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#1
Other Parks / SFSTL 2023
January 16, 2023, 10:14:25 AM
Well this is a complete surprise. 

At ACE's No Coaster Con this weekend it was announced that a new attraction would be built on the remnants of the now defunct go kart track under under the Boss' queue line.  No other details were provided but they did go right after SFOG who just announced a new Skyline P'Sghetti dueling kiddie coaster, so who knows. 

#2
I thought we already had a 2024 thread but apparently not. 
Since FITH2.0 has been delayed to 2024 let's move discussion on the project to here to keep things tidy.


With that being said, the ride has gone vertical.  You might be able to see it from the firehouse if the lights inside are on.  Of course the windows are filthy so you won't be able to get decent photos.  Can confirm that there's supports up.  There might be some track as well, but that's still a "rumor" for now.  We're not sure if what looks like track is track or just a different type of support.  Remember RMC track looks like supports so it's hard to know for sure until confirmation
#4
The partnership between Herschend and Stone Mountain will officially end August 2022 according to this article.  It is not the sole topic of article, but it is mentioned.  Sounds like Herschend is just exercising its right to not extend the agreement due to the current "woke" culture that wants to cancel everything.  They (HFEC) are just excusing themselves from the situation as soon as they can. 

https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/stone-mountain-park-ceo-tell-the-truth-about-carving-move-flags/MZ7QRWT2UJFHLASFQBXLVQUHYY/?outputType=amp
#5
Random Talk / Your Travels Thread (2021)
February 18, 2021, 11:32:55 PM
Much like the previous editions of this thread, this will be the place to let everyone know where you are going / have gone during the 2021 calendar year.  To help others find information, we will make these threads last only one calendar year and then we will create another.

Adventure is Still Out There!  Cannot wait to see where everyone is going during 2021.
#6
Reservation Link: http://www.silverdollarcity.com/reservations

After you've made a reservation let everyone know when you're going in 2020
#7
https://www.ozarksfirst.com/local-news/local-news-local-news/local-diner-is-adding-a-drive-in-movie-theater/

Cakes-N-Cream 50's Diner (on the Boulevard) is planning on adding the "American 76 Drive-In" movie theatre
#8
Branson Talk / BRANSON REOPENING TRACKER
May 13, 2020, 10:45:08 PM
This thread will be for updating which businesses are back open in Branson after the shut down
#9
Corporate is treating All-Season Dining this year at Dolly's Splash Country in a test run to see if rolling it out chain-wide soon is a feasible possibility.  Here's a blog post about how the program at DSC will run this season.  Price points are not stupid high either, but the time restriction on when you can use it is not the best.  I can foresee long lines occurring as people try to use their passes all at the same time

https://blog.dollywood.com/index.php/2020/02/17/water-park-dining-plan-passes-available-now-limited-quantity/
#10
Branson Talk / Droopy Drawers fired from Baldknobbers
January 11, 2020, 11:51:16 AM
https://www.ozarksfirst.com/local-news/local-news-local-news/son-fires-his-father-from-branson-family-show/amp/

Quote

BRANSON, Mo. — A major change is coming to what is known as Branson's first show.

The famous Baldknobbers after-show manager, Brandon Mabe, fired his father, Tim Mabe.

Tim played a character named 'Droopy Drawers' in the show.

Brandon, Tim and his wife, Patty Mabe, posted their feelings about the family shake-up on Facebook.

Patty wrote asking for prayers because they had just recently filed bankruptcy trying to keep another of their businesses going.

She continued to write that she was in shock and grieving not only for Tim losing the job he loved but for the loss of a 60-year-old legacy and legend, Droopy Drawers.

In response to the posts by his parents, Brandon posted that he loves his father and that every decision is made with the best interest of the family, business, partners and cast.

Fans and friends of the Baldknobbers are passionately coming out on different sides of the issue on social media

"I don't know all the gist about it," said Dee Dee Sanders, a Branson resident. "But, I just feel sad because they're one of our founding families and I hate that something like this would have to happen."

"I've worked with the family for most of my life and it's really hard," said MaryAnn Rivero, Branson resident. "Unless you're right in the middle of it..you don't really know what to do."

#11
General Silver Dollar City Talk / 2020 Trip Reports
December 15, 2019, 06:12:15 PM
Much like the 2019 edition of this thread, this will be the place to leave your personal trip reports from your visits at SDC during the 2020 calendar year.  To help others find information, we will make these threads last only one calendar year and then we will create another.

See you on the midway!  Cannot wait to read about (and see photos from) your visits.
#12
Random Talk / Your Travels Thread (2020)
December 15, 2019, 06:06:14 PM
Much like the 2019 edition of this thread, this will be the place to let everyone know where you are going / have gone during the 2020 calendar year.  To help others find information, we will make these threads last only one calendar year and then we will create another.

Adventure is Still Out There!  Cannot wait to see where everyone is going during 2020.
#13
This thread will be updated as the major "corporate days" get released to the calendar

MAY 4 - MERCY HEALTH DAY.  8:30a-11p
#14
This is your official thread to post updates and speculations dealing the 2022 operating season for Silver Dollar City properties in Branson, MO.

Remember to list credits if you post photos that come from a different site and/or are not your own.

Thanks and happy speculating.
#15
This is your official thread to post updates and speculations dealing the 2021 operating season for Silver Dollar City properties in Branson, MO.

Remember to list credits if you post photos that come from a different site and/or are not your own.

Thanks and happy speculating.
#16
Random Talk / Snowpocalypse 2019
January 11, 2019, 02:10:41 PM
As Winter Storm Gia enters our area please be safe. 

Once the snow stops falling let us all know how much you end up with. 
#17
General Silver Dollar City Talk / 2019 Trip Reports
January 03, 2019, 09:19:27 AM
Just announced.  April 5-7 will be Young Heathens... I mean Christians Weekend next season.  I would avoid going during that time like the plague.  Still working out when Cox and Mercy Saturdays will be. 
#18
General Silver Dollar City Talk / JoDee Herschend
November 26, 2018, 12:01:37 PM
In case you haven't heard yet, I hate to be bearer of bad news... JoDee Herschend lost her fight Sunday with cancer.  I don't know all of the details other than she came home from the Mayo Clinic for Thanksgiving. 

Those who had the privilege of meeting this special lady in person know how big of a loss this is to the SDC family. 

Fly high, JoDee. 

Edited to add link to KY3 article
https://www.ky3.com/content/news/Herschend-Entertainment-mourns-the-loss-of-JoDee-Herschend-501271971.html
#19
Random Talk / Your Travels Thread (2019)
October 29, 2018, 10:49:27 PM
Much like the 2018 edition of this thread, this will be the place to let everyone know where you are going / have gone during the 2019 calendar year.  To help others find information, we will make these threads last only one calendar year and then we will create another.

Adventure is Still Out There!  Cannot wait to see where everyone is going during 2019.
#20
Recently purchased the CDX Blocks Littler Dipper "Lego" style coaster and did a report on building it.
https://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2018/05/cdxlittledipper.html

I got to admit, it was a lot of fun to build and I think it turned out great. 
Definitely recommend purchasing.  It was just under $40 with shipping.