I sure diehard fans of other parks have the same feelings toward their faves as we do toward SDC. Wether we want to admit it or not there is competition for leisure dollars in today's economy. SDC must keep up with other parks, theme....amusement or otherwise or they will not survive. You cannot keep an operation the size of SDC going with a limited fan base, no matter how large and avide they are about the place. You have got to continue to build on your base and in this entertainment segment, you do that with the latest and greatest. Stagnation doesn't make for a successfull business operation of any type.
Any project for 2011 must be a clear home run for them. Riverblast was just a triple for them. I believe it failed to generate the excitement they were hoping for. Every time I go to the park I travel with their target demographic...and the kids I go with just keep going right on past. It was a been there and done that kind of experience for them. Even a short line was enough to entice them to ride it more than once. And I dare to say I'm sure I'm not the only one with this experience. Riverblast was an easy addition for them. They had done it before, they had experience with this type of ride...it was a no brain-er for them. To truly make an impact on the park and not just be another ride, the next addition must be as unique as the park it self is. Something not before seen...not just another rehash of something they have already done. I'm sorry to say, we are not going to get that.