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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Train robbery

« on: June 30, 2018, 03:52:08 PM »

When we rode earlier this month the conductor was carrying a replica shotgun.  However, at the end of the skit, when one of the Bolens bends over, the conductor just yelled "bang".

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Construction/Rumors / Re: New Steam Engines Arriving at SDC

« on: June 18, 2018, 06:55:08 PM »

Looks and sounds great. Thanks for the video Sirwillow.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: New Steam Engines Arriving at SDC

« on: June 18, 2018, 05:17:26 PM »

Was this engine running last week?  Kept forgetting to look at the number of the engine every time it went by but it had a great whistle.  Big improvement over previous whistles in my opinion.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2018 Trip Reports

« on: June 18, 2018, 05:14:25 PM »

Thanks Gilligan. I appreciate your thoughts and again thanks for the warning about the tickets.  I'm glad we got in as I really enjoyed the taping (and the chance to sit down and cool off).  I look forward to seeing the shows and what gets left in and what hits the cutting room floor! Mr. Huckabee is very at ease in front of the cameras and does a nice job.  He seems very personable.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Fire In the Hole/Flooded Mine

« on: June 18, 2018, 05:08:35 PM »

Agreed Sirwillow.  When we were there last week it just felt weird or hollow without the music.  The experience was definitely different. I think odd and sad are two good words to sum it up.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Fire In the Hole/Flooded Mine

« on: June 12, 2018, 10:26:37 PM »

Was disappointed today the music wasn't playing in Fire in the Hole.  Asked one of the ride ops why and all he said was "sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't".

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2018 Trip Reports

« on: June 12, 2018, 10:13:09 PM »

It was a great day at the city as Gilligan said.  We were fortunate enough to get in to see the Huckabee taping and I really enjoyed that.  The entertainment was great and I am anxious to see the two episodes that come out of the taping.  I think the first one airs the weekend before the 4th of July. That would be June 30 and July 1.  The second episode would be the next weekend.  There will be interviews with the Herschends plus features on the Saloon show, the Culinary School, Time Traveler and the dog show from the various intros they recorded. Will be great publicity for SDC and Branson.   The park was not that crowded today.  One employee told me they had about 7,000. Not much of a wait for most rides.  Wife and daughter basically walked on Time Traveler multiple times.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2018 Trip Reports

« on: June 11, 2018, 09:16:37 PM »

Did not know that.  Thanks for the "heads up" Gilligan.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2018 Trip Reports

« on: June 11, 2018, 08:47:48 PM »

Finally made it to the park today for my first visit of the year. Hot, muggy day that made shows even more attractive.  Time Traveler was a walk on when we rode it in the afternoon. Wife and daughter walked right around and rode it again.  Not really my kind of coaster.  I can say I rode it though. Didn't seem very crowded to me today. A lot of rides were walk ons.  Guess the heat kept some folks away.  As others have said, FM looked nice but still no music. Went to PK first as it is my favorite. No surprise, it didn't open on time. Was saddened to see how much they have stripped back the craft demonstrations.  Cedric mentioned this is their last year.  Said it wasn't their choice and wasn't happy about it. But, his show wasn't real crowded and several people left during it.  Be interesting to see what they will replace it with.  Guess we'll go back tomorrow and try again.  Mike Huckabee is taping his tv show there tomorrow at 11 in the Oprea House. Several locals gonna be performing on the show including the Haygoods and Presley's among others. Might have to check that out.

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Other Parks / Re: Former Schlitterbahn KC exec charged with manslaughter

« on: March 30, 2018, 05:29:21 PM »

I just read another story that indicated the ride designer had been indicted.

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Other Parks / Re: Former Schlitterbahn KC exec charged with manslaughter

« on: March 30, 2018, 04:58:49 PM »

I read in the Post-Dispatch where the co-owner had been arrested. The story said the co-owner was being held in a Texas jail and would not fight extradition back to Kansas. The story did say the judge in the matter was going to consider bail if Kansas authorities didn't come and get him soon.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2018 Trip Reports

« on: March 24, 2018, 03:30:36 PM »

We used to travel every year at spring break and preferred going to Dollywood over Silver Dollar City for the simple fact that when Dollywood opens for the season they are "open".  They jump right into a festival with a full slate of shows and all the restaurants/shops open. We had fun at SDC when we used to go over break 5 or so years ago but it seemed the crowds were more manageable. Must admit though I always had a weird feeling walking around SDC with so many things closed.  With crowds growing every spring, maybe it's time to re-evaluate and open full bore.  Then again, if people are coming anyway why spend the extra money.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2017 Trip Reports

« on: June 18, 2017, 07:49:56 PM »

You're welcome History Buff.  I was hoping i would remember to check the wheel when I attended the Saloon show.  When they shattered the mirror at the end of the show it drew my attention that way and I checked it out.  Like you said...not a big deal but an interesting little tidbit to know.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2017 Trip Reports

« on: June 17, 2017, 08:23:33 AM »

Had good visits to SDC Wednesday, Thursday and Friday despite the hot, muggy conditions. Couldn't imagine being there in the summer without all the trees.  Got lucky Friday as Powderkeg opened on time and we were able to ride a few times before the crowds started building. PK is only running one train this week as the other two trains are broken down and they are waiting on parts. PK is my favorite ride at SDC and I wish it was more reliable. History Buff had mentioned the spinning wheel behind the bar at the Saloon.  We were at the show Thursday the 15th and the wheel was stopped at 15 so I guess HB was right that they set the wheel to the date. Fortunately, didn't see any major problems in any of the restrooms I went in. Did actually see an attendant in one of them one time!  Didn't seem to be much work going on Thursday at the new coaster but things were very busy there Friday. Ate Thursday at Percy's Southwest Grill and enjoyed it.  Globetrotter show was better than I anticipated and my family enjoyed it. We were in the line of fire when they tossed the bucket of confetti. Glad we didn't get the water. Classic HG bit. Last year for them at SDC.  Wonder if they will be at Dollywood in the future?   Again, we enjoyed our time.  Just wish the ride ops would move a little quicker and focus on keeping things moving when the lines get long.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2018 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: June 12, 2017, 09:56:49 PM »

I have no clue what this new coaster is going to be and I have not made it to the park this year to see any of the construction. However, I was wondering if there is any chance or thought that this coaster might consist of multiple tracks with two trains launching at the same time. Just thinking out loud regarding some options that might make this ride, other than the spinning cars, a little different.