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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Last post by mg on November 28, 2023, 06:48:49 PM »The old retaining wall has been removed as work begins on the new Pretzel Dog restaurant.
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2023 Crowds / Trip Reports
« Last post by Swoosh on November 28, 2023, 06:04:47 PM »Will be interesting to see the impact of the Vinita park in the long term though... but I guess they will cross that bridge when they come to it seeing as the Vinita park still has a lot to prove.
There’s zero concern about the “Vinita park” within the ranks. There’s little to zero chance that park ever gets built and especially not at the budget that they’re quoting.
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2023 Crowds / Trip Reports
« Last post by shavethewhales on November 27, 2023, 04:20:38 PM »I've been told crowds in general have been lighter this year. Between the costs of inflation causing some to pull back on vacations, people waiting for next year since there hasn't been a new ride in awhile, and people scared of the crowds from previous years - it feels like the park has been fighting the headwinds lately.
2024 is shaping up to be a good year though. Once they get that resort going I think they will rise another notch in attendance since full fledged theme park resorts are very attractive for a lot of families.
Will be interesting to see the impact of the Vinita park in the long term though... but I guess they will cross that bridge when they come to it seeing as the Vinita park still has a lot to prove.
2024 is shaping up to be a good year though. Once they get that resort going I think they will rise another notch in attendance since full fledged theme park resorts are very attractive for a lot of families.
Will be interesting to see the impact of the Vinita park in the long term though... but I guess they will cross that bridge when they come to it seeing as the Vinita park still has a lot to prove.
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2023 Crowds / Trip Reports
« Last post by mg on November 27, 2023, 11:52:39 AM »The traffic and parking lot upgrades seem to be doing a good job. We arrived just before 4 on Thanksgiving and were surprised to not hit traffic until the paid parking booths. It wasn't for lack of people arriving, the lots that you can see from the paid parking booths were already filling up.
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2023 Crowds / Trip Reports
« Last post by Pudgy Jones on November 27, 2023, 09:32:42 AM »I visited the city on Saturday, and was pleasantly surprised with the crowd size. Several citizens told me there were 22,000 through the park. I've been there when 29,000 came through on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. While I'm sure the PTB likes the big numbers, the smaller crowd made the visit much more pleasurable. We were able to ride a few rides, get food without waiting an excessive amount of time, and actually walk on the streets and in the stores!
I'm sure it must be a total crap shoot for the PTB to estimate crowd sizes, and make a determination about inventory needs, staffing, etc. The weather was great on Saturday, and I would have bet anything that it would have been terribly crowded. But, when compared to prior years on the same weekend, it was not.
I'm sure it must be a total crap shoot for the PTB to estimate crowd sizes, and make a determination about inventory needs, staffing, etc. The weather was great on Saturday, and I would have bet anything that it would have been terribly crowded. But, when compared to prior years on the same weekend, it was not.
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Cheapest ticket options
« Last post by Okiebenz on November 18, 2023, 08:13:40 PM »Yea, I ended up not going. Decided it was not worth messing with.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Last post by Duelist on November 18, 2023, 09:54:18 AM »^^ Unfortunately those dance parties draw customers to the Harvest Festival like flies to, well, you know. 
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Cheapest ticket options
« Last post by Duelist on November 18, 2023, 09:50:39 AM »As season pass holders we received coupons a couple of weeks ago for $20 bring a friend tickets. Since you have to be with the season pass holder to get in we can't help you with those dates but there may be others on the site here that can. Good luck
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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Cheapest ticket options
« Last post by Okiebenz on November 17, 2023, 08:27:46 PM »I had not planned on going to the city this year, but am thinking about a spur of the moment trip Sunday/Monday this week. I thought about getting a season pass but remembered it would not be good until next year. What are the cheapest options for day tickets? I would think consider upgrading it to a season pass for next year if that is possible. Does anyone know what the cost is to upgrade a day pass this year to a season pass for next year? In years past I have bought passes well in advance and have never done the upgrade thing.
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Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2024 Project(s) and Park Developments
« Last post by History Buff on November 17, 2023, 06:32:21 PM »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!!!