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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2018 Trip Reports

« on: November 05, 2018, 08:12:21 AM »

DianaGail sounds like an absolutely awesome day. Especially after the 20,000 people that were out there Saturday that I braved for a little while.   lol

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2019 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: November 03, 2018, 07:06:00 PM »

I am at the city and I would pay money they are going ahead with tear out of ride. Photos s later no Rejoyce sign

Outside of the REJOICE sign missing, there was absolutely nothing different looking about the Lost River or Lake Silver area today.  I was out for a while and shot some video footage, but at least at this point it looks like it does every year at this time.

Rib house was also open for business and looking completely normal for this time of year. 

I'd say if it's happening, then they aren't starting for a while yet, and may wait until after the Christmas season.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2019 SDC Refill Tumbler

« on: November 02, 2018, 02:26:39 PM »

I'm struggling with the $50 price for this myself.  I think that $30 would have been a much better price point for it.
Even though we buy a couple of the mugs each year, after we pay for the mug and the refills I don't think we come anywhere near $50 worth of drinks out of it.  Adding it up, I'm betting we're closer to $25-30 for each mug and all the refills we get.  Most of the time we fill them with water anyways.
I wonder what they'll be doing for souvenir cups and refills for regular park guests.  But right now I'm pretty sure it's going to be a no go on the $50 mug from us.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2018 Trip Reports

« on: October 30, 2018, 04:20:34 PM »

@DianaGail,   why are the kids out.?   I think we have school everywhere up here..

There are also a number of districts in the area that have also now gone to a 4 day school week, with Monday being their standard day off.  While it's a small number, most of them are near SDC

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2018 Trip Reports

« on: October 30, 2018, 07:58:19 AM »

Any thoughts on This coming Sunday?  My kids don’t have school Monday. It would be the perfect Sunday to go and let them ride til close.

Supposed to be some showers Saturday evening into Sunday, and cool, but looks like it will clear up for park hours.  Saturday is the day I expect to be really busy, so Sunday could turn out to be a great day to go.  But expect some crowds since it's opening weekend.

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SDC Memories/ Park History / Re: Pictures from the Past!

« on: October 30, 2018, 07:54:04 AM »

Absolutely loving these old photos.  So many from well before I ever would have had the chance to visit, it's my only way to see and "experience" the park and what it was like back then.  Very neat to see what has changed over the years and what hasn't.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2019 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: October 29, 2018, 08:55:06 AM »

So I guess the full rumors are out and flying.  lol  Here's what little bit I've heard from a few sources, and take all of it with a grain of salt because none of it is "official" in any way at all, just what I've gleaned and can easily be inaccurate.

What I've head is that are removing the Lost River and Rib House and using that area for an expansion that will likely include another rapids ride and BBQ place, but there's also a good chance it will include other things as well.

I haven't heard anything about Lake Silver at all, but with them needing some sort of retaining pond for the rapids, and with Fireman's Landing being designed the way it is water side I would be surprised if they don't have some sort of "lake" there in the future, just maybe not as big as it is now.

I haven't heard anything about theaters and stores on "landside" changing or having anything happen to them, and honestly doubt there are any plans for that.  I think all of the changes and expansions will end up being waterside of the riverfront area.  I don't see any reason for them to change any of the theaters or stores that are there now, except the rib house and maybe Rube Dugans, the other store that's water side next to the Lost River.  That will disappoint my daughter as she likes shopping for dresses there.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2018 Trip Reports

« on: October 29, 2018, 08:44:54 AM »

One other thing of note, we noticed they were setting up tents in the area behind the admin building to the right of where the trams pull up.  We asked the stop 1 driver what that was and he said he was not 100% sure but he thought they were setting those up because they think the crowds for Christmas will be so huge they will also bring people in around that side (maybe that is the employee entrance)?  Anybody else heard that?

That honestly wouldn't shock me at all.  I'm going to dare to chance the crowds this Saturday for a meet and greet- and maybe next Saturday for the ACE event (I still haven't quite decided on that) but they'll both be days that I'll get there very early then plan plenty of crowd watching.  :-)

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Random Talk / Re: More ADA news about parks

« on: October 24, 2018, 02:46:12 PM »

I heard a complaint once that we should shut the cave down because it's not ADA compliant. 

Well if they would just move it someplace flat and smooth the whole thing out it wouldn't be a problem.  ;-P

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2019 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: October 24, 2018, 11:20:33 AM »

<shudder>
Holly Jolly.... Holly Jolly... Holly Jolly Christmas....
Holly Jolly.... Holly Jolly... Holly Jolly Christmas....
two parades each night for two months.....
and Rudolph repeated on a loop every 45 minutes
</shudder>

Kind of like:
"It's a small world after all,
It's a small world after all,
It's a small world after all,
It's a small small world..."
<repeat an nauseum>

lol  Yes it gets in your head, but I think more people like it than hate it.  The parade is really popular, and the music fits.  Even if it can be a bit annoying.  :-P

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2018 Trip Reports

« on: October 24, 2018, 11:17:54 AM »

The shoe issue comes down to one thing- as others have mentioned- "authentic" looking shoes are, generally, also horribly uncomfortable, especially when it comes to being on your feet for 8 hours + a day.  When I was there the general rule was a "color appropriate work shoe without a logo" at least for the train.  We weren't allowed tennis/ athletic shoes per se, but I was able to find some very comfortable work shoes with gel soles in them that worked very well.  But they really weren't any more time appropriate than a tennis shoe either.

However, I also can understand what you're saying in that just at a glance the tennis shoe can look more "modern" than a work shoe.  I'm curious if it's just the visiting craftsmen that are wearing them, or if it's a widespread thing among the employees.  I haven't noticed it. But then I also don't tend to stare at people's feet either.  :-)

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Season Pass Survey

« on: October 23, 2018, 12:43:49 PM »

Actually saving a few dollars on the "no holiday" pass would be fine with me, since I won't go anywhere near the park on holidays anyways.  Though I noticed that all of those annual passes are an increase in price over what a regular pass has been in the past.
I also noticed that they had a pretty obvious "whoops" in the survey.  Hey, look, a cruise on the Branson Belle with nothing else for only $175!  LOL

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Season Pass Survey

« on: October 22, 2018, 05:05:38 PM »

Got the email.  Haven't looked at or taken the survey yet

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Six BEST Rides at Silver Dollar City

« on: October 20, 2018, 11:18:30 AM »

Awesome!  Welcome John.  Looking forward to getting over and visiting you guys as well!  Just a matter of finding some time when the whole family can do it.  :-)

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2019 Project(s) and Park Developments

« on: October 19, 2018, 10:16:06 AM »

Sounds like it's an interesting year.  I appreciate how it looks like they are doubling down not just on one or two shows but beefing up the entertainment as a whole.  That's good because is some spots it looked like it was starting to slide.
I'm curious about the big summer production.  That could be really good, or really cheesy. Hopefully it hits the good mark.  The other shows and festivals look to be fun.
Those who had a feeling about October were right on.  I noticed it said crafting days, but then no other mention of the crafters.  Wonder what's really happening with them.  But the fall evenings should be nice at least.
Overall, very nice.
What I've been hearing I didn't see mentioned at all, and that's partially why I didn't talk about it- strong rumors and nothing more.  What I've heard is that they are taking out Lost River and the BBQ rib place and completely redoing that entire area of the park, including a new rapids ride and other additions.  I've also heard it's a 2 year project, which would account for why it's not mentioned.  It also may not happening, which would also explain that.  lol  So we'll see.  :-)