Silver Dollar City (SDC) Discussion Thread

[prozach626]

I agree. It completely took me by surprise. It's funny how I have only ridden it four or five times during my only visit to SDC, but it's one of the first coasters that comes to mind when day dreaming about my preferred coasters. Likewise, I've ridden Goliath at SFGam, and it was not nearly as memorable.

[Shavethewhales]

FYI, I'm told a large wall has been erected blocking views of the new coaster construction. Sucks for taking pictures, but now it's a true SDC project and they are really moving quickly towards vertical construction.

[DoinItForTheFame]

FYI, I'm told a large wall has been erected . . .

 

Not going to lie, after the last page of Trump, and religious talk, I was really worried about where this "large wall" post was going!!!

 

Sad to hear that getting pictures of the construction is going to be more challenging, but it just makes the project that much more exciting because we don't know what's going on!!

Edited December 2, 2016 by DoinItForTheFame

[TheCoasterKid211]

FYI, I'm told a large wall has been erected . . .

 

Nothing going to lie, after the last page of Trump, and religious talk, I was really worried about where this "large wall" post was going!!!

I saw that coming.

[prozach626]

Not going to lie, after the last page of Trump, and religious talk, I was really worried about where this "large wall" post was going!!!

Yeah, it totally pulled me in, too. I was relieved when I got to the end of the post.

[michaellynn4]

I was never truly bummed about needing to skip over SDC and Outlaw Run on my 2013 road trip until I experienced Lightning Rod earlier this month. If only I had that extra day!!

[prozach626]

It just means you have to take another trip here to the land of hillbillies. Let me know if you ever make that happen, since this sh*thole (STL) is only four hours away.

[Shavethewhales]

So it turns out that the wall doesnt really block the views at all. The porch of the culinary school has a brilliant overview of everything is still open. Its amazing seeing how much has actually been done. I am fully on the hype train now.

 

Ill try to post some photos tonight.

[DoinItForTheFame]

. . .Ill try to post some photos tonight.

 

#ImExcited!!

[Shavethewhales]

It was too hard to do it from my tablet last night, but here's some updated photos from Fri/Sat. Sorry about the quality.

The new wall

I'm thinking this path will be the new entrance? Unless they rebuild the little dining/skillet area somehow.

Those are the new bathrooms for the ampitheatre. The road going into SDC is so exposed now.

Cold temps + wet drizzly weather = we basically had the park to ourselves. At least what was still open.

[prozach626]

That's a lot of footers. I would imagine we should see some track sometime within the next couple weeks.

 

Thanks for the pictures.

[DoinItForTheFame]

It's so barren with all those trees gone. I didn't realize just how large of a site this coaster is going to take up.

 

Personally I hope they replant trees to fill it in, and not leave it empty like Wildfire...

 

(This is just a minor personal annoyance) I know it's going to be an amazing addition either way.

[Jaykethekid]

It's so barren with all those trees gone. I didn't realize just how large of a site this coaster is going to take up.

 

Personally I hope they replant trees to fill it in, and not leave it empty like Wildfire...

 

(This is just a minor personal annoyance) I know it's going to be an amazing addition either way.

I'm with you. That's my biggest complaint about wildfire. Other than the inside of the station and gift shop, it's very bare theming, or vegetation wise. Hopefully, with the new attraction, they will fill up those spots with either trees or theming.

[Nrthwnd]

I have been to a few Midwest parks, during early fall openings.

 

But by then, all the leaves have fallen, or most of them, and I really

wonder that maybe I should change my seasonal visits? To early spring?

 

[ytterbiumanalyst]

^ Around here, the leaves begin changing in August, and most are bare by early October. So yes, early fall (being end of September to early October) is a bit late to visit. Around Labour Day, though, it's beautiful. End of summer is when all the colour appears.

[Nrthwnd]

^ EDIT: I still would love to see some of these parks, when it's all early spring green and blossoming, etc.

[Vonni]

I really wish they would have went with a different location in the park. I don't like how exposed Thunderation is now, and the road. It takes away from the seclusion. But oh well. It will be an awesome and welcomed addition none the less (as long as its not a spinner )

[Of Monsters And Men]

Possibly stalkerish question but is not meant that way: Does anyone know the name of a Thunderation ride op: the older gentleman with the white mustache & goatee? Occasionally dances on the ride platform? I ask because my 9 year old daughter is a fan of his, especially when he's on ride announcement, nobody else pronounces Thunderation the way he does, and she wanted to send him a Christmas card. I suppose I could ask the park but again it feels like it might be a little weird of a question.

 

I think I may know who you are talking about. My friend, Lair Parent. I never saw him dancing before. He is a skinny, old man with a white mustache and beard. He does say Thuunnnnnderationnnnn in the coolest way I have heard. I always say hi each time I go. He is usually found sitting in the box.

[Nrthwnd]

^ Maybe they should get him a Meet 'n Greet area, close by.

[ytterbiumanalyst]

Possibly stalkerish question but is not meant that way: Does anyone know the name of a Thunderation ride op: the older gentleman with the white mustache & goatee? Occasionally dances on the ride platform? I ask because my 9 year old daughter is a fan of his, especially when he's on ride announcement, nobody else pronounces Thunderation the way he does, and she wanted to send him a Christmas card. I suppose I could ask the park but again it feels like it might be a little weird of a question.

 

I think I may know who you are talking about. My friend, Lair Parent. I never saw him dancing before. He is a skinny, old man with a white mustache and beard. He does say Thuunnnnnderationnnnn in the coolest way I have heard. I always say hi each time I go. He is usually found sitting in the box.

Yes, I think that's the person. He wasn't at Thunderation yesterday. I had wanted to get a short video of him saying that. It's really special.

[Chiselphane]

Possibly stalkerish question but is not meant that way: Does anyone know the name of a Thunderation ride op: the older gentleman with the white mustache & goatee? Occasionally dances on the ride platform? I ask because my 9 year old daughter is a fan of his, especially when he's on ride announcement, nobody else pronounces Thunderation the way he does, and she wanted to send him a Christmas card. I suppose I could ask the park but again it feels like it might be a little weird of a question.

 

I think I may know who you are talking about. My friend, Lair Parent. I never saw him dancing before. He is a skinny, old man with a white mustache and beard. He does say Thuunnnnnderationnnnn in the coolest way I have heard. I always say hi each time I go. He is usually found sitting in the box.

 

 

Thank you so much! My daughter already has a card made up, it should get there before they close up for the season. Greatly appreciated and she'll be ecstatic.

[DoinItForTheFame]

To anyone looking at going to the park for Christmas tonight. The park closed at 5:45 due to bad weather.

[ZambeziZinger]

Tomorrow is very iffy too. I'd recommend checking social media before heading out

[DoinItForTheFame]

Well, the park is claiming to open at 1pm today, with turnstiles, and shopping opening an hour before the park. Even though it's 5 degrees outside, we are going to swing by the park to finish up some Christmas shopping before we head out of town! Depending on conditions I might try to get some photos for one last TR this season.

[ZambeziZinger]

Sound so like no Dickens today as many of the cast members are out sick. As for rides only Flooded Mine, Fire in the Hole and Train are running.