Come see Andy Williams lead off the 3rd Annual Holiday Promenade of Stars this year on the world famous Highway 76 Strip in Branson, MO! White Water is the starting point at 10:30 am and the parade ends at The Grand Village. Be sure to arrive early for a good seat along the parade route!
Holiday Promenade of Stars Highlights:
- The Holiday Promenade of Stars Parade will be televised on KSFX Ozarks FOX and will air on Thanksgiving Day.
- KOMC‐FM will be doing an uninterrupted live broadcast from 10:30 – 12:00 PM at the event.
- Advertisement placement for the Holiday Promenade of Stars is open to all businesses, shows, entertainers, civic groups, clubs and organizations who would like to participate.
- Stars will be performing at a staging area located on Hwy 76 in front of The Titanic.
Grand Crowne Resorts’ Owners can watch the parade from outside the Titanic for free, or you can get reserved seating for just $10. There will be special appearances and performances by some of Branson’s brightest stars outside at the Titanic to be televised on Thanksgiving and Christmas days on RFD TV. Reserved seating is limited so hurry! Contact our Activities Department for details at 417-332-8382.
Owners, Grand Crowne Resorts is giving you the opportunity to win a full week of accommodations at an Interval International member resort in Orlando, FL. Best of all, there’s absolutely no charge.
Interested? If so, submit your referrals before September 30, 2009 and receive one(1) entry into the drawing. Of course, the more you refer, the better your chances are to win. The drawing will be held on October 1, 2009, so hurry!
Go to and login. Click on Referral Program to submit your referrals.
Grand Crowne Resorts would like to invite everyone to come and enjoy The Shepherd of the Hills Super Summer Cruise August 6-8, 2009. This years Show and Shine is scheduled from Thursday, August 6th through Saturday, August 8th from 8am-5pm at Shepherd of the Hills. In the evening is when the real excitement begins. Bring your lawn chairs and watch over 500 classic cars and trucks cruise Shepherd of the Hills Expressway (not to mention numerous other custom vehicles). We’ve seen participants cruising well past midnight.
The variety of cars expected at the show will mean there’ll be something of interest to everyone, so come down to Branson and enjoy!
Traveler Magazine Online
Our Summer 2009 edition of the Traveler is now online for our Owners and guests. Find out what’s new with Grand Crowne Resorts in Branson, MO and Pigeon Forge, TN. “Experience the Difference” staying at our resorts can make, read about and see how much fun Owners Week 2009 was, and check out our newest edition on Table Rock Lake, the Crowne View Condominiums. You can view the interactive publication on our website at www.GrandCrowneResorts.com.
GrandCrowneResorts.com
We’ve gradually been improving our website this year with more tools, updated information, and new features. There’s no easier way to find your way Grand Crowne Resorts and the locations to the best entertainment in town, than with our Branson Map. Have you ever wondered how far you were from Branson or how long it might take you to drive down? Then check out our mileage chart tool. We now have exclusive interviews with Branson’s Most Recommended Entertainers, not to mention discount offers where you can now preview videos and images. Check out our site for updated news, events, shopping and dining pages, RSS feeds and more.
Let’s keep in touch 
We at Grand Crowne Resorts, know that it’s important to interact with our owners and guest. We’ve got you covered with the top social networks to help you stay in touch and even speak with others about your experiences, share stories, video, and the many pictures we know you capture on vacation. Regardless of whether or not you stayed with us, we’d love to here from you. We invite you to become a fan of Facebook, a friend of MySpace, or subscribe to our blogs, WordPress or Blogger. We’ll do our best to keep you up-to-date on the latest information as it happens in Branson and your favorite resort destination, of course, Grand Crowne Resorts.
Grand Crowne Resorts is celebrating over 25 years of making memories and beginning this month, we’d like to continue that tradition by giving away two unforgettable vacation packages to one of our Facebook fans. Enter to win and your next vacation could be on us!
Grand Prize: 10 day Hawaiian Vacation for up to four valued at $7,800, including lodging, car rental, a $500 pre-paid VISA card, and airfare for four from within the continental United States or $7,800 cash in lieu of the vacation at the option of Surrey Vacation Resorts, Inc., based on product availability and requested time of travel.
