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^ You're really out here throwing everything against the wall hoping something will stick.  lol

Some on here care a lot more than I do.  Go have fun.  Make noise.  Be more than likely wrong.  I remember being young and enjoying those things.

Take it how you will. I was actually agreeing with your prior statements. Catch ya later.

^I don't see them trying to cram a coaster in the old FITH space. I also don't think they are short on BOH space in the area where TNT sits. I do think they want another ride near where TNT sits, because they don't want the coaster seeking crowds bunched up in the NW corner of the park.

Family launch coasters are still all the rage. I was always surprised we never got our version of firechaser express.

^^That speculation on TNT being a 'surprise' closure is kind of what I've been thinking. I think after the incidents it has suffered with trees falling on tracks, an employee death, and just general age and maintenance concerns someone finally threw a fit about it at the corporate level. Probably saw the bill for replacing a large section of track and just didn't see the ROI in keeping it around another decade.

I had thought a smaller scale coaster of that variety could be worked in up on the corner hill past Time Traveler and snake around Grand Expo. My original thought if they had not built the current plaza by FITH 2 is they would have just placed a small outdoor coaster out there to do the same from that direction. 3rd option would be to take down the Waterboggan Tower, use the land for a station, and have it meander around and pass over the pathways a couple times. Sadly this option would probably mark the end of all the mature pine trees in that area as they help shade the pathways on hot days. I suspect thats partially why the tower hasn't been touched after all these years.

Seeing this video clip and when compared to the footer turnaround by Wildfire one could argue if its not a Hyper or Stryker model it could be a large footprint Mack Mega Coaster. https://youtu.be/FcvSZwQfFB8?si=VaEvAfUd4h_aDz7I&t=350

They only have 2 listed on RCDB and they are both in Europe so it would fit in with the "first in America" statement teased. It has no inversions and is strictly speed and airtime focused. These examples are not very big length wise and the 2027 coaster is rumored to be the longest/largest footprint coaster layout at the park once built so they could market the claim its the largest of its kind. It is also different enough to not make Wildfire and Powder Keg seem redundant.

https://rcdb.com/r.htm?ot=2&ml=12373

Edit: Going back through the posts, this coaster was actually briefly mentioned near the beginning of this thread.

Also people are forgetting this park literally built and marketed an Xtreme Spinner for families. Yes it will have its own unique flavor bridging high thrill and family coaster so the classifications kinda get thrown out the window here.

*Cough*

What's interesting is I haven't seen much in the way of fake outs with the teasers or faux trademarks like they did with Lost Caverns or Wild Mountain. I do think since they already did merch that Marvel Cave Mining Co. is a real deal possibly for a new themed area consisting of PK, AP, Project '27 and eventually '29.

Yes that's a fair assessment, it was announced on Aug 16th 2017. Myself and the owner of this website attended the media event and I got pictures from the construction tour. Time Traveler was about 2/3 complete by then. They also do a bit of hyping for Coaster Christmas as they did tours then too. I feel this years event will be well booked up.

Unless they diverge from that routine this year, they usually time the new ride announcements with that week in August because of it being National Rollercoaster Day.

Of course folks can laugh it off but this is the third such claim with a similar story I've seen in the past few months. https://coasterforce.com/forums/threads/silver-dollar-city-unknown-unknown-2027.47698/post-1194442

The other was from the relative of a construction worker and from a park employee who has heard things from higher ups they usually don't get access to. They wouldn't give names and exact details as someone in the past got fired on the spot and faced legal woes for leaking something like this. They are being very strict on NDA's with everyone involved.

A very prominent employee did reiterate the "first" and emphasized "something big" in regards to it in a video posted back in the winter. I've been saying the footer style resembles elements of DC Rivals layout. Even if it's not that big, I feel this will easily be on the same scale as Helix or Blue Fire.

I still logically think it's gonna be a big Stryker model but we shall see. I feel they could theme that one better. Either way you can expect it to be the main showpiece for ACE CoasterCon next year. SDC will throw thoosies a bone with this one.

I'm confident the new White Water will be built where the Indian Ridge homes used to sit or at least close to. It and the resort will then be integrated and the one on the strip will close down and become vacant or sold off to another operator if Hershend wants to surrender property back to Branson. Though one of the reasons why Celebration City existed was to keep Six Flags from reportedly purchasing Branson USA at the time and competing with SDC.

I'm still astonished Flooded Mine has managed to outrun the Grim Reaper for as long as it has... I was positive years ago it was next.

To further put this to rest. I found this on one of the SDC FB groups.

I took a survey TODAY asking if I would be interested in a family coaster coming in 2029. This confirmed my beliefs this will be a thrill coaster. Family coaster will replace TNT

Yet it's not a BBM clone... It's not the same company that built BBM. It's not a "First" in North America. Not sure where this narrative started and why it's being pushed so hard everywhere. It's also interesting seeing all these newer accounts on here pushing this narrative without full evidence when asked. Makes me think it's employees trying to deflect and distract as they do with the "World's Largest Dollar General". It's cute but comes off as trolling.

Also BBM is just a weaker PK without the awesome first launch.

Also people are forgetting this park literally built and marketed an Xtreme Spinner for families. Yes it will have its own unique flavor bridging high thrill and family coaster so the classifications kinda get thrown out the window here.

I'm actually surprised they didn't give Dollywood an Xtreme Spinner by now. It may possibly be TN Tornadoes replacement in the future as I can see them keeping the weather theme for the spinning.

All I'm going to say is that a "TNT Replacement" is not a "first of its kind in the States"

Also take a look at that station... awfully wide for just a "TNT Replacement"

Make at that what you will. 

*cough*

It wasn't. It was set to operate with it during Coaster Con.

Well, according to this trip report, it looks like TNT will be getting a stay of execution thru at least the end of 2027 per Brad Thomas. (scroll to bottom pic) https://negative-g.com/silver-dollar-city/2025/coaster-christmas/silver-dollar-city-2025-coaster-christmas.htm

IIRC design and theme for the project was already likely finalized when ground broke last year. This Mini Miners program describes something for the future. THE actual TNT replacement. (2029-30)

My thoughts now is the MCMC isn't about a single attraction. (Project 2027) While the new coaster will be the landmark attraction, there will be more to come. It's a bigger part of a new themed land going into this area. (See Wildwood Grove at DW) The TNT replacement will come afterward I'm assuming further down into the woods as the park expands further out that way into the 1200 acres. (unless they replace PK too which I fear due to its downtime) It will all be tied in. Remember they are investing 500 million into the park over the next 10 years. The new coaster and resort will use maybe 1/3rd of that allotment at best.

Also people are forgetting this park literally built and marketed an Xtreme Spinner for families. Yes it will have its own unique flavor bridging high thrill and family coaster so the classifications kinda get thrown out the window here.

Speaking of family coasters, SFFT just announced a record breaking 4,000 foot family launch coaster with a silver mine as part of its backdrop for next year. Coaster war declared with SDC?  https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18h9XAuXRX/

Launch into the legend of WerewolfGorge - new in 2027! This record-breaking family rollercoaster sends you hurtling along 4,120 feet of twisted track - including 32 exhilarating airtime moments - as you explore the deserted silver mine where mysterious howls echo from the dark.

While similar in theme with the mine aspect, I think whatever SDC is building will top it as they love doing those record breakers for marketing. This further supports the Stryker coaster theory for SDC. Think Hyperia/Voltron layout crossed with Mystery Mine.