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#11
Branson Talk / Re: Where is everyone staying?
Last post by Okiebenz - January 04, 2026, 07:43:58 PMWe used to stay at Angel Inn Central, the one behind walmart. Last time we found roaches in the room as we were getting ready to leave, and one hitched a ride home. We decided to give them one more chance a couple of weeks ago. Tried 2 different rooms and checked for roaches before brining in our stuff. Both were infested with them. Its a shame as we have stayed there many times over the years. Never again. We ended up across the street at Grand Oaks. It was fine. Would stay there again but looking for another good cheap place, preferably with a hot tub.
#12
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by Okiebenz - January 04, 2026, 07:32:09 PMBoy AP is sure changing forever.
#13
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by Swoosh - January 03, 2026, 10:33:37 PMFinal update of the season
https://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2026/01/silver-dollar-city-project-2027.html
https://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2026/01/silver-dollar-city-project-2027.html
#14
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by kbosch1 - January 02, 2026, 09:27:49 AMQuote from: sdcfan88 on January 01, 2026, 06:51:50 PMWell, it looks like TNT will be getting a stay of execution thru at least 2027 per Brad Thomas. (scroll to bottom pic) https://negative-g.com/silver-dollar-city/2025/coaster-christmas/silver-dollar-city-2025-coaster-christmas.htm
Fantastic work. Enjoyed the pics and the descriptions.
#15
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by sdcfan88 - January 01, 2026, 06:51:50 PMWell, according to this trip report, it looks like TNT will be getting a stay of execution thru at least the end of 2027 per Brad Thomas. (scroll to bottom pic) https://negative-g.com/silver-dollar-city/2025/coaster-christmas/silver-dollar-city-2025-coaster-christmas.htm
#16
General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Visiting the Weekend Befor...
Last post by sdcfan88 - December 31, 2025, 04:31:08 PMLooking like another insane day at the City. App showing 60 min wait times on Wildfire. Haven't seen that in a long time.
Same for the 1st. Outlaw Run also has 70 min wait times.
Same for the 1st. Outlaw Run also has 70 min wait times.
#17
General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: 2025 Trip Reports
Last post by cowboy - December 29, 2025, 08:59:24 PMWent 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
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
#18
Random Talk / Re: H2R survey
Last post by sdcfan88 - December 24, 2025, 01:38:24 PMI 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.
#19
General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Visiting the Weekend Befor...
Last post by Okiebenz - December 23, 2025, 09:32:03 PMWhat 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.
#20
General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Visiting the Weekend Befor...
Last post by sdcfan88 - December 23, 2025, 03:55:03 PMYeah I didnt go, historic crowds will be expected with the record high temps, I will be waiting til next week.