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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC 2014 and Beyond Projects

« on: August 10, 2012, 02:28:34 PM »

It only makes sense to add a loop to ease congestion along the streets. The city has grown that it needs a bypass. Makes my wish of a working roundhouse for the train much more appealing and actually fit into the late 1800s theme perfectly. You hide in plain site.

I'd lile to see a themed area where the rides interact as the share the same footprint and keeps the park from sprawl.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2013 Project

« on: August 04, 2012, 02:37:23 PM »

In the meantime, there's not any of you that are postponing your trips to SDC until next year.  Right?

I'm probably not the only one that made visits this year just to see the roller coaster construction. Had the construction not been visible or going on during the season.....we probably would have skipped this year.

Jay

this right here. only reason I renewed season passes was to see the construction in person. Otherwise we were sitting this year out ue our trip to Orlando in October. the first of three with a Cali trip thrown in the middle. And I'll cough up the passes for 2013 and after that if the additions start coming in a Dollywood pace.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2013 Project

« on: August 03, 2012, 12:19:42 PM »

It's funny that I'm a fan of SDC, and I'm also a fan of Apple, and both treat announcements the same way: not until they can show off the real thing.

And of course, both have fans who speculate, rumors fly, and there are the inevitable leaks. Both know the leaks will happen, and even count on them to generate buzz.

I'd say in this case that if the test pages of the website hadn't been left unprotected by accident, someone would have had to do so on purpose. 

apple, snapple,more than half of the components in their products are someone elses. the cameras in the Iphone are Sony. I could go one but I'll stop but man have some fell for that marketing strategy of theirs. They make good products but so do others.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2013 Project

« on: August 01, 2012, 08:47:11 PM »

Where do you guys think all that buzz will be in a week from now when the park has all the media gathered for the originally specified announcement date? How many people do you think will tune in to hear the rest of the details about the park, the ride, and any offerings the park might be trying to push to increase sales?
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Having a leak and creating some buzz isn't all bad, but in this case it isn't nearly as good as if it hadn't happened. I'm peeved that SDCFans was apparently the first place where the leak was blown. I know it would have been found and posted somewhere else eventually due to the fact that it ended up on google and was unprotected, but still...

I'm officially going to make a rule against posting "secret" park information on here. As fans of the park we shouldn't be trying to circumvent their multimillion dollar investments and planning. Rumors are one thing, but taking advantage of an oversight on their part, however large, is just something fans shouldn't do.

Shave, the media blitz on the ninth is for trade publications and the video and print media outlets like our local news in targeted markets. None which has been spoiled one bit by it. It's like getting two big big bangs out of it. I'm tellin ya I'd take credit for it.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2013 Project

« on: August 01, 2012, 11:07:54 AM »

As a marketing major I think it was good whether intentional or not. You can't buy the buzz around this coaster and it's all coming for free while 99 percent of their patrons are oblivious as to whats going on. I'd take credit for it cause it was something that was forbidden and the intrigue to seek it that was involved. Leaking stuff is old hat in the music biz to generate hype cor the release date. Rap is rampant in it.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2013 Project

« on: July 31, 2012, 01:47:21 PM »

I just saw the leaked layout, and while not the longest coaster by any means I think the length looks perfect.  We'll call this the "Batman-The Ride" of woodies   Seriously, I appreciate that there doesn't appear to be one inch of dead space.  If this were going to be a more traditional wooden coaster, I'd want it to be longer.  Since this is clearly not traditional by any means, I'm fine with the shorter but VERY sweet footprint! 

Very happy for SDC, and if this ride is as smooth as Texas Giant, it's going to be a huge hit with everyone!

Could you please shoot me that site via PM

thanks

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2013 Project

« on: July 31, 2012, 11:08:13 AM »

Based on the top speed of 68 mph, I would be shocked if this ride is two minutes long, but including the ascent on the lift hill, it might be. This will not be a long ride, but it will definitely pack a punch.

I'm betting on 1:15 to 1:30 in duration.

