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#91

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by mg - August 14, 2026, 11:14:38 PM

Here's our coverage of the MME announcement event from this morning

https://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2026/08/silver-dollar-city-miners-mountain.html

Here's our coverage from the construction tour

https://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2026/08/silver-dollar-city-miners-mountain_01590052611.html

I spy myself and my family in a few of the construction photos. 👀

This was by far the best produced event that SDC has put on. From the theming in the theater, to the brunch area, and all of the miners around the construction area, it was top notch.

I know our family is super excited for it. It is the perfect fit and importantly, it will attract more families that will also want to stay at the resort. Not sure there could have been a better ride choice to open along with the resort.

#92

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by NothingisSacred - August 14, 2026, 11:11:07 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.

#93

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by mg - August 14, 2026, 11:10:20 PM

Anyone see anything about max speed yet? I would imagine it would be around 40-45mph but that's just a guess.

The representative from Mack said about 50 going down the hill.

#94

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by jericho - August 14, 2026, 10:31:35 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.

#95

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by Coaster - August 14, 2026, 09:57:35 PM

I think this looks like a great addition to the park! Looks highly re-rideable and frankly, I'm glad it's a high capacity ride without any extra gimmicks. It fits the theme of the park and will fill a major need once TNT is gone. I would have loved more cave elements, but this looks really nice. I love the authentic mining headframe.

I don't love the name. Maybe it will grow on me but right now, it lacks originality and is not special. I do love Daredevils Pass and the fact that the area will finally be connected and no longer a dead end.

#96

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by SDCisHome - August 14, 2026, 09:28:34 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

Sounds like the marketing department did their job. You got excited and then were let down because the ride is not what you wanted. So you're choosing to pout about not getting what you want, you think everything sucks, the park sucks and you could do better. We all give a lot of money to the park. I'm 33 and have had a season pass for 33 years, doesn't mean I'm entitled to anything. You have zero clue as to how this ride will turnout, none of us do... so you can continue to be negative and hopefully not renew your season passport since you think everything they do is terrible and "meh". I'm also a Disney World Annual Passholder as well.

#97

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by hollijo - August 14, 2026, 09:25:22 PM

I think it's a really good addition. The layout looks great for a family coaster and especially includes some genuinely fun-looking elements in the second half. The first half twister looks fun as well. This one's all about perspective. If you see it as a great family coaster for SDC, that's exactly what it is. And as much as I would have loved to see some drop tracks/switch tracks, all of those are cause for extra downtime SDC was looking to avoid. However, I also agree marketing stretched this quite a bit with the whole "longest family coaster in the Midwest" and "First in the U-S hype". I think we will find this to be more enjoyable than expected. Note: I'm also excited for a calm, comfortable, super re-rideable attraction to be at the park.

#98

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by Potential - August 14, 2026, 09:22:27 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

again I understand but I do think your underestimating some things

first of all silver dollar city is a family theme park so you should expect them to open some family coasters

second of all the theming in this ride is not all bad i can tell this is the most themed ride at sdc
plus we also don't even have the full aspect of the theming it might look bad to you because you only saw an animated POV usually those animated POV aren't going to be the full thing when it comes to themed rides

#99

Dollywood Discussion / Re: New Indoor Ride - 2026

Last post by orangesandpeaches - August 14, 2026, 09:17:43 PM

Meanwhile at the sister park, this was going on....  https://youtu.be/elNGsm4EHWk?is=V4dz_LhrXWX-kRb3

#100

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker

Last post by Wildfire - August 14, 2026, 09:14:59 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