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#51
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by ColaSDC - February 20, 2026, 10:55:32 AMidk where i heard this from, but iirc i saw a rumor that the new ride would feature multiple underground tunnnels, which would be really cool. kinda like zambezi zinger at WOF
#52
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by hollijo - February 19, 2026, 08:22:03 PMWhat color do you guys think the new coaster will be?
#53
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by sdcfan88 - February 19, 2026, 04:57:47 PMIf they pull a FITH and reuse the ThuNderaTion name but for a Stryker coaster done like Mystery Mine at Dollywood? The more I research on Voltron and the Stryker Coaster model from Mack the more I'm hoping this is what SDC went with. That coaster has seven 16 rider trains with an active loading area allowing 1600 riders per hour. That's more capacity than Wildfire. The park desperately needs another reliable high capacity signature ride with the absence of TNT and this could fit the bill quite well without being too extreme or unreliable. It also has a backwards launch which I could see SDC using to market as a callback to the backwards seats on TNT.
I know any additional speculation is probably wishful thinking at this point of it being anything other than a modern clone of TNT but the first of it's kind in the USA talk and the size of the footers with all that land cleared still makes me question the possibilities.
I know any additional speculation is probably wishful thinking at this point of it being anything other than a modern clone of TNT but the first of it's kind in the USA talk and the size of the footers with all that land cleared still makes me question the possibilities.
#54
General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Buzzsaw Falls and Runaway ...
Last post by kbosch1 - February 19, 2026, 02:47:27 PMNice find!
#55
General Silver Dollar City Talk / Buzzsaw Falls and Runaway Ore ...
Last post by ColaSDC - February 19, 2026, 11:08:27 AMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r0LpLajRc4
Interesting find on youtube today, its cool to see actual footage of these short-lived rides. On another note, were POVS for these rides nonexistent/lost media? the video was only uploaded less that a day ago.
Interesting find on youtube today, its cool to see actual footage of these short-lived rides. On another note, were POVS for these rides nonexistent/lost media? the video was only uploaded less that a day ago.
#56
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by ColaSDC - February 19, 2026, 10:58:50 AMQuote from: biscuitcreek on February 19, 2026, 09:11:25 AMBrad could say that he didn't lie because TNT will be in operation in 2027 -- the last day SDC will be open for this season is January 2, 2027.no, he said that it would be open in 2027 FOR coaster-con, so its still a broken promise.
on another note, do you think that whatever replaces thunderation will reuse the name ala FITH? the website says TnT will be "retired" which iirc is different wording drom hen they announced the closure of FITH
#57
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by biscuitcreek - February 19, 2026, 09:11:25 AMBrad could say that he didn't lie because TNT will be in operation in 2027 -- the last day SDC will be open for this season is January 2, 2027.
#58
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by sdcfan88 - February 17, 2026, 10:00:48 PMWell, it's pretty obvious what's next going by the current trend of other classics that have recently bit the dust at the park... I'm almost certain now Flooded Mine will be gone by 2030 so get your rides in on it too. I feel this is something that will resonate well with long time SDC fans. This was inspired by Kings Island's ride graveyard and some internet memes.
EDIT: People should keep an eye on Dollywoods Nightflight Expedition opening soon to see how successful it is, that ride type will probably be it's replacement that will come to SDC sometime after 2030 if the park gives it the revamp treatment like they did for Fire In The Hole.
EDIT: People should keep an eye on Dollywoods Nightflight Expedition opening soon to see how successful it is, that ride type will probably be it's replacement that will come to SDC sometime after 2030 if the park gives it the revamp treatment like they did for Fire In The Hole.
#59
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by Lampie - February 17, 2026, 09:44:49 PMA thought I had today, what if all the mine talk is actually about the mine restaurant being re-opened.
I do see the tnt area being used as space to help with a new entrance. It will likely also help with some back of house space needs as well. Possibly some warehouse/delivery space or bus parking for guest artist tour buses.
I really think the plan was to keep it open till 2028ish but something accelerated that timeline. The comment about it being open at coaster Christmas in 2027 really felt like a that will be the last Christmas for it to be open message.
I do see the tnt area being used as space to help with a new entrance. It will likely also help with some back of house space needs as well. Possibly some warehouse/delivery space or bus parking for guest artist tour buses.
I really think the plan was to keep it open till 2028ish but something accelerated that timeline. The comment about it being open at coaster Christmas in 2027 really felt like a that will be the last Christmas for it to be open message.
#60
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by hollijo - February 17, 2026, 12:51:32 PMQuote from: Kisco on February 17, 2026, 11:04:12 AMI know this is totally a different thought, but TNT is somewhat near the entrance. What if they are starting to make room to redo the entrance? Maybe a new cave entrance? The mining reference makes people think of the cave. I know it could just be theming for a new ride, but what if they are working to make changes to the cave. The current cave entrance hasn't changed much for decades. It would require a lot of buildings to go away or change and a lot of dirt work, but they moved a lot of dirt just for parking and the entrance definitely needs some attention.I know a new Front entrance is in the plans over the next 5ish years. It all makes sense, I dont know if it will take up the land from Thunderation but I would expect a new Front Entrance by 2032 at least.