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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2017 Project(s) and Park Developments
« on: April 22, 2016, 03:51:31 PM »
They could shorten the TnT queue if they needed the room....lol.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2017 Project(s) and Park Developments
« on: April 22, 2016, 01:52:10 PM »
I really do trust that they will do a great job on this.....but this is the closest new coaster addition we've had to the center/front of the park in a long time. Just something to talk about I guess. If it was going back between WF and OR I'm not sure what I could worry (complain) about....lol.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2017 Project(s) and Park Developments
« on: April 22, 2016, 09:59:21 AM »
I know you can see the coasters from outside the park.....the Branson West Mickey D's has a great view of the OR drop.
PK, WF, and OR all still feel like you are in the woods when you ride them because they mostly face out over the hills and lake.....not back toward the town. TnT really feels like a trip through the woods.....you really have to be looking to notice Indian Pt road.....or for that matter for people on Indian Pt to notice that the track is right there behind the trees. None of them have any moments when the track drops 'into' a parking lot or runs next to an outside road like is common at almost all other amusement parks outside of Disney. Stuff like that is what helps SDC stay special.
and to those points....GE is the only themed area in SDC where having a giga type of coaster run around the area might make sense for its themeing. Could you imagine a modern coaster track running around the entrance or town square area? That would kill the theme.
PK, WF, and OR all still feel like you are in the woods when you ride them because they mostly face out over the hills and lake.....not back toward the town. TnT really feels like a trip through the woods.....you really have to be looking to notice Indian Pt road.....or for that matter for people on Indian Pt to notice that the track is right there behind the trees. None of them have any moments when the track drops 'into' a parking lot or runs next to an outside road like is common at almost all other amusement parks outside of Disney. Stuff like that is what helps SDC stay special.
and to those points....GE is the only themed area in SDC where having a giga type of coaster run around the area might make sense for its themeing. Could you imagine a modern coaster track running around the entrance or town square area? That would kill the theme.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2017 Project(s) and Park Developments
« on: April 22, 2016, 07:51:46 AM »
If it is a Giga....I guess their is no hiding riders from seeing the hwy....lol. Probably would have a great view of downtown Branson. Maybe they can hook up some ziplines to it too.... 
Themeing a Giga at SDC might be a challenge.
Themeing a Giga at SDC might be a challenge.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2017 Project(s) and Park Developments
« on: April 21, 2016, 02:11:07 PM »
We already have multiple chain lifts? What's wrong with having multiple launches in the same park? That comment doesn't make sense except I think your point is that we don't have any proof that it will be a launch?
I also assume that the Invert or winged rumors come directly from the thought that it has to be a B&M and those are the only types B&M make that would be new.
I'm not sure I'd want a launched invert? What elements would you have after an invert launch?
I'm not sure about a winged coaster either based on reviews of the other winged rides.....seem to have mediocre review from the coaster communities. Maybe ours could take the best of the best that have already been built?
I also assume that the Invert or winged rumors come directly from the thought that it has to be a B&M and those are the only types B&M make that would be new.
I'm not sure I'd want a launched invert? What elements would you have after an invert launch?
I'm not sure about a winged coaster either based on reviews of the other winged rides.....seem to have mediocre review from the coaster communities. Maybe ours could take the best of the best that have already been built?
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2017 Project(s) and Park Developments
« on: April 21, 2016, 10:31:30 AM »
Tallest or fastest Wing Coaster? That could get attention? Still doesn't seem like enough room for a Giga.
Thx for the Pic ^^^
Thx for the Pic ^^^
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Random Talk / Re: What's going on in NWA, Late Winter 16
« on: April 21, 2016, 09:59:23 AM »
Malco doing that in Fayetteville then?
I avoid movies these days....beyond star wars and giving in to the kids for a kids movie a couple times a year....going to the movies is a chore and expensive for me these days. I took the wife to a movie at the Bella Vista theatre a few months back (very old traditional floor seats and 'small' screen). Between babysitter for 4 kids, tickets, dinner, popcorn/drink, 35 minutes of previews (yes I timed it) after they didn't start till 5 minutes after the show (I had to go tell them to start it) was scheduled to start.....I was out at least $100 bucks and 3.5 hours (2.5 at the show). Could help but think I could have just waited to see the same movie in my living room for $5 or less a few months later. There are so many other things now for us to do on our dates the are less expensive, frustrating, and lets us be more engaging the going to the movies these days.
