Silver Dollar City (SDC) Discussion Thread

That's a tough call, I haven't been to SFSL, but I have ridden Mr. Freeze. If you haven't, I'd go to SFSL.

The supports on the double barrel roll look sweet, and unlike anything I've ever seen on any coaster. I like that they went with the Intamin style 6-seat trains...makes me have faith that it will give a smooth ride. Did they say anything about the wheels? I know RMC wanted to use steel wheels at some point.

^Steel wheels, to make it really feel like a wood coaster should. I'll bet most first riders (even TPR members) would have second thoughts about the double barrel roll, some already are!

Isn't Ozark Wildcat already too rotted away to be saved? It's a shame we've lost a GCI already.

I'm afraid that it is. Haven't seen it up close since the park closed, but we pass it on the way to SDC. Shame; I used to ride it over and over when Celebration City was still open. Such a good ride to be wasted on such a disappointing park.

I'm asumming there will be an event here next year, so my questions is: I've never been to either WoF or SF StL. If I could only pick one of those parks, which one?

 

They both have a GCi, so it looks like it comes down to: do I want to ride The Boss or Mamba? My first reaction is The Boss.

 

( and if you recommend one over the other please keep it civil and logical. Thanks )

Depends on your preference. Both are tall and fast, but Boss has that woodie edge, IMO. It has a roughness that Mamba doesn't. If you like that roughness, go to Six Flags. If you don't, Worlds of Fun is the place for you.

Isn't Ozark Wildcat already too rotted away to be saved? It's a shame we've lost a GCI already.

I'm afraid that it is. Haven't seen it up close since the park closed, but we pass it on the way to SDC. Shame; I used to ride it over and over when Celebration City was still open. Such a good ride to be wasted on such a disappointing park.

I haven't heard any official confirmation that OzCat is beyond saving yet. I'm sure that if they had a reason to refurbish and reopen it, it could and would be done. The issue is that there will never be a reason to do so within the next decade at the very least. It's not like they haven't looked into various options for the property. I have heard of at least one pitch that didn't make it that involved a lot of animals and animal-themed attractions. At this point the Herschends just have so much in Branson that having any more properties would just be competing with themselves. They accomplished most of their goal with CC anyway just by taking away the possibility of competition. If anyone else had scooped up the park SDC would have to compete with a low budget park during a time when people are looking more seriously at low budget options.

Anyway though, I'm working on getting my own set of Outlaw Run construction photos up tonight. The angles I got aren't as good or numerous as Chadster's, but I might as well post them since we might not get to get any more photos from those angles ever again anyway.

Yeah, I don't think there's enough room there for a Busch Gardens-type park, nor to I think the Herschends would want to build one, since it would be serious competition for SDC. I know families like mine who have young kids would love such a park, and that's potentially a bad thing businesswise for HFE.

Truthfully, I hope there's a future for OzCat. I'm just almost convinced we've already seen the last of it. Glad I got to ride it in its day.

this looks cool. i wish i lived closer so i could ride it :/

I like that they went with the Intamin style 6-seat trains...makes me have faith that it will give a smooth ride.

No, they went with 4-seat trains.

I like that they went with the Intamin style 6-seat trains...makes me have faith that it will give a smooth ride.

 

No, they went with 4-seat trains.

Actually, the new RMC trains for Outlaw Run are 2-seat trains -12 cars for 24 passengers - similar to a 12 seat Millennium Flyer train.(according to the press release and rcdb.com).

Could it be? Has Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters finally found someone to buy their single-row trains?

I know that concept art =/= reality, but the trains in the art look like PTCs.

No. RMC designed their own trains for this. I'm not sure we'll ever see the single-bench PTCs run, especially with all the major wooden manufacturers having their own train designs now.

Actually, the new RMC trains for Outlaw Run are 2-seat trains -12 cars for 24 passengers - similar to a 12 seat Millennium Flyer train.(according to the press release and rcdb.com).

Ahh, I see. I just looked at the renderings of the rolls, showing 4 seat cars, but 2 seats cars sound much more awesome!

One thing about renderings is that they are just that, renderings. RMC is taking their time and have done extensive research and development on their own train design and to give anything away(that's not in the press release) right now would be foolish. So much like the mystery surrounding this ride up until the last few weeks, we will have to use our imaginations on what train design Alan has in store for us!

A pretty advanced design I hope, cause those guys build some wild track. RMC is poised to become a real player

I like that they went with the Intamin style 6-seat trains...makes me have faith that it will give a smooth ride.

 

No, they went with 4-seat trains.

 

Actually, the new RMC trains for Outlaw Run are 2-seat trains -12 cars for 24 passengers - similar to a 12 seat Millennium Flyer train.(according to the press release and rcdb.com).

