New Pages Coming Soon.

[shavethewhales]

I'll be adding a few new content pages this week.

First off, I'm finally almost finished with the 'Other SDC Attractions' page, which covers info on things like the Homestead and the cave. Next, I've been inspired by Joy to make a page covering the dropped ride concepts of SDC like the shot tower, Frisbee, and topple tower. Finally, I'll try to get that page on SDC's history done, though that one will be a toughy.

If anyone feels the need to add anything, or has any ideas for future content, just let me know.

[Joy]

I find that I do better researching when I have something specific to look for, so if you're needing anything for the history, give me some specifics that you want and I can search through my stuff to see if I can find anything you can add.

~ "Becky" Joy ~

[Coaster]

The book, The History of Silver Dollar City is very informative and interesting. It would help you on the history page a lot probably.

[shavethewhales]

^Yeah, see that's the thing, there's so many good SDC history sources out there, I've been tempted to just post a few links to the best of them. Still, it'd be nice to have a guide that goes into all the pesky little details over the years.

Joy, do you know anything about the death that occurred on Fire-In-The-Hole in the early years? I've heard that a train was accidentally sent into the mech. area, and the door was too low. Most people were able to duck, but one fella wasn't.  Apparently there was a massive section of the ride that was removed sometime after this.

[Coaster]

I'm learning so many things about SDC on these forums. See, I didn't even know there was a wreck on Fire in the Hole. That's sad and tragic. I can't wait to see the new page on the site Whales.

[Joy]

I have never been able to get anything more than rumor about the FitH death thing... It's almost like it's common knowledge, and yet no one seems to know what year it happened, what the legal outcome was, and what-not. All anyone can ever tell me is just that someone died in the way that you described. I have no idea if it's real or not.

~ "Becky" Joy ~

[shavethewhales]

Sorry guys, it may take a little longer than I thought to get the new pages up - I've had a load of work dumped on me this week. I still should be able to get the pages up by the end of the week though, hopefully.

[Coaster]

Take your time Whales. Rather it look nice than sloppy!

[Joy]

Info on the Fire in the Hole accident can be read here:

http://www.rideaccidents.com/coasters.html (scroll down to 1980, July 9)

~ "Becky" Joy ~

[Coaster]

That's the scariest thing about riding roller coasters to me, if the ride operator is not really paying attention or is a teenager. Us darn teenagers!!

[shavethewhales]

^^Thanks, that's the confirmation I needed.

I've got the other attractions page done, so now I'm off to start the lost concepts page.

[Coaster]

It looks pretty good but it would look a WHOLE lot better if there were pictures for each attraction. I do understand that your busy though. It looks pretty good Whales.

[shavethewhales]

^Yeah, I still plan to get pictures to go with each article, but it will take awhile.

[Coaster]

^^Thanks, that's the confirmation I needed.

I've got the other attractions page done, so now I'm off to start the lost concepts page.

Your welcome.  Will the lost concepts page include descriptions and pictures?? I'm hoping so.

[shavethewhales]

^For the Lost Concepts page I'd have to ask Joy for permission to use her photos, as I didn't even think to save them myself when they came out.

For restaurants though, I could use some photos, as I never thought to take any specifically for this purpose. If anyone goes to the park soon, I'd appreciate it if they'd snap a few photos for me of some of the shops/eateries.