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Officially excited and "worried" (in a firstworldproblem kind of way).

Still hope they build it so it still feels like your in the 1880's theme park (like run it through the woods)....and not a six flags parking lot ride.  Just don't expand parking to below the first drop!!!  Already sounds like some of the TnT out in the woods theme might be impacted.

I'm not a tree hugger and usually trust SDC.....but with this coaster I'm starting to become the crazy "Save the Trees" guy  :-\

 



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I thought that member was Swoosh... :o

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Frisco Train Ride
« on: May 10, 2016, 08:08:16 AM »
Surely then aren't getting rid of the train.  It's a real people eater and crowd pleaser for all ages (especially the children and older crowd).

I agree about sending in complaints.....how dare they rob us with only one robber....thats not realistic?  Don't you need two people to setup most of the jokes?  Do they not duel anymore? 

Maybe they could pull someone off the train to interact with?

The act does need freshened up.....most of the puns I enjoy ("this is a stick up") just doesn't seem to crack a smile on the younger generation:(

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Frisco Train Ride
« on: May 09, 2016, 03:33:00 PM »
Train question....

Do they ever run two trains on busy days?  I assume that have multiple engines available.  I've never paid enough attention to know if they ever run two at the same time or if they even have two sets of passenger cars to do that.  I'm only guessing that the track is long enough that they could run two at a time and the 'robbery' could do it's thing back to back all day.

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Random Talk / Re: What's going on in NWA, Spring 16
« on: May 05, 2016, 11:42:11 AM »
Cool....makes sense to have add a few screens that close to campus.  Walking distance to thousands of bored kids.

FYI.....Bentonville Film Fest (BFF) just started.  Might be a few 'movie stars' running around here.  I was underwhelmed with the schedule/events this year.  The whole scene isn't really my thing but with the added development to downtown and the buzz the festival still regular gets....I'm guessing is going to keep growing.

bentonvillefilmfestival.com

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Hopefully the lighting and special effects aren't as real as this one....


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I know a "Dive Coaster" is one of the many rumors.  I've never rode one....do they typically have air time?

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Random Talk / Re: What's going on in NWA, Spring 16
« on: April 27, 2016, 03:07:19 PM »
I knew it was going in across from Arvest ballpark....

On a selfish note that I just thought of...wonder if that will impact the fireworks displays after the games?  Naturals have the best displays I've every seen and they set them up right on that corner.  Not sure if that would be a good or bad thing to have thought right outside the hospital at night?  They may have to literally tone them down.

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Random Talk / Re: What's going on in NWA, Spring 16
« on: April 27, 2016, 03:01:37 PM »
You got some pretty big plans there for a state you do not even reside in. If you think Missouri is going to invest millions on the high road( road to nowhere) you are sadly mistaken. Interstate 70 rebuild is foremost on MoDots radar. Mo Citizens would be up in arms if money was spent for a private entity to prosper more while the main roads and bridges that carry most of the states commerce crumple.
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If you're talking about the Bella Vista Bypass (complete I-49)....That road would be main drag to both one of the biggest growing regions in the country (NWA) and a future connection to the Gulf (when Ft Smith to Texarkana is done).  That would be a direct interstates between KC/Stl and Houston/Gal port...without having to go through Dallas.  A direct North/South route from the Gulf to shipping centers in MO.

The only reason MO isn't getting it completed is that they playing the political games with the fed road money and trying to wait it out till the Ark Ft.Smith to Texarkana section is officially started (budget approved).  Can't blame them for spending their money on other priorities until that is green lighted....or even trying to get extra dollars to help finish it as the AR project money gets approved.  Point is....it will be a huge win for MO to eventually do it.

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Random Talk / Re: What's going on in NWA, Spring 16
« on: April 27, 2016, 02:44:50 PM »
Awesome!!!!

I'm so happy the Children s hospital is being built....wish it was done already....the LR children's hospital is the only reason I've ever had to go to LR in my life:(  I'm not a big fan of that town and it's sad to have to see so many families around here have to endure those long trips during what are usually tough circumstances.  I'm hoping the it gets built up the right way to be able to serve NWA with as high of quality facilities and staff as LR has. 

I have a little one going to UAMS in LR for some testing in a few weeks.  Maybe a trip like this will be closer in the near future.

