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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments
« on: March 23, 2024, 09:08:30 PM »What are the chances that several aspects/effects simply aren't being revealed prior to the official opening? It seems like several who have been fortunate enough to grab an early ride have generally applauded the overall job with theming, but come away somewhat underwhelmed with the overall ride experience relative to SDC's largest ride investment to date.
The biggest thing I’ve seen is that the ride is so much more smooth and better profiled that there isn’t the rough pop on the dip or drops. The only other disappointments I’ve seen with the ride experience is from people who thought it was going to be way different than the original.
Respectfully, what's the real point of a delayed official grand opening if they've already opened the ride and revealed it in full weeks before?
The soft opening allows them to open and close it without the press of the new Grand Opened ride being down for days after it opened. The soft opening gave them the leeway to open and close if issues popped up once it was under actual operation conditions. From the sounds of it, it has actually been performing great with not too much extended down time. And marketing. Having the Grand Opening after the spring break rush could help with crowds before it picks up again once schools are out.