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I assumed that it would be Food & Flower to align with Dollywood.

Especially since the photos are from Dollywood.

They could put up s sign at the entrance:

"Be aware that the illusion of Silver Dollar City's theme will be shattered when you cross this threshold. "

I get that a special events and catering group pavilion is needed though.

Did we really doubt that stuff would be saved?  At the very least, it saves them some money on new theming in the queue.

Originally the Ray Stevens Theater, right?

Someone posted a walkthrough of the old FITH with the lights on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMXX_xnOnFs

They could have offered lights-on rides for an upcharge.

Actually, I would like to try it with the lights off.

^ Something themed to the 1880s Ozarks instead of flying scooters though 

Don't you know?  That's just a ride-on version of the Cacophony Tree.

I honestly do not get the whole Chick Fil A deal.  I have eaten there a few times and it is OK but not something I would flock to like it seems people do.

Haha.."flock to"...

I'm not a big fan of their food, but I don't hate it either. It's fairly expensive - but I've never had a bad experience there, the drive thru (even with long lines) moves fast and efficient. So, I think most people are there because of that? My preference on fast food chicken is KFC or Popeye's because I can get potatoes and gravy...I love dipping my chicken into gravy...my kids however hate Popeye's so I have to eat that alone.

My people!  I always fell in the minority on their food, but I do appreciate their service and employee training.

Maybe if they connect the new FITH to GE they will do away with those awful dance parties. One can hope!

Man, don't I wish!!!

Assuming the center of gravity is similar, the restraints should not be too restrictive.

At the same time, a lot of people are tired of Disney cramming IPs in their faces at every turn.

We left our passes at home on our last visit, and they gave us photo cards at no cost.  They said that was standard policy on the first loss, but there is a cost for replacement otherwise. It's our first experience with anything other than the paper passes.

They don't wrap the facade around the visible part of the new FitH.  It stops halfway and suddenly turns modern.  It's even like that in the concept art.

Anyone else notice how they said Heartland multiple times? I have to assume that it was a conscious choice after the Oklahoma announcement.

Are those the opening salvos of competitions we hear?

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What is un-PC about Fireman's Landing?

"Fireman" is out of use. The modern term is "firefighter". Just like you have a mail carrier now, instead of a mailman.

I didn't realize women were firefighters in the 1880's.  I never even gave the name "issue" a thought.

Doesn't really matter these days.  I'm sure somebody is still offended by the term - even if it is historically correct.  I kind of wondered if a change might be coming to avoid an issue.

For what it's worth, when Brad said they had taken liberties with the story of FitH, that probably includes the idea that there were any firefighters at all nearby.  Those "volunteers", if there were any, were likely just neighbors who showed up in time to watch the last embers float lazily to the forest floor.

Did anyone else notice the LARGE roller coaster in the background of the concept art? Maybe they're hinting at the next big coaster for the park! Obviously, that's just speculation but I don't think they would go out of their way to put it there if it didn't have any significance.

I was just about to ask the same question. That is a rather large coaster in the artwork. Obviously, it doesn't reference location because if it were, it'd be across Hwy 76.

What a great announcement! The SDC team and Validate Productions did a fantastic job. It's great to see the park turn something that is truly part of it's heritage and history and make it new. Also, having Dailey & Vincent remaster the song was genius!

Yeah, the concept art is just that.  If you notice, everything is in the wrong place.  2.0 is not on the lakeside, for example.  That other stuff is just emphasizing that there are other things to do in the park.  It fills the frame.