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Title: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: History Buff on March 13, 2015, 05:18:24 PM
Discuss...
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Tmboote on March 13, 2015, 06:01:56 PM
1. Halloween Haunt/Halloween attractions
2. Building rides that are at many different parks in the country.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: History Buff on March 13, 2015, 06:28:16 PM
Amen!
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Duelist on March 13, 2015, 06:34:23 PM
Any attraction that breaks the "theme"
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: thelarsonsix on March 13, 2015, 07:16:04 PM
Banning carry in food.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: History Buff on March 13, 2015, 09:37:14 PM
Exposed plumbing, electric cords, light switches, outlets

Employees with tennis shoes and cell phones

Cardboard boxes for merchandise or produce
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Duelist on March 13, 2015, 10:09:09 PM
Riding Outlaw Run immediately after eating the Outlaw Run Pizza
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: chittlins on March 13, 2015, 11:26:49 PM
1. Halloween Haunt/Halloween attractions
2. Building rides that are at many different parks in the country.


1) yeah, yeah

2) seriously, let's yank out the flume, get rid of that B&M, parks are full of them, That new shot tower, tear that sucker down, they are at nearly every roadside carny even, forget parks. Take out the swing in GE, that's standard fare. All parks have trains too it seems. ditch it.
 
It's not the ride but the effort put into it from placement to theming.

There's this on a slab of pavement
(http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/8KZRzFuuNOs/0.jpg)

and then there's this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ_kU7IesSQ
with lots more that could be done.

Shave is impressed with Efteling's new Dive coaster with custom supports and highly themed queue, so am I, but it's another dive coaster, the 9th. Since Busch Gardens has one at each park, we oh don't need that

coaster construction porn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZK01sL_ZRw

Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: runner1960 on March 14, 2015, 07:44:20 AM
That whole new area needs to come out and also GE if we are banning carnival attractions and rides that can be found anywhere else. But that's ok with me.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: runner1960 on March 14, 2015, 07:53:56 AM
Adding to my above comment Here is what I think should never be done.

Building off the shelf attractions. Whatever is built should be modified to tell a story or fit the theme well. Outlaw run is a good example. I think they tried but missed the mark with the whole cowboy thing. Not sure how I would have done it different but It just does not fit the rest of the park.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: chittlins on March 14, 2015, 09:20:06 AM
Adding to my above comment Here is what I think should never be done.

Building off the shelf attractions. Whatever is built should be modified to tell a story or fit the theme well. Outlaw run is a good example. I think they tried but missed the mark with the whole cowboy thing. Not sure how I would have done it different but It just does not fit the rest of the park.

The Bold is key here. As for Outlaw Run, it needed a couple of smaller accompanying rides that sold it's  "westerness". I think Cowboy themes can easily fit in the park. The Saloon Show is straight Western and nothing like that would likely be found in 1880's Ozarks. If anything a relocation of the Saloon to a new venue close to Outlaw Run would help create that "Heading West" feeling better along with a wagon wheel themed ferris wheel and the feedlot/bull themed bumper car ride I showed in previous posts.

We need to can Lost River as well if SDC is above rides the vast majority of other parks ha ;Dve.

The fact of the matter is that GE is a hit with the vast majority of folks that go to SDC no matter how moan about it and the fact that they went out to theme up the new area as well as they did is gravy.

I hope SDC sees the trend in Europa as the smaller parks are really taking theming seriously and building even basic rides that are really detailed.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Dewayne on March 14, 2015, 09:35:50 AM
NO SHOWS PLAYING ALL STUPID COUNTRY! Take out the all stupid country shows! PERIOD! Especially Echo Hollow. Turn it back into something good, like what it was 7 years ago.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: History Buff on March 14, 2015, 11:01:54 AM
And on that note, there must heretofore never be pop or rock music played from the rocks throughout the park - even when the sun goes down.  There is a classier, and more thematic, way of providing a unique experience rather than than another example of what can be done in any small town street dance.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Duelist on March 14, 2015, 11:13:47 AM
^ Agree!
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Dewayne on March 14, 2015, 11:33:51 AM
They are suppose to play Oldies. They need to play them the most, but anything is better than country. I would rather hear nothing, than hear country. Because hearing nothing would be a lot less annoying.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: History Buff on March 14, 2015, 11:45:41 AM
Not sure what you mean as country...If oldies means 1950s-80s music, then no, it does not fit the theme.  If oldies means bluegrass, then I believe that fits theme of the part.  In many cases, the themes expressed in country music can fit with the wholesomeness of the City more so than the themes expressed in oldies or in current popular music.  When I am enjoying the natural setting of Silver Dollar City, I do not want to hear about a Little Deuce Coup or your experience with some Good Vibrations.  Play me some mountain music, something that will enhance the setting and not clash with it.

