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What are the chances that several aspects/effects simply aren't being revealed prior to the official opening? It seems like several who have been fortunate enough to grab an early ride have generally applauded the overall job with theming, but come away somewhat underwhelmed with the overall ride experience relative to SDC's largest ride investment to date.

The biggest thing I’ve seen is that the ride is so much more smooth and better profiled that there isn’t the rough pop on the dip or drops. The only other disappointments I’ve seen with the ride experience is from people who thought it was going to be way different than the original.

Respectfully, what's the real point of a delayed official grand opening if they've already opened the ride and revealed it in full weeks before?

The soft opening allows them to open and close it without the press of the new Grand Opened ride being down for days after it opened. The soft opening gave them the leeway to open and close if issues popped up once it was under actual operation conditions. From the sounds of it, it has actually been performing great with not too much extended down time. And marketing. Having the Grand Opening after the spring break rush could help with crowds before it picks up again once schools are out.

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Isn’t the Grand Opening just a party to which the media is invited?

Media day is the 27th.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2023 Crowds / Trip Reports
« on: March 21, 2024, 08:53:48 PM »
We had the honor to be on the final train on the Original Fire in the Hole!

We were lucky enough to be on the first train of the season and on the last of the season!

A huge surprise was the handcrafted gifts that were made in the City! The first was a piece of the original track! Second was a handcrafted mug that has the final ride date.

It was a very special night that our family will never forget!

That's awesome MG! I was also in the final 48 to ride. I was the guy dressed up like Red Flanders!

👋 It was such a fun thing to experience!

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- The new theme song is in the queue line music mix in the loading station.
- The water tower is supposed to move, but I've not actually seen it in the times that we have ridden.
- I don't believe they move with the exception of the the one you mentioned, Red, and the on that switches the track before the train scene. I may be missing one though. They do not talk or anything.
- I agree, the projection/digital screens were done really well. They seem to really fit in.
- Along with the crickets, I need more whippoorwill!

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That is a horrible POV video and was taken when not all effects were even working.
Don't base your opinion on it. Wait until you have the chance to experience it in-person.

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Haven't heard anyone mention the "Here's a Barrel of laughs" guy. Is that still apart of the new version??

It's been upgraded and was one of my wife's favorite scenes. No spoilers here...

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We rode it on opening day and they knocked it out of the park!

When we rode, the off board audio wasn't working, so we didn't hear all of the classic lines, but we did get the music track in the cars. Even without the audio, the ride was great. They did an excellent job on the sets and scenery. My favorite part from the first ride was the updated train scene! So good. Looking forward to hopefully catching a ride this week with everything working.

On Saturday, I posted a photo of new electronics in the guns on Flooded Mine. It also seemed like more elements than ever are working inside the ride. With the response that the photo got, I think it shows how much love there is for Flooded Mine; probably not quite as much as Fire in the Hole, but way more than what some people would expect.

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Fire in the Hole will soft open during spring break with intermittent operations.

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The minimum height to ride has now been confirmed as 36” and not 39” as originally announced.

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Has there been any rumors of projection in the ride? This about digital displays from the press release seemed like new info; "The coaster is housed in a five-story, climate-controlled building and features 14 immersive scenes with state-of-the-art technology, including onboard audio and enhanced digital displays."

I guess I did kind of assume that there would be projection in it after they posted about filming for the final scene of the ride where all of the townspeople are celebrating.

There will also be commemorative "First Recruit" stickers given out.

Full press release: https://www.silverdollarcity.com/press/fire-in-the-hole-grand-opening/

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Construction/Rumors / Re: Festival survey
« on: March 01, 2024, 10:05:50 AM »
I assumed that it would be Food & Flower to align with Dollywood.

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Press event is Wednesday, March 27.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments
« on: February 29, 2024, 09:24:52 PM »
Fire in the Hole Grand Opening announcement is tomorrow morning.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments
« on: February 22, 2024, 10:38:48 AM »
I get that a special events and catering group pavilion is needed though.

Not quite a pavilion, but they are using the plaza area during YCW for Party on the Plaza. It will be where groups go for the preordered box lunches. There will be a DJ and what sounds like the oversized games from the Summer Celebration.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments
« on: February 09, 2024, 07:04:18 PM »
^^ Where is Sadie's Pretzel Cafe located?  It's not listed under Dining on the SDC website.

It’s the new building on the hill between Fireman’s Landing and the trail that is open during Pumpkin Night. Across the walkway from Boatworks Theater… where the Tastes of the City was originally.

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