South of the Border

[Albytaps]

LMAO yea that place isn't for everyone but it does have a certain coolness to it.

When I was a kid, my cousins and I would always be on the lookout for the billboards. We didn't have DVD players in our car... not even TV's or gameboys! We did whatever we could to keep ourselves entertained and South of the Board was the most exciting thing to see on the way down to FL from NJ.

I plan on stopping there next month on the way down to WDW. My wife has never been there and it's a cool place to see for my kids as well.

I was thinking about staying at a motel there but I was afrain of dirtiness and this post confirms it. We'll make a quick stop, but we'll sleep in a motel in Florence instead.

But now that you mention it, it would be so cool if Disney took that place over and cleaned it up.

 

[refillable mug]

I think it is an interesting " leg stretch". I wouldn't eat or sleep there though. And wash your hands before getting back in your vehicle...

 

[doubletrouble_vb]

As a silent partner or through some other company it might not be a bad idea to buy it and bring it up to an All-Stars standard. Look at it this way...the mouse is missing out on couple of nights stay from all of the traffic bombing down 95 going to Orlando. If South of the Border suddenly became squeaky clean while keeping that 50's kitschyness, re-established those politically incorrect billboards Disney could pick up additional hotel business while cross marketing to people who might be going to Myrtle Beach or Charleston rather than Disney. And they'd pick up a new cartoon character while they are at it. Even better they wouldn't need to go state of the art on the entertainment.

SOTB is in a prime location on I-95 relative to NYMetro. A lot of people would prefer to aim for an overnight stop where they could at least mildly entertain themselves in what they perceive of as a safe environment.

 

[Albytaps]

A lot of people would prefer to aim for an overnight stop where they could at least mildly entertain themselves in what they perceive of as a safe environment.

Exactly. I was hoping to do just that but not if it's a dirty, run down, crap hole. I will stop to check out the gift shop and the fireworks.

 

[Smileybug]

I have been watching this board for a while now. Waiting to see if something was posted about Disney doing something in S.C. Two different land developers have told my husband (we own a surveying co.) that disney is coming here. A few months ago we bought land to build a new home. At closing for the mortgage even our attorney was telling us Disney was coming. Everything we have heard about whatever Disney is doing will be near I-95.

 

[Captain Hook]

Before 9/11 there was talk of Disney buying land and building a themed rest area. It was to offer hotels, dining, and a ticket center for those who drove down I-95. I'm sure if you search the boards back far enough the threads are there

 

[Smileybug]

Before 9/11 there was talk of Disney buying land and building a themed rest area. It was to offer hotels, dining, and a ticket center for those who drove down I-95. I'm sure if you search the boards back far enough the threads are there

Thanks Captain Hook ...It just amazes me that some rather large land developers as well as a mortgage attorney would still be discussing this. But, a Disney center like that would be incredible!! Could you imagine just trying to get into it!!

 

[iteachlit]

My friend and I drove to Myrtle Beach soon after high school graduation. He laughed about all of the billboards on the way, so we decided to stop as he had never been there.

When we stopped at the restroom, all of the stalls were pay stalls! Someone had taken the time to write on the wall:

"PEDRO IS CHEEP <picture of chick>, YOU HAVE TO PAY TO SHEET."

Needless to say, we thought that was classic.

 

[Smileybug]

My friend and I drove to Myrtle Beach soon after high school graduation. He laughed about all of the billboards on the way, so we decided to stop as he had never been there.

When we stopped at the restroom, all of the stalls were pay stalls! Someone had taken the time to write on the wall:

"PEDRO IS CHEEP <picture of chick>, YOU HAVE TO PAY TO SHEET."

Needless to say, we thought that was classic.

That is too funny!! Got a good laugh out of it!!

 

[DancingBear]

SOTB is in a prime location on I-95 relative to NYMetro.

But is it in any more of a prime location than any other exit 40 miles north or south of South of the Border? Why would you pay anything for this dump more than you would pay for land at any of those exits?

I suppose Disney could build some sort of stopover, but they closed the Ocala welcome center.