It occurs to me that Silver Dollar City has multiple themes:

-The Beauty of Nature
-The Historicity of the Region
-The Family
-General Christian Faith
-The Ingenuity of Humanity
-Patriotic Expression
-Precedence and Tradition

Any music (and again, any other attraction on the grounds) must fit within this framework.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Dewayne on March 14, 2015, 11:47:23 AM
Too bad! Everybody loves Oldies! And yes i mean 50s thru 80s. Its closer to 1880 than country is! Plus The Ozark Mountain Daredevils grew up in the area and they are an Oldie band. I dont know why they are not playing them! If they really liked that area, then they need to play some Ozark Mountain Daredevils songs, and Oldies, which are closer to 1880. Country wasnt in 1880 and i dont want to hear it! Its annoying! They are not suppose to have beer in the park. There were no big pickup trucks back then!
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Duelist on March 14, 2015, 11:53:23 AM
^And that's fine to like that kind of music, Laroy, but like History Buff is saying they are trying to recreate the fantasy of you being in an 1880 Ozarks Village- albeit one that is also a theme park.  Walking through the streets listening to Journey or Styx does not go with that 1880s theme.  A lot of us would be thrilled if we only had Bluegrass/Mountain music at SDC.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Dewayne on March 14, 2015, 12:22:52 PM
Its about 2 things: Money and what the majority of the people want. They are suppose to do a mix like everybody else because it makes everybody happy by everybody hearing something that they like. I also think Mumford and sons would be a great band to bring because its a folk, rock band that kinda sounds country because if the banjos. They would fit in because theyre songs are not much different from the ozark mountain songs. I think they should come during the bluegrass festival. Also matt kearney because they already have preachers, christian rock bands, and christian rappers for young christians day anyway, so he would fit right in because its called YOUNG christians day. As well as skillet.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Dewayne on March 14, 2015, 12:24:13 PM
Well maybe a little older than styx then...and like i said, stop saying no to everything. Give everything a chance.

And duelist, then i say, dont play anything at all because none of this was back in the 1880s anyway, but oldies is a lot closer.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Duelist on March 14, 2015, 12:28:34 PM
I wasn't referring to different acts they bring in to play festivals but the music you're hearing over the different speakers hidden around the park (which they do an excellent job of disguising).  That music should be (and for the most part is) bluegrass/mountain music.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Dewayne on March 14, 2015, 12:33:37 PM
What about funny things. What about Tim Hawkins because he is a christian comedian, or Jeff Foxworthy, and Bill Engvall, because they go with the "country" thing that you want.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: History Buff on March 14, 2015, 06:42:47 PM
Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City:

The Sons of the Silver Dollar should never wear spandex!
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: joshblakebran on March 14, 2015, 07:04:29 PM
They are suppose to play Oldies. They need to play them the most, but anything is better than country. I would rather hear nothing, than hear country. Because hearing nothing would be a lot less annoying.
Have to disagree with you. Country and bluegrass is what it is all about. The oldies were fine for Celebration City and I like them, but they do not fit the theme or culture of SDC.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: thelarsonsix on March 14, 2015, 08:57:33 PM
Against my better judgement, I'm going to step in here. Oldies may be technically "closer" to the 1880's because the songs were made in the 60's, 70's whatever but I have a hard time picturing how Led Zeppelin could power their amps, double bass, keyboards, etc considering there was no electricity. And yes, I know country music now is far from acoustic but I think a lot of it could have been played "back then". At the very least country has its roots in bluegrass and the westward expansion of America.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: runner1960 on March 14, 2015, 10:22:00 PM
As for the music aspect in my view. I do not like Bluegrass or Country but it fits the park so I can enjoy it while I am there. Will I ever show up for the Bluegrass festival ? NO. Will I ever show up for the Gospel Festival? Again NO, but i can enjoy it in the background while I enjoy my day.

As for rock and rap I think the Demographics for when they play that, the moonlight madness events are more geared toward the younger group. So they can enjoy that during that time. Correct me if I am wrong but most of the old timey stuff is not open during these event, so really it is just a special event per say. The daily music shows do not interest me but I do enjoy hearing them as we move from place to place in the park.

I guess what I am saying is that even though I do not like that kind of music. It belongs because it more correctly fits the theme and I like that.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Joy on March 15, 2015, 01:54:34 PM
If the park so badly wants to play oldies/pop music during Moonlight Madness, maybe they should consider bluegrass covers:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpy7OpTbjVU2gzJ0II62Y8EVgZEykuHeY

Other than that, NO. Oldies and pop music do NOT belong at SDC. SDC is themed to the 1880s, which means bluegrass and classic (not most current) country are the music types that should be played.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: chittlins on March 15, 2015, 02:18:31 PM
The Cleverly's "I Kissed a Girl" gets me rollin' every time.

more Cleverness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLl0W21OnnY
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Preachin_Bill on April 01, 2015, 10:37:25 PM
Haven't posted for awhile but I have been lurking, and I'm sorry if I'm breaking board rules Shave but it's time for Preachin' Bill to do some Preachin...

