flooded mine question

[Swoosh]

ha.  I was close -- not bad for trying to remember it off the cuff. 

[betamike]

Pretty darn good I would say 

[SteamFreak]

Thanks guys, I just had that "You Might Get Out" line running through my head.

[OzarkBred]

BetaMike, does your "Sounds of Silver Dollar City" album have several ride-related tracks on it? I ran across a copy and was thinking of buying it.

[rubedugans]

I gotta check my copy Sounds of Silver Dollar City, I haven't listened to it in a while! Does anyone remember a year or two (it was nearly 10-15 yrs ago) when the Mine was decorated for Christmas? It had bubbles (I think) but every convict was wearing an elf costume, lollipops were everywhere, and they ran a constant Christmas jongle type song that got stuck in your head so terribly. I would love to see pictures from that time year if anyone has any.

[betamike]

BetaMike, does your "Sounds of Silver Dollar City" album have several ride-related tracks on it? I ran across a copy and was thinking of buying it.

Sadly, no.  This album was produced just as the Flooded Mine was opening to Guests so it was featured on there (the segment is very short) but no other attractions.  Aside from the sound of the steam train and a Horse Creek Band song "The Wreck of Old #97" to accompany it.  Still, for conjuring up memories of the park, it is worth the buy.  It also has a great version of John Corbin's "Jesus, Joy of Man's Desiring" 

[betamike]

I gotta check my copy Sounds of Silver Dollar City, I haven't listened to it in a while! Does anyone remember a year or two (it was nearly 10-15 yrs ago) when the Mine was decorated for Christmas? It had bubbles (I think) but every convict was wearing an elf costume, lollipops were everywhere, and they ran a constant Christmas jongle type song that got stuck in your head so terribly. I would love to see pictures from that time year if anyone has any.

Prior to my working at the Candy Factory, I do vaguely recall that the Flooded Mine was decorated as a Candy Mine for Christmas in much the same way that you describe.  Once I began working there, I asked about it and June confirmed that it indeed was.  Now, I am not sure if it was ever done again after that year or was decorated purely with a Christmas theme after that.

[History Buff]

John Corbin's "Jesus, Joy of Man's Desiring"

John Corbin?  Who's that?  Just kidding!

Now, I am not sure if it was ever done again after that year or was decorated purely with a Christmas theme after that.

It was only decorated for the one year, but it was so elaborate (though done with cheapo plastic decorations) that I would imagine it took a loooong time to pull it off.

[sdcforever]

^I do remember the year the mine was decorated for Christmas!  I was a young tike at the time, and even though it looked cheap, I thought it was fantastic!

[saladdays]

^Ditto. 

[History Buff]

Don't get me wrong - the Candy Mine was a cool idea and a kid would really love it.  I am glad to see they at least put the Santa hats on the cons this year.  A little snow machine would be nice.

[Copper]

 I believe that it was Brad Thomas’ idea to convert the Flooded Mine into the Candy Mine’s. This was long before he was VP and all that. I would enjoy this, just because it is something different then what goes on during the rest of the season.

If you go into Brown’s Candy Factory look at the wall behind the candy makers. You can see some of the signs that were once used in the ride.

[rubedugans]

I picked up a few items from my parents from my childhood, and this was one of them. I think I got it around 1985, back when the ride had no guns, and the buzzing saw blade would scare the life out of me everytime!
(hat photo is on my flickr site)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32289589@N05/3084063492/in/set-72157608992402069/

[sdcforever]

^Cool!  Definitely a nice keepsake.

[SteamFreak]

Can't wait to see all the santa hats and restored effects saturday!