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Titanic 2010: Here's the Scoop

We're always excited to see what the Titanic Museum Attraction, on Branson's Highway 76 Strip, will plan year-to-year. There's usually a nice mixture of traditional, year-to-year stuff and more than a few new wrinkles. And all of it is true to the famous ship and the stories of her passengers.

This year the neatest addition is probably Molly and Carter, the Titanic's loveable new mascots. The beautiful King Charles Spaniels live at the Titanic, are specially trained, and are intended as a tribute to the dogs that were aboard the ship, which sank in the north Atlantic in 1912 (but then you probably knew that).

The rest of the 2010 events are below (straight from a Titanic media release). Many of the events are free, and don't depend upon a ticket to tour the ship/museum, though we personally recommend it.

For day-to-day fun, you can follow Jaynee, the first-class maid and "face" of Titanic, on her Titanic blog, on Facebook, Twitter, or MySpace.

Matt Lemmon, digital director

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Titanic to Launch 2010 Season with Free Family-themed Special Events

NEW!! Titanic’s Lovable Mascots Molly & Carter

Branson, MO, September, 2009 - Get ready for an exciting new season of extra-special family events at Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, Missouri. Next year’s star attractions will be a royal pair of adorable King Charles Spaniels – Titanic’s new mascots Molly and Carter.

“Our 2010 calendar features crowd pleasers from past seasons, plus new interactive experience attractions that will keep visitors coming back for more,” John Joslyn, President of Cedar Bay Entertainment.

4th Annual Professional Ice Sculpting Competition

Saturday, January 16, Free

They start as 300-pound blocks of ice. Within hours, professional and amateur ice carvers transform them into dazzling creations. Join us for the 4th Annual Ice Sculpting Competition at the Titanic Museum Attraction, a free annual family event that showcases the talents of ice carvers from all across the country. Plus a 13ft x 8ft Ice Sculpture will be on display.

Sweetheart Month – Renew Your Vows!

February 1 thru 28, Or anytime throughout the year

Romance is always in the air at Titanic Branson, but in February the power of love rocks. Come celebrate your engagement or anniversary during Sweetheart Month. Renew your wedding vows or pop-the-question in elegant style on Titanic’s magnificent Grand Staircase. The ship’s own Captain Smith presides over every ceremony. Last year, Sweetheart Month set a new record when more than 1800 couples renewed their wedding vows. Recent bookings already indicate 2010 will be another record-setter. Our appointment book fills rapidly for this extremely popular event so don’t delay. Say you will today.
Reservations required.

World’s First Tribute to the Dogs onboard Titanic

Say Hello to Titanic’s New Mascots March 19

Starting March 19 join the museum attraction as it pays tribute to the dogs on board the maiden voyage. Titanic will honor them with the debut of the ship’s new mascots, Molly and Carter. When you visit, be prepared to go overboard for these two loveable King Charles Spaniels. They’ll be here to welcome you aboard every day at the sound of the ship’s noon whistle. March 18 Titanic will host a Human Society Charity event to kick off the tribute to the dogs aboard the ship.

4th Annual Titanic Irish Celebration

March 1 thru March 31

Celebrate the Irish and their Titanic legacy throughout the month of March. This is the fourth year Titanic Museum Attraction has used music, song and stories to honor the memory of the Irish men and women who built and sailed the ship. Everybody’s Irish this month at Titanic – the place to be for the wearin’ o’ the green and high-spirited shenanigans. T’is a grand family time you’ll be havin’ with mascots Molly & Carter and the Titanic crew.

British Motoring Club’s Classic Car Show

Saturday, April 10 - Sunday, April 11, Free event

Titanic returns to her roots honoring the magnificent driving machines that set the standard for elegant motoring. You’ll have a chance to meet British automotive royalty up close at the Greater Ozarks British Motoring Club’s Classic Car Show, an exclusive Titanic Museum Attraction event. See rare classic motor cars – Jaguars, MGAs, MGBs, Austin Healeys and more – all on public display from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Pull your own wheels into Titanic’s parking lot, where it’s always free. (417 – we may have a 1912 Renault on display during this event – same type of car that was in Jim Cameron’s Titanic movie).

Titanic Princess Tea Party

Saturday, April 24 & Sunday, April 25, Reservations Required

It’s unanimous and indisputable – the Number One mother-daughter Titanic event is the Princess Tea Parties, held bi-annually in April and October. These elegant events introduce young ladies to the time-honored rituals of gracious living – from mini-manners and etiquette lessons to proper table settings, serving skills and polite conversation. A grand tour of the museum follows each Titanic Princess Tea Party. Reservations Required.

Father’s Day Bass Pro Boat Show

Saturday, June 19 & Sunday, June 20, Free event

Ahoy mates! Cruise on over to Titanic Branson this Father’s Day Weekend and check out the dream boats you’ve always wanted. Bass Pro Shops Tracker Boat Center will dock some of its hottest, most popular brands right here in Titanic’s parking lot from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Whatever bobs your cork – fishing or pontoon party boat, ski or sports boat – you’ll find ’em here. This free Father’s Day family event is just one of many ongoing Titanic Branson attractions scheduled throughout the year.

3rd Annual Woodcarving Event to Honor Titanic’s German Passengers and Crew (in association with LogHoggers Chainsaw Sculpting)

Friday, October 8 thru Sunday, October 10, Free Event

Professional wood carvers from across the nation will send chips flying and spirits soaring when they return to compete in this year’s three-day woodcarving competition. Events will take place in Titanic’s parking area: from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

A special 75-minute chainsaw speed-carving contest delivers one of the event’s many nail-biting moments. This special annual family event honors the memory of the German passengers and crew who were aboard Titanic. It’s free and held in association with LogHoggers Chainsaw Sculpting.

2nd Annual Masquerade Dinner Party and Ghostly Delights

Friday, October 15, Reservations Required

Myth and mystery are on the menu as Titanic hosts its 2nd annual Halloween Masquerade – a progressive dinner party held aboard ship the
night before All Hallows’ Eve. In keeping with the spirit of the evening, our crew will wear unique, wildly decorative Italian masks; we encourage our dinner guests to also arrive in masks. Haunting tales and unexplained phenomena will be served-up as appetizers during this moveable feast through the museum. Especially spooky is the much-repeated, still-believed story that Titanic was cursed by an Egyptian mummy on board. Another story claims there was a murderer aboard. Catered by Touch of Springfield, dinner is priced at $65.00 per person. Reservations required.

Santa & His Reindeer – Back by Popular Demand

December 3 & 4, 10 and 11, Free Event

Father Christmas and his regal reindeer will come prancin’ back this year to entertain and enchant families for two weekends in December. This free family-friendly holiday attraction will give parents and kids alike the chance to meet Santa, pet his reindeer and have their pictures taken with them. Ho, Ho, Ho and away we go!

The World’s Largest TITANIC Museum Attraction is the #1 year-round family attraction in Branson, Missouri. In operation for more than three years, it has welcomed aboard more than 1,600,000 guests (as of 9/09). The 17,000 square-foot ship-shaped structure – built half-scale to the original Titanic – towers more than 100 feet above its anchored position on Highway 76. A 90-minute self-guided or optional audio tour covers 20 galleries on two decks displaying more than 400 priceless artifacts that once belonged to Titanic passengers or crew.