If somebody gets anything that he/she wants it will be a bad deal for SDC.  Music should be old bluegrass only.  Banjos and fiddles.  No oldies.  And I love oldies rock.  No bumper cars, ferris wheels, or anything that would make SDC look like a county or state fair.  We already have county or state fairs that do all those things.  Just go to those if that's what you want.

SDC needs to look, feel, and sound like 1880 as much as possible.  The only thing that should be different is the fact that there were no roller coasters in the 1880's.  If properly themed, any coaster would work.  Bumper boats and go carts are already in Branson.  Places that play rock or oldies are everywhere, too.  SDC thrives on being different than anywhere else, and it needs to stay that way.  And I say that as a "young'n".

Heck, as far as music goes, they could just play the Fire in the Hole theme on loop throughout the park and that would be better than some of the ideas I've seen on here.  Even get out some Grandpaw Jones from Hee Haw and that would be better.  The theme of 1880s is what built this park and made it last as long as it has.  You can go anywhere and get coasters with modern things and themes.  You can't find what SDC offers anywhere else and they need to remember and recognize that.

So, what things should NEVER be done at SDC?  Look on these threads at what a certain poster has been saying and put those in bold and highlight them.  Those are the things that should never be done, and anything else that would make SDC a giant carnival or state fair, or anything that would take the 1880s theme away from the park.  It has slipped far enough...NO MORE.

End rant.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Gilligan on April 02, 2015, 07:55:33 AM
And, that's a right on sermon, Preachin Bill!
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: chittlins on April 02, 2015, 10:05:00 AM
Haven't posted for awhile but I have been lurking, and I'm sorry if I'm breaking board rules Shave but it's time for Preachin' Bill to do some Preachin...

If somebody gets anything that he/she wants it will be a bad deal for SDC.  Music should be old bluegrass only.  Banjos and fiddles.  No oldies.  And I love oldies rock.  No bumper cars, ferris wheels, or anything that would make SDC look like a county or state fair.  We already have county or state fairs that do all those things.  Just go to those if that's what you want.

SDC needs to look, feel, and sound like 1880 as much as possible.  The only thing that should be different is the fact that there were no roller coasters in the 1880's.  If properly themed, any coaster would work.  Bumper boats and go carts are already in Branson.  Places that play rock or oldies are everywhere, too.  SDC thrives on being different than anywhere else, and it needs to stay that way.  And I say that as a "young'n".

Heck, as far as music goes, they could just play the Fire in the Hole theme on loop throughout the park and that would be better than some of the ideas I've seen on here.  Even get out some Grandpaw Jones from Hee Haw and that would be better.  The theme of 1880s is what built this park and made it last as long as it has.  You can go anywhere and get coasters with modern things and themes.  You can't find what SDC offers anywhere else and they need to remember and recognize that.

So, what things should NEVER be done at SDC?  Look on these threads at what a certain poster has been saying and put those in bold and highlight them.  Those are the things that should never be done, and anything else that would make SDC a giant carnival or state fair, or anything that would take the 1880s theme away from the park.  It has slipped far enough...NO MORE.

End rant.

This does't fit the theme of Wilson's Farm or the Outlaw Run area? Or would have rounded out the overall theme of Outlaw Run
(http://www.djurssommerland.dk/media/11304/buffalo_bumper_cars_djurs_sommerland_300x170web.jpg)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6219/6266884061_959d899ff4.jpg)

I prebolded it .  ;D

Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Dewayne on April 02, 2015, 01:31:43 PM
Why not? How would it be bad? Lets go to the Your Attraction Ideas page and continue this there. Horses are the theme of Outlaw Run. Wouldnt another horse or bull themed ride make it better? I mean, after all, it is called "Wilson's Farm"!
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: shavethewhales on April 02, 2015, 02:30:52 PM
Yet another recurring discussion here: the difference between true "theme" and decoration. I'd love to see a Ferris wheel at SDC - one fashioned after the StL World's Fair version and placed in GE. The one pictured above, however, is kinda tacky and is something you'd expect to see at Frontier City or a fun fair. It's decorated with "western" paraphernalia, but it doesn't really contribute to it's surroundings much. We expect a lot more from SDC, that's why it's worth going to. There's a lot of rides you can theoretically work into the city, but it takes more effort than that, or why bother driving to Branson. That's really what should never be done at SDC: to not give enough effort or thought into a new ride.

The bull bumper cars could probably work in a well themed building though. It always comes down to the level of detail and thought put into it.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: chittlins on April 02, 2015, 02:45:11 PM
Yet another recurring discussion here: the difference between true "theme" and decoration. I'd love to see a Ferris wheel at SDC - one fashioned after the StL World's Fair version and placed in GE. The one pictured above, however, is kinda tacky and is something you'd expect to see at Frontier City or a fun fair. It's decorated with "western" paraphernalia, but it doesn't really contribute to it's surroundings much. We expect a lot more from SDC, that's why it's worth going to. There's a lot of rides you can theoretically work into the city, but it takes more effort than that, or why bother driving to Branson. That's really what should never be done at SDC: to not give enough effort or thought into a new ride.

