Branson Twitter Take-Over TONIGHT

Let's tell Twitter what Branson is all about and win some prizes too. Join in on the conversation tonight on Twitter using hashtag: #ExploreBranson and #Titanic. We will giveaway prizes and talk about all of the events that will take place this month in Branson, Mo. Get the inside scoop and plan your Branson family vacation before summer is a distant memory! #YOLO

-Erin Wicker
Chief Purser
Titanic Museum Attraction
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June at Titanic Branson - Summer Adventure Awaits You.

Hi friends. I am literally counting down the days until summer. I love it when my kids get out of school and we can enjoy summer activities. Last time we talked, I was planning all of the great things to do with my family this summer. In this post, I wanted to tell you about all of the events we have planned at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, Mo. this June. I think we have something interesting for everyone. Check it out:

1. Visit the Titanic Musician Gallery - if you haven't had a chance to come see our new 2014 gallery this year, please make plans to bring your family. We have an entire gallery dedicated to the Musicians who sailed on Titanic and played until the ship's final hours. This new gallery is perfect for Branson -the live music show capital of the world!

For more than 50 years, live shows have been a staple of a vacation in Branson. Today with more than 100 shows, Branson is truly the live music show capital of the world! Morning, afternoon and night, Branson offers a variety of entertainment options for all visitors. - See more at: http://www.explorebranson.com/shows/#sthash.bZo6fHuf.dpuf

For more than 50 years, live shows have been a staple of a vacation in Branson. Today with more than 100 shows, Branson is truly the live music show capital of the world! Morning, afternoon and night, Branson offers a variety of entertainment options for all visitors. - See more at: http://www.explorebranson.com/shows/#sthash.bZo6fHuf.dpuf

Here is a link for more information: http://www.titanicbranson.com/titanic-branson-news-events.php#musicians

2. The Titanic Branson Father's Day Boat Show is Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15th from 9am - 6pm. This year, We’ve invited Branson West Marine to drop anchor in our parking lot and show off some of their newest, fastest, hottest models from their show room. This exclusive Father’s Day event is free and open to the public. Perfect gift for Dad!

Here is a link for more information:  http://www.titanicbranson.com/titanic-branson-news-events.php#boatshow

3. Meet Titanic Descendant Yvonne Hume, the Great Niece of Titanic 1st Violinist, John Law Hume.

When: Friday, June 20th and Saturday, June 21st.
Where: Titanic Museum Attraction Branson, Mo. 

Yvonne Hume is the great niece of Titanic's 1st violinist, John Law Hume, who at age 21, played with Wallace Hartley and the other band members on Titanic, as the ship went down. Ms. Hume was born in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, but grew up in Peckham, London. She has written and published 5 books about Titanic and is now working on her autobiography. She is a fascinating woman who has done extensive research on Titanic and will now be at our Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, MO. to meet and greet guests and tell of her family relation to John Law Hume. You won't want to miss this great opportunity to speak with a descendant of a Titanic Musician.

Here is a link for more information:
http://www.titanicbranson.com/titanic-branson-news-events.php#hume



4. Visit our Gorgeous Gift Shop busting at the seams with Titanic gifts and collectibles. 

Our gift shop alone is worth the trip (in my opinion). It is gorgeous and full of Titanic gifts and collectibles. My favorite new item is our smoke stack mug. If you pair 4 together, you better leave the 4th one empty. You know why? Because Titanic also had 4 smoke stacks, but the 4th was just for show. It just made Titanic look better.

5. Molly and Carter will make a grand appearance in June! I miss those lovely ladies. 
Here are their hours for the next couple of months. They are our furry friends that help us honor the 10 dogs that were on Titanic. You won't want to miss these brief opportunities to snuggle them. 

 


Now, what are you waiting for? There is a world class Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, Mo. (and Pigeon Forge, Tn) waiting for you to discover. Come see us with your family and make lifetime memories.

