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#91

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by Minnow - August 15, 2026, 03:35:09 PM

Not sure if this has been posted yet but Ozarkly has more concept art and theme explanations in this post. Really fun to read about and see the details of the attraction.

https://www.ozarkly.com/stories/mme-experience/

#92

General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: SDC Dormant?

Last post by Duelist - August 15, 2026, 02:44:44 PM

I don't know if the plan was to keep taking out then (basically) replacing or if they were going to add something and the situation arises where something has become more expensive to repair than remove.  I'm sure it was more cost effective to take out FITH and Lost River than continuing to repair them.  I did like the old FITH and Lost River better than I do their replacements but it is what it is.

#93

General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: SDC Dormant?

Last post by Lampie - August 15, 2026, 02:41:48 PM

They added the plaza🙃 and next year we get a hotel.

But yeah, it's new stuff but has all been basically a replacement not expansion. Hopefully they will do a real expansion soon.

#94

General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: SDC Dormant?

Last post by Potential - August 15, 2026, 02:32:29 PM

They might do something unique by 2029 or 2030

#95

General Silver Dollar City Talk / SDC Dormant?

Last post by cowboy - August 15, 2026, 02:26:48 PM

With the announcement of the Miners Mountain Express....which is a replacement ride for Thunderation, does it seem like SDC has really become dormant since 2018? Everything that the park has done since 2018 has been a replacement ride for something they already had. 2020 was Mystic River Falls, 2024 Fire in the Hole, 2027 MME....The park has done some transformations on the west side after the fire, and they also connected fireman's landing to the Grand Exposition, but it seems like the park over the last 10 years has just been a big maintenance (replacement) program.

I'm just wondering if this trend continues until the whole park is touched, or will they branch out to something unique sometime soon? 

Jay

#96

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by Potential - August 15, 2026, 01:47:45 PM

ok so you think sdc is not the best park in america that's fine you're entitled to your opinion I just don't see the point of arguing over a family coaster it's not gonna get you anywere

Ultimately SDC's marketing department sucks.  They build up this anticipation of something spectacular, on the scale of the real best in America parks, and then give us this very meh mine train, not 1st of it's kind in the states, not heavily themed coaster

Agreed 100% the Rose Colored Glasses syndrome is quite strong with a lot of folks. This will be my last year I hold a pass until they follow thru with their hype and stop making inferior additions ripped from Rollercoaster Tycoon on a Friday Afternoon at the expense of a classic. (Flooded Mine will be next to share this fate) Vote with your wallet. WOF and SFOT will be getting more of my attention now. Tormenta looks pretty sweet and something like it would have worked well here at SDC. At least someone followed thru with adding a Giga. And huge respect to WOF for keeping Timberwolf around refurbishing it. (a ride OLDER than TNT)

Speaking of, this TNT replacement is also a laughable addition for hosting Coaster Con next year. They could have really knocked it out of the park with something epic but decided to play it safe with the bare minimum again. But hey this new low capacity kids coaster will serve its purpose in boosting trailblazer sales from the GP.

I don't know what you expected

SDC is definitely not getting a giga coaster or anything similar to Tormenta


IT'S A FAMILY THEME PARK

I don't care if it's no ordinary family theme park that has thrill coasters it's still a family theme park

You also never know maybe their next coaster after this might be better in taste for you

#97

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by biscuitcreek - August 15, 2026, 01:09:12 PM

While this ride is a letdown for thoosies, its necessary for the park with TNT going away. I stopped riding TNT a few years ago because its was just too rough for me, so I'm glad we are getting a modern update. I am jealous of the ride Dollywood previewed today however. I love dark rides and simulators and Nightflight sounds incredible from the early reviews. If Dollywood can keep it running smooth with all the tech that ride has, it will be a huge hit for the park. Hopefully SDC can get a replacement for Flooded Mine with the same Mack rocking boat system.

We also quit riding TNT because it was killing us although we did ride once this spring. I am hopeful MME will be something we can ride and enjoy. I would love to see SDC have a new indoor ride.

#98

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by Duelist - August 15, 2026, 01:02:15 PM

Dude I have been a season pass holder all my life.  I absolutely love SDC, but it is an absolute joke for it to be "the best theme park in America".  It is not even in the ballpark with theming compared to Universal or Disney.  If they truly want to be the best, then quit cheaping out on theming
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I don't want SDC to be on the same level as Universal/Disney.  I don't want the crowds that they have.  I don't want Trailblazers to be mandatory.  SDC  is more quaint and relaxing than the above mentioned parks.  It is way more affordable than them.  We've had Season Passes the last 46 years.  We love SDC the way it is.  I really love the look of MME.  I think it will be very popular (and maybe help keep the lines from getting too crazy at the other coasters.  Especially FITH). 

#99

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by RowEleven - August 15, 2026, 11:29:36 AM

I don't believe this is a straight up Youngstar model. It's been reported as a prototype model for Mack. It looks similar to Youngstar, but could technically be a new model.

The trains and running rails look like a pretty exact match. It's the cross tie decoration underneath the track that makes it different. I think it should feel pretty similar to the other Youngstars we have in the US.

#100

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by mg - August 15, 2026, 08:41:02 AM

The 1st in the States comment definitely raised my hopes.  This meh coaster should have been themed to a Universal or Disney level judging by the hype the SDC marketing department created.  I guess it fills a need, but they sure made it look like an exciting coaster, which it is not.  I just hope with this bland layout they will finally theme a coaster to the level of "the best theme park in America" cause so far, that is a massive joke.

Agree that marketing needs to really chill out with the hyperbole.

Disagree that this won't be an exciting coaster. Just because it's a Youngstar model doesn't mean it won't pull forces. I prefer rides that rip your face off, but these modern family coasters are just fun. Vekoma's got it down. Mack is sure to make them nervous.

Don't talk like this is a "kiddie" coaster, because it's not.

I don't believe this is a straight up Youngstar model. It's been reported as a prototype model for Mack. It looks similar to Youngstar, but could technically be a new model.