I avoid movies these days....beyond star wars and giving in to the kids for a kids movie a couple times a year....going to the movies is a chore and expensive for me these days. I took the wife to a movie at the Bella Vista theatre a few months back (very old traditional floor seats and 'small' screen). Between babysitter for 4 kids, tickets, dinner, popcorn/drink, 35 minutes of previews (yes I timed it) after they didn't start till 5 minutes after the show (I had to go tell them to start it) was scheduled to start.....I was out at least $100 bucks and 3.5 hours (2.5 at the show). Could help but think I could have just waited to see the same movie in my living room for $5 or less a few months later. There are so many other things now for us to do on our dates the are less expensive, frustrating, and lets us be more engaging the going to the movies these days.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2017 Project(s) and Park Developments
« on: April 21, 2016, 08:25:18 AM »
I did the google earth lookup last night....their is a lot more room back behind EH than I thought. I thought EH was a lot closer to Indian Pt Rd. I could see a major coaster squeeze back their especially if i did loop up north around EH to GE area and back too. If those kids rides get moved maybe they could still 'hide' the outside world from it.
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Random Talk / Re: What's going on in NWA, Late Winter 16
« on: April 21, 2016, 08:11:53 AM »
They are building another retail/office space building along with the theatre. Never saw where the buildings are going to go? Not much space left to build with in walking space of the square.
I used to get my haircut in a barber shop on central just off the square. He had been there 30+ years and owned the building. He said that in the 90s he couldn't give his building away or find anyone to lease.....but starting around 2011 he was getting crazy offers to buy it every day. He closed shop a couple of years ago and the building has been refurbished. I'm sure he retired a multimillionaire. It's crazy what has happened there.....wish I'd had picked up some of those old broke down houses near the square back when I first moved to the area. I might be 'retired' too.
I used to get my haircut in a barber shop on central just off the square. He had been there 30+ years and owned the building. He said that in the 90s he couldn't give his building away or find anyone to lease.....but starting around 2011 he was getting crazy offers to buy it every day. He closed shop a couple of years ago and the building has been refurbished. I'm sure he retired a multimillionaire. It's crazy what has happened there.....wish I'd had picked up some of those old broke down houses near the square back when I first moved to the area. I might be 'retired' too.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2017 Project(s) and Park Developments
« on: April 20, 2016, 01:34:59 PM »
Not sure I like the idea of an out and back at that location. Hard to image not seeing IndianPoint Rd and 76 from the coaster if that was done:( Sounds like they might be thinking about making it an visual at the parks entry.
I was hoping for a more condensed footprint ride on that side of the park next year.....then another out-and-back terrain coaster on the other side of the park to follow.
I do trust SDC leadership to make it awesome.....just don't want it to feel or look like other amusement parks.
I was hoping for a more condensed footprint ride on that side of the park next year.....then another out-and-back terrain coaster on the other side of the park to follow.
I do trust SDC leadership to make it awesome.....just don't want it to feel or look like other amusement parks.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2017 Project(s) and Park Developments
« on: April 20, 2016, 08:43:53 AM »
I thought this was EH last year? These rumors are confusing.
So the coaster will not be build over the EH site? Doesn't seem like there is enough room between EH and TnT? Will it wrap around EH down and run down around GE? Will it invade the TnT lot?
Ehhhhh.....is it a down and out design or more condensed?
I still say it's 50/50 on if that is just a sidewalk expansion....lol....or SDC is just messing with us for fun.....guess time will tell if more markers start showing up and/or shovels start turning dirt.
So the coaster will not be build over the EH site? Doesn't seem like there is enough room between EH and TnT? Will it wrap around EH down and run down around GE? Will it invade the TnT lot?
Ehhhhh.....is it a down and out design or more condensed?
I still say it's 50/50 on if that is just a sidewalk expansion....lol....or SDC is just messing with us for fun.....guess time will tell if more markers start showing up and/or shovels start turning dirt.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: Your Attraction Ideas
« on: April 19, 2016, 09:07:10 AM »
^^^^ Why did you sue them.....lol
After I posted I thought about looking to see if West Branson had one (since I come in that way). I know I'm not going back to the boarder I just used....they do a great job and kept her on a farm.....she got to run free multiple times a day and fond of chasing the chickens.....but I can't afford that every SDC trip.
After I posted I thought about looking to see if West Branson had one (since I come in that way). I know I'm not going back to the boarder I just used....they do a great job and kept her on a farm.....she got to run free multiple times a day and fond of chasing the chickens.....but I can't afford that every SDC trip.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: Your Attraction Ideas
« on: April 18, 2016, 01:36:56 PM »
Not sure if this is the right place to put this idea....but here it goes....
SDC needs a short-term pet boarding facility.
As I shelled out $60 to board my dog for 2 nights over the weekend....I thought about how many SDC regulars probably are in the same situation. I'm sure there are a lot of pet owners among the SDC crowd and it made me wonder how many specifically don't go or don't go as often because of pet care. The trip before this one I used a neighbor boy who forget to let her out so we came home to a mess.
