The crazy life of a mom to divas: There was a SHIP, a great big SHIP....

On the corner of a strip....no that is not how that song goes but hmmm I might be on to something...

I live in a wonderful place filled with wonderful things to do and see, one of these happens to be the Titanic Museum Attraction, if you have been so lucky to visit Branson, I doubt you missed it. It is an amazing sight from the outside alone, towering 100 feet above the famous 76 strip.

However it is the inside of this magnificent vessel that will take you back in time as you become a passenger on the legendary Titanic. The Titanic Museum Attraction is filled with 400 real life artifacts, the world's largest model of the ship, and my personal favorite an elegant replica of the grand staircase.

You have to be thinking at this point, um should I bring my children? Why YES you should! It is Interactive and Kid Friendly and they will LOVE it! They might even get the chance to meet the adorable mascots, Molly and Carter. Chaselyn loved meeting them!

The Titanic Museum Attraction is hosting a mom's bloggers contest and you had to complete a scavenger hunt and write about it. This is my entry, in case you haven't figured that out already, my dear followers. Anyway when I answer a question from the scavenger hunt you will find the question number in parenthesis after the answer. Let me just tell you there is some very interesting things in this! And yes, I will be giving you a quiz later!

Some things you should know!

Hey all my Tennessee Friends and Family! The Titanic Museum Attraction also has a museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee it was opened on April 8, 2010. Branson's Titanic will be open from 9 to 8pm on April 8, 2011 (1).

The Titanic walk through experience is about a 90 minute self guided tour, you may also rent a cell-phone-sized audio player that will narrate your tour and hear stories from actual Titanic survivors. (2)

As mentioned before, the Titanic mascots Molly and Carter, are some of the most loveable King Charles Spaniels I have ever met. (3)

Did you know they have their own web cam? Check it out here!
http://www.titanicbranson.com/titanic-branson-dogs-webcam.php

Molly and Carter pay tribute daily to the 10 dogs who were onboard the Titanic. (14) Speaking of animals there is a book called Titanicat, (10) a heartwarming story of a cat and her kittens that I encourage you to read to and with your children, it was named "Recommended Reading for School Children by the State of Missouri".

Remember when you asked if you should bring your kids? Well this quote from a mom sums it up...
"The crew was amazing… very professional, kind and informative. They engaged the children and pointed out interesting things that would appeal to them."
-Celeste Justice, Moms' Corner for ExploreBranson.com
It is a documented fact that Celeste's son wore a muscle man costume to the museum, apparentally he wears it all the time.(5)

The Titanic Musuem Attraction puts on many events during the year one of these is the wonderful display of Missouri Artist Rachel Wilson's life size animal sculptures, there is nothing quite like them they are BEAUTIFUL and even that is an understatement.

She constructs her masterpieces from fallen hedge branches, shaping them into magnificient free standing works of art. You must MUST see them in person, you will be blown away. Visit her website at:
http://www.rachelwilsonart.com/rachelwilsonartsite2/Welcome.html
She returns to the Titanic this year July 1-31 2011. (8)

Speaking of events, did you know you can get married on that Grand Staircase Replica? The Titanic Museum Attraction can put on a Grand Wedding and how ROMANTIC would that be? Just call Kristina Hagey, (9) the wedding coordinator for the Titanic Branson, and she will get you on your way to saying your vows (or renewing)!

Some Interesting Facts about the Titanic:

BET YOU DIDN'T KNOW that...

On April 15th, 1912, 25 year old Jack Phillips and 21 year old Harold Bride sent the distress signals in the wee morning hours. (4)

Edward John Smith was the captain of the RMS Titanic (13)

A one way ticket for two in a parlor suite, in peak season on the Titanic would have set you back $22, 000. (6)

The Titanic was 883 feet long. That's like 3 football fields! (7)

2, 208 men, woman, and children were aboard the Titanic. When you board the Titanic Museum Attraction you will be given a boarding pass with the name of someone who was on board. In the memorial room at the end of your journey you can discover the fate of your passenger. (11)

There was a remarkable cargo list, including 36, 000 oranges!(15)

The top speed of the Titanic was 24 knots. (18)

There were 222 third class cabins on the Titanic. (17)

The Titanic Museum Attraction is truly a sight to see in fact when it opened in 2006, Regis Philbin (16) "christened" the ship, saying it “…It’s frankly the best museum exhibition
I think I’ve ever seen!”