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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2025 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Last post by jericho on October 10, 2024, 02:09:13 PM »They'll never go back to the 'Disney' music for sure, but there's still room for improvement. The bigger issue is that they lost a lot of their best performers. It's still a timeless show and story, but they will have to keep working at it to get close to where they were back in the glory days.
Looking at satellite maps, it looks like they have room to double the plaza area from what currently exists, but that would require bumping out to the road. Looks like they'll also have to lose a few more trees...
The big announcement is only a week away. One has to assume part of the reason behind the plaza enhancement is to make more room for the bigger and bigger crowds that will come as SDC turns into a multi-day resort destination. I'm almost surprised there wasn't more announced in this regard. In recent years, they have made a number of big redevelopments of areas of the park to accommodate larger crowds. The areas around Time Traveler, Mystic River, and the furniture factory are all unrecognizable from a decade ago. I guess without really bulldozing the rest of the park there aren't many other pinch points left to "fix" other than the entrance itself. Surprised that Ozark Marketplace and the Hospitality House are still sticking around, but I would be surprised if they are still here in five years.
Another thing not mentioned in this year's announcements: anything related to the old FITH space...
If the train tracks weren't there, they could make the new plaza start and blend in from where the old Toboggin ride structure is. I'm talking that area between the where the current path is, to the side of Red Gold Theater. Is the area behind the plaza (next to the highway) buildable? Seems like I remember a steep decline to the highway.
They have to do something with the old FITH building or remove it, and they need to connect Hill Street to Outlaw Run. Also, they should link the two dead end roads at Wildfire and Powerkeg together.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2025 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Last post by shavethewhales on October 10, 2024, 01:13:37 PM »They'll never go back to the 'Disney' music for sure, but there's still room for improvement. The bigger issue is that they lost a lot of their best performers. It's still a timeless show and story, but they will have to keep working at it to get close to where they were back in the glory days.
Looking at satellite maps, it looks like they have room to double the plaza area from what currently exists, but that would require bumping out to the road. Looks like they'll also have to lose a few more trees...
The big announcement is only a week away. One has to assume part of the reason behind the plaza enhancement is to make more room for the bigger and bigger crowds that will come as SDC turns into a multi-day resort destination. I'm almost surprised there wasn't more announced in this regard. In recent years, they have made a number of big redevelopments of areas of the park to accommodate larger crowds. The areas around Time Traveler, Mystic River, and the furniture factory are all unrecognizable from a decade ago. I guess without really bulldozing the rest of the park there aren't many other pinch points left to "fix" other than the entrance itself. Surprised that Ozark Marketplace and the Hospitality House are still sticking around, but I would be surprised if they are still here in five years.
Another thing not mentioned in this year's announcements: anything related to the old FITH space...
Looking at satellite maps, it looks like they have room to double the plaza area from what currently exists, but that would require bumping out to the road. Looks like they'll also have to lose a few more trees...
The big announcement is only a week away. One has to assume part of the reason behind the plaza enhancement is to make more room for the bigger and bigger crowds that will come as SDC turns into a multi-day resort destination. I'm almost surprised there wasn't more announced in this regard. In recent years, they have made a number of big redevelopments of areas of the park to accommodate larger crowds. The areas around Time Traveler, Mystic River, and the furniture factory are all unrecognizable from a decade ago. I guess without really bulldozing the rest of the park there aren't many other pinch points left to "fix" other than the entrance itself. Surprised that Ozark Marketplace and the Hospitality House are still sticking around, but I would be surprised if they are still here in five years.
Another thing not mentioned in this year's announcements: anything related to the old FITH space...
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2025 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Last post by tmstephe on October 10, 2024, 12:40:04 PM »Hopefully one of the new shows is a return to the original music to the Christmas Carol. Since they changed the songs from the original ones it is unwatchable.
Don't get your hopes up; the change was made due to copyright issues.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2025 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Last post by Jesus4me on October 09, 2024, 03:45:47 PM »Hopefully one of the new shows is a return to the original music to the Christmas Carol. Since they changed the songs from the original ones it is unwatchable.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2025 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Last post by mg on October 09, 2024, 03:29:07 PM »Yes, the loop between Fire in the Hole and Grand Expo will now be complete.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2025 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Last post by tmstephe on October 09, 2024, 02:17:03 PM »
The current path to the plaza has to cross the train tracks it looks like. Any idea if this plaza area will always be open? Or just for special events? Will there be open access from all sides including fire in the hole, and grand expo? IMO they need to loop all these dead ends they have created around the park.
Yes - it will be open all the time. The train crossing will be managed just like the crossings at the new FITH and at the pottery shop. Yes, I believe the plan is to complete the pedestrian loop from FITH to The Plaza to Grand Exposition.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2025 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Last post by Ozark Outlaw on October 09, 2024, 12:17:05 PM »I'm a little perturbed about them cutting the bluegrass and gospel/country music festivals short. The new spring fest sounds weak. I think they are spending their performers budget this year on Rhonda Vincent coming in for Christmas. To be fair, that sounds like it will be awesome.
Yes! This! Oh my goodness. I realize that bluegrass may not be everyone's jam, but this was a huge draw for me and my family. Now everyone who enjoys the visiting bluegrass groups will have to squeeze in together during those 12 days. Really disappointed. To me, this somewhat overshadowed the other announcements. I am happy though, to see that Rhonda Vincent will be there during Old Time Christmas. I suspect this will replace the current "Coming Home for Christmas" show.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2025 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Last post by jericho on October 09, 2024, 12:06:43 PM »The new plaza is fully across the tracks - no need to remove the Waterboggan tower.
It will not include new rides, just food booths, decorations, and a stage. Like Shave said, hopefully it won't look like a parking lot when they're finished. The new Christmas tree will be a live fir.
https://www.silverdollarcity.com/theme-park/festivals/
The current path to the plaza has to cross the train tracks it looks like. Any idea if this plaza area will always be open? Or just for special events? Will there be open access from all sides including fire in the hole, and grand expo? IMO they need to loop all these dead ends they have created around the park.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2025 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Last post by tmstephe on October 09, 2024, 11:59:33 AM »The new plaza is fully across the tracks - no need to remove the Waterboggan tower.
It will not include new rides, just food booths, decorations, and a stage. Like Shave said, hopefully it won't look like a parking lot when they're finished. The new Christmas tree will be a live fir.
https://www.silverdollarcity.com/theme-park/festivals/
It will not include new rides, just food booths, decorations, and a stage. Like Shave said, hopefully it won't look like a parking lot when they're finished. The new Christmas tree will be a live fir.
https://www.silverdollarcity.com/theme-park/festivals/