Tom & Huck's RiverBlast, @ Silver Dollar City in 2010

[robbalvey]

They'll have a ton of new land to work with in 2011.

Maybe it's time to move that woodie they've had SBNO down the road for the last couple of years?

[Screamin_Eagle]

When I went down to Silver Dollar City in December for the Ace Coaster Christmas event, we got to go on a tour of the work site, which was a pretty cool treat! I took some shots of the construction while we toured the area, and I figured I would post them...

[Shavethewhales]

^^I don't know about the wildcat, but that render on GCII's facebook does sort of match some of SDC's topography...

 

A huge update was posted on Flikr today, showing even more work that's going on:

 

Streets have been torn up and are being re-built, new water lines and such everywhere, buildings are being refurbished, FITH has had a complete make-over... All-in-all it looks like the park is really being cleaned up for it's 50th year in operation, and is being poised to grow in big ways soon!

[Screamin_Eagle]

oh I am really excited about seeing FITH this year, I love riding that classic ride.. will be nice to see what changes have been made.

[Guy T. Koepp]

This looks awesome! I am hoping to get out to SDC this year for the first time. It looks like a beautiful park.

[kidcoaster 2]

This looks awesome! I am hoping to get out to SDC this year for the first time. It looks like a beautiful park.

 

It is one of the most Beautiful Parks out there. If you get a chance to go to SDC go, trust me you won't regret it. Also don't miss the Marvel Cave tour or Grandfathers Mansion, and if you are into it Happy Frogs easily the most intense kiddie rides out there.

 

Great to see River Blast coming along it will be a nice family addition to the park to make up for the loss of Gyser Gulch.

[Jerrykoala2112]

Looks like it'll be more themed than Buccaneer Battle, and closer interactions with other boats! Can't wait...!

Edited February 14, 2010 by Jerrykoala2112

[Screamin_Eagle]

They were telling us on the construction tour, that the bridge you cross after exiting the station, has guns to shoot passing boats underneath.. a wet ride for sure!

 

and yes, you have to hit Marvel Cave while there, its free and lots of fun, as well as grandfather's mansion..

[christianscoasters]

There is the possibility that I will be visiting SDC on March 18 or 19. Will T&HRB be open? Will all of the rides be open?

We're visiting the College-Conservatory of Music on Cincinnati, so I thought we might as well visit a place on our way home. Branson is slightly out of the way, but not too much.

[coastered]

There is the possibility that I will be visiting SDC on March 18 or 19. Will T&HRB be open? Will all of the rides be open?

We're visiting the College-Conservatory of Music on Cincinnati, so I thought we might as well visit a place on our way home. Branson is slightly out of the way, but not too much.

The official website (http://www.sdcriverblast.com) says T&HRB official opening is March 18.

Take Aim At The Aqua-Armed Adversaries That Surround Your River Raft - It's Waterlogged Chaos at America's Biggest Water Battle! The $7 million ride opens March 18, 2010 for Silver Dollar City's Family Spring Break Days.

[jedimaster1227]

Construction photos for Tom & Huck's RiverBlast have been posted to the official Silver Dollar City Facebook fan page:

 

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=174746&id=7656242602&page=4

This events building is receiving additional theme, but will still be utilized throughout the many festivals at Silver Dollar City.

River themeing

Steamboat stack being revived from Splash Harbor

Fun signage used throughout

Fun signage used throughout

Loading building

Queue line will be shaded, theme music will be used and additional themeing will be added.

Loading dock

River Blast entrance and exit

Fun theme is used throughout the ride and an elevator will help all children use the land based water blaster fort.

Family dryer

This waterwheel will give an extra splash to the ride.

Eight boasts will float through the five minute, splash-filled course.

Theme is paramount at Silver Dollar City, roots and river rocks are added to the stream bank.

[Moose]

March 18th seems a bit early in the season for an opening of an attraction that will get you soaked, but it looks like they will be ready by then.