The bull bumper cars could probably work in a well themed building though. It always comes down to the level of detail and thought put into it.


If it belonged In Frontier City it would have parrots on it.

There are five coworkers of mine that regularly go to the park. I showed all five those rides and basically took an informal poll. All five approved especially where I told them where they would go. I also asked if they looked more theme park like or midway, They all said Theme park. I asked if they needed even more and they said they were fine.  They also all have children that would ride these rides.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Dewayne on April 02, 2015, 03:31:11 PM
What do you mean, if it was in Frontier City, it would have parrots on it? The only ride that might have a parrot is the Prairie Schooner (the big ship).

Ok, since us 3 are approved this, hopefully it will go through with everybody else and into the park. 
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: shavethewhales on April 02, 2015, 04:59:21 PM
^^lol, to be fair, I'm pretty sure they repainted the parrots to be hawks by now. They were on the flyers that they got at the last minute last year when another property apparently dumped the contract or something.

I get the reaction from the co-workers. To most people SDC is just another park and they've never put a whole lot of consideration into the differences between it and any other park, if they've even been to another comparable park to compare it to. A lot of the effects of SDC's great atmosphere and theming is subconscious. The guests appreciate that it's a more wholesome experience even if they don't recognize it immediately. I think there are a whole bunch of subtle effects at play here, where SDC has a definite interest in setting themselves apart from the rest so that casual patrons will still place the park in a different category of entertainment than a typical SF park.

And as far as kids are concerned, show them any ride and they'll be excited.  ;)
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Dewayne on April 02, 2015, 05:26:09 PM
True Shave, but I dont think Ive seen any fake hawks around either. Ive seen fake crows though.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Duelist on April 02, 2015, 05:31:35 PM
Haven't posted for awhile but I have been lurking, and I'm sorry if I'm breaking board rules Shave but it's time for Preachin' Bill to do some Preachin...

If somebody gets anything that he/she wants it will be a bad deal for SDC.  Music should be old bluegrass only.  Banjos and fiddles.  No oldies.  And I love oldies rock.  No bumper cars, ferris wheels, or anything that would make SDC look like a county or state fair.  We already have county or state fairs that do all those things.  Just go to those if that's what you want.

SDC needs to look, feel, and sound like 1880 as much as possible.  The only thing that should be different is the fact that there were no roller coasters in the 1880's.  If properly themed, any coaster would work.  Bumper boats and go carts are already in Branson.  Places that play rock or oldies are everywhere, too.  SDC thrives on being different than anywhere else, and it needs to stay that way.  And I say that as a "young'n".

Heck, as far as music goes, they could just play the Fire in the Hole theme on loop throughout the park and that would be better than some of the ideas I've seen on here.  Even get out some Grandpaw Jones from Hee Haw and that would be better.  The theme of 1880s is what built this park and made it last as long as it has.  You can go anywhere and get coasters with modern things and themes.  You can't find what SDC offers anywhere else and they need to remember and recognize that.

So, what things should NEVER be done at SDC?  Look on these threads at what a certain poster has been saying and put those in bold and highlight them.  Those are the things that should never be done, and anything else that would make SDC a giant carnival or state fair, or anything that would take the 1880s theme away from the park.  It has slipped far enough...NO MORE.

End rant.

Amen!!!
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: chittlins on April 02, 2015, 06:13:17 PM
^^lol, to be fair, I'm pretty sure they repainted the parrots to be hawks by now. They were on the flyers that they got at the last minute last year when another property apparently dumped the contract or something.

I get the reaction from the co-workers. To most people SDC is just another park and they've never put a whole lot of consideration into the differences between it and any other park, if they've even been to another comparable park to compare it to. A lot of the effects of SDC's great atmosphere and theming is subconscious. The guests appreciate that it's a more wholesome experience even if they don't recognize it immediately. I think there are a whole bunch of subtle effects at play here, where SDC has a definite interest in setting themselves apart from the rest so that casual patrons will still place the park in a different category of entertainment than a typical SF park.

And as far as kids are concerned, show them any ride and they'll be excited.  ;)

It's not just another park, it is their park. The one they go to every year. Six Flags or Worlds is the one they may go to once or twice over a period of ten years. They know the difference. Sometimes I think we are the 30 caption not the rule but we aren't. There's a board for every major park out there full of fans  bemoaning how it's going to the crapper.and isn't what it used to be and how it's not detailed like it used to be And how things on the rides are broke. Don't get a Disney purist started about the broke Yeti on Everest when all I saw was one of the most themed and detailed rides you'll see. You will see them whine to high heavens about the carny rides and games yet my kids had a blast in that area. It's no different here. We must realize that 90 percent of those that go through the gates aren't us and don't care much about the things we do. Truthfully, we should be happy we get the effort we do.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Duelist on April 02, 2015, 06:20:02 PM
^ But if we don't constantly critisize or praise the theme (or lack thereof) who will?  Of course they do a very good job in keeping it but we're the diehard fans that remind them when we feel it has been broken.  I'd rather speak up than for them to think that we're ok with whatever shows up in the park.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: shavethewhales on April 02, 2015, 10:09:45 PM
There's a board for every major park out there full of fans  bemoaning how it's going to the crapper.and isn't what it used to be and how it's not detailed like it used to be And how things on the rides are broke. Don't get a Disney purist started about the broke Yeti on Everest when all I saw was one of the most themed and detailed rides you'll see. You will see them whine to high heavens about the carny rides and games yet my kids had a blast in that area. It's no different here. We must realize that 90 percent of those that go through the gates aren't us and don't care much about the things we do. Truthfully, we should be happy we get the effort we do.

