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PROJECT 2026 TRACKER

Last Updated: 3/3/25

Purpose: This thread was created to track the progress of the new attraction being added to Silver Dollar City for the 2026 season. 

CONFIRMED NEWS
1. Dalton Fischer from Silver Dollar City confirmed at ACE's NoCoasterCon on January 18, 2025 that SDC was adding an "additional attraction besides the new resort for the 2026 season"

2. Numerous park guests have stated seeing officials conducting land surveys on and around the land between PowderKeg and Wildfire.

3. Markings related to land surveys, including paint marks and flags, were viewed in the area noted in point 2. 

4. Large amounts of tree removal and earth moving has already begun on and around American Plunge


RUMORS (Will be updated as information presents itself)
1. There are a handful of contractors being considered for this attraction

2. The attraction is being described as a "thrill ride"

3. A good portion of the (now unused) flume leftover from Jim Owen's Float Trip will be removed for the new attraction. 

4. American Plunge will coexist with the new attraction. 

5. The theme of the new attraction will continue the lore of the Ozarkian Society of Daredevils which can be found at American Plunge

6. The entrance to the attraction will take place in the extended outdoor queue for Wildfire that's not currently used. 

7. The ride will extend into the woods past the two current rollercoasters but unsure how far. 

This thread is for discussing all park updates and construction for the 2026 (outside of Project 2026)

For discussion on Project 2026, please visit the Tracker thread. 

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. 

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

Photo Trip Report from Opening Day 2022
https://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2022/03/spring-ride-days-sdc.html

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

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.

Reservation Link: http://www.silverdollarcity.com/reservations

After you've made a reservation let everyone know when you're going in 2020

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

This thread will be for updating which businesses are back open in Branson after the shut down

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/

https://www.ozarksfirst.com/local-news/local-news-local-news/son-fires-his-father-from-branson-family-show/amp/

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."

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.

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.

This thread will be updated as the major "corporate days" get released to the calendar

MAY 4 - MERCY HEALTH DAY.  8:30a-11p

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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