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Other Parks / Re: WOF 2017 Project
« on: April 25, 2016, 04:18:58 PM »
^^^^Thanks

Is that to help my opinion or argue it?   :o

Cedar Fair has done the bare minimum to keep the park relevant in the KC market year over year....imo  That list would look better with better flat additions and/or more interesting coasters.  Thunderhawk was a great name but a terrible ride...Steelhawk is a great name but cookie cutter ride......Boomerang is a great name but doesn't count as an attraction (imo) and Spinning Dragons just isn't fun to me (but a good name too).  Doesn't leave a lot left to be impressed with....imo.  Would be nice to see them reinvest in some of there iconic rides to improve them too (Nile, voyager, etc)....and the one ride they are 'fixing' TW is kind of beyond repairable.

I've never been disappointed with new SDC attractions....WOF has regularly disappointed me in there decisions and new rides ever since the buy out.  Maybe it's just my rose-color kid memories but WOF may be the prime example of how a well built 'theme park' can be slowly transformed into a mediocre corporate amusement park. 

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Random Talk / Re: What's going on in NWA, Spring 16
« on: April 25, 2016, 02:47:57 PM »
SDC next big ride investment should be a tollway between NWA and Branson.  the 2 lakes and hills that are between SDC and NWA really makes a relatively short (as the birds fly) trip much tougher.  We always consider the the drive there and back as apart of the days ride count. 

But seriously....Branson needs to be down in LR and in Jeff City lobbing for better roads for the NWA region to get there.


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Random Talk / Re: What's going on in NWA, Spring 16
« on: April 25, 2016, 09:50:09 AM »
Yeap....I moved here 16 years ago and have literally watched the Bville/Roger area explode with development and population. I remember driving around Bentonville the first time back in 2000.....it's crazy how different the place is.  I wish I was wise enough to figure out how to invest in real estate around here back then.  It's getting harder and harder to actually meet people who have haven't moved here within there lifetime.  The majority of the region is know populated with newcomers who bring in there fandom from elsewhere but are also respectful to the local UA fandom (like myself).  I was on a western Caribbean cruse recently that went out of TX and was shocked to see that even all the Intl stores where almost exclusively packed with college merch from the TX schools, Notre Dame, Michigan, and Razorback stuff. 

It's a pretty easy argument to say the NWA has surpassed the LR area economically already....I've always liked living here while its been still a "under the radar" type of great place to live.  I've never wanted to brag about it too much because I've always knew it was going to boom into a bigger town.  I don't want it to start feeling like a 'big city' like Tulsa.  One of NWAs greatest secret is that it is really a group of 'smaller' communities that all have their own identities and small town feel but are all close enough together to work with each other to provide 'bigger' city services too.

They need to get the Bella Vista Bypass done and gets some more/better/cheaper flight options at XNA.  The whole NWA region is behind in it's roadway growth.  A lot branch highways in and out of the main towns need attention too.  It's frustrating to me that Silioam Springs/Springdale gets another/additional bypasses while 2 lane roads from the growing outer towns like Pea Ridge (72), Gentry (171), Decatur (102), etc that carry thousands of cars daily are jammed every morning and night with commuters.

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Other Parks / Re: WOF 2017 Project
« on: April 25, 2016, 07:51:13 AM »
Ripcord 2x and the Patriot was not important enough to be on the banner too....lol

That banner is a good reminder have how mediocre most of the new additions have been since Cedar Fair took over.   

WOF was my home park as a kid growing up.  I've only been back 2x since they put in Mamba.  Patriot and Prowler are both good rides and the kids section was/is always good.  But the park just doesn't never seemed as exciting as it did when I went as a kid.  I really miss both the Zinger and Orient Express.....two simple but amazing rides:(  I'm always wishful that a new addition will 'recreate' one of them.

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Random Talk / Re: What's going on in NWA, Spring 16
« on: April 25, 2016, 07:35:18 AM »
It's only 4,800 more seats +the added box seats.   They are after the additional season passes that it will create (with add donations required to get on the list and/or keep good seats).  They don't care if they show up to the NE Idaho St games as long as they buy the season tickets.  Ark fans are used to the travel....they play in Dallas and LR every year and draw fans from all over the region.  It would be 'nice' for the rest of the state if UA where 'better' located but it seems to have done well where it is.


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