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SDC Memories/ Park History / Memories of FITH
« on: March 05, 2023, 07:55:47 PM »
Hi there fellow SDC fans! I've been a lurker on this site for years, but today I felt compelled to finally share my thoughts. It was the recent closing of Fire in the Hole that inspired me to start posting. As someone who grew up going to SDC multiple times a year, I have so many fond memories of the park, from the train conductors/robbers to Flooded Mine and, of course, Fire in the Hole.
As a kid, Fire in the Hole was the only coaster in the park, and it was a big deal. I remember feeling so excited and a little scared every time we got in line. But it wasn't until I got a job at SDC that I really fell in love with the ride. I started out at the Great American Plunge, but my heart was set on working at Fire in the Hole. Eventually, I made my way over there and worked my way up to lead.
Working at Fire in the Hole during that era was an amazing experience. I'll never forget our "first day of work orientation" at the saloon. We were taught that guest safety and relationships were the most important things. And while safety is always a priority at SDC, there was something special about the way it was emphasized during that time. We were also taught to talk to guests as if it was 1880, which meant coming up with clever responses to modern-day questions. It was a fun part of the job and really added to the immersive experience of the ride.
In the coming weeks, I plan to share more stories from my time working at Fire in the Hole. I won't share anything that would put SDC in a negative light, but I hope to give you all a glimpse into what it was like to work at such an iconic ride during a great era of SDC. So stay tuned, fellow fans, and thanks for indulging me as we celebrate the memories of Fire in the Hole together.
As a kid, Fire in the Hole was the only coaster in the park, and it was a big deal. I remember feeling so excited and a little scared every time we got in line. But it wasn't until I got a job at SDC that I really fell in love with the ride. I started out at the Great American Plunge, but my heart was set on working at Fire in the Hole. Eventually, I made my way over there and worked my way up to lead.
Working at Fire in the Hole during that era was an amazing experience. I'll never forget our "first day of work orientation" at the saloon. We were taught that guest safety and relationships were the most important things. And while safety is always a priority at SDC, there was something special about the way it was emphasized during that time. We were also taught to talk to guests as if it was 1880, which meant coming up with clever responses to modern-day questions. It was a fun part of the job and really added to the immersive experience of the ride.
In the coming weeks, I plan to share more stories from my time working at Fire in the Hole. I won't share anything that would put SDC in a negative light, but I hope to give you all a glimpse into what it was like to work at such an iconic ride during a great era of SDC. So stay tuned, fellow fans, and thanks for indulging me as we celebrate the memories of Fire in the Hole together.