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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2017 Project(s) and Park Developments
« on: June 03, 2016, 01:51:36 PM »
I just came from over yonder and couldn't find squat. But boy, TNT was riding great!
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Where in the City? (2016)
« on: June 03, 2016, 01:47:37 PM »
It's knot anywhere I can find!
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2017 Project(s) and Park Developments
« on: June 03, 2016, 12:25:23 AM »It *would* be awesome but we all know that it's not going to happen so let's leave it at that.
Due to an appointment in the area, I'll be on park Friday to get a photo update. The plan is to have it on the MiG blog by midday Saturday.
I'll be looking out for you. I think ill recognize you. If approached by a green hat and shirt wearing fellow don't be alarmed. Just a fan. I'm planning on taking a lot of pics with my phone myself. I'm bringing my new 3ds to try and take some 3d pics and videos also.
I will buy you lunch or a snack or something if I meet you though. I appreciate what you do. Yours and others works through the years have kept me interested, informed, and vicariously amused.
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2016 Meet Ups
« on: June 02, 2016, 10:34:47 PM »
No, in fact I have not. The last thing I rode at SDC was Buzzsaw Falls. I also rode the Waterboggan that day. I've put on a lot of weight since then so hopefully I can fit on the coasters still. The last time I rode a coaster was Batman in St. Louis and they literally stuffed me into the over the shoulders. Two girls kept pushing till I fit. Lol.
But no worries here, they'll be fun had no matter what. Prior to that last trip, I was at the City often, so I can't wait to see all the changes I've only read about over the years. And I'm excited to be seeing what hasn't changed too, maybe even more so.
Tonight I am on the strip and I must say I was very impressed. I was under the impression that at least some of it was distressed but from 65 to Track 5 anyway it looks absolutely fantastic. I'm a little old to be hanging out at the Track alone though so I've only enjoyed the karts and mini golf from a distance. Maybe next time. The ferris wheel looks great but I was disappointed the heli wasn't operating, as I think I have the nerve now.
I did, however walk through the Memory Barn at the toy museum and was thoroughly impressed. I only wish I had gotten there earlier so I could have seen the entire facility and enjoyed it at a less hurried pace. The proprietors were extremely accommodating though and gave me a discounted admission and offered to let me come back in the morning for free! Some things never change down here, it's good to know. Unfortunately, I'll have to tour it more completely on my next visit. It really is neat.
I walked back around the bend (pretty active area tonight) to the Hollywood Wax Museum. It was just as cool as I remembered from before. I wanted to stop in Ozarkland, but they were closed for the evening. So I bought a lovely green Branson "truckers hat" in the wax museum gift shop and called it a night after stopping in the Wendy's for a quick bite.
Strangely enough, I was waited on by a nice lady from Jamaica. I informed her that I had met a lady from Jamaica earlier working the bumper boats at Track 4. (while walking by, I had asked her if she ever felt like just jumping in and going swimming, to which she replied, no because it was too cold and she was from warm Jamaica.) The counter lady then informed me that there was another lady from Jamaica working at the Wendy's and proceeded to trot her out. Needless to say, I was somewhat perplexed. I think maybe a vacation to Jamaica is in my future. I shoulda had my palm read at the gas station cater corner from Clay Coopers.
Anyways, good times and if you're on site tomorrow, b sure to holler. I'll have my hat on looking for you and will check in here periodically through the day so long as I can hold a charge.
But no worries here, they'll be fun had no matter what. Prior to that last trip, I was at the City often, so I can't wait to see all the changes I've only read about over the years. And I'm excited to be seeing what hasn't changed too, maybe even more so.
Tonight I am on the strip and I must say I was very impressed. I was under the impression that at least some of it was distressed but from 65 to Track 5 anyway it looks absolutely fantastic. I'm a little old to be hanging out at the Track alone though so I've only enjoyed the karts and mini golf from a distance. Maybe next time. The ferris wheel looks great but I was disappointed the heli wasn't operating, as I think I have the nerve now.
I did, however walk through the Memory Barn at the toy museum and was thoroughly impressed. I only wish I had gotten there earlier so I could have seen the entire facility and enjoyed it at a less hurried pace. The proprietors were extremely accommodating though and gave me a discounted admission and offered to let me come back in the morning for free! Some things never change down here, it's good to know. Unfortunately, I'll have to tour it more completely on my next visit. It really is neat.
I walked back around the bend (pretty active area tonight) to the Hollywood Wax Museum. It was just as cool as I remembered from before. I wanted to stop in Ozarkland, but they were closed for the evening. So I bought a lovely green Branson "truckers hat" in the wax museum gift shop and called it a night after stopping in the Wendy's for a quick bite.
Strangely enough, I was waited on by a nice lady from Jamaica. I informed her that I had met a lady from Jamaica earlier working the bumper boats at Track 4. (while walking by, I had asked her if she ever felt like just jumping in and going swimming, to which she replied, no because it was too cold and she was from warm Jamaica.) The counter lady then informed me that there was another lady from Jamaica working at the Wendy's and proceeded to trot her out. Needless to say, I was somewhat perplexed. I think maybe a vacation to Jamaica is in my future. I shoulda had my palm read at the gas station cater corner from Clay Coopers.
Anyways, good times and if you're on site tomorrow, b sure to holler. I'll have my hat on looking for you and will check in here periodically through the day so long as I can hold a charge.