Eighteen mini-vacation winners will receive 3 days/2 nights’ accommodations in Branson, MO or Pigeon Forge, TN and dinner for two (up to $30), total mini-vacation valued up to $530.
To enter, visit the Grand Crowne Resorts Hawaii Vacation sweepstakes page.
Grand Prize: 7 day Carnival Alaskan Cruise for up to 2 adults in a balcony cabin valued up to $3,250 and airfare for two from within the continental United States valued up to $750 or $4,000 cash in lieu of the vacation at the option of Surrey Vacation Resorts, Inc., based on product availability and requested time of travel.
Twelve mini-vacation winners will receive 3 days/2 nights’ accommodations in Branson, MO or Pigeon Forge, TN, and dinner for two (up to $30), total mini-vacation valued up to $530.
To enter, visit the Grand Crowne Resorts Alaskan Cruise sweepstakes page.
Please join Grand Crowne Resorts as we celebrate America over at the Grand Crowne Resorts property on Saturday July 4th beginning at 4:00 p.m. We will have hot dogs, chips, cold drinks, watermelon, inflatables and the ever popular Sprinkles and Company to paint your face and make you a balloon animal or sculpture. Hurry, the inflatables and clowns will only be available until 8:00 p.m. Then at nightfall witness a spectacular fireworks display! Shuttle service will be available from the Carriage Place Pavilion. All courtesy of Grand Crowne Resorts and free to our Owners, guests and employees.
Had something else in mind? No problem! Celebrate the Fourth of July in and around Branson at one or more of these family-friendly fireworks, music, and festival events. Grand Crowne Resorts makes it easy for you to celebrate the nation’s 233rd birthday over the next few days with an updated list for 2009:
FRIDAY
Chateau on the Lake: Chateau on the Lake’s celebration takes place from 9 a.m. Friday and continues through Sunday with crafts for the whole family, outdoor games, barbeque and more.
- Location: 415 North State Highway 265 – Branson, MO 65616
Branson Landing: Celebrate this Independence Day one day early! A free concert from Chain Reaction – A Tribute to Journey will begin at 8 p.m. followed the 2nd Annual Liberty Light Up Fireworks Show.
- Location: 100 Branson Landing – Branson, MO 65616
SATURDAY
Spirit of 76: Free ice cream and a free flag thanks to the Branson Veteran’s Task Force! From 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., visit either the Branson Landing or Stockstill Park for an early Independence Day celebration.
- Location: 100 Branson Landing – Branson, MO 65616
- Location: Stockstill Park – James F. Epps Road – Branson, MO 65616
Big Cedar Lodge: Big Cedar’s spectacular fireworks show will take place after dusk and is open to the public.
- Location: 612 Devil’s Pool Rd. – Ridgedale, MO 65739
56th Annual 4th of July Celebration: The City of Hollister celebrates its 56th year of spectacular firework shows. Bring your portable radios, lawn chairs, blankets & and non-alcoholic drinks and snacks and come celebrate this annual tradition.
- Location: Downtown Hollister just minutes from Branson
Fireburst/Flotilla: Kimberling City lights up the skies with an unbelievable fireworks experience. Though this show brings many spectators by boat, the view from land is just as good. You’re in for a real treat either way.
- Location: Kimberling City Shopping Center, Summer Fresh Supermarket or the field just north of Summer Fresh Supermarket
- Location: Table Rock Lake anywhere near the Kimberling City Bridge
Rockaway Beach Extreme 4th of July: The city will be hosting this years event from 1:00 p.m. til 8:30 p.m. There will be live music, food, rides, games, an extreme bike show, Mr. & Miss Rockaway contest and much more. Oh, and don’t miss the fireworks set to launch at 9:30 p.m. The best part, everyone’s welcome!
- Location: Downtown Rockaway Beach, MO
Cape Fair Marina: Music and Fireworks display are set to start at 9:30 p.m. There is $4 charge per car to park at the marina to view the fireworks.
