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Random Talk / Re: H2R survey

Last post by sdcfan88 - December 24, 2025, 01:38:24 PM

I just got this survey and yeah ... It was pretty bleak. I do wonder if the 2027 project *could* get postponed. Mack Rides is from Germany (they also did Riverblast) and with all the craziness with the tariffs right now both them and Hershend might take a financial hit from shipping all the parts and such over here, especially if sales and attendance numbers drop next year. We are already seeing these concerns with computer and electronics hardware which the coaster will obviously use as well. Also other entertainment companies in order to cut costs might be less likely to work with international ride firms in favor of domestic suppliers like RMC for any new additions in the near term. B&M *may* get a slight uptick in customer interest since they manufacture their coasters in Ohio despite being a Swiss firm. Very uncertain times we live in.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Visiting the Weekend Befor...

Last post by Okiebenz - December 23, 2025, 09:32:03 PM

What I can say was were got there at opening this past Sunday.  It did not start out super crowded but the lines were long for rides.  By the time we left at 5:30 it was shoulder to shoulder, really really bad.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Visiting the Weekend Befor...

Last post by sdcfan88 - December 23, 2025, 03:55:03 PM

Yeah I didnt go, historic crowds will be expected with the record high temps, I will be waiting til next week.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Visiting the Weekend Befor...

Last post by Lampie - December 23, 2025, 02:04:36 PM

I was about to post something similar. My window of opportunity is either this Friday or Sun-Mon. Personally I was thinking Monday would be the lightest day to go but with Christmas being on that following Thurs and winter break starting that might be moot, so yeah which day do you guys think would be worse to attend? I know better not to do Sat. Lol

I ended up going on Friday the 19th. The crowd was not bad. I'd guess about 13,000 people for the day. I was surprised it wasn't more crowded. I think it was because it was cooler on Friday and supposed to be a lot nicer this week

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Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by legoerosion - December 22, 2025, 03:58:25 PM

Man, I'm excited to see a new coaster that synergizes so well with the other rides in the area. Each ride in the past has been kind of in its own area, not interacting much with any other rides. This is gonna create some epic photos

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Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by Swoosh - December 22, 2025, 01:11:45 PM

Progress photos from Saturday

https://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2025/12/silver-dollar-city-project-2027.html

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Visiting the Weekend Befor...

Last post by sdcfan88 - December 20, 2025, 04:10:25 PM

With it possibly approaching 80 degrees for Christmas week I'm betting they might experience historic crowds. Has me rethinking my trip now.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by tinmann620 - December 20, 2025, 04:34:16 AM

^^The picture was fake, made by a young fan. It showed "real" ore carts covered with tarps. Iron wheels sitting on railroad track. Cute attempt to stir rumors.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by mg - December 19, 2025, 11:42:17 AM

...a sign that says "Coming to Silver Dollar City Soon A New Adventure Awaits!" Next to what looks like a bunch of minecarts with covers over them

Where did you see this?

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Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by Tmboote - December 18, 2025, 10:44:09 PM

Apparently guests and enthusiasts have reported the 2nd Train for TNT has returned this week with new parts. Could the ride replacement rumor be a red herring? I do agree something does still need to be done with the ride. It would be wild if it got a full retrack by RMC perhaps?

They were running both trains on it during Thanksgiving. It would be unfortunate for it to be replaced as I've never thought it's too rough, it was still having a decent line with two trains running, and it's the only coaster that can be open at 32 degrees. If the new ride is Mack, it could easily have a 41 degree requirement like Time Traveler, which would leave Outlaw Run as the only coaster open below 40 degrees. Not great when Christmas is the busiest time.