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Hey All, Well, since we visit SDC a lot. . . and I mean a LOT!! Okay, well maybe not that much. But usually we are at the park every other weekend (weather permitting.) So instead of doing 5 billion different threads for different trip reports, I figured I'd just start one thread, and add to it each time I had a new trip report to the park! So... Check back often for updates!! With all of that being said, on with the first trip report!! First Visit Of The Season Well this was our first visit of the season, and it was a slightly busy day at the park. It was in the mid 60's and slightly windy all day, which made for some rather cold rides, but nothing to miserable! As always, we started the day out with a back row ride on Wildfire! I always seem to forget just how much airtime there is on that first drop in the back row! Holy mother of peal, it was amazing! The ride was smooth as glass, and full of forces! We did notice later in the day that one of the trains has much more, very noticeable"rattle" than the other. However, I forgot to check and see which train it was, so I'll have to update that later. After Wildfire we headed over to Powder Keg! Powder Keg was running great! The launch always takes me by surprise. For such a small coaster, that launch sure packs a punch. Also, the team was pumping those trains out so fast it was insane! There were several times the team would have the train checked and ready to go, and still be waiting for the transfer track to slide back down before they could dispatch. I was VERY impressed with the efficiency of the crew! After Powder Puff we headed over to Outlaw Run. As soon as we were about to board the coaster the ride broke down. Instead of waiting around for it to be fixed we headed over to check out Firefall! This was our first visit to the park since the addition of Fireman's Landing, and boy were we surprised. The entire area is so well themed, and so well put together that it really brought some life back to that area of the park! Also, Firefall sure packs a punch for such a small tower. They first two "drops" are crazy extreme! After Firefall we headed to Thunderation, and then did lunch! After lunch we headed over to Outlaw Run, which was running as great, and screechy as always! Did Giant Barn Swing, Fire-In-The-Hole, and then went back over to Wildfire! After Wildfire, it was back to Powder Keg, then Giant Barn Swing, Outlaw Run, Firefall, and repeated this 5 or 6 times. The park was looking great this year! I know it is early in the season, but all the crews were doing great! Everyone we interacted with was super nice and friendly! You could really tell that everyone there truly loves their job. Also, when did Fire-In-The-Hole get a LIVE Dalmatian?! We first noticed him after our second ride when we were coming back into the station on the right side of the coaster in a little area! We were really shocked to see a live dog as part of the theming for a coaster! Anyone know any more about this Dalmatian!? All in all it was a great visit to the park! Can't wait to be back!! Anywho, on with the photos!! First ride of the day!! The height difference between the station and this part right here is crazy! Next up: Powder Puff!! Fire!! This coaster really is a blast. Anyone know what is in this box?? That lady in the purple though. Such a unique thing on a coaster. Bye Felicia. These riders agree that Powder Keg really is a blast. Going down. So. Much. Theming. A much better use for Buzzsaw Falls. All I want is a roll back on Powder Keg. Is that to much to ask for? Smooth as glass!! (Well, at least in one of the trains!) S&S is that you? This is actually what powers Powder Keg. Not compressed air like everyone thinks. Going down! Wildfire doing its thing. Such a massive cobra roll. For those of you who are into this kind of thing... Theming at it's finest. More theming. Wildfire's old extended que line. Bye for now! Next up: Giant Barn Swing! Its a giant barn. . . With a giant swing. Outlaw Run! The station is so awesome. The front of the trains could use a little de-bugging. No one has ever taken this photo before. . . Going down. A few seconds later! Not today... This is the tunnel where babies are made. Going down (outside of the tunnel this time) Best way to clean up after the tunnel. Speaking of water rides Away they go to their very wet doom! Bless your little heart. Such a well placed ride! Lost River Of The Ozarks, lost it's sign. . . Waterfalls are always a plus! Such a beautiful area! It looks much better without all of that crappy Geyser Gulch "theming" in the water! Such a powerful tower! No trip to SDC is complete without a ride on Fire-In-The-Hole! Still better than Six Flags. Yes, you can buy furniture at Silver Dollar City. How you get it out of the park, and home I will never know. This is the real reason people come to SDC! Such a beautiful park! This is how you theme a water fountain! This is how you hide a giant indoor roller coaster in the middle of the park! I wanted to try these, but they closed early. Maybe next time! Instead, this was dinner. . . and it was REALLY good!! Maybe next time. So very well themed. Giant Barn Swing kind of swinging. No caption needed! All the babies are done being made for today. One last ride on Wildfire for this trip! One of the most beautiful views from a coaster... EVER! That sky though! <3 Goodbye for now SDC! I'll be back soon!!