Yeah I get it, I don't think we're really saying anything too differently here. I personally don't think the ferris wheel you're picturing is a good example of a well thought-out addition, but I always respect that someone could have a different opinion. I've really been trying to get people to stand up and notice the effort the park has put into Fireman's Landing because I really think that overall it's an example of everything the park should be doing to carry into the next generation. In fact, I've lauded pretty much every addition to the park with the exception of GE. There some stuff there that should theoretically "never be done at SDC", but on the other hand the level of detail, character, and atmosphere is definitely ten steps above any other park I know - and it makes a big difference.

I agree with Duelist in that it's important for fans to make continual constructive criticism. It's important for people to stop and pay attention to the things they really appreciate about the places they live and visit. It's the same discussion I have all the time on city forums about getting people to attend and speak up at city government events. The park has always made a great effort to listen to guests, and if you look at how Fireman's Landing was handled it's easy to see how they worked to appease a multitude of guest types at once. There's certainly a line between useful criticism and bitching, but all-in-all we do a pretty good job here, I think.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Dewayne on April 02, 2015, 10:45:37 PM
As always Shave, you are right. Ever since they started the construction on FL, I have watched it very closely. I saw a lot of detail going into it. All the metal beam supports, wood, insulation, windows, water pipes, the new place where they moved the lil swings to, which looked like a small pool or hot tub at first, etc. I also saw they were very carefully taking down every piece of GG, like they wanted to reuse them in another park.

If we dont speak up, who will? NOBODY! Sometimes you have to grab life by the horns and ride it because nobody else will. I hate seeing our favorite rides like FITH getting worse and worse. It breaks my heart that they wont fix them, rebuild them to make them better than they were when they were built, and add new stuff from this century, like audio animatronics. It breaks my heart that it seems like I am the only one who cares, when im in line. But, there is a VERY THICK line between wanting our old rides rebuilt/upgraded (aka criticism) and bitching (saying everything stinks just because everything doesnt look like "Disney").
By the way, say that last line like Eddie Murphy. It sounds funny.

I dont mean to be a harsh critic. I just want all of our stuff back that way it was and better. I dont think that is too much to ask. Stuff gets broken and rotted over time.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: History Buff on April 02, 2015, 11:49:19 PM
When we went during Spring Break, though, I felt myself saying, after visiting GE and FL in rapid succession, "Oh hey, now we are entering Silver Dollar City."
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Gilligan on April 03, 2015, 02:47:00 PM
When we went during Spring Break, though, I felt myself saying, after visiting GE and FL in rapid succession, "Oh hey, now we are entering Silver Dollar City."

I feel that, also!
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Preachin_Bill on April 03, 2015, 05:33:52 PM
The ferris wheel and bumper cars chittlins posted are, in my opinion, cheap and trashy and are almost a caricature of the themeing of SDC and should not be brought to SDC.  If you must, bury it deep in the GE where I won't have to worry about seeing it.  ;D
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: History Buff on April 03, 2015, 05:43:37 PM
Caricature is definitely the right word.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Hollwood on April 03, 2015, 07:17:36 PM
The ferris wheel and bumper cars chittlins posted are, in my opinion, cheap and trashy and are almost a caricature of the themeing of SDC and should not be brought to SDC.  If you must, bury it deep in the GE where I won't have to worry about seeing it

Just like Dollywood did... I bet most of you did not even know Dollywood had Bumper Cars!
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: runner1960 on April 03, 2015, 09:42:08 PM
The ferris wheel and bumper cars chittlins posted are, in my opinion, cheap and trashy and are almost a caricature of the themeing of SDC and should not be brought to SDC.  If you must, bury it deep in the GE where I won't have to worry about seeing it

Just like Dollywood did... I bet most of you did not even know Dollywood had Bumper Cars!

