Silver Dollar City (SDC) Discussion Thread

[robbalvey]

Official Announcement: http://www.silverdollarcity.com/firemanslanding

 

Sound the alarm as Silver Dollar City debuts 10 NEW Family Adventures coming Spring 2015! Centered around the headquarters of Station No. 3, Fireman’s Landing is designed with the atmosphere and theming of an old-time volunteer firefighter recruitment fair with activities set up to test the skills of even the youngest would-be recruits. The addition to our 1880’s city encompasses nearly 2 acres and increases the park’s attractions adding six family rides and four interactive play zones.

 

You asked for it and we listened...an All-NEW Area with rides and attractions for the whole family, ages 3 to 93! Fireman’s Landing harkens back to the days of bucket brigades and volunteer firemen with rides and attractions ready to train and entertain would-be recruits including:

 

1. Fire Spotter – Soaring balloons for spotting fire dangers

2. Fire Wagon Frenzy – A bumpy ride for bucket brigade volunteers

3. FireFall – The 8-story fire tower free-fall drop ride for the more daring recruits

 

Station No. 3 Firehouse Play Place where guests can meet the station's newest Dalmatian resident & "sign in" for three training activities:

 

4. Firefighter’s Fire Drill – Featuring buckets, pumpers, foam ball cannons and targets for showering mock fires

5. Firefighter’s Fire Escape – An obstacle course of tubes, mazes, climbing structures and slides

6. Firefighter’s Junior Escape – A soft play area for toddlers

 

7. Fireman’s Flyer – A low-flying swing ride for little firefighters

8. Up the Ladder – A smaller tower drop ride for junior recruits

9. The Roundaboat – A bouncing ride on Dalmatians racing around a fire hydrant

10. Firehouse Splash Yard - Squirting water jets and pump hoses

 

The citizens of Silver Dollar City know all too well of the dangers of a fire as during the late 1800s the town then known as Marmaros burned to the ground. Following that devastating event, citizens rallied and quickly decided that they would never fall victim to such a fire again…together they would be prepared. The fire chief is now asking that all volunteers be ready when duty calls at Fireman’s Landing…it only takes one spark to light the fire of family fun!

Edited August 13, 2014 by robbalvey

[Intimidator305]

I must say, this looks incredible. Another quality addition made by Herschend. If only they could put one of those free-fall drop rides where Timber Tower used to be in Dollywood.

[Brassinthegrass]

Perfect! I truley hope more parks add well themed areas full of fun new things like this into their parks across the globe! It's nice to see a well designed area with different levels of ride sizes all rolled into one!

[sirchubs33]

Well that is awesome. That really is a crazy increase in attractions at the park!

[XYZ]

Ooh! A Foam Factory and a S&S tower, this looks really nice. I really like the design of the S&S tower's seating.

[Barge84]

Great move by SDC. This really makes it a park for all ages. Even more things for young kids to do, and a lot of thrilling rides as well.

[The Geek Mojo]

Looks like great additions...Something for everyone. HFE really know how to make a park awesome.

 

And I was wrong about the 4d free spin...Who the heck is getting that ride?!

[jedimaster1227]

I really do love how much effort Herschend Family Entertainment has been putting in to their expansions at Solver Dollar City and Dollywood, and this new expansion looks like another solid win for the park!

Edited August 13, 2014 by jedimaster1227

[urzishra]

Ah so SDC and Dollywood are owned by the same company. Ok that makes more sense now. This immediately brought to mind FireChaser Express for me. (I've never been to either park... )

[DJeXeL]

WOW! DEFINITELY a great expansion for the park. Also, Happy for S&S for actually selling another drop tower.

[Shavethewhales]

^The shot tower is from CC, but I believe the kiddie one is new?

 

A well-thought out addition. They have really responded to complaints about the Grand Expo and created an area that features rides while also promoting the larger park and creating a unique atmosphere and overall experience.

 

I am a little bummed that the water cannons will not be kept, but that is a minor complaint, and I understand the reasoning behind it.

 

They are completely tearing out all of GG to build this new area. The construction we've been watching behind the current structure is actually for the new structure rather than the rides themselves like I had been assuming.

[televisedconfession]

I love this park. Great addition to SDC!!!

[DJeXeL]

^The shot tower is from CC, but I believe the kiddie one is new?

 

Oh ok, well I stand corrected. One day S&S, one day.

[_koppen]

There is so much win in that expansion!

[SuperShawn]

What a great expansion for an already awesome park!

[Woodie Warrior]

I pretty much already new what the new rides coming in would be, but what makes this expansion really awesome is the theme of the area! The concept art looks spectacular.

[rclay2003]

Great addition to this wonderful Missouri park!!! I only wish that they had gone for a record breaking S&S Tower... one can hope! The theming seems spectacular!

[jynx242]

Good for them! This will fit perfectly in the park and should be a HUGE hit with the families.

 

David

[BurgoAndM]

This looks absolutely great for the park, especially that S&S drop tower (long time man).

[PkiJake]

I love when SDC or Dollywood announces new attractions. They are always so well thought out and planned. I agree that Dollywood should add an S&S tower where Timber Tower once stood.

[Intimidator305]

You know Silver Dollar City knocked it out of the park with this addition when it's been over an hour since the announcement and there have been no complaints on the forum!

[molemaster43]

Absolutely wonderful replacement for what was previously there. Great job, Silver Dollar City!

[Vonni]

I love it! And I already know it will look spectacular!

[Hilltopper39]

The first thing that came to my mind when reading this announcement was "I hope this means they'll get an S&S tower for Dollywood sometime soon as well!"

 

Looks like an awesome addition though, I really gotta get to this park soon.

[CPSFMMCW]

Love the theming and the detail in the animations! I think this will be a great expansion. And it definitely makes me think that Dollywood will be adding a drop tower in the coming years!