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I'm probably in the minority, but that looks very underwhelming.  And what was the talk about 1st of it's kind in the States?  Also, another pretty short coaster, just half a mile long.

Well it's finally a coaster that isn't supposed to be high-thrill for once. I have no idea what the "first" is, but its probably once again something the PR department has wildly stretched and will be ignored after the initial marketing is over.

It's definitely not short - most family coasters are far shorter. They could have cut it down to half of this layout and that is what most parks would have done.

It's definitely a great family coaster, but it's been 8 years since time travelers opened and 13 since outlaw run. SDC needs a good thrill coaster soon and hopefully that's the next ride.

It looks like a really good mine train, but I wish that it was called thunderation. Miner mountain express just  doesn't roll off the tounge

Anyways, with today being the big day, it's time for final predictions! I'm thinking a Mack Stryker since it fits with the mining theme and the suggested layout. That being said iirc this is a launch coaster? I haven't been on these boards almost all summer so I'm trying to catch up. (I have been checking the Midwest info guide photos though)

And let's be honest here, yes the park will lose its records, but Outlaw needs new trains and a retrack (IBox conversion) job like what was done for LR at Dollywood.

OR just ride in an odd row. 
It's not rough. 

Agreed. Asides from the pothole at the bottom of the drop (which has been noticeably smoother out) the ride isn't insanely rough, especially compared to thunderation. If they could just iBox the bottom of the track and not lose their wooden coaster status/records I'd be on board with that.

I was there yesterday and I can confirm that there are a TON of footers. Especially on wildfires lift you can see them. The general layout really makes me think hyper, or at least an airtime-focused ride. Mack and Vekoma are my top 2 manufacturers for this project.

I dont have any lore to add but i'd love to see a whole section of these forums dedicated to preserving the lore and history of SDC, kinda like a digital museum.

This isn't happening, but what if a gci that goes in thunderation place is called ozark wildcat? It would be a cool callback to celebration city and fits into SDC's theme.

Finally checked MG's project 2027, and construction sure has sped up. I'm sad to see the observatino deck go and hope it comes back, it was a nice little corner of the park to relax. Funny enough, on my last visit to SDC powderkeg was closed but testing, so i stood on the deck to get some test footage (was kinda hoping for a rollback) and i inadvertantly made myself a archive of the area, so thats nice. (does the site support video? i could upload it..)

that sucks. maybe force a captcha every time the site is opened? its inconvienent but should ward off bot traffic. i know other websites have been warding off ai scrapers so its possible.

Honestly, a vekoma  launched makes a lot of sense. Big bear did really well at Dollywood and could easily take on the mining theme. My only concern with another launched is the threat it poses to powdered. I can't lose another classic sdc attraction

going into speculation mode, I hope the new coaster is an airtime machine. PowderKeg gives great airtime but its a fairly short coaster with the lift hill in the middle. Time traveler gives great floater airtime but not enough ejector. Outlaw run is fun, but I wouldn't call it an airtime machine either. Again, Mack hyper makes sense (though it does not have to be 200ft,as shown by Blue Fire) It needs to be like thunderation where it appeals to families, but doesn't hold pack its punches either.

what about a Mack hyper with a minetrain theme? would certainly be first of its kind

On second watch, the little area where you could view powderkeg's launch is being completely redone. Honestly a little sad about that since that corner was one of my favorite places to relax.

edit: Is terry allowed to post these behind the scenes videos? his lines sound scripted so I wonder if its a marketing campaign by SDC to keep us speculating...

Lots of interesting stuff in this short clip.  Anyone know exactly what we're seeing?  Obviously PowderKeg is in testing with a modified launch.  Is this a planned change/upgrade or relates to the new 2027 ride?

Here's the full video from Terry Wayne Sanders: https://www.facebook.com/reel/882097074816055




Thank you so much for posting this! I've been looking for footage of a PowderKeg rollback for FOREVER! Between this and the Buzzsaw Falls, PoV, lots of SDC lost media is being found!

is this dvd still for sale? ik the movie has been posted ti herschend's youtube channel but i want to own a physical copy, epsecially since you can't buy it on vimeo anymore