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Branson Talk / Re: Shoji
« on: August 14, 2023, 10:02:58 PM »
We saw him at some Branson shows before he had national exposure on TV talk shows.

He was talented, and an enthusiastic American.

I never went to his theater show, but I know others loved it.
 

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments
« on: August 14, 2023, 09:57:29 PM »
As an old "but the theme!" curmudgeon who rode FITH its first year, I was happily surprised with the announcement.

I would normally never tune in for any announcement on FB Live, but I had to be up and killing time for other reasons. So, I watched it (after being irritated by the delay in streaming, then irritated by the delay before any actual announcements, then irritated by those doing the announcing... hey, I said I'm a curmudgeon!)

FiTH2 seems to keep all the important traditional elements, if it arrives as announced.

My technical-minded side notes that the mobile audio and full HVAC should eliminate a lot of problems that result from hard wiring in a wet location. The audio should be wireless and splash-protected, and the HVAC will cut down on electronics-killing humidity.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments
« on: August 14, 2023, 04:37:47 PM »
What is un-PC about Fireman's Landing?
"Fireman" is out of use. The modern term is "firefighter". Just like you have a mail carrier now, instead of a mailman.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments
« on: August 14, 2023, 10:43:19 AM »
Keeping the name, the theme song, Red Flanders, the Baldknobbers, the burning bridge, and the splash. That all sounds great.

And it's fully HVAC controlled, which will make it very popular on hot days.

Brad touched on the expansion. He pointed out how much land they have, and that "We have a master plan." He also said they weren't announcing anything today. That's good. It doesn't take away from the FITH announcement, but it served as a pre-announcement of an announcement to come.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments
« on: August 11, 2023, 06:28:41 PM »
Is it really a Red Flanders scene without mentioning the Baldknobbers?

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: SDC now anti branson....????
« on: July 23, 2023, 11:28:37 PM »
If I can go to SDC and avoid the tourist trap that Branson is I will. Not much there that interests me at all and besides it all seems so broken down and old. Trashy empty lots and cheap motels. Unfortunately most of the AirBNBs are located where you have to travel through this mess or take a long route around. Hopefully the new resort will help and we can come in from the west and avoid it all.

In the '70s and early '80s, we were staying at Kimberling City and coming in from the west. The only times we went into Branson proper, was to see a music show. Other than that, it was SDC and SOTH, and we didn't have to worry about turning left on 65.

(Those of you of a certain age might remember when locals put bumper stickers on the front saying, "I'm a Branson native and I will help you TURN LEFT! <---", and would stop while you did.)

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: SDC now anti branson....????
« on: July 19, 2023, 08:24:35 PM »
I thought we'd talked about this before. Maybe it was on FB or Twitter.

Anyway: SDC is not in Branson. It's generally associated with Branson, but it's not even in the same county.

The SDC experience and Branson experience have never been the same thing.

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Other Parks / Re: [Carowinds] Fury 325 Support Failure
« on: July 07, 2023, 09:38:04 PM »
The "band aid" for it ATTM

I'll guess that's intended to keep water out.

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Other Parks / Re: [Carowinds] Fury 325 Support Failure
« on: July 01, 2023, 10:04:37 AM »
Wow!

Hard to believe that wasn't already deadlined.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: SDC Logo
« on: June 17, 2023, 07:39:09 PM »
I like the new logo better than the 2010 version. It’s all just a matter of personal taste and I like the minimalist/retro design. What is most interesting to me is taking out Branson, MO and inserting Ozark Mountains. Is this to make it more in line with Dollywood and the Smoky Mountains?

The park is associated with Branson, but it's not in Branson. It's not even in the same county.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: SDC Logo
« on: June 15, 2023, 02:49:17 PM »
I also pointed out the reversed limbs (I wasn't the only one). It was on Twitter instead of FB, so the comments are still there.

Also, no one on the social media team tried justifying it on the Twitter feed.

https://twitter.com/SDCAttractions/status/1668637987943399428

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Why anyone else should care whether a person is solo or one-in-a-group-of-100 is beyond me.  What possible difference does it make?

There are overprotective parents that view any single male in a place where there are children as a likely child predator. It’s ridiculous but that is the reality. Most people don’t care, especially somewhere like SDC where they are focused on what they are doing.

It's the sad truth, and also tragically misguided.

"Stranger danger!" isn't based in reality. Child abductions are almost always custody disputes, and child sexual abuse is almost always a "trusted adult" known by both the child and parents.

Of course there are exceptions. They are almost always highly publicized, and prove the rule. They also distort the public's perception of reality.

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Announcements / Re: Back to Just Forums
« on: May 27, 2023, 08:48:56 PM »
I never use the home page.

I just type "sdc" and my browser auto-fills it to:

https://sdcfans.com/forums/index.php?action=unread

That gives me what I want: a list of all new posts since the last time I visited.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2023 Crowds / Trip Reports
« on: May 23, 2023, 07:00:40 PM »
Some of the junk that filled flowerbeds or adorned walls at SDC throughout the years would be priceless now.
And, some of the stuff that SDC dumped in the landfill would have commanded high prices at auction.

I'm happy for the Citizens who got first dibs and rescued some of it.

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