Your top suggestions on making the park even better

[Gilligan]

Oh, yeah!  And, I wish they would get rid of those basketballs.  They drive my crazy, but kids love them!

[rubedugans]

I love - the crisp morning smell
         - the smell of wood fire in the Fall
         - walking on asphalt thru falling leaves
         - sorghum making even though it's not on main street
         - a billion Christmas lights that twinkle like no other
         - hot chocolate served as "the works" at the place on Main Street
         - Sasparilla in a cold, glass bottle
         - SILVER DOLLAR CITY AND ALWAYS WILL!

I love your "loves" Gilligan!

[rubedugans]

And I second the exit of B-Balls as well!

[tiffanylynnt]

If your talking about those basketballs you can win in Grand Exposition, AMEN!!

I was standing in line for (i think) PowderKeg, and some stupid kid kept bouncing a stupid basketball behind me. I had on a backpack-like thing. He hit my bag atleast 5 times. I was ready to turn around and throw the ball halfway across the park. 

One of my friends won a basketball, but she didn't dribble it all over the park all day long like most people do. She carried it, and I was fine with that. We had to take it away from my sister for the 'bouncing it' reason though.

[Ozark Outlaw]

I was standing in line for (i think) PowderKeg, and some stupid kid kept bouncing a stupid basketball behind me. I had on a backpack-like thing. He hit my bag atleast 5 times. I was ready to turn around and throw the ball halfway across the park. 

What was this kid going to do with a basketball on the ride anyway? I suppose he could have just stuck it in one of those open storage boxes in the loading area, but I don't think a basketball would fit.

[pintrader]

The street shows have been very disappointing to me over the last couple of years.  It just seems to me they are a little too loud and chaotic.  I know they have to be loud enough for everyone to hear but it just seems a little too much for my tastes.  The last time we were there we were sitting in the ice cream shop enjoying a little dessert in the corner.  Sheriff Lump came up beside us waiting for his lines in the show and started spinning the top of the trash can lid.  No big deal but he did stand there for a good 2 or 3 minutes, 5 feet away doing this (kind of annoying).  I would love to see The Rain Maker or some of the other routines like the old shellshock show that Shad Heller made famous.  I don't think they should do away with them, just maybe a slight upgrade.  I have noticed a lot of the other guests with a look of what in the world is going on when they walk into these skits when they are going on.

[Ozark Outlaw]

You mentioned that the street show was too loud. I am assuming that all of the actors were wearing a microphone, so would the volume being turned up too loud on the sound system be the source of the problem? Of course, it all may depend on how close, or far away you are from the speakers. Plus, a lot of our older generation family, and friends need it loud just so they can hear.

As far as being chaotic, do the actors just play their characters over the top, or is the story hard to follow? I do agree that the new shows are nothing compared to the classics, but at this point I am just happy that we have street shows at all.

[pintrader]

I would think they would have the speakers at an even keel around the skit where it wasn't too loud or too soft.  I would say it may just be set too loud, but this is something you would think would be checked upon on almost a daily routine.  It just seems the whole cast is on speed at times and just need to slow it down a little (possible over acting). 

[Ozark Outlaw]

Good points, and I completely agree. The sound system volume should be adjusted before each performance based on wind noise, crowd noise, and the noise coming from the surrounding attractions.

Perhaps part of the “over acting” is to force comedy into the routine. However, comedy is all about pace, and just enjoying the moment.

[joshblakebran]

I wish for the return of
- Rube Dugan's Diving Bell
- the gunfights
- big feud between the Hatfields and McCoys
- skillet bowls that have been replaced by Philly steak sandwiches (all over the park)
- walking thru the Treehouse with the twinkling lights
- wedge of cheese that was served at Dine In the Mine and the the dessert tray! Yum!
- the bookstore
- REAL tintypes - not the digital ones they produce now
- asphalt being replaced by concrete
- the clip clop of horses as you walk across the bridge.  Is it gone or broken?
- listening to the taffy making machine in the Taffy Shop
- remember the open air vendors that sold corn on the cob dripping with butter and bbq ribs         (I think they were served on a stick)

I hate - the cold drink cases near the back of the park
         - the higher prices and smaller portions of food
         - cold sandwiches only at Jack's Sandwich Board; no more hot ones - what a bummer!
         - absence of the mile high pies!
         - the condition of American Plunge (my favorite ride)
         - the funky slushie machines that allow you to make your own slushie
         - hot drinks served w/o a lid - I've had a few spilled on me! Ouch!  A mug is essential!!

I love - the crisp morning smell
         - the smell of wood fire in the Fall
         - walking on asphalt thru falling leaves
         - sorghum making even though it's not on main street
         - a billion Christmas lights that twinkle like no other
         - hot chocolate served as "the works" at the place on Main Street
         - Sasparilla in a cold, glass bottle
         - SILVER DOLLAR CITY AND ALWAYS WILL!

I couldn't have put together a better list myself. I agree with all of it.

[MissinTheGreenTrams]

spot on gilligan!!

[Gilligan]

Thanks!  I could go on and on and on....but I didn't want to bore anyone!

[MissinTheGreenTrams]

its hard to be bored of your fave subject!!!

[tiffanylynnt]

What was this kid going to do with a basketball on the ride anyway? I suppose he could have just stuck it in one of those open storage boxes in the loading area, but I don't think a basketball would fit.

I usually take off by myself so I don't usually have someone to hold my stuff while I'm riding rides, especially if I'm with friends. I see a lot of groups of teenagers all over the place at SDC. That's the worst thing! Most of them goof off and don't have any respect. I'm gonna brag on my friends (sorry, lol). My friends behave themselves, because I can't stand immature people so I'm picky when it comes to people I voluntarily associate with. (One reason I don't have a boyfried   .) My friend, Robby, walked around picking up trash one day we were there, and Kelsey goes up to rowdy groups of teenagers and asks them to be respectful. It's kinda funny, but she's dead serious!
I know this isn't something anybody can really fix, but I can not stand the dumb teenagers (this coming from an 18 year old!)

Maybe shock collars... ? Just a thought!! lol

[sanddunerider]

""""Maybe shock collars... ? Just a thought!! lol"""""

OH!!!  I like that idea, probably out of theme though  

Would have to design them to look like hankerchiefs wrapped around their neck