After a long period of silence, a familiar glow has returned to one of Branson’s long-quiet properties, hinting at a major comeback — according to a Facebook post by the Branson Mall.
For the first time in about 13 years, a bright light was seen shining from the mall building. The post confirmed the glow was intentional, calling it a signal that something “major” and “mega” is planned for 2026.
The Branson Mall has kept details of its plans secret, and the post did not offer any specifics. Instead, it teased that the full announcement is getting close while encouraging followers to guess what might be in the works.
“Some lights never truly go out,” the mall wrote in its post, adding that for now, its “mouths remain shut.”
With the tease now public, many in the community are watching for the mall to reveal what it has planned for the property’s long-awaited return.
Over the years, the Branson Mall had several stores and the places including a restaurant, theater, and onetime housed studios for what is now one of the Ozarks Dynacom Stations, New Country 1029. The mall was hit by the 2012 Leap Day Tornado which closed it down with Wal-Mart and Rhodes Family Price Chopper eventually reopening. The concourse area of the mall hosted a music show for a time, but the mall has mostly remained closed since 2012.
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