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Day 1
Wednesday, Nov. 12
Today is our travel day as we journey to Branson for the 2008 Season of Christmas Shows. We will arrive just time to go to the early dinner and show at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede. We will check into our hotel, the Grand Oaks Lodge, right in the heart of all the action on Hwy 76. This will be our home away from home for the next 3 nights. (D)
Day 2
Thursday, Nov. 13
Breakfast at our hotel and then on to the Doug Gabriel Show. This is a show filled with song, fun and laughter from the “little man with the big voice”, and has been voted “Male Vocalist of the Year” for 7 years. Lunch will be at the Pasta House before going to see .....Jim Stafford!! Jim is the master of sensational surprises, spectacular special effects, hilarious happenings and outrageous guitar pickin! Jim is joined by his two talented children to make this a family affair. He will play and sing music of all kinds from Country to Classical and Rock and Roll. But our day isn’t over yet….after a great meal at the Uptown Café Diner we will go see the “Spirit of Christmas Show” with special guest star “Jimmy Osmond” and the Osmond Brothers. The Spirit of Christmas comes alive in this high energy production, featuring your favorite Christmas songs, dazzling costumes and scenery, high stepping kick lines, with amazing singers and dancers. The multi-talented Osmond Brothers take center stage through out the show and capture the audience with there unique charisma and musical talents. (B,L,D )
Day 3
Friday, Nov. 14
Following breakfast we will enjoy Clay Cooper’s Country Music Express. Clay and his incredible cast have created a high energy show filled with singing, dancing, gun slinging and comedy. A good way to get the morning started! Lunch will be at Montana Mikes before going to the Daniel O’Donnell Show. Daniel O’Donnell is one of the hottest tickets in Branson and we got him!! Join us for an afternoon with Daniel as he sings traditional Irish ballads, country favorites and traditional gospel. Eat you dessert first!! That is the rules at McFarlians restaurants. The “Traffic Jam” Pie is wonderful, and so is the rest of your meal. Our evening show is The Baldknobbers, the 1st Family of Branson, performing since 1959. A variety show featuring classic country, hilarious comedy, patriotic and gospel music. (B,L,D)
Day 4
Saturday, Nov. 15
This is a travel day as we head back north to Illinois but the fun isn’t over yet as we continue our fun aboard the coach. We are also going to make a stop in Lebanon, MO at the Russell Stover Candy Factory outlet store, a good time to stock up on those “sweet” Christmas gifts. Remembering the good times we had and the new friends we have met…the perfect way to spend the Christmas season. Arriving back to our cars in the early evening. (B)
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