Now I can add a twisty GCI woody to my harp list to go along with my spinner and floorless dreams and my fantasies about a 3D Diving Bell  and a redo of FITH with modern tech and a vertical drop/launch ending.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Historical Park Prices

« on: July 31, 2012, 09:15:42 AM »

I find the angst of increased sp costs justified but I can always temper it with what I dole out for 4  lower level tickets to Razorback football

I don't mind the admission costs as much is I do the concession pricing. That's where the trip explodes cost wise and what we have cut back on the most. And being honest here, bootlegging lots in. But I don't consider the SP extreme given if you buy them early and take advantage of the perks like Bring a Friend. Those folks spend money for overpriced cokes and such.

I want to add that a lot of our increased costs of living is purely voluntary. Things like cable, having a cell phone for every family member with big data plans are personal consumption choices. I can not phathom the amount of money spent on bottled water in this country. Ozarka in muni water thats been refiltered.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC 2014 and Beyond Projects

« on: July 30, 2012, 05:35:40 PM »

A number of companies have developed ride concept artwork for SDC that have never come to fruition, so perhaps they did develop that artwork for a pitch to SDC, but I doubt they accepted it. I could be wrong, but it just doesn't feel right for them with all the issues those rides have had in the past.

where are they located. I know of one at hershey park and that one is old all things considered and a company fhat seems defunct at that. Vecoma is putting in one in Dubai. I and more importantly my kids really like the concept.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2013 Project

« on: July 30, 2012, 03:25:04 PM »

I think they yanked it down.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC 2014 and Beyond Projects

« on: July 30, 2012, 11:42:40 AM »

^^I didn't see that on WWW's site, but it is on another company's site called 'Prime Play'. That is in fact GG in the background. Looks like they just needed a stock image to put their concept artwork on.

it's the same outfit, just another division. I got to that photo via Whitewater West's site.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC 2014 and Beyond Projects

« on: July 30, 2012, 09:07:20 AM »

I was thinking that the splash zone could hit the current deck there behind the Choo Choo McGoo's section of GG.  The lift/turnaround for it would be where the old maintenance building was Waterboggan.  Entrance would be just past the current GG tower complex before you turned the corner to where Splash Harbor was.  Exit would be there next to Choo Choo McGoo's.

hey swoosh, i noticed that the Stone Mountain attraction was done by the Whitewater West group. Are the ones the also did Adventure Mountain and Geyser Gulch? If so, I saw this attraction on their web page, notice the structure thats similar to GG in the background and what might be some similar to the waterfront at GG. It's likd the new vekoma coaster going in at YAS and it has ability to drop water bombs so it's not a one sided affair.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2013 Project

« on: July 30, 2012, 12:10:49 AM »

As long as they aren't like the restraints on Superman Tower of Power and Batman at Six Flags St. Louis. I was unable ride those two because I have a buxom bosom. I've never had too much problem with Wildfire or Giant Swing, though. Though I've had some tight fits on those and Powderkeg, I've still never had to take the "walk of shame" from them.

EDIT: I looked up the El Loco... Oooo... I *like* those!

s&s has made two dicferent types for their el loco modle one is a half otsr and one comes down from above like an over the shoulder lap bar that locks your tail is hichly contoured seats

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2013 Project

« on: July 29, 2012, 08:44:10 PM »

^^Hmm, so maybe more like the el loco restraints from S&S? I'm not sure that's much better. If anything has to go over the shoulders, I'd prefer it be more like Intimidator 305's padded straps.

It's certainly not an issue of safety in any case. As others have mentioned, a number of coasters have operated for decades with inversions and nothing to hold riders in but simple lap bar restraints and they have been fine. Even with the hang time that this ride might provide, with a properly designed lap restraint you can still hold riders in their seats while inverted. If it does end up with OSTR's, I'm betting it's because management at some level is paranoid after the Darien Lake incident. Either that, or something to do with trying to accommodate larger guests at the same time as smaller ones.

it`s the over the shoulder restraints on Wildfire that gives me fits. I've got a large chest and shoulders. It's the reason that the otsr will not go down far enought to let the belt latch in. If I lost the wieght I needed to, it was a tight tight fit and that when I was wearing 36 pants.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2013 Project

« on: July 29, 2012, 07:10:17 PM »

Due to that fakeout element thingy after the drop, I'd be shocked if it didn't have OTSR.

They are so unneeded considering what some of the european companies are doing. All one has to do is look af the new cars for the gerstlauer eurofighter at Galvaston Pier.