 

[freakylick]

"You never sausuge a place"....classic stuff

Maybe it will be the new home to the "wand" and all the other kitschy stuff that Disney needs to get rid of. They could put all the Leave a Legacy gravestones there too. It would be a Disney graveyard.

 

[holbear]

My friend and I drove to Myrtle Beach soon after high school graduation. He laughed about all of the billboards on the way, so we decided to stop as he had never been there.

When we stopped at the restroom, all of the stalls were pay stalls! Someone had taken the time to write on the wall:

"PEDRO IS CHEEP <picture of chick>, YOU HAVE TO PAY TO SHEET."

Needless to say, we thought that was classic.

We drove by on 95 today. None of the rides are even running (and they weren't when we drove down a couple weeks ago, either). There are no cars, and it looks like everything is shut down except for the fireworks store and a gas station.

 

[MegsMommy]

My father and Mother in law live in Florence so we go past here a few times a year. Last time we were down we were talking about SOB with a bunch of people who live in that area. My MIL has lived in SC all her life. She said it's owned by the Schaffer family used to own Miller Lite, Schaffer beer etc. They say the town of Dillion used to be really nice but has gone down hill. Huge seperation of rich and poor now. She actually lived next door to two of the Schaffer children years ago when she live there. When they originally designed route 95 they said at night the construction routes would get moved so that 95 went right through SOB because the originial layout it would have gone around it.
I remember going there as a kid too and the signs being the only things that kept us entertained on 95 from NJ to FL every 2 years!
Oh and they also said there has been many rumors of young women disapearing and that is where they were trucked out of ....
I would definietly stay away at night time. Even during the day it looks like it's deserted.

 

[mitros]

"You never sausuge a place"....classic stuff

Maybe it will be the new home to the "wand" and all the other kitschy stuff that Disney needs to get rid of. They could put all the Leave a Legacy gravestones there too. It would be a Disney graveyard.

The picture you have posted on your signature, where is that? It's driving me crazy. I know where those figures of Donald and his nephews are, but I can't recall where!

 

[EUROPACL]

The picture you have posted on your signature, where is that? It's driving me crazy. I know where those figures of Donald and his nephews are, but I can't recall where!

Looks like the French Quarter.

 

[fsmith2845]

i know about 5 or 6 years ago, we had heard from several people that Disney was looking at building something near Williamsburg and Richmond area (Colonial Themed) (I believe or somewhere nearby). Those plans died, although my DFIL (who lives in NC) has heard talk of Dollywood buiilding in that area off I-95 near Roanoke Rapids. Be that as it may, nothing about SOTB though..

I always thought it was neat.. but i've heard the same things as everyone has said in this thread.. it is an absolute dump.. They do have a place to get Orlando area tickets.. not even good prices on fuel either.. so no allure.

 

[fsmith2845]

"You never sausuge a place"....classic stuff

Maybe it will be the new home to the "wand" and all the other kitschy stuff that Disney needs to get rid of. They could put all the Leave a Legacy gravestones there too. It would be a Disney graveyard.

Where are these located? I thought i remember this being at Animal Kingdom or am I completely losing my mind?? if not where.. this is sooo cool.. I tend to recall them being at Camp Minnie-Mickie

 

[EUROPACL]

Where are these located? I thought i remember this being at Animal Kingdom or am I completely losing my mind?? if not where.. this is sooo cool.. I tend to recall them being at Camp Minnie-Mickie

The "gravestones" they speak of are at EPCOT.

 

[fsmith2845]

oops.. sorry.. i meant the Picture that was in the post. of Daisy and Donalds nephews going to the fishin' hole..


I knew where the "gravestones" were located and never really thought about it until I read about it on the DIS boards that is EXACTLY what they loook like.. Headstones..

 

[EUROPACL]

oops.. sorry.. i meant the Picture that was in the post. of Daisy and Donalds nephews going to the fishin' hole..

Wow I didn't read mitros' post correctly...I was talking about the wrong picture.

Yeah the fishing hole pic is from AK.