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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2023 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: January 03, 2023, 04:59:41 PM »

Dollywood updated guest flow at their front gate this season.  I’d be shocked if this isn’t the direction the park is headed

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2022 Crowds / Trip Reports

« on: December 31, 2022, 08:40:16 PM »

Happy New Year!

and to you! Hope to see everyone on the midways next season.  While no new attraction, you’re going to love the changes

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2023 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: December 31, 2022, 08:39:15 PM »

Things are going to look a little different upon arrival in 2023 in the ticketing area.  No new buildings (yet) but improved guest flow is coming

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2023 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: December 31, 2022, 03:12:29 PM »

Lol, you of all people to say that. Bitching about change has been a pretty good hobby for me over the 15 years we've been discussing things on this forum. I guess it's the one thing we can always count on. 

I just report on things from the park.  I just take photos and post them. 

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2022 Crowds / Trip Reports

« on: December 31, 2022, 03:06:49 PM »

I've heard it's been super busy this week now that the weather has improved. Despite this, the rides are having more issues than ever.

People sure love lights. I feel like the light festivals are the only thing keeping SDC going at this point. It's often dead during the summer (with some exceptions on certain weekends), and spring is often hit and miss with Spring Break being super busy and it being dead the rest of the time. Other parks have tried and basically failed to copy SDC's light bonanza. The setting and the scale of what they do is indeed impressive, but it sure feels like basically every other aspect of the SDC experience has fallen off hard over the past few years. I just wonder what it will take for the crowds to stop coming for the lights. I'll be watching the 2023 crowd levels with interest...

Like I said in another thread, it’s probably time for you to find a different hobby.

Shave has a right to voice his opinion just like everyone else on this forum.  Heaven knows you voice yours enough, Swoosh.

Interesting.  Pretty sure I only post updates from the park.  But, ok. 

*edit to to fix typo

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2022 Crowds / Trip Reports

« on: December 31, 2022, 10:09:05 AM »

I've heard it's been super busy this week now that the weather has improved. Despite this, the rides are having more issues than ever.

People sure love lights. I feel like the light festivals are the only thing keeping SDC going at this point. It's often dead during the summer (with some exceptions on certain weekends), and spring is often hit and miss with Spring Break being super busy and it being dead the rest of the time. Other parks have tried and basically failed to copy SDC's light bonanza. The setting and the scale of what they do is indeed impressive, but it sure feels like basically every other aspect of the SDC experience has fallen off hard over the past few years. I just wonder what it will take for the crowds to stop coming for the lights. I'll be watching the 2023 crowd levels with interest...

Like I said in another thread, it’s probably time for you to find a different hobby. 

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2023 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: December 31, 2022, 10:07:03 AM »

Meh. I miss old Lake Silver. Hard to believe that over the past 8 years it's become such a puddle surrounded by rides. Might as well fill the rest in at this point. Really wish they'd fix the hole where the swings were originally, but I guess it's all pointless now.

It might be time for you to find a new hobby

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2023 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: December 29, 2022, 12:57:12 PM »

There is a marker and paint on the new peninsula in Lake Silver by Fireman’s landing. Are we expecting the little swings to move this off-season?

Yes.  They are planning on getting that connection area ready this off-season to Blazing Hole

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2023 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: December 22, 2022, 05:03:34 PM »

Roof structure has gone up on Lumbercamp 2 Dinning Pavilion.  Foundation Poured for Fried Fancies

https://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2022/12/city-update-sdc_20.html

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: December 22, 2022, 05:02:22 PM »

Track is now onsite

https://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2022/12/projwxt-2024-sdc.html

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2023 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: December 19, 2022, 09:55:25 PM »

Still need to chop a few feet off the front of the lumbercamp seating area as well, IMO.

👀 🤐

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Train Crash?

« on: December 16, 2022, 10:07:44 PM »

I'm sure SDC will also take this time to do any other work they need to do on the RR, including cleaning up the old wreck site, etc.

Jay

Wouldn't all investigations (or most) need to be completed before cleanup?  Of course maybe enough have been completed to determine cause that cleanup could begin.

The investigation has already been completed.  The park will announce (if they do) when they are ready.  I’m sure if you’re really interested it probably can be found online by the department who conducted the investigation

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: SDC Christmas 10Best Voting 2022

« on: December 16, 2022, 01:56:53 PM »

Time to combine SDC and Dollywood in this poll.  Leave no doubt

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2022 Crowds / Trip Reports

« on: December 11, 2022, 07:27:36 PM »

Here is our reviews on the food offered on the Christmas tasting passport

http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2022/12/an-old-time-christmas-food-sdc.html

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: December 03, 2022, 12:17:24 AM »

Track is confirmed.  Now installed on lower level and level two.  Resembles brown RMC I-box track

Any photos?

Cannot post pictures from backstage. 
More supports and track are now stage in Pumpkin Plaza.