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[50th season, but that was over ten years ago.]

#71

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker

Last post by KBCraig - July 18, 2025, 11:40:13 PM

There's been speculation about FM being leveled for a long time now. It seemed like they would retire it on it's 50th season, but that was over ten years ago.

You shut your lying mouth! FM won't be 50 for another 20 years or so, because I'm just...

Oh. Never mind.

#72

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker

Last post by Swoosh - July 18, 2025, 07:13:13 PM

New M&C is already under construction behind the hotel.  Frame is already up.  That whole area (where M&C and other BOH buildings are located) is (rumored) to become an expansion plot

#73

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker

Last post by Swoosh - July 18, 2025, 07:11:22 PM

Photos from today on my X account @Midwest_Info

Will get them on my blog tomorrow

#74

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker

Last post by BackInTime - July 18, 2025, 11:19:06 AM

Agree with all, although, my main motivation for bringing it up actually centers more on what might be planned for the old FITH site. That is valuable real estate just sitting there unused in an extremely high traffic area of the park. And as I mentioned, the absence of an indoor ride attraction on that side of the property really creates a void at the moment. With them having re-located FITH to the opposite side of its original location, it just got me to wondering and very inquisitive about whether or not a possible new FM could eventually live on the former FITH site, and what the PTB will ultimately do with that space.   

#75

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker

Last post by Duelist - July 18, 2025, 10:20:43 AM

^ Like you've said previously though FM is low maintenance.  And since they just replaced the guns with newer better versions it shouldn't be going anywhere for awhile.  And if they do replace it they need to put in a modernized version with better animatronics.  It's still one of the best family rides and needs to remain that way.

#76

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker

Last post by shavethewhales - July 18, 2025, 10:15:02 AM

I as to the speculation about the next expansion, I can see them moving M&C to the clearing near OR and using that spot next to FiTH/Mystic river as a decent expansion. But I personally think that the next project after this project will be where the original FiTH was and that back area.

With speculation surrounding the old FITH building/site, and a possible future replacement for FM, I'm wondering if there would be any possibility that they would eventually level FM and repurpose that area for expanded retail/demos, as well as a larger and improved loading station for the train? At the same time, leveling the original FITH building to build a larger and more advanced Flooded Mine replacement or indoor dark ride.

As the park seemingly stretches westward, I think it will be critical to retain an indoor ride option that offers much needed refuge from the elements on that side of the park. With the closing of the original FITH, the park is absent of that from a ride perspective right now.

There's been speculation about FM being leveled for a long time now. It seemed like they would retire it on it's 50th season, but that was over ten years ago. There was speculation at one point that we'd get our version of mystery mine to replace it. Then eventually we got Time Traveler instead.

I still think it's days are numbered, but there are too many higher priority things for them to do first. I think that's the only reason it has remained in place for the last decade.

#77

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker

Last post by tmstephe - July 18, 2025, 07:00:36 AM

What is M & C and FM???

M&C = maintenance and construction
FM = Flooded Mine

#78

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker

Last post by Jesus4me - July 17, 2025, 08:05:41 PM

I as to the speculation about the next expansion, I can see them moving M&C to the clearing near OR and using that spot next to FiTH/Mystic river as a decent expansion. But I personally think that the next project after this project will be where the original FiTH was and that back area.

With speculation surrounding the old FITH building/site, and a possible future replacement for FM, I'm wondering if there would be any possibility that they would eventually level FM and repurpose that area for expanded retail/demos, as well as a larger and improved loading station for the train? At the same time, leveling the original FITH building to build a larger and more advanced Flooded Mine replacement or indoor dark ride.

As the park seemingly stretches westward, I think it will be critical to retain an indoor ride option that offers much needed refuge from the elements on that side of the park. With the closing of the original FITH, the park is absent of that from a ride perspective right now.

What is M & C and FM???

#79

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker

Last post by BackInTime - July 17, 2025, 03:44:46 PM

I as to the speculation about the next expansion, I can see them moving M&C to the clearing near OR and using that spot next to FiTH/Mystic river as a decent expansion. But I personally think that the next project after this project will be where the original FiTH was and that back area.

With speculation surrounding the old FITH building/site, and a possible future replacement for FM, I'm wondering if there would be any possibility that they would eventually level FM and repurpose that area for expanded retail/demos, as well as a larger and improved loading station for the train? At the same time, leveling the original FITH building to build a larger and more advanced Flooded Mine replacement or indoor dark ride.

As the park seemingly stretches westward, I think it will be critical to retain an indoor ride option that offers much needed refuge from the elements on that side of the park. With the closing of the original FITH, the park is absent of that from a ride perspective right now.

#80

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker

Last post by shavethewhales - July 16, 2025, 12:59:11 PM

I think if they were going to announce it this year, the teaser campaign would be more intense than it has been. There's been a few bits here and there since they can't hide that work is happening, but not like a big build up to a big new ride.

Most likely, we'll see the pathway connector open up next year, but the new ride is coming in 27. Unless there's more than one "thing".