I'd imagine some kind of shed/kennel to be built near one of the train stops and just have every one wanting to use it go to that stop. It would have have to be I assume same day drop off and pick up only.....no overnights. Would probably take an extra couple of employees to run and I'm guessing most people who use it wouldn't mind a small fee for the service.
SDC needs a short-term pet boarding facility.
As I shelled out $60 to board my dog for 2 nights over the weekend....I thought about how many SDC regulars probably are in the same situation. I'm sure there are a lot of pet owners among the SDC crowd and it made me wonder how many specifically don't go or don't go as often because of pet care. The trip before this one I used a neighbor boy who forget to let her out so we came home to a mess.
I'd imagine some kind of shed/kennel to be built near one of the train stops and just have every one wanting to use it go to that stop. It would have have to be I assume same day drop off and pick up only.....no overnights. Would probably take an extra couple of employees to run and I'm guessing most people who use it wouldn't mind a small fee for the service.
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2016 Trip Reviews
« on: April 18, 2016, 10:08:44 AM »
That's why Wildfire had a line out the building.....I was wondering since I've never seen a line for it that long since it's first year.
My trip review for 4/16: Got some relieve this weekend from having to take care of our special needs child and decided to run off to Branson a night. Wife and 3 kids at a great time at the park and in town.
Bribed the family to get up early Saturday by saying I'd get them some cinnamon bread if we made SDC by the rope drop....but ended up leaving the house late anyway:( Still made it to parking around 9:30. Went straight to Powder Keg as the wife and kids started planning the shows they wanted to see. Couldn't talk my chicken kids into riding any of the big ones with me today:( Got 2 walk on rides on PK in and remembered how great those first two air hills are!!!! The lift hill view is great too!!! Headed over to OR next as the family got in line for the Saloon show. Got 3 straight walk-on rides on OR!!! Got a front row and 2 back cars rides in. The trains where literally scream through the coarse. The overbank hill through the lift was extremely loud as the wheels screeched over the bend. Such a great out of control ride.....I prefer the back of the train for the best air time and the slowest role at the end.
Got 5 awesome rides in by 10:10....get to the park early coaster fans. I could have called it a day then....headed back to the Saloon and made it for the 10:30 show. The park is advertising that the Saloon show was "new" and we where really looking forward to a new show. We didn't see last years show so maybe it was different from last year but the show we saw was almost word-by-word the same show we saw two years ago. The performance was good and entertaining as always....but we where really frustrated that it was all the same. "Didn't recognize you without your warts", etc....
We headed back to the square after the show stopping at the shops on the way. My 7yo found a lightweight leather jacket that he begged us for. He thought he was a big shot with it on and the wife gave in and bought it after a few smiles from him. Both his grandpa and myself I have few of our own. Actually not a bad deal for it ($40) and he wore it the rest of the day with his head pointed to the sky:) Found out later in the hotel it was Made in China.....going to have to cut that off before his Grandpa finds that...lol.
Ended up going through Grandpa Manson. I also broke down and picked up some cinnamon bread between those two. Make sure to grab the extra icing with it!!!
Rode FM and found multiple issues with guns again. My oldest gun would score with every trigger push (without any target around). My younger daughters hardly ever seem to work. It's still my 7yo sons favorite ride in the park.
My oldest rode TnT with me then we headed to GE for a few rides before the Zuma Zuma show. My oldest broke away from us to ride the swings in GE as we got in line to go to the show. The swings operations was extremely slow and we barely made the show. The stopped the ride because a mom had a cell phone out.....brought it down....took the phone...rechecked the seats and started over. They show let us in right before it started after begging the door attendant that my wife had seats and we wouldn't do it again (save seats).
The Zuma Zuma show was a 6/10 for me. No doubt the performers where good and talented.....some of the balancing acts where amazing and the pole performance very impressive. I liked having a live band for it too. That all being said....it was mostly boring....it didn't tell any stories....the music rarely broke and I good as the acts where it was just mildly entertaining from end to end. They are worth going to see but I wouldn't have paid extra to see them and I don't need to see them again.
After the show we headed to FL....kids got some flat rides in. We started to circle the park to go to the Opera house show and find some late lunch but we ended up deciding to skip that show and hit a restaurant in Branson. So we left the park around 4.
Ended up at Montana Mikes since I was craving a Steak. We've ate at the Branson location before and my mother-in-law works at a location in KS. Had pretty good service and food. Noticed that they had raised the price of the ribeye to $19 from $17
After late lunch/early dinner...we 'cruised' the strip. Ended up at the Pirate Adventure Mini Golf. Played the challenging Blackbeard coarse and had a great time together. I headed us towards the IMAX for a late movie but I was outvoted to just go for ice cream instead. Found a new DQ north of the strip and had a 'dessert dinner'.
