B. says

    November 19, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    Thank you Tricia for this giveaway! I visited Branson twice as a child with my family. I really liked Silver Dollar City. It would be nice to go back again. I would really like to see Jonah at Sight and Sound. Blessings!

    Reply
  16. Rachelle says

    November 20, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    We love Branson! So much to see and do for families. I would love to see the Jonah at Sight and Sound Theatre.

    Reply

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