Silver Dollar City (SDC) Discussion Thread

[DILinator]

Of those three concepts, I am in with the majority here, who feel that #2 is the best option! It does appear a spinning coaster like Cobra's Curse is indeed the next coaster for SDC, Not exactly as exciting (to me) as a B&M Wingrider like was initially rumored, but still likely to be a fun coaster, and more apropos for SDC, honestly.

[PhantomPoster32]

Well you know it will be a high quality ride regardless as it'll be at SDC

[ytterbiumanalyst]

I like the time traveler one honestly. Mining always fits in, since Marmaros was a mining town. But the steampunk Wellsian time machine could be really cool, especially since this would be elaborately themed.

[ElvisLuv]

Of those three concepts, I am in with the majority here, who feel that #2 is the best option! It does appear a spinning coaster like Cobra's Curse is indeed the next coaster for SDC, Not exactly as exciting (to me) as a B&M Wingrider like was initially rumored, but still likely to be a fun coaster, and more apropos for SDC, honestly.

 

How about a Blue Fire like launch coaster with the spinning cars they tested?

[MidwestThemeParks]

I find it interesting how each photo on the concepts says plunge by the drop. Plunge isn't the word I would use to describe the drop. Could this be a hint to something potentially, other an that the coaster will have drops? The drop and word plunge are the only things that I can find that are consistent between the three concept images.

[PhantomPoster32]

All three concepts have the same tower and plunge.

[MidwestThemeParks]

All three concepts have the same tower and plunge.

 

Thank you for restating what I said

 

Just kidding, I know you are telling us the coaster will have the same tower and drop when I just stated the image similiarities.

[PhantomPoster32]

Personally, I hope they do something more along the lines of Cobra's Curse with regard to the spinning but it's obvious that it will be a teacup spinner from the concept art. Back-to-back seating on the carts. Looks like 4 carts per train.

[sdcfan88]

Oh and for what its worth here is the general idea of how much land has currently been cleared. (marked in red)

The isolated area is where the hillside was slightly dug out next to ThuNderaTion for the construction trailer.

 

[PhantomPoster32]

Also keep in mind when looking at his photo that the red only represents the cleared area. The coaster will go over TNT and have a station in the area by Echo Hollow's entrance

[BDFS]

The Runaway is getting closer to opening. They were cycling carts today.

 

WHOAAA..... We are getting an alpine coaster in Misery?! You have just made my day.

 

Granted, it's only 33 minutes into Thursday.

[PhantomPoster32]

The Runaway is getting closer to opening. They were cycling carts today.

 

WHOAAA..... We are getting an alpine coaster in Misery?! You have just made my day.

 

Granted, it's only 33 minutes into Thursday.

 

It's already open

[Shavethewhales]

Got a few photos from the last couple of days. Not good photos, but photos nonetheless. I need to get a new camera someday. I think everything's pretty much already been covered, but to recap: lots of clearing behind Echo Hollow, new bathrooms being put in on the East side of EH, and the markings are still there.

 

Also, I checked out the new mountain coaster and it's a lot of fun. I thought it was pretty pricey at ~$16 for the first ride and ~$10 for each ride after, but then I found out how expensive most of the zipline places are. Some of them cost more than a SDC season pass for a few hours to do a handful of ziplines.

[aeyrolet]

Oh and for what its worth here is the general idea of how much land has currently been cleared. (marked in red)

The isolated area is where the hillside was slightly dug out next to ThuNderaTion for the construction trailer.

 

I was told by a park employee this past spring that the back area with Lady Bugs, Happy Frogs, and Wings of Wonder were going to be removed for the new ride. It coincides with your photo.

[Of Monsters And Men]

I find it interesting how each photo on the concepts says plunge by the drop. Plunge isn't the word I would use to describe the drop. Could this be a hint to something potentially, other an that the coaster will have drops? The drop and word plunge are the only things that I can find that are consistent between the three concept images.

 

Are you saying you think this will be a "plunge" as in maybe going into a pool of water or the drop will be covered like Buss Saw Falls?

[PhantomPoster32]

I find it interesting how each photo on the concepts says plunge by the drop. Plunge isn't the word I would use to describe the drop. Could this be a hint to something potentially, other an that the coaster will have drops? The drop and word plunge are the only things that I can find that are consistent between the three concept images.

 

Are you saying you think this will be a "plunge" as in maybe going into a pool of water or the drop will be covered like Buss Saw Falls?

 

Plunge as in a drop. There may be thematic elements at the top of the drop. No there will not be water

[DILinator]

I find it interesting how each photo on the concepts says plunge by the drop. Plunge isn't the word I would use to describe the drop. Could this be a hint to something potentially, other an that the coaster will have drops? The drop and word plunge are the only things that I can find that are consistent between the three concept images.

 

Are you saying you think this will be a "plunge" as in maybe going into a pool of water or the drop will be covered like Buss Saw Falls?

 

Plunge as in a drop. There may be thematic elements at the top of the drop. No there will not be water

 

Yeah... Not sure where the correlation between "plunge" and "water" came from...

[Of Monsters And Men]

He pointed out the word plunge. Think American plunge. Usually plunge means going into some kind of water.

[DoinItForTheFame]

Yeah... Not sure where the correlation between "plunge" and "water" came from...

 

Perilous Plunge, American Plunge, Pilgrims Plunge, Pineapple Plunge, Hydro Plunge, Dolphin Plunge, Pirates Plunge, Tropical Plunge, Big Bear Plunge, Epic Plunge, Breakers Plunge, Caribbean Plunge, The Plunge, Sun Plunge, Hurricane Plunge. . . (All involving water)

 

Yeah, you're right. I don't see where the correlation between "plunge" and "water" came from...

[DILinator]

^ Fair enough... Even though the word "plunge" isn't bound to the context of water, it is typically utilized in that way. I apologize for being a little anal there!

[Nrthwnd]

^ Just use the plunger, and you'll be fine.

[Guy T. Koepp]

Anal plunge.

[DoinItForTheFame]

Anal plunge.

 

Where's that ride?!

[mordecai-75]

^

[CaptainUnknown]

Plunge (v):to cast or thrust forcibly or suddenly into something, as a liquid, a penetrable substance, a place, etc.; immerse; submerge

 

http://www.dictionary.com/browse/plunge?s=t