Initially I thought it looked like 6, but in the video it after looking closer it looked like 4...now RCDB is saying two? I agree that renderings can be misleading...I mean, just look at any park map. I hope they're as big as they looked in the video though!

As part of the media event of Outlaw Run I was invited to a dinner cruise on the Showboat Branson Belle, and I have to admit my gay side here...THE SHOW WAS GOOD! Yes, I admit it. I was treated to the VIP table as they had one seat available (It pays to be single sometimes!) and was offered my choice of entrees and chose a perfectly cooked Mahi-Mahi and a chocolate desert that was out of this world.

The show called "Made in America" features magician and comedian Christopher James as the show's MC, the singing group The ShowMen, and aerial violinist Janice Martin, and yes, she really does play the violin in the air while twirling around on one of those sheet looking things. Christopher was a huge comedy hit as an equal opportunity insulter, just my style. The ShowMen were well rehearsed and Janice didn't do so bad herself, afterall she was dangling from the ceiling and all

Cruises run daily with a few exceptions through December. More information can be found at www.showboatbransonbelle.com

Looks like I'm going on a riverboat cruise.

In fact, I'm positive I am.

Shouldn't this be on the boat?

I think we can do without this, but the other stuff, pretty sure we need it.

Just a little bit further

And we are on the dock. Honestly it's not all that far from the parking lot.

Probably the right spot to be in.

That's right, VIP baby.

Table Rock Lake is about to be rockin' so don't bother knockin'

Our entertainment for the night.

You really wouldn't think you were on a boat.

Christopher starts off by getting the crowd in the mood. He also likes to play with his rope, stretching, bending, pulling, and cutting. Somehow it always went back to the way it was when he started. It's magic people.

Yup, living the high life.

Dinner is served. YUMMY!

OMFG Delicious!

Meanwhile the band played while the peasants ate.

So let's go out and see if we can catch a sunset.

Epic fail.

But I did manage to get mesmerized by the wheel.

And then I fell in love.

A lady of many talents, she plays piano too.

And sings too. I wonder if she likes roller coasters?

Ooo look ladies, it's the Backstreet Boys!

2:30 later the show and cruise were over. Awesome experience, I'd recommend it as something 'different' to do while in town!

Thanks again to Silver Dollar City for the opportunity. I loved it!

Thanks for the report. I was wondering what kind of show they put on. We might have to check it out the next time we head in that direction.

Despite Gatekeeper being announced yesterday, this ride is still my most anticipated for 2013, such a daring and epic ride Silver Dollar City has coming! That drop will be fantastic, the insane elements, speed, air and INVERSIONS, clearly going to be a top 10 buster in many lists!

^Uh oh, Jake! While you're out on that limb, watch out for crazed ethusiasts with chain saws!

Despite Gatekeeper being announced yesterday, this ride is still my most anticipated for 2013, such a daring and epic ride Silver Dollar City has coming! That drop will be fantastic, the insane elements, speed, air and INVERSIONS, clearly going to be a top 10 buster in many lists!

I agree, though the list of new coasters is still short. We have 3 (White Lightning, Outlaw Run, and Gatekeeper) officially announced, but as of right now, yes. I agree.

Yeah, so far this is my most anticipated new coaster of 013.

Been away on the TPR Trips the last three weeks so forgive me if I'm rehashing something...

Anyone think we could see a repeat of the 'Maverick inversion removal prior to opening' type drama with this ride? Or do we trust Rocky Mountain more?

Just a few weeks ago we were celebrating the tearing down of the only wooden inverting coaster and now we're celebrating this like it's the best thing ever. I will reserve my opinion till the ride is running!

Just a few weeks ago we were celebrating the tearing down of the only wooden inverting coaster and now we're celebrating this like it's the best thing ever. I will reserve my opinion till the ride is running!

Been quietly thinking the same thing. The only difference is that this is really more of a hybrid coaster (I think...since I don't pay close enough attention to the nerd details)...despite what anyone else wants to claim it as.* So basically, I guess I'm holding out hope.

* To me, anyway.

Just a few weeks ago we were celebrating the tearing down of the only wooden inverting coaster and now we're celebrating this like it's the best thing ever. I will reserve my opinion till the ride is running!

In fairness, the inversion was the least of the problems with SOB. And I think RMC already has a much better reputation than RCCA ever did.

^I totally agree with you...that loop was a respite compared to the rest of the ride!

Based on RMC's success with New Texas Giant, as well as the new "track technology" they've developed, I'm pretty optimistic about Outlaw Run. If it delivers half the ride of New Texas Giant, I'll be happy with it (even if they are forced remove the inversion some day).