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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2009/10 Project

« on: October 12, 2008, 09:21:27 PM »

Quote from: Zephon on October 12, 2008, 08:06:18 PM

I'm sorry that you consider SDC to be such a dull place that your only incentive to come down is a new ride.

Since you obviously missed my introduction let me re-introduce myself again so you can refrain from making such silly remarks in the future. I run MidwestInfoGuide and I am one of the media contacts for Silver Dollar City. I am on first name basis with everyone in the public relations department as well as Brad himself. I do not NEED another reason to come to the park but let me make it very clear to you that the General Public does especially in a competitive market area.

Considering that Worlds of Fun is adding a new coaster to their park and Schlitterbahn is opening in KC, a major metro area that SDC heavily relies on for attendance I think that my point stands. Let's see, drive 3 hours for the same-ole-sam-ole or drive 30 minutes to experience a new roller coaster or a brand new waterpark with state of the art attractions. You can see the dilema that marketing is going to have next year in the KC market area.

Finally there are a few things that people will not stop spending money on. The first is gas and the second is entertainment. This is America and people are going to spend money on those two items no matter what.

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SDC Memories/ Park History / Re: Where in the City?

« on: October 12, 2008, 03:16:00 PM »

Flooded Mine

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2009/10 Project

« on: October 12, 2008, 01:45:00 AM »

So my question is, does Joel's annual "bonus" get cut as well since you know the economy is in such a flux

I call BS on the reason for DW. Their parking lot restructuring is costing more than they thought it would and that is where the money is going there.

Like I said before, they are this far along on the RiverBlast project already they might as well go ahead and get most of the infrastructure done and then if they need to bump it back to 2010 they can add the other things to it then.

The entire Landing was supposed to be "re-imagineered" -- why not continue to do that without the ride itself (still finish the water area just don't add the ride yet).

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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC's 2009/10 Project

« on: October 12, 2008, 01:33:27 AM »

Quote from: Zephon on October 10, 2008, 07:24:17 PM

I know. But attendance is down quite a bit this year already. After the first couple of months it was down about 20%, and after making a bit of a comeback through the summer and so far this fall, attendance is still down 9-10%; quite a chunk of money in ticket sales and other revenue. Even with the economy in such a depressing situation, we'll be alright in the long run, but nevertheless, adjustments have to be made. So far, they've decided to delay the opening of the new area rather than lay off a bunch of people. And I certainly appreciate that.

Attendance sure has not looked "down" when I've been there this year. Shoot the park was PACKED today. They aren't even into their biggest money maker season yet. That to me is extremely silly to postpone an attraction that you are already this far along on in the construction process. Now Dollywood's I can understand as I never really understood why they would add that in the first place.

I also find it so weird that SDC took such a hit this year while WOF is up a lot and they too did not add anything this year except new festivals. SDC sure isn't giving the people from KC a reason to make the drive down this coming year and it will made even harder with the fact WOF is adding a new coaster and Schlitterbahn is opening over in Village West. The shows in Branson sure are not the draw anymore. $:-\$