SDC's Kids Fest features Chuggers and the King of the High Wire

By GARY J. GROMAN, Independent Journalist

Silver Dollar City, Branson’s 1880s-style themed theme park, celebrates summer with the National Kids Fest (Kids Fest). Featuring exciting activities and exclusive new productions, including the “Chuggington Adventure Depot” and “Nik Wallenda’s Zirkus,” Kids Fest runs from now through July 24.

Chuggington Adventure Depot's "Chuggers" awaiting the arrival of their young engineers.

Photo courtesy Silver Dollar City

“Kids Fest is a great time for kids to spend time with their folks and their families here at Silver Dollar City,” said Casey Robertson. He said that from the Chuggington Adventure Depot and Nik Wallenda’s Zirkus to the music, menu items, and special entertainment that Kids Fest geared to kids and families. He points out that all the Kids Fest activities are in addition to all the oth- er things Silver Dollar City offers on a daily basis.

One is the Chuggington Adventure Depot, an interactive play land that will bring the animated series “Chuggington” to life for preschoolers. The other is the legendary Nik Wallenda presenting “Nik Wallenda’s Zirkus,” a brand new show. Chuggington Adventure Depot’s young guests begin their interactive adventure by choosing their very own chugger from various modern Chugger train engines. A lively conductor guides the kids through the fun-filled, free-play area of Chuggington. The conductor encourages their participation in activities such as “follow the leader,” “chug forwards,” and “dance party.” They can dance with their Chugger friends Brewster, Koko, and Wilson and visit their favorite Chuggington spots like The Repair Shed, The Roundhouse, and The Ice Cream Factory.

The other major production for Kids Fest features Nik Wallenda, “King of the High-Wire.” He’s returning to Silver Dollar City about ten years after his “Iron Jaw” record-breaking feat of dangling by his jaw from a helicopter 200 feet above Silver Dollar City. In the interim, he has also accomplished other daring feats, such as being the first person to walk a tightrope over Niagara Falls and tightrope walking across the Grand Canyon.

Nik and his family will be displaying their unique and diverse talents as they perform in “Nik Wallenda’s Zirkus.” “Zirkus” is their native German language for ‘circus.’ Nik Wallenda’s Zirkus was created exclusively for Silver Dollar City. It features dangerous high-wire acts, aerial stunts, and trick bicycling. The theme of Zircus is “The impossible can be achieved,” and they want to inspire guests with the message, “It’s possible to do anything if you put your mind to it.”

In addition to the fun and excitement of Kids Fest, you can have more fun with 40 rides and attractions. These include Outlaw Run, 2015Guinness World Record breaker for steepest wooden coaster drop; Time Traveler, America’s fastest, steepest, highest spinning coaster; and Mystic Falls, which has the tallest drop from a raft ride in the Western Hemisphere. Children and families alike will enjoy learning from craftsmen who demonstrate their crafts throughout the park. Silver Dollar City’s delicious home-style foods and famous specialties like skillet meals, cinnamon rolls, woodfired pizza, and more are available for guests to enjoy.

For additional information on Kids Fest or to make ticket reservations call 417-336-7100 or visit silverdollarcity.com.