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Re: SDC's 2017 Project Part 2
« Reply #285 on: October 27, 2017, 05:26:44 PM »
Some additional installation photos of Christmas in Midtown
http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2017/10/christmas-in-midtown-installation-sdc_20.html

There's no excuse for people who "can't" find Midtown during Christmas.  We may have to wear shades to walk through there.

I just about think those entrance trusses could stay and be decorated for other times of the year, as well.  They may be the secret to getting people into that area.

Shhh!  That's the nice, old fashioned, quiet area of the park!  Keep it a secret!

Not any more - at least not in November and December.

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Re: SDC's 2017 Project Part 2
« Reply #286 on: October 28, 2017, 12:07:05 AM »
Some additional installation photos of Christmas in Midtown
http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2017/10/christmas-in-midtown-installation-sdc_20.html

There's no excuse for people who "can't" find Midtown during Christmas.  We may have to wear shades to walk through there.

I just about think those entrance trusses could stay and be decorated for other times of the year, as well.  They may be the secret to getting people into that area.

Shhh!  That's the nice, old fashioned, quiet area of the park!  Keep it a secret!

Unless you want a thrill ride plopped down in there you better hope the foot traffic increases the rest of the year.  JS
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Re: SDC's 2017 Project Part 2
« Reply #287 on: October 31, 2017, 02:42:01 PM »
Some preview photos of the area all light up.  I cannot wait to see this in person.

http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2017/10/christmas-in-midtown-testing-sdc.html
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Re: SDC's 2017 Project Part 2
« Reply #288 on: October 31, 2017, 02:48:27 PM »
WOW!!.   and thats just a taste of what we will see.

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Re: SDC's 2017 Project Part 2
« Reply #289 on: October 31, 2017, 06:07:09 PM »
Very cool. This is exactly what they needed to kick the lights up a notch to stay on top of all the new competition. Photos never do lights justice, but this looks great already!

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Re: SDC's 2017 Project Part 2
« Reply #290 on: October 31, 2017, 07:51:08 PM »
Now they need to upgrade the main tree again. 
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Re: SDC's 2017 Project Part 2
« Reply #291 on: November 01, 2017, 09:13:25 AM »
Can't wait to see it in person.  We're going on the 11th where we'll probably be lucky just to find parking!!   :)

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Re: SDC's 2017 Project Part 2
« Reply #292 on: November 01, 2017, 10:48:30 AM »
Now they need to upgrade the main tree again.

 :D :D.  Absolutely...  new songs, new lights, new patterns...

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Re: SDC's 2017 Project Part 2
« Reply #293 on: November 01, 2017, 11:36:31 AM »
Now they need to upgrade the main tree again.

I really think Six Flags did a pretty awesome job with their tree.
https://youtu.be/6YpZoR9_qWM

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Re: SDC's 2017 Project Part 2
« Reply #294 on: November 01, 2017, 11:52:22 AM »
Like that tree, thanks.   The patterns are nice..

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Re: SDC's 2017 Project Part 2
« Reply #295 on: November 01, 2017, 07:01:21 PM »
SDC redid the tree at the wrong time. The technology they rebuilt it with was kinda old then and wasn't all that impressive, and just a few years later it we were already calling for them to re-do it again. Didn't help that they slashed the budget for it at the last minute, or so the rumors at the time said.

It's just completely outclassed now, and the Christmas competition is fierce, so I'm sure it is on the schedule somewhere - maybe even next year...

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Re: SDC's 2017 Project Part 2
« Reply #296 on: November 01, 2017, 08:15:05 PM »
They just need to call Michael Haygood and let him "handle" it..  His work with LED lights and programming is 1st class.. and is World Class..

He already has done and maintains the Ferris Wheel, The mountain coaster on 165, And Bigfoot on the strip.

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Re: SDC's 2017 Project Part 2
« Reply #297 on: November 01, 2017, 08:26:12 PM »
He did this version of the tree too, if I recall correctly. He's literally done everything with lights in Branson. I'm not sure if there's even anyone else to call.  ;D

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Re: SDC's 2017 Project Part 2
« Reply #298 on: November 01, 2017, 08:38:06 PM »
He did this version of the tree too, if I recall correctly. He's literally done everything with lights in Branson. I'm not sure if there's even anyone else to call.  ;D

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Re: SDC's 2017 Project Part 2
« Reply #299 on: November 02, 2017, 02:16:05 PM »
Some more preview photos -- check out the entrances to the area.  WOW

http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2017/11/christmas-in-midtown-testing-sdc.html
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