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2016 Meet Ups
« on: June 02, 2016, 05:38:22 PM »
Injun Joe will be in the park tomorrow for the first time in over 15 years. I plan to be hootin', hollerin', and generally whoopin' it up with tomahawk in hand from ropedrop to close, or at least that is the plan. Its been a long time and hopefully I get some of that old feeling again. This will also be the first time I've been to any park solo, but I just can't pass up this unique opportunity, so clear a (war)path, and hide the squaws and li'l injuns, I'm comin' thru.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: Things That Should Never Be Done at Silver Dollar City
« on: December 21, 2015, 03:52:40 PM »
Some things in the park are fast approaching an age closer in time to the actual 1880's than they are to today. While I don't expect the PTB to mothball SDC into its current state or some other speculatively-preferred previous state permanently and build a brand new 1880s village at Mutton Hollow, I do truly relish the amplified rusticity and each opportunity I get to git on down yonder.
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2015 Trip Reviews
« on: March 29, 2015, 04:20:41 PM »
Breaded deep fried dill pickles....BURRRRRRRRRRP. Excuse me, now I feel much better.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: Your Attraction Ideas
« on: November 15, 2014, 02:41:29 PM »
I think Chittlins' is clearly the most desirable option, but hey, theres plenty to be said for a nice big flat too. Of course, I thought Buzzsaw Falls was pretty cool, so take that with a grain of salt.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2015 Project
« on: October 22, 2014, 04:35:37 PM »I wish there were more trees.
I cringe every time a tree is removed from SDC.
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Rudolph Parade, New for 2014
« on: October 18, 2014, 05:43:59 PM »
Spongebob's been tickling the nose flute since Rudolph was in tighty whities. How dare thee.
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: YOU can change 1 thing at SDC. No $ limits....1 thing.
« on: September 22, 2014, 05:19:00 PM »
Hmmm...one ride, entity, or show with no funding limits.
Well, since everyone seems to be a relatively conservative bunch here considering the lack of restraint in the funding requirements, I am going to suggest a world record length "family coaster" with Disney-killing theming. It will bring to bear the power of the full 350 meters of elevation from the city down to the lake, in order to present 3 full sections of 100, 100, and finally 200 meters of drop, each interrupted by 45 seconds to 2 minutes of slow moving storytelling sections, with possibilities being in a tunnel, in a building, and/or outdoors, with the downhill part of the ride culminating in a (50m?) splashdown (BF style) into Table Rock.
G forces will be mostly limited to TNT-like levels, although a secondary more extreme track for the final 200 meter descent, utilizing an FE inspired track switching element, and every other or every third train operation (depending on demand) is a possibility. The ascent back to the top will be swift and accomplished via a cable system, with the alternate extreme choice featuring a LIM launch to approximately 300 mph in order to make the climb back up (haven't determined whether it should be vertical or not, heck, why not both,...nah, not quite pure enough, I'd leave that to a vote or settle on 65 degrees or so).
Additionally, there could be a stop at the bottom for optional loading and unloading at a lakeside expansion village with crafts, although now we may be crossing the single ride, entity, or show line. From this point you could use alternate methods to return to the top, including but not limited to cable car, inclined railway (possibly an extension of the cave line), Heart Attack Hill: Deux, and tethered (simulated?) hot air balloon.
The theme will feature any number of the following and quite likely more: fires, baldknobbers, mining (and prisoners), crazy old coots, and lots and lots of bluegrass, live and piped.
If I missed anything, please feel free to expand and correct as you wish.
Well, since everyone seems to be a relatively conservative bunch here considering the lack of restraint in the funding requirements, I am going to suggest a world record length "family coaster" with Disney-killing theming. It will bring to bear the power of the full 350 meters of elevation from the city down to the lake, in order to present 3 full sections of 100, 100, and finally 200 meters of drop, each interrupted by 45 seconds to 2 minutes of slow moving storytelling sections, with possibilities being in a tunnel, in a building, and/or outdoors, with the downhill part of the ride culminating in a (50m?) splashdown (BF style) into Table Rock.
G forces will be mostly limited to TNT-like levels, although a secondary more extreme track for the final 200 meter descent, utilizing an FE inspired track switching element, and every other or every third train operation (depending on demand) is a possibility. The ascent back to the top will be swift and accomplished via a cable system, with the alternate extreme choice featuring a LIM launch to approximately 300 mph in order to make the climb back up (haven't determined whether it should be vertical or not, heck, why not both,...nah, not quite pure enough, I'd leave that to a vote or settle on 65 degrees or so).
Additionally, there could be a stop at the bottom for optional loading and unloading at a lakeside expansion village with crafts, although now we may be crossing the single ride, entity, or show line. From this point you could use alternate methods to return to the top, including but not limited to cable car, inclined railway (possibly an extension of the cave line), Heart Attack Hill: Deux, and tethered (simulated?) hot air balloon.
The theme will feature any number of the following and quite likely more: fires, baldknobbers, mining (and prisoners), crazy old coots, and lots and lots of bluegrass, live and piped.
If I missed anything, please feel free to expand and correct as you wish.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2014 Projects and Changes
« on: September 15, 2014, 11:57:39 AM »
Sounds good!
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SDC Memories/ Park History / Re: The Green Trams (and other parking/entrance memories)
« on: September 06, 2014, 04:45:40 PM »
The closest color I came up with for the old trams according to this site, http://www.color-hex.com/, is puerto rico. But I think most people would call it aqua. Seafoam green is a closely tinted color and has somewhat come back in fashion at hospitals and medical centers. Just makes me think of some Polynesian or Caribbean island paradise: white sands, palm trees, maybe a cocktail with an umbrella, and a grass hut nearby. So yeah, definitely not SDC. But back when I was actually riding them, I wasn't thinking anything of the sort; just, "this is SO COOL!!!"
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Mysterious/Odd Things AT SDC
« on: September 03, 2014, 12:40:43 PM »
That chipmonk's name wasn't Simon by chance?
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2014 SDC YouTube Videos
« on: September 03, 2014, 12:35:44 PM »
I don't think I've ever had as much fun with the high-low silos. It got me to thinkin', 'why don't these look more like old silos?'