Stayed at our usual mom-and-pop hotel....the Rosebud Inn. Nice simple clean and cheap rooms at a great location. Plus the donuts they serve with their breakfast are the "best cake donuts ever" according to my kids.
FYI....all shopping in Branson doesn't open till 10. We where out and ready to shop at 9:) Sent most of Sunday at Tanger and hit the road back to NWA by 2 in the afternoon.
My trip review for 4/16: Got some relieve this weekend from having to take care of our special needs child and decided to run off to Branson a night. Wife and 3 kids at a great time at the park and in town.
Bribed the family to get up early Saturday by saying I'd get them some cinnamon bread if we made SDC by the rope drop....but ended up leaving the house late anyway:( Still made it to parking around 9:30. Went straight to Powder Keg as the wife and kids started planning the shows they wanted to see. Couldn't talk my chicken kids into riding any of the big ones with me today:( Got 2 walk on rides on PK in and remembered how great those first two air hills are!!!! The lift hill view is great too!!! Headed over to OR next as the family got in line for the Saloon show. Got 3 straight walk-on rides on OR!!! Got a front row and 2 back cars rides in. The trains where literally scream through the coarse. The overbank hill through the lift was extremely loud as the wheels screeched over the bend. Such a great out of control ride.....I prefer the back of the train for the best air time and the slowest role at the end.
Got 5 awesome rides in by 10:10....get to the park early coaster fans. I could have called it a day then....headed back to the Saloon and made it for the 10:30 show. The park is advertising that the Saloon show was "new" and we where really looking forward to a new show. We didn't see last years show so maybe it was different from last year but the show we saw was almost word-by-word the same show we saw two years ago. The performance was good and entertaining as always....but we where really frustrated that it was all the same. "Didn't recognize you without your warts", etc....
We headed back to the square after the show stopping at the shops on the way. My 7yo found a lightweight leather jacket that he begged us for. He thought he was a big shot with it on and the wife gave in and bought it after a few smiles from him. Both his grandpa and myself I have few of our own. Actually not a bad deal for it ($40) and he wore it the rest of the day with his head pointed to the sky:) Found out later in the hotel it was Made in China.....going to have to cut that off before his Grandpa finds that...lol.
Ended up going through Grandpa Manson. I also broke down and picked up some cinnamon bread between those two. Make sure to grab the extra icing with it!!!
Rode FM and found multiple issues with guns again. My oldest gun would score with every trigger push (without any target around). My younger daughters hardly ever seem to work. It's still my 7yo sons favorite ride in the park.
My oldest rode TnT with me then we headed to GE for a few rides before the Zuma Zuma show. My oldest broke away from us to ride the swings in GE as we got in line to go to the show. The swings operations was extremely slow and we barely made the show. The stopped the ride because a mom had a cell phone out.....brought it down....took the phone...rechecked the seats and started over. They show let us in right before it started after begging the door attendant that my wife had seats and we wouldn't do it again (save seats).
The Zuma Zuma show was a 6/10 for me. No doubt the performers where good and talented.....some of the balancing acts where amazing and the pole performance very impressive. I liked having a live band for it too. That all being said....it was mostly boring....it didn't tell any stories....the music rarely broke and I good as the acts where it was just mildly entertaining from end to end. They are worth going to see but I wouldn't have paid extra to see them and I don't need to see them again.
After the show we headed to FL....kids got some flat rides in. We started to circle the park to go to the Opera house show and find some late lunch but we ended up deciding to skip that show and hit a restaurant in Branson. So we left the park around 4.
Ended up at Montana Mikes since I was craving a Steak. We've ate at the Branson location before and my mother-in-law works at a location in KS. Had pretty good service and food. Noticed that they had raised the price of the ribeye to $19 from $17
After late lunch/early dinner...we 'cruised' the strip. Ended up at the Pirate Adventure Mini Golf. Played the challenging Blackbeard coarse and had a great time together. I headed us towards the IMAX for a late movie but I was outvoted to just go for ice cream instead. Found a new DQ north of the strip and had a 'dessert dinner'.
Stayed at our usual mom-and-pop hotel....the Rosebud Inn. Nice simple clean and cheap rooms at a great location. Plus the donuts they serve with their breakfast are the "best cake donuts ever" according to my kids.
FYI....all shopping in Branson doesn't open till 10. We where out and ready to shop at 9:) Sent most of Sunday at Tanger and hit the road back to NWA by 2 in the afternoon.
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: How busy is today 04.17.16
« on: April 18, 2016, 09:13:38 AM »
I was there....OR was a walkon in the morning too till about 10:30. It was crowded around lunch but seemed lighter than it was on Saturday 3 weeks ago with all the show and shops not open.