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#1
We visited the City on Wednesday December 18th. Our schedules left us with a Wednesday being the best day to visit.  We had planned the trip a week before and were happy to see that day added to the schedule.  Also a pleasant surprise was that Rhonda Vincent had a Christmas Bluegrass show scheduled for that day only in Red Gold Heritage Hall (she eventually added another couple of shows for that Wednesday).  The weather was cool enough that we could wear our winter coats all day but not freezing cold once the sun went down.  We went to the 2pm Rhonda Vincent show and though the City was far from crowded that day I think the majority of them were at the show LOL.  We got there 20 minutes before the show started and there was already a huge crowd.  The show was very good, all Christmas songs except for one bluegrass version of Dolly Parton's "9 to 5".  Rhonda's mom came up on stage and sang Buck Owens "Santa Looks A Lot Like Daddy".  She did a very good job.

Since the crowds were light we ended up riding Fire in the Hole 5 times.  While my wife and daughter were shopping I even rode it once by myself and I was the only one on that particular train!  Really amazing considering we rode it in May, July, and October and spent around an hour in line each time.  Outlaw Run was also a walk on.  I was talking to one of the ride workers at Fire in the Hole later about hoping they would start work soon on smoothing out Thunderation.  He said he heard they would probably replace it with a Mystery Mine type ride but from others on this site (including Swoosh) it sounds more like they will just work on making Thunderation smoother and not replacing it.  In my version of a perfect world, if they were to replace it, I would love to see it turned into a version of Disney's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (hey I can dream  :) ).  We also got in rides on the Flooded Mine, Sing Along Steam Train and Firefall.

The Frontier Fa-La-La Follies at the Saloon were great as always.  We also saw The Living Nativity which is always very good though the angel Gabriel was a voice over only and not a live person.  The Rhonda Vincent show, the Saloon, and the Nativity were the only shows we went to.  Our daughter got dinner to go at the Riverside Smokehouse and we took it up the hill to the Wagon Works Grill where my wife got the seasonal Ozarks Chili and I got the All American Special.  The tree show on Main Street was great as usual.  We were at the City the whole time from 1pm to 9pm.

The next day we went to Buccee's outside of Springfield then toured the Wilson Creek Civil War Battlefield in Springfield.  I highly recommend it if you've never been.  Very well maintained and free admission.  Happy New Year to everyone and looking forward to the (sadly) truncated but still appealing Bluegrass and BBQ festival in May.
#2
^ Although I agree that they are doing a lot of that they are at least, according to speculation, continuing the theme of the Society of Ozarkian Daredevils with the new ride.  That gives me hope that they are still keeping to the theme somewhat.  :)
#3
And who said this board is dead?  LOL all it needed was a hot topic to spring back to life!  :)
#4
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker
April 11, 2025, 10:57:02 AM
I just hope it doesn't spin or go upside down. They already have that covered.
#5
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker
April 02, 2025, 11:17:11 AM
Quote from: Swoosh on April 01, 2025, 10:39:18 PM1. See my latest blog update and I explain what's going on with AP

2. The clearing beyond WF/PK have nothing to do with the resort, it's in the wrong direction of the resort.  It's MILES from the resort.  It's for the 2026 project

Great pictures and info as always on your MIG site, Swoosh!  Thanks!
#6
I live about 40 miles from Magic Springs and haven't been there since 1981.  It just doesn't appeal to me.  My wife and I were talking about it and we figured most of the time people go there are for the concerts- and those are usually like Steppenwolf's grandsons or some other variation of an oldie band.  :P
#7
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker
March 14, 2025, 08:34:04 AM
If they do close T-N-T after this year then I've got to think the new ride will be Thunderation 2.0
#8
^ Thanks for the pics mg !
#9
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker
February 15, 2025, 03:23:58 PM
^ It was my belief as well that they will refresh and keep Thunderation open.  I wish the new attraction would be completely indoors so it would be open during inclement weather but with the ride extending into the woods it doesn't sound like that's the case. 
#10
^ Thanks HB!  Isn't it great that a theme park like Silver Dollar City is so well loved by us that we can get so passionate?  :)
#11
^ I disagree the board is on "life support".  It usually gets quiet this time of year with the park being closed. When it opens back up I'm sure the forums will get more active. Swoosh, you yourself keep us entertained and informed with your MIG trip reports. Wait until something big does get announced from SDC and watch the board spring back to life with a vengeance!  And as always Shave thanks for keeping the board running!
#12
Dollywood Discussion / Re: New Indoor Ride - 2026
January 27, 2025, 09:18:01 AM
^ Operate without frequently breaking down?  LOL
#13
^ Doesn't look like any inversions on that ride so that would definitely work for me and my family!  Hey SDC, if you build it they will come!
#14
Stagecoaster!  ;D
#15
^ Yes.  Right next to the waterfall across from the Mill.