Yes Dollywood does have bumber cars but, Dollywood really does not have a central theme. It is becoming more Disneyisque. A central park made up of themed lands. I have been there several times and never felt like I was in a park themed toward 1 focus.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Preachin_Bill on April 04, 2015, 05:45:46 PM
Who cares about Dollywood? This forum is about SDC, which is the only park I've ever been to that warrants my repeated business because of the 1880s Ozarks theme.  What will bring me back to SDC is not a bunch of cartoonish ferris wheels and animal bumper cars, but rather the absenceof them.  If you want to ride those rides, I guess you could go to Dollywood.  If you want something unique and different that is larger than stupid carnival rides, go to SDC.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: joshblakebran on April 04, 2015, 09:12:53 PM
  If you want to ride those rides, I guess you could go to Dollywood.  If you want something unique and different that is larger than stupid carnival rides, go to SDC.
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Preacher Bill...I think you should tell us how you really feel :) Just joshing you...I agree completely.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: sanddunerider on April 09, 2015, 07:46:54 AM
  If you want to ride those rides, I guess you could go to Dollywood.  If you want something unique and different that is larger than stupid carnival rides, go to SDC.
Preacher Bill...I think you should tell us how you really feel :) Just joshing you...I agree completely.
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Where is the "thumbs up" icon?    or the "like" button..   lol
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: chittlins on April 09, 2015, 08:13:31 AM
Who cares about Dollywood? This forum is about SDC, which is the only park I've ever been to that warrants my repeated business because of the 1880s Ozarks theme.  What will bring me back to SDC is not a bunch of cartoonish ferris wheels and animal bumper cars, but rather the absenceof them.  If you want to ride those rides, I guess you could go to Dollywood.  If you want something unique and different that is larger than stupid carnival rides, go to SDC.

I guess you want it to go out of business cause without the additions you abhor that's what it would be.

You bitch about carnaval rides all you want, close down  GE and the newer rides and watch attendance plummet. You will have the place all to yourself, all ten of you.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Preachin_Bill on April 09, 2015, 01:50:05 PM
Who cares about Dollywood? This forum is about SDC, which is the only park I've ever been to that warrants my repeated business because of the 1880s Ozarks theme.  What will bring me back to SDC is not a bunch of cartoonish ferris wheels and animal bumper cars, but rather the absenceof them.  If you want to ride those rides, I guess you could go to Dollywood.  If you want something unique and different that is larger than stupid carnival rides, go to SDC.

I guess you want it to go out of business cause without the additions you abhor that's what it would be.

You bitch about carnaval rides all you want, close down  GE and the newer rides and watch attendance plummet. You will have the place all to yourself, all ten of you.

I enjoy how you lump carnival rides with the newer rides..like say, Powderkeg or Outlaw Run?  Because that's not the same thing.  To think that SDC would close if we didn't have the ladybugs or frogs and carnival games or whatever is over there, or to think it will close if we don't get some tacky wagon ferris wheel is simply absurd.  Stop it.

"Look kids!  Bumper cars that look like animals!  Guess we'll get those season passes this year!" will never be said by anyone, ever.

Try to twist it all you want, but I stand by what I said.  Silver Dollar City is bigger and better than cheap tacky carnival rides and needs to stay that way.  Let Dollywood and whatever other parks you constantly talk about (On the SDC forum... ::)) have cheap fillers...they need to because they will never have the type of park and atmosphere SDC has created.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: chittlins on April 09, 2015, 02:59:59 PM
Who cares about Dollywood? This forum is about SDC, which is the only park I've ever been to that warrants my repeated business because of the 1880s Ozarks theme.  What will bring me back to SDC is not a bunch of cartoonish ferris wheels and animal bumper cars, but rather the absenceof them.  If you want to ride those rides, I guess you could go to Dollywood.  If you want something unique and different that is larger than stupid carnival rides, go to SDC.

I guess you want it to go out of business cause without the additions you abhor that's what it would be.

You bitch about carnaval rides all you want, close down  GE and the newer rides and watch attendance plummet. You will have the place all to yourself, all ten of you.

I enjoy how you lump carnival rides with the newer rides..like say, Powderkeg or Outlaw Run?  Because that's not the same thing.  To think that SDC would close if we didn't have the ladybugs or frogs and carnival games or whatever is over there, or to think it will close if we don't get some tacky wagon ferris wheel is simply absurd.  Stop it.

"Look kids!  Bumper cars that look like animals!  Guess we'll get those season passes this year!" will never be said by anyone, ever.

Try to twist it all you want, but I stand by what I said.  Silver Dollar City is bigger and better than cheap tacky carnival rides and needs to stay that way.  Let Dollywood and whatever other parks you constantly talk about (On the SDC forum... ::)) have cheap fillers...they need to because they will never have the type of park and atmosphere SDC has created.

You don't add filler between the big stuff these days and you will lose season ticket sales, there's just too much competing for a family's dollar. I guarantee you that the Midwest Living Cooking House thing hasn't contributed much to the bottom line.but GE has in spades but you keep living in fantasyland if you think the park is is going to have some epiphany and change course on things like GE and Fireman's Landing and not build or redo similar areas in the future. So, pitch your temper tantrum over Carnival rides and I'll just predict you haven't seen the last of them. So et's hope they get themed up the best as possible. Wanna wager that you haven't seen the last of Carnival rides in theme park clothes?
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: stang on April 09, 2015, 03:23:33 PM
I have to say GE may not fit totally but it sure keep my daughter going to SDC when she was younger.She still goes and rides the teacups.I would be happy with a ferris wheel and bumper type cars if they fit the theming some how,still miss going to CC to ride them.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: chittlins on April 09, 2015, 03:37:52 PM
I have to say GE may not fit totally but it sure keep my daughter going to SDC when she was younger.She still goes and rides the teacups.I would be happy with a ferris wheel and bumper type cars if they fit the theming some how,still miss going to CC to ride them.

