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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: How is Foggy Hollow/Harvest festival?

« on: October 20, 2022, 06:18:39 PM »

The clientele seems to be changing as of late, so this is of no surprise to me.

As the park changes, so goes the clientele. Six Flags-type parks attract Six Flags-type customers.

I made a similar observation when security screening was implemented.

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Random Talk / Re: Apple's "Crash Detection" can be triggered by some rides.

« on: October 05, 2022, 04:35:18 PM »

I've worn my Apple Watch Ultra on everything except Outlaw Run and WildFire and it hasn't gone off.
I typically don't take my phone on rides.

I wonder if the feature works while it's not paired? I know all the Ultras have cell connectivity on their own, so if that is set up as part of your plan, it should work all by itself.

(Edit to add: I mean, if triggered. It's good that it's not being triggered.)

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Random Talk / Apple's "Crash Detection" can be triggered by some rides.

« on: October 04, 2022, 05:26:40 PM »

If you don't want your iPhone 14 dialing 911 while you're on a ride, you might want to turn off that feature before riding.

https://www.macworld.com/article/1339221/how-to-turn-off-crash-detection-iphone-apple-watch.html

https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/xpoxef/rollercoasters_arent_car_crashes/

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Dollywood Discussion / A blog mention of Dollywood

« on: August 24, 2022, 07:07:17 PM »

This blogger is mostly about aviation and political issues, but he enjoyed his visit to Dollywood.

https://philip.greenspun.com/blog/2022/08/23/dollywood/

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2022 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: August 06, 2022, 08:46:54 PM »

...but as for Flooded Mine they smiled and said they are aware of all the issues and that a real plan has already been set in motion that will make everyone happy in the near future.

I guarantee that there is no plan that will make everyone happy. The pre-guns crowd will never be happy if they remain. The pro-guns crowd will not be happy if it returns to a story-telling dark ride adventure.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Season pass benefit survey

« on: August 02, 2022, 12:35:28 AM »

In theory, I don't have a problem with premium passes for those who want to pay for the extras. They can have private guides, for all I care, so long as it doesn't degrade the experience for anyone else.

I just don't think that should ever be the expectation for visitors, but I fear that in the current climate of keeping up with the Joneses, more and more families will feel they have to pay extra.

Back in Miss Mary's Day, everyone paid the same price and got the same experience, and there's a lot to be said in favor of that model when it comes to a good experience.

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

« on: July 28, 2022, 09:11:13 PM »

I would expect a lot of inside prep work doesn't need to wait for the exterior to be fully dried-in. Setting anchors, conduit and wiring, network cabling, air handling systems, etc. Normal building stuff, for buildings that include an indoor coaster.

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

« on: July 26, 2022, 08:31:02 PM »

This 2023 opening is looking like it might not happen. I have not heard of any track pieces showing up or anything with the inside going on. I do not see this opening in 2023 and will be instead 2024. If any rumored stuff is true like a drop track this ride will need a good amount of testing done before opening. I believe that Time traveler started testing back in the winter of 2017.

Source: Trust Me, Bro.

Thank you, Mr. Kettle.

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

« on: July 19, 2022, 10:45:44 PM »

All of RMC’s track is prefabbed at their factory in Idaho and shipped to the construction site.  I imagine the set pieces are also being constructed off site and once installation begins it will go quite quickly.

I don't doubt that you're correct on the build schedule.

What about the theming? Will it be more outsourced computer-printed signs? Or will the park spend a few bucks for human-sourced theming?

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Random Talk / Super Dave's first stunt

« on: June 29, 2022, 02:19:56 PM »

Seems generally related to parks. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vYV6Mru6Zo

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

« on: June 20, 2022, 12:03:15 AM »

I hope they do something with the highway side. Otherwise, it's going to look like a warehouse.

Why would that matter? It’s the Highway side not the park

It's IN the park, so it IS the park. Everyone driving past knows it's the park.

Theming matters even before you step through the gates. That's why they have themed ads and road signs before you reach the park.

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

« on: June 18, 2022, 02:38:22 PM »

I hope they do something with the highway side. Otherwise, it's going to look like a warehouse.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Drone shows

« on: May 18, 2022, 12:24:39 PM »

How on earth can a drone show be in theme?

How can electric Christmas lights be in theme?

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: New Metal Detectors

« on: May 17, 2022, 12:06:55 AM »

They aren’t just classic metal detectors anymore. They are much more advanced and automated. They basically do an automated bag check as you walk through them. If the system flags something, they pull you aside to check it. Makes the entry process move so much more smoothly. Overall a great upgrade.

This is what they are: https://www.evolvtechnology.com/

So, extra-expensive kabuki.

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

« on: May 17, 2022, 12:04:40 AM »

^ I know we all want the new ride to be very similar to the old ride.

Not everyone even knows what "the old ride" was, because it has changed over the years. Not just the scening and effects, but the route itself.

Some changes were for obvious safety reasons (after that horrible accident), others to speed through-put, and some because changes were quicker and cheaper than repairs.