For tickets, visit our website at : https://www.titanicpigeonforge.com/tickets/index_b.php

Happy Memorial Day. God Bless you all!

Chief Purser
Erin Wicker

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Learn Ways to Save $ on a Smoky Mountain Vacation this Summer.

In this day and age, most family vacations have a budget. To get the most bang for your buck on a Smoky Mountain, Pigeon Forge, Tn. Summer Vacation this year, here are some tips:

1. The Titanic Museum Attraction has partnered with several local Pigeon Forge, Tn. attractions to discount tickets when you bundle. Here is a link to view the packages: http://www.titanicpigeonforge.com/titanic-pigeon-forge-combo-offers.php

2. SeePigeonForge.com offers so pre-packaged summer vacations that you can purchase or you can build your own vacation package. http://seepigeonforge.com/vacation-packages/summer-vacation-packages

3. ReservePigeonForge.com offers deals on shows, attractions, and hotels. This link will show you the actual savings from purchasing off of their website: http://www.reservepigeonforge.com/pigeon-forge-deals

4. COUPONS! This site has some wonderful Pigeon Forge coupons, Gatlinburg coupons and Sevierville coupons that you can print out and use during your vacation. I noticed coupons for the Lumberjack Feud, Dixie Stampede, Mountain Memories Tours and Ripley’s Aquarium. http://www.visitmysmokies.com/coupons/

5. Here is a link to information on other ways to save during your trip to the Smoky Mountains: http://www.mypigeonforge.com/savings/

I hope that these links are useful for you. After all, when you pre-plan, you can get more discounts and your family will be able to do more things. Enjoy!

Chief Purser
Erin Wicker

Embrace the Spirit of Adventure!

As the school year comes to an end, I begin looking ahead to summer vacation and the potential to create wonderful memories with my family. What will we do? Who will we visit? What fun, adventurous activities can we do together as a family? It definitely reminds me of the Titanic. There were families that sailed on Titanic who were looking for adventure. They were traveling to America for a new fresh start. If that's not adventurous, I don't what is...

I keep reminding my family that life is short. The time is now to make summer adventure plans. Here is my bucket list for this summer with my family:

1. Visit the Titanic in Pigeon Forge and see the Only Bible Saved from Titanic. (you have to remember that although I work for the Titanic Museum Attraction, I am located in Branson, Mo. and haven't been able to see this amazing artifact.)

2. We are going to take tennis lessons as a family. I played tennis when I was 7 years old and I think I need a refresher course. My children are excited to do this with me.

3. We are going to take a trip to Dallas, Texas to visit the Dallas World Aquarium and hang out with Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, etc.

4. We are going zip lining with our Soccer Club in Branson, Mo. This will definitely involve our spirits of adventure.

Branson Zipline - This is how we roll in B-Town.

5. We will definitely be onboard when Titanic Descendant Yvonne Hume comes to visit the Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, Mo. this June! If you are a Titaniac, you won't want to miss this opportunity. She was related to one of the Musicians on Titanic - There is an entire gallery dedicated to these musicians and it is on display now through December 2014. It is a must see!

6. The Lake - I know I talk about this every year, but the highlight of my life, summers, family memories, etc. is the lake. I can't wait.

Table Rock Lake at Sunset

7. Paula Deen is opening a new restaurant in at the Island in Pigeon Forge, Tn. this summer and I have to go try it...I wonder how much butter was used on Titanic? Hmmm. I will find out!

Paula Deen at the Press Conference announcing her new restaurant in Pigeon Forge, Tn.

8. No summer would be complete without a trip to White Water in Branson, Mo. They are opening up a new ride this summer and I am terrified, but my spirit of adventure says, "YES"!

White Water Branson - Kapau Plummet

9. Talk about adventure! Our sons will be playing in the Schwan's USA Cup in Minnesota. 18 countries and 20 US State teams will be represented and my children will play these teams. We are blessed and I can't wait for this family experience.

