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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2025 Trip Reports

Last post by cowboy - December 29, 2025, 08:59:24 PM

Went to the park on Dec. 22nd. weather was perfect - and crowd was insane to match the beautiful weather. The park was packed even before rope drop. We did some shopping on the square and found some cool items, we knew what to expect so we had a great day. I can't say that for everyone though - some people needed some additional Christmas spirit to get them through the day. All citizens I encountered though were very pleasant but looked extremely worn. Kudos to them for keeping moving as well as they did.

I'm not a theme park manager and could only imagine the stress they have to be under when the park is as crowded as it is. I'm not going to criticize anything because we adjusted and skipped a few things but wondered if there could be a few changes that might make it better?

1. Update the SCD mobile app so that the latest changes are reflected in the app. We were looking for some food items that were no longer available during the Christmas season because the menus change...but the apps still had them listed.
2. Have the cool Christmas food available when the food stands open. Several stands opened but the festive food wouldn't be ready until an hour later.
3. The lines were crazy (we didn't come to ride so that didn't matter to us) - but no way would I wait 210 minutes for anything in the park. Could they do as some places do where you get a time to come back and enter the line? - same for the train. That train line was so long - we didn't even try.
4. Ice - not sure how SDC runs out of ice, but it happened? Not sure what they could have done here but summer seems to go just fine.
5. Employees looks beat. The poor lady in the walking taco stand was trying to throw those out as fast as possible - but she deserved some help. Same with the potato bowl guy. I figure it's just like everywhere else with lack of available staff but hopefully these employees are getting something for their efforts.

Anyway, we had a great time like always - we got there early, grandkids rode some rides early then we did the other stuff (face paint, candles, permanent jewelry, etc.), watched the parade, looked at lights...Left the park around 7:45.

Jay

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Random Talk / Re: H2R survey

Last post by sdcfan88 - December 24, 2025, 01:38:24 PM

I just got this survey and yeah ... It was pretty bleak. I do wonder if the 2027 project *could* get postponed. Mack Rides is from Germany (they also did Riverblast) and with all the craziness with the tariffs right now both them and Hershend might take a financial hit from shipping all the parts and such over here, especially if sales and attendance numbers drop next year. We are already seeing these concerns with computer and electronics hardware which the coaster will obviously use as well. Also other entertainment companies in order to cut costs might be less likely to work with international ride firms in favor of domestic suppliers like RMC for any new additions in the near term. B&M *may* get a slight uptick in customer interest since they manufacture their coasters in Ohio despite being a Swiss firm. Very uncertain times we live in.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Visiting the Weekend Befor...

Last post by Okiebenz - December 23, 2025, 09:32:03 PM

What I can say was were got there at opening this past Sunday.  It did not start out super crowded but the lines were long for rides.  By the time we left at 5:30 it was shoulder to shoulder, really really bad.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Visiting the Weekend Befor...

Last post by sdcfan88 - December 23, 2025, 03:55:03 PM

Yeah I didnt go, historic crowds will be expected with the record high temps, I will be waiting til next week.

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Visiting the Weekend Befor...

Last post by Lampie - December 23, 2025, 02:04:36 PM

I was about to post something similar. My window of opportunity is either this Friday or Sun-Mon. Personally I was thinking Monday would be the lightest day to go but with Christmas being on that following Thurs and winter break starting that might be moot, so yeah which day do you guys think would be worse to attend? I know better not to do Sat. Lol

I ended up going on Friday the 19th. The crowd was not bad. I'd guess about 13,000 people for the day. I was surprised it wasn't more crowded. I think it was because it was cooler on Friday and supposed to be a lot nicer this week

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Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by legoerosion - December 22, 2025, 03:58:25 PM

Man, I'm excited to see a new coaster that synergizes so well with the other rides in the area. Each ride in the past has been kind of in its own area, not interacting much with any other rides. This is gonna create some epic photos

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Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by Swoosh - December 22, 2025, 01:11:45 PM

Progress photos from Saturday

https://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2025/12/silver-dollar-city-project-2027.html

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General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Visiting the Weekend Befor...

Last post by sdcfan88 - December 20, 2025, 04:10:25 PM

With it possibly approaching 80 degrees for Christmas week I'm betting they might experience historic crowds. Has me rethinking my trip now.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by tinmann620 - December 20, 2025, 04:34:16 AM

^^The picture was fake, made by a young fan. It showed "real" ore carts covered with tarps. Iron wheels sitting on railroad track. Cute attempt to stir rumors.

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Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by mg - December 19, 2025, 11:42:17 AM

...a sign that says "Coming to Silver Dollar City Soon A New Adventure Awaits!" Next to what looks like a bunch of minecarts with covers over them

Where did you see this?