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#11
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker
Last post by Jesus4me - February 11, 2025, 07:45:25 AMThe park currently has three coasters with inversions, two coasters with launches, three family coasters and three thrill coasters and one childrens coaster. There is already a B & M coaster trill looping coaster Wildfire in the area. My guess it the new ride would be a little more tame with a lower height requirement. By the size of the area described this will be a large spread out ride that must either go under or over multiple existing rides in the woods. Something like Big Bear at Dollywood comes to mind, but it is much like PowderKeg to a degree. Which leads to to beleive that it is a family suspended coaster like either DragonFlyer at Dollywood or Phoniex Rising at Busch Gardens Tampa.
#12
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker
Last post by Swoosh - February 10, 2025, 08:12:29 PMPlease note, I've only just compiled the rumors going around. They'll only be moved to the confirmed list if there's hard to debunk evidence.
I'll continue to add to the rumor list as I hear or read things around the internet.
I don't have anything to prove this but I'm pretty certain it won't be a wooden coaster, in fact I'd say 98.99% certain.
My suggestion is to look what Dollywood has added recently and maybe think of other companies that might build similar rides. Think about who HFEC has worked with over the years (and especially recently) and then start narrowing it down to which companies make similar rides... and no this is not an ego thing, I have no idea who they're using
I'll continue to add to the rumor list as I hear or read things around the internet.
Quote from: Jesus4me on February 10, 2025, 10:05:57 AMYou also say they are looking at "several companies" which would cancel out types that only one manufacturer builds like a tilt coaster. My guess its a wooden coaster with GCI or Gravity Group. A wooden coaster that interacts with Powder keg, Wildfire and American Plunge.
I don't have anything to prove this but I'm pretty certain it won't be a wooden coaster, in fact I'd say 98.99% certain.
My suggestion is to look what Dollywood has added recently and maybe think of other companies that might build similar rides. Think about who HFEC has worked with over the years (and especially recently) and then start narrowing it down to which companies make similar rides... and no this is not an ego thing, I have no idea who they're using
#13
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker
Last post by History Buff - February 10, 2025, 07:57:40 PMMight it "interact with AP" until AP is eventually removed, as in it's going to ultimately replace the old flume ride with something better?
#14
General Silver Dollar City Talk / Re: Herschend Communications Y...
Last post by kbosch1 - February 10, 2025, 02:23:40 PMSDC sells that documentary in DVD form in the park. I bought it years ago. I've watched it numerous times. Great stuff.
#15
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker
Last post by sdcfan88 - February 10, 2025, 10:37:10 AMMack or B&M hyper/giga lol
#16
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker
Last post by Jesus4me - February 10, 2025, 10:05:57 AMSo it sounds like a coaster. Now if you look at the current line up and break it down they have three thrill coasters, Outlaw run, Wild fire and Time Traveler and three family rides Thunderation, Powder Keg and Fire in the Hole. With last entry the New Fire in the Hole which leads me to beleive it is a thrill coaster. You also say they are looking at "several companies" which would cancel out types that only one manufacturer builds like a tilt coaster. My guess its a wooden coaster with GCI or Gravity Group. A wooden coaster that interacts with Powder keg, Wildfire and American Plunge.
#17
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker
Last post by kbosch1 - February 10, 2025, 09:48:15 AMWOW! Exciting news! Thanks for sharing the information! Look forward to the speculation, future photos and updates!!
#18
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2026 Tracker
Last post by tmstephe - February 10, 2025, 09:20:10 AMThis is awesome - thank you, Swoosh.
#19
Construction/Rumors / Project 2026 Tracker
Last post by Swoosh - February 09, 2025, 02:45:30 PMPROJECT 2026 TRACKER
Last Updated: 2/9/25
Purpose: This thread was created to track the progress of the new attraction being added to Silver Dollar City for the 2026 season.
CONFIRMED NEWS
1. Dalton Fischer from Silver Dollar City confirmed at ACE's NoCoasterCon on January 18, 2025 that SDC was adding an "additional attraction besides the new resort for the 2026 season"
2. Numerous park guests have stated seeing officials conducting land surveys on and around the land between PowderKeg and Wildfire.
3. Markings related to land surveys, including paint marks and flags, were viewed in the area noted in point 2.
RUMORS (Will be updated as information presents itself)
1. There are a handful of contractors being considered for this attraction
2. The attraction is being described as a "thrill ride"
3. A good portion of the (now unused) flume leftover from Jim Owen's Float Trip will be removed for the new attraction.
4. American Plunge will coexist with the new attraction.
5. The theme of the new attraction will continue the lore of the Ozarkian Society of Daredevils which can be found at American Plunge
6. The entrance to the attraction will take place in the extended outdoor queue for Wildfire that's not currently used.
7. The ride will extend into the woods past the two current rollercoasters but unsure how far.
Last Updated: 2/9/25
Purpose: This thread was created to track the progress of the new attraction being added to Silver Dollar City for the 2026 season.
CONFIRMED NEWS
1. Dalton Fischer from Silver Dollar City confirmed at ACE's NoCoasterCon on January 18, 2025 that SDC was adding an "additional attraction besides the new resort for the 2026 season"
2. Numerous park guests have stated seeing officials conducting land surveys on and around the land between PowderKeg and Wildfire.
3. Markings related to land surveys, including paint marks and flags, were viewed in the area noted in point 2.
RUMORS (Will be updated as information presents itself)
1. There are a handful of contractors being considered for this attraction
2. The attraction is being described as a "thrill ride"
3. A good portion of the (now unused) flume leftover from Jim Owen's Float Trip will be removed for the new attraction.
4. American Plunge will coexist with the new attraction.
5. The theme of the new attraction will continue the lore of the Ozarkian Society of Daredevils which can be found at American Plunge
6. The entrance to the attraction will take place in the extended outdoor queue for Wildfire that's not currently used.
7. The ride will extend into the woods past the two current rollercoasters but unsure how far.
#20
Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2026 Project(s) and ...
Last post by tmstephe - February 09, 2025, 07:40:44 AMThat's exactly my point - we all love SDC and enjoy speculating, discussing, etc. I just get so tired of the "I know something but I'm not going to tell you" game Swoosh plays. I was simply asking him to either share what he knows or just wait to post something concrete. We all know the value he can bring (and I also enjoy his personal website), but his most recent post of "if you don't like it I'll just take my ball and go home" further proves my point. I don't want to attack anyone or inflame the situation. I just want actual news about SDC when I come here. Thanks for listening and trying to consider my perspective the same way you've asked me to understand his.