#26, My Superstar.

10. Ok. So I have to have something on my bucket list that seems a little bit out of reach. My oldest is really in to Marine Biology and Deep Sea Diving. My dream adventure would be to take him diving at a coral reef or give him classes on how to care for injured marine life. We'll see....

What are your plans? Whatever they are, I hope you are embracing the spirit of adventure in your life.

See you at the Titanic!
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Erin Wicker

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Here's to Making Each Day Count!

What a summer! We did it! Phew! Our family lived out our philosopy this summer.....You can rest when you are dead. We managed to fit in a fabulous trip to Tennessee, camping, boating, swimming, summer camp for 4 weeks, a trip to St. Louis for a wedding, visits from several relatives, back to school shopping, volunteering at church, and 2 full time jobs. Oh, did I mention that I am training for a half marathon and get up at 5:45am each morning to run? Are we intense, or what?

Wedding in St. Louis

The first day of school is always so bitter sweet for me. I am excited for our two boys to embark on a new journey and I am anxious for them at the same time. I pray that they will have great teachers who love them for who they are and train them up as if they were their own. I always want them to be able to make new friends and keep the old! (obvious reference to girl scouts. Maybe I will sing this to them at school? Won't they love that? LOL). 

Back to School

The boys were apprehensive about going back to school this year after enjoying such a great summer, but they seem to be transitioning pretty well! They both like their teachers so far and both have friends in their classrooms. What a blessing!

Back to School

Because I am the Chief Purser of the Titanic Museum Attraction, my family has become well versed in Titanic history. Each time we have visited one of the museums as a family, we have learned more and become more emotionally connected to the passengers who sailed Titanic.  One of our favorite stories is that of Douglas Spedden, age 6. He was traveling home to New York, via the Titanic, with his family after a vacation in Algiers and Monte Carlo. There is a very famous picture of him on one of the decks of the ship, playing with a top. Father Browne took the picture.

http://cheddarbay.com/0000Tea/Titanic/passengers/survivors/survivors3.html

Young Mr. Spedden reminds me of my boys...with a passion for adventure, outgoing, and resiliant.
His mother, Daisy reminds me of me. They were survivors of the disaster and were rescued by the Carpathia. I recently read the most wonderful quote from Daisy Spedden following the Titanic disaster, as the Spedden family continued to travel to Europe much as before but with a new perspective on the frailty of life. Daisy wrote that all the values of their lives had changed and “the daily incidents which once seemed of such importance to us dwindled into mere trivialities". (http://www.the-titanic.com/Passengers/Survivor-Stories/Douglas-Spedden.aspx)

Just like many other visitors to the Titanic Museum Attraction, I have often wondered what happened to each of the survivors after they arrived home? What was THEIR transition like after making it through such a terrible disaster? Each survivor was given a new lease on life. Did they all have Daisy Spedden's new philosopy to not sweat the small stuff? Or were they eternally tortured by their memories of that fateful night? Did any of the survivors go into politics in America? Did they build empires and legacies? What impact did they have on American History? Did the children survivors go to American Schools and tell of their adventures on Titanic?

Starting this Labor Day Weekend, at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, Mo., a new fantastic exhibit will be revealed. It is called the Survivor Wall. Have YOU ever wondered what happened to each of the survivors? The Titanic Museum Attraction has spent the past 2 years researching each of the survivors of the Titanic and you can now find out what happened to them and what impact they had on our history.

When I reflect back on this summer, I feel satisfied that we packed it all in (even though I am a bit exhausted). As Jack Dawson from the famous Titanic movie by James Cameron said..."I like waking up in the morning not knowing who I'm going to meet or where I'm going to wind up. Life is a gift and I don't intend on wasting it. You never know what hand you will get dealt next." 

http://www.titanicuniverse.com/titanic-jack-dawson-leonardo-dicaprio-a-character-study/1474

HERE'S TO MAKING EACH DAY COUNT!