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#91

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker

Last post by ColaSDC - August 27, 2025, 02:36:41 PM

I honestly don't think the email indicates a TNT replacement. Yes, it confirms the family coaster rumor, but none of these names feel like they fit very well; they feel cheesy and like six flags names. daredevil railway does hint at the rumor that the ride would continue the ozarkian daredevil storyline coming back. And just last year, park officials at the FITH media event reiterated their committment to keeping TNT open. That occured after the accident with the worker.
To be more specific, has an email survey ever included a name that ended up official?

#92

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker

Last post by Duelist - August 27, 2025, 02:12:19 PM

^ Not completely but at least this does tell us it will be a new family coaster.  That was the rumor we have been talking about but this seems to confirm it - whatever the name.  And I was encouraged that they asked which name seemed to fit the theme of SDC most and why.  I picked Miner's Rush as the 1st choice because that seemed to fit in most with an 1880s mining theme park.

#93

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker

Last post by ColaSDC - August 27, 2025, 01:02:30 PM

I got an email a couple of hours ago from SDC about the naming of a new family coaster being built.  The name choices were:

Miner's Rush
Prospector's Rush
Daredevil Railway

I was asked which name I preferred (I picked Miner's Rush) and which names fit in with the theme of the park.  I was then asked who I thought the name would appeal to (pre-teens, teens, adults, older adults, etc).  Then I was asked to put the names in order as 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice and I put them in the order above.  The first questions asked were if I and my family were season pass holders and to choose from the last 5 years if we had bought season passes (we have all 5 years).  Unfortunately this sounds like a T-N-T replacement to me. 

has there ever been a time an email survey accurately told us what a new additon was going to be?

#94

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker

Last post by rabidplatypus - August 22, 2025, 10:11:41 PM

All 3 of those names suck but I would choose daredevil railway. Fits in with the daredevil narrative of AP. I could see them re-theming and restoring AP. It certainly needs it.

#95

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker

Last post by Jesus4me - August 22, 2025, 04:26:43 PM

I got an email a couple of hours ago from SDC about the naming of a new family coaster being built.  The name choices were:

Miner's Rush
Prospector's Rush
Daredevil Railway

I was asked which name I preferred (I picked Miner's Rush) and which names fit in with the theme of the park.  I was then asked who I thought the name would appeal to (pre-teens, teens, adults, older adults, etc).  Then I was asked to put the names in order as 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice and I put them in the order above.  The first questions asked were if I and my family were season pass holders and to choose from the last 5 years if we had bought season passes (we have all 5 years).  Unfortunately this sounds like a T-N-T replacement to me. 

BIG BEAR type ride which is a next generation TNT ride.

#96

Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker

Last post by Duelist - August 22, 2025, 02:44:13 PM

I got an email a couple of hours ago from SDC about the naming of a new family coaster being built.  The name choices were:

Miner's Rush
Prospector's Rush
Daredevil Railway

I was asked which name I preferred (I picked Miner's Rush) and which names fit in with the theme of the park.  I was then asked who I thought the name would appeal to (pre-teens, teens, adults, older adults, etc).  Then I was asked to put the names in order as 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice and I put them in the order above.  The first questions asked were if I and my family were season pass holders and to choose from the last 5 years if we had bought season passes (we have all 5 years).  Unfortunately this sounds like a T-N-T replacement to me. 

#97

Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2025 Project(s) and ...

Last post by mg - August 18, 2025, 01:49:02 PM

A new trademark was filed back in May for something called "Stars, Lights, & Christmas Nights" I'd assume it's for the new Plaza area...

I saw that awhile back. It is registered decorative magnets, drink ware, t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, hats, etc, Ornaments, snow globes, AND Conducting of parades for entertainment purposes.

The parade part is what I found the most interesting. I'm not sure how long Herschend has the Rudolph license.

#98

Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2025 Project(s) and ...

Last post by Duelist - August 18, 2025, 11:42:44 AM

^ The "Stars" make it sound like another drone show.  The one this summer was very good!

#99

Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2025 Project(s) and ...

Last post by legoerosion - August 18, 2025, 07:39:58 AM

A new trademark was filed back in May for something called "Stars, Lights, & Christmas Nights" I'd assume it's for the new Plaza area, as I can't see them getting rid of the "An Old Time Christmas" name. Nothing exciting, just thought it'd be interesting to share while we're in a lull news-wise.

#100

Random Talk / Re: Theme parks vs amusement p...

Last post by Coaster - August 17, 2025, 04:05:11 PM

Any park where I feel there is a distinct, well—-theme, or "thesis statement." I would agree with all your parks and how you classified them. Any park with a hodgepodge of rides or attractions without a central through line or concept behind them I would classify as an amusement park.