Exactly my point.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Dewayne on April 09, 2015, 03:43:06 PM
Chittlins, 5 thumbs up! 👍👍👍👍👍
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: shavethewhales on April 09, 2015, 08:03:16 PM
Don't be so defensive Chittlins. You're starting to throw straw-mans. You've posted a lot of ideas over the past few years, and some are hits and some are misses with the crowd on here at large. I feel like we're rehashing the same little arguments over and over again, even after we've all mostly agreed on the "big picture". Let's just let this one go and agree that we all appreciate it when SDC puts a lot of effort into making the new rides and areas special - something they've virtually always accomplished.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Preachin_Bill on April 10, 2015, 08:39:58 AM
Who cares about Dollywood? This forum is about SDC, which is the only park I've ever been to that warrants my repeated business because of the 1880s Ozarks theme.  What will bring me back to SDC is not a bunch of cartoonish ferris wheels and animal bumper cars, but rather the absenceof them.  If you want to ride those rides, I guess you could go to Dollywood.  If you want something unique and different that is larger than stupid carnival rides, go to SDC.

I guess you want it to go out of business cause without the additions you abhor that's what it would be.

You bitch about carnaval rides all you want, close down  GE and the newer rides and watch attendance plummet. You will have the place all to yourself, all ten of you.

I enjoy how you lump carnival rides with the newer rides..like say, Powderkeg or Outlaw Run?  Because that's not the same thing.  To think that SDC would close if we didn't have the ladybugs or frogs and carnival games or whatever is over there, or to think it will close if we don't get some tacky wagon ferris wheel is simply absurd.  Stop it.

"Look kids!  Bumper cars that look like animals!  Guess we'll get those season passes this year!" will never be said by anyone, ever.

Try to twist it all you want, but I stand by what I said.  Silver Dollar City is bigger and better than cheap tacky carnival rides and needs to stay that way.  Let Dollywood and whatever other parks you constantly talk about (On the SDC forum... ::)) have cheap fillers...they need to because they will never have the type of park and atmosphere SDC has created.

You don't add filler between the big stuff these days and you will lose season ticket sales, there's just too much competing for a family's dollar. I guarantee you that the Midwest Living Cooking House thing hasn't contributed much to the bottom line.but GE has in spades but you keep living in fantasyland if you think the park is is going to have some epiphany and change course on things like GE and Fireman's Landing and not build or redo similar areas in the future. So, pitch your temper tantrum over Carnival rides and I'll just predict you haven't seen the last of them. So et's hope they get themed up the best as possible. Wanna wager that you haven't seen the last of Carnival rides in theme park clothes?

Again, lumping things together that we aren't talking about.  I never said anything about Fireman's Landing (I haven't even seen it yet).  And I'd love it if they re-did a few things, including a re-vamp of the American Plunge.  My main argument still holds water: Stupid carnival rides and bumper cars have no place in SDC.  If you think I'm the one throwing a temper tantrum I think you need to look in the mirror, mr. "b word".
As far as kids go, there was plenty to bring kids back for years and years already.  The GE was poorly done, it doesn't even feel like the Ozarks let alone SDC.  Wonder how all those kids managed to make memories and keep coming back before the frog ride and booth games????????
No, I won't take that bet because you're right, there will be more carnival rides at SDC because that's the direction we seem to be heading.  SDC will keep cheaping it up with tacky rides and carnival games to get an extra buck and will continue to lose it's lust and aura and will just be another trashy theme park with no soul.  Hopefully that's a long ways off.  There's a big difference between knowing it will happen and wanting it to happen.
Hopefully if they do a Ferris wheel it's nothing like the garbage you posted, but is more like Shave's idea (I believe it was Shave's) and is a World's Fair theme, and it would have to be HUGE.  The only way SDC should do a Ferris wheel is if it's the biggest and best one in the land.  SDC has grown past cheap rides you can find at the county fair and needs to "go big or go home" so to speak.
Anyway, I'm done arguing this so we can move on and you can go back to posting about other parks.  But I hope the PTB at SDC show a little more prudence in regards to tacky carnival rides.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: tinmann620 on April 10, 2015, 02:26:42 PM
Coming to an Expo-sition near you! lol
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: chittlins on April 10, 2015, 05:12:56 PM
Coming to an Expo-sition near you! lol

Any ferris Wheel tall enough to rise above to canopy in a significant manner added to SDC needs to be placed to offer views of the lake. GE wouldn't be ideal for that but great for viewing 76, lots and backstage.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Duelist on April 10, 2015, 09:21:31 PM
I don't know but they may be done with "carnival" rides for a while.  They did need to put in some to keep smaller children happy but with 2 areas now they can focus on "bigger" things.  I'm not a fan of the carnival type rides either but you're really limited on what you can put in for the little ones. 
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Preachin_Bill on April 11, 2015, 12:25:32 AM
Coming to an Expo-sition near you! lol

Any ferris Wheel tall enough to rise above to canopy in a significant manner added to SDC needs to be placed to offer views of the lake. GE wouldn't be ideal for that but great for viewing 76, lots and backstage.

