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[Kisco]

I know this is totally a different thought, but TNT is somewhat near the entrance.  What if they are starting to make room to redo the entrance?  Maybe a new cave entrance?  The mining reference makes people think of the cave.  I know it could just be theming for a new ride, but what if they are working to make changes to the cave.  The current cave entrance hasn't changed much for decades.  It would require a lot of buildings to go away or change and a lot of dirt work, but they moved a lot of dirt just for parking and the entrance definitely needs some attention.

[hollijo]

I know this is totally a different thought, but TNT is somewhat near the entrance.  What if they are starting to make room to redo the entrance?  Maybe a new cave entrance?  The mining reference makes people think of the cave.  I know it could just be theming for a new ride, but what if they are working to make changes to the cave.  The current cave entrance hasn't changed much for decades.  It would require a lot of buildings to go away or change and a lot of dirt work, but they moved a lot of dirt just for parking and the entrance definitely needs some attention.

I know a new Front entrance is in the plans over the next 5ish years. It all makes sense, I dont know if it will take up the land from Thunderation but I would expect a new Front Entrance by 2032 at least.

[Lampie]

A thought I had today, what if all the mine talk is actually about the mine restaurant being re-opened.


I do see the tnt area being used as space to help with a new entrance. It will likely also help with some back of house space needs as well. Possibly some warehouse/delivery space or bus parking for guest artist tour buses.

I really think the plan was to keep it open till 2028ish but something accelerated that timeline. The comment about it being open at coaster Christmas in 2027 really felt like a that will be the last Christmas for it to be open message.

[sdcfan88]

Well, it's pretty obvious what's next going by the current trend of other classics that have recently bit the dust at the park... I'm almost certain now Flooded Mine will be gone by 2030 so get your rides in on it too. I feel this is something that will resonate well with long time SDC fans. This was inspired by Kings Island's ride graveyard and some internet memes.

EDIT: People should keep an eye on Dollywoods Nightflight Expedition opening soon to see how successful it is, that ride type will probably be it's replacement that will come to SDC sometime after 2030 if the park gives it the revamp treatment like they did for Fire In The Hole.