Took a trip to SDC Tuesday, May 12. BEAUTIFUL day to be on park. The weather was cool enough to soak up the sunshine, but warm enough to ride the water rides.
First thing I would like to say is kudos to SDC for all of the attractions. The park is really starting to be more than a one day visit if you want to experience most everything. I think that is great news if they are going for the "destination" angle.
The crowd seemed pretty large for a Tuesday in May. I don't recall seeing any special events posted, but I may have missed it. Some if not all of the Dugger's were there from the show, "Nineteen and Counting", but I don't think most anyone knew they were going to be there so I don't think that could have been it. Anyway the park was crowded for a Tuesday in May, but not in anyway too crowded. They were running two trains on many coasters and it was a great day to be there.
My kids love the new "Fireman's Landing". It has added a lot for them to do. It definitely feels a lot like Celebration City in that area, but that isn't a bad thing for my family as we loved the place. I wouldn't want it to expand and lose the "charm" and history of the rest of the park, but the kids felt like a lot of fun was crammed in one little section. The theme music reminds me of an old "Our Gang" episode. I kind of liked it even though is different than the rest of the park. I agree with most in that I miss the climbing vine structure. That took a lot of years to grow, and it looks a little bald in that area now.
The Giant Barn swing had a huge line even though it was running two arms, but that was the only ride we avoided due to lines. The park looked great and the staff was very friendly. The food...man it makes the park smell good. We could smell the bbq chicken while boarding the Thunderation! We got a ride in the Fire in the Hole, but couldn't locate "the face" everyone was talking about in another thread, but it was enjoyable paying close attention to all of the detail.
Love the mix of old and new attractions. I like many wish the American Plunge and the Treehouse would see some love, but the funny thing is my kids would still be going through Grandfather's Mansion a day later, if I would succumb to "just one more time".