- Location: Cape Fair Marina – 1500 Shadrack Road – Cape Fair, MO 65624
33rd Annual Fire & Thunder Fireworks Display: Viewable from land or water, these fireworks have earned the reputation as one of the best displays in the Table Rock Area. The fireworks show takes off with sights and sounds beginning 9:30 p.m.
- Location: Shell Knob, MO about one mile east of the Shell Knob bridge.
If you’re looking to entertain the whole family, head out to Silver Dollar City’s National KidsFest. Going on now through August 9, 2009, this summer event offers many entertainment options including a new show with acrobats, clowns and performing animals on ice, an activity center by an award-winning creativity-for-kids brand and the flash and style of a basketball world-record breaker.
With over 30 thrilling rides and attractions, it’s hard to fit everything in all in one day! Find fun around every corner from traditional favorites to 10 family rides at the Grand Exposition, a new area of the park. Feeling brave? Then try thrill coasters like WildFire®, PowderKeg® and The GIANT Swing. Silver Dollar City is located less than a mile from Grand Crowne Resorts’ very own Lodges at Table Rock Lake.
Call today about our current Silver Dollar City deals at 877-800-1170 or visit our website for details and more information.
The Baldknobbers Jamboree, the legendary original Branson show is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in the Ozarks town that has become known as the “Live Music Show Capital.”
On Friday June 19, the Baldknobbers are inviting the entertainers that have performed in their show over the past 50 years to their show for a special night.
“We have always talked about our Baldknobbers family and we want them to join us on a special night where we recognize them and say thank you for their part in our history,” says Tim Mabe, producer, comedian and second generation.
“You would think that since the Baldknobbers have been performing for 50 years that the list of our past cast would be huge, but really it’s not. My dad and uncles always had a great cast that continued to perform with the Baldknobbers for several years. Turnover has never been a problem,” says Tim Mabe.
Tickets are available to the June 19, 2009 show. Fans who would like to be a part of this special night can call Grand Crowne Resorts at 877-800-1170.
“All of us are excited to see old friends,” says Tim.
Join the Mabe family and the entire cast of the Baldknobbers for the year-long 50th Anniversary celebration in 2009. The Baldknobbers Jamboree Show-”The Show That Started It All”-is located on the famed 76 Country Music Boulevard in Branson, Missouri, with performances Monday through Saturday at 8 PM.
When was the last time you visited Branson, MO? If it’s been awhile and you plan to take advantage of our Silver Dollar City promotion, don’t be surprised to see dramatic improvements made to the all-too-familiar Indian Point Road. The entrance of Indian Point routing traffic to Silver Dollar City’s entrance, is now widened to include 4-lanes to improve traffic flow coming from Branson’s Hwy 76.
Have your Branson vacation already planned and are looking for a place to stay? Then consider Grand Crowne Resorts’ Lodges at Table Rock Lake. These rustic cabins are literally minutes away from the Theme Park. The Lodges are located at the intersection of Indian Point Road and Jakes Creek Trail and takes full advantage of these new road developments.
Check out our Facebook page for more information. Become a fan, leave use your zip code and email address, and we’ll send you a printable VIP Card to your inbox good for 25% off a condo or lodge vacation rental at Grand Crowne Resorts (yes, this includes THE Lodges we just talked about).
Grand Crowne Resorts in Branson, Missouri is offering two “Sizzlin’ Summer Specials” between June 1st and September 7th, 2009.
Mom and Dad can enjoy 4 days and 3 nights motel accommodations in Branson, at an exceptional rate. The “Sizzlin’ Summer Savings for Mom and Dad” package include 2 adult tickets to Silver Dollar City, 2 adult tickets to White Water, and dinner for two for $229.00. Upgrade your package to a 1 bedroom condo for an additional $140.00 and bring the kids. In addition, we’ll include 2 children’s tickets to Silver Dollar City and 2 children’s tickets to White Water.
Be entertained with over 200 shows and attractions to experience, the “Branson Entertainment Package” is the perfect choice. This package offers 3 days and 2 nights motel accommodations, $100 Entertainment Credit, and a Branson VIP Coupon Booklet for $129.00.
Call 877-800-1170 or visit our website for details and more information.
