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Other Parks / Re: New Six Flags passes

« on: September 02, 2024, 09:29:28 PM »

I priced out 2 passes like we had year before last with meal plans, it was over a grand for the 2 for a year.  This past year I did their top pass but did not get the meal plan.  So, passes are way beyond what I will pay, and less benefits now.  I will be passing.

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Other Parks / New Six Flags passes

« on: August 30, 2024, 07:13:33 PM »

It appears Six Flags has changed their passes.  We currently have Diamond season passes that include access to all parks.  I can't remember how much I paid for them off hand.  I bought them right around this same time last year and that included the rest of 2023 and 2024.  I got a pop up in their app about big sale going on right now, bla bla bla.  I just looked into renewing at it appears their passes no longer offer access to their other parks, even the top pass now called premier.  You have to buy some sort of add one that allows access to all parks which is $225.  That seems insane and quite a bit more expensive than last year.  Also, previously the top diamond included a season refill drink cup.  Now that is not included either.  So, it seems the passes will not cost substantially more, and not offer the same benefits.  I will most likely not be renewing.  Will be considering SDC passes again as was my original plan to alternate every other year.  Except for this coming year the SF passes used to be reasonable enough that I considered doing both.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: August 01, 2024, 09:11:04 PM »

I guess the clientele is changing to the type that makes it necessary for such measures.

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Branson Talk / Re: OYO/Classic Motor Inn closed

« on: July 21, 2024, 08:45:52 PM »

I have not been to Branson in about a year or two, planned on getting season passes again for SDC next year.  Really sounds like the golden days of Branson are over.

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Branson Talk / Re: OYO/Classic Motor Inn closed

« on: July 15, 2024, 08:57:28 PM »

is it possible some unknown entity is buying up a lot of these properties and letting them sit until some future plan is revealed?

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Announcements / Re: New Forums

« on: June 26, 2024, 06:54:51 PM »

I usually check this site daily.  I guess I am old fashioned but I much prefer forums. 

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Branson Talk / Re: OYO/Classic Motor Inn closed

« on: June 24, 2024, 07:34:50 PM »

Wow sounds like things have generally gone down hill in the last couple of years.

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Branson Talk / Re: OYO/Classic Motor Inn closed

« on: June 23, 2024, 06:47:25 PM »

Is the visitor count to Branson going down?  I know we have not been over there in a couple of years and we used to go about once a  month.  We had a few spots we stayed at that were basic and dated but clean, which is fine with me.  We did the Classic all the time before the new owners took over.  We also used to do Ozark Valley Inn.  The Honeysuckle was also decent but I think they went out of business also.  The Angel inns used to be nice too but I think they seem to have gone downhill last few times we were there.  It appears most of the local owners have sold out to foreign owners and now they are closing.  Seems like a rapid decline for sure.

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SDC Memories/ Park History / Re: 1984 - 2024

« on: May 20, 2024, 06:14:49 PM »

My first time visiting was in 1984 also.   Sure a different experience back then.  Would love to revisit the park of old.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: May 20, 2024, 06:13:15 PM »

Why would they need to clearcut that area?  Would that be required to rebuild the track?  If that is the case, seems like it would be a totally different experience.

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Other Parks / Re: New Park - American Heartland in NE Oklahoma

« on: May 14, 2024, 06:08:21 PM »

I have been hearing that a contractor as sued them for $5m for unpaid work.  That could be a reason why construction has stopped.  Seems to be turning out to be a shady deal perhaps?

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Construction/Rumors / Re: Future SDC Development Speculation (Long-term)

« on: April 09, 2024, 04:21:28 PM »

I am not exactly sure what you mean by i box conversion, but I will say the New Texas Giant at SF appeared to be the same as OR to me when I first saw it, but from what I understand it has had the track redone at some point.  I took the chance and rode it and it is very smooth.  I will not ride OR, too rough,  plus I really do not care for the restraint system.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: March 12, 2024, 07:33:31 PM »

Well OK.  I have to say I would take the old one over this new one hands down.  Maybe I will change my mind if/when I ride it.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: March 11, 2024, 06:26:26 PM »

For those who have rode it, how long would you say the new ride is compared to the old one?  Shorter or longer duration?  Drops about the same, more or less intense?

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: March 06, 2024, 06:36:31 PM »

Saw that on the fakebook