I agree with this.  It could lead to some amazing views.  There are rides that offer great views at the top.  I still wonder what will be done with the toboggan area and what the view from there could be like.  Maybe it wouldn't be great, I dunno.  I do know that something will be done there eventually.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: History Buff on April 11, 2015, 10:13:08 AM
I still believe SotH jumped the shark when they built Inspiration Tower.  The same would be true of an SDC "Eye".  This type of thing could work visually perhaps at the Belle, but not at SDC, and I doubt it would reap much revenue there.  Let's leave this idea to BranLanding or another property.

Or maybe they could bring back the Ferris Wheel from the Tom Sawyer area.  Another kiddie ride that didn't fit into the theme of SDC.

Finally, please remember that GE is not the World's Fair; it is a traveling fair.  Missouri didn't host the World's Fair until after the turn of the century.  We would be branching the area out to include Chicago in the SDC theme, and that just doesn't fit.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: tinmann620 on April 11, 2015, 02:48:55 PM
"In the tradition of the magnificent expositions showcasing the technological wonders of the modern world in the late 19th Century, Silver Dollar City presents The Grand Exposition! The grounds encompass two acres, where guests are transported back in time to experience the golden era of discovery and excitement of the World’s Fairs and Expositions in the late 1800s."
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: History Buff on April 11, 2015, 04:30:38 PM
^I do remember that statement, tinmann.  I guess I just deny it and put it out of my mind since it is out of theme.

At the same time, so much could be done with the area to enhance the experience:  barbershop quartets, dixieland bands, etc.  Why not make it feel more like The Music Man (which I know is set in Iowa, but the feel would be right).
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: tinmann620 on April 11, 2015, 04:43:54 PM
We need a "like" button to agree  :D My whole life, when I hear World's Fair, I instantly visualize a giant Ferris Wheel in the background  ::)
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Camarofan on June 24, 2015, 02:35:32 PM
Re-animating a dead thread.

1.) No Cost for General Parking
2.) No Vending Machines
3.) No Chain Eateries
4.) No bungee jumping
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Swoosh on June 24, 2015, 06:02:29 PM
There are already Coke vending machines in the park.  Have been for awhile.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Tmboote on June 24, 2015, 06:08:30 PM
Bungee jumping?
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Camarofan on June 27, 2015, 02:20:39 AM
^I'm aware that they are there, they just bug me.
^^Most Six Flags Parks and lots of other parks have 'Slingshots', bungee trampolines, bungee jumping towers quite similar to the types of things you can find along the 76 strip. I've always found them gaudy, and unnecessary.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: HumphreyHawk on July 10, 2015, 03:15:13 PM
Halloween Scare Festival - Let the other kiddie parks do that ;)
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: History Buff on July 10, 2015, 06:49:29 PM
^^Speaking of bungees, have you seen the Wisconsin Dells video trending on facebook today?
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Tmboote on July 10, 2015, 10:27:50 PM
^^Speaking of bungees, have you seen the Wisconsin Dells video trending on facebook today?

Yes, glad everyone was ok after that. Now I definitely don't want to ride one of those things.
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Gilligan on July 10, 2015, 10:32:59 PM
- Don't pave over everything with concrete
- Don't ever take out Grandfather's Mansion - it's historical!
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Injun Joe on December 21, 2015, 03:52:40 PM
Some things in the park are fast approaching an age closer in time to the actual 1880's than they are to today.  While I don't expect the PTB to mothball SDC into its current state or some other speculatively-preferred previous state permanently and build a brand new 1880s village at Mutton Hollow, I do truly relish the amplified rusticity and each opportunity I get to git on down yonder.

Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: GeyserGulch33 on March 08, 2016, 01:25:35 PM
A Vekoma Boomerang. Or $16 cheeseburgers (https://www.sixflags.com/stlouis/store/online-meal-deals).
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Duelist on March 08, 2016, 05:45:11 PM
^ And they sound like they think that's a good deal?
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: Sheriff on March 08, 2016, 06:02:41 PM
Well they are "mouth-watering"....lol
Title: Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
Post by: sanddunerider on March 15, 2016, 08:22:32 AM
A Vekoma Boomerang. Or $16 cheeseburgers (https://www.sixflags.com/stlouis/store/online-meal-deals).

WOW!!  Must be great Burger!!