SDC's 2012 Project

sanddunerider · March 22, 2011, 02:29:57 PM

well lets see DW appears to be getting 2 major attractions in 2 years,
Major rebuild on the showboat,
major revamp at WW...
But nothing at SDC, (except of course HDH).
so with all the money being spent in for 2011 & 2012 looks like SDC is coming in last place on the investment list. with an estimate of only about 6-8% of total money invested, it does not look good for our favorite place! HMMMM??

still think there is nothing in the works?

cocodane3 · March 23, 2011, 01:00:35 AM

whatever happens Silver Dollar City will hold a special place in our hearts for the rest of our lives.

sanddunerider · March 23, 2011, 07:40:29 AM

YES you are right of course.. no matter what they do/dont do. we will always love and go to SDC.

whatever improvements they make, will always be nice bonuses.

BackInTime · March 23, 2011, 01:32:17 PM

If HFEC is not inclined to invest in a major attraction for the 2012 season, or even 2013 for that matter, I would definitely like to see them take on one or all three of the following:

Renovate and improve FITH
Significantly overhaul and improve AP
Remove or renovate GG

For me, these are the only three current attractions in the park that could really use some TLC in terms of maintenance, thematic improvements and/or a general face lift.

If another major coaster project is on the books for completion anytime soon, I think the WB/GG area of the park would be an ideal location. As it stands, SDC's major thrill ride attractions all anchor the perimeter of the park. The only exception would be TGS, if you want to call that a major attraction. The addition of a new coaster project in the WB/GG area would be in keeping with that trend and afford a few other benefits.

• It would provide a destination point on that side of the park rather than a place you meander to during your visit
• It would offer a major attraction to balance the offerings of nearby GE
• It would relieve ride and foot traffic congestion from the opposite side of the park featuring WF & PK

I'm sure we've all hashed out these or similar thoughts here a thousand times over; and I'm sure they are things that have been on the radar for TPTB at HFEC. Just putting it out there, albeit my personal opinion.

Polley · March 23, 2011, 06:32:19 PM

Quote from: BackInTime9 on March 23, 2011, 01:32:17 PM
If HFEC is not inclined to invest in a major attraction for the 2012 season, or even 2013 for that matter, I would definitely like to see them take on one or all three of the following:

Renovate and improve FITH
Significantly overhaul and improve AP
Remove or renovate GG

For me, these are the only three current attractions in the park that could really use some TLC in terms of maintenance, thematic improvements and/or a general face lift.things that have been on the radar for TPTB at HFEC. Just putting it out there, albeit my personal opinion.

Agreed! FITH and AP really NEED to be cleaned up and updated a bit. Also, it would be great if they improved the theme of PK. I hate looking at old ride parts. It clearly looks like a new ride setting on an old one. All the old waterways and the unfinished splash down makes the ride kind of half a**ed. (don't get me wrong i still LOVE the ride). You could even add LROTO to that list. Wouldn't mind if they did some more theme related stuff to the "cave" section of that ride.

To me for the 2012 project, I would rather they spend the money on improvements/TLC of the park then build a new major ride in 2013. (or do both in 2012

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sanddunerider · March 23, 2011, 06:54:40 PM

that was very obvious sunday back intime.. the area by the saloon,, AP, WW. up towards PK and opera house. was BUSY.. lots of people.. as i walked around the park the only other "busy" part was GG. other than those 2 area it was easy to walk around and look at anyhting you wanted to.

I dont see them taking out GG because of the obvious demand it has with the kids.

I do think a major ride in the WB area would help with people traffic in that area.

mhguy77 · March 23, 2011, 08:01:43 PM

Quotethe area by the saloon,, AP, WW. up towards PK and opera house. was BUSY.. lots of people..

May I present the opinion that if that new chip stand really gets a line the area in front of the saloon is really gonna get tight.
At Christmas that area is really a bear from the saloon to PK is a real mess. I am afraid of the additionional traffic standing in the thoroughfare from the chip stand.
I question the position do to the close proximity.......thoughts?

sanddunerider · March 23, 2011, 08:13:36 PM

agreed!

joshblakebran · March 24, 2011, 01:46:22 PM

If no new attraction, I'd also like to see some TLC given to the current attractions...Additionally, it would be nice if they would do some updates to The Wilderness Campground...Maybe running cement pads for RV parking, freshing up the sites, adding a Basketball Court, Mini-Golf, etc....Love the campground but would like to see some updates...I'd like to see the full hookup for spot #173 moved to the opposite side of the site...It would definitely make it a better site...

sanddunerider · March 24, 2011, 02:44:33 PM

good point josh,

we know that most of the other branson properties have had some upgrading recently.

No one has pointed out that the campgrounds could stand some updating too.

Swoosh · March 24, 2011, 04:56:36 PM

Honestly, for 2012 I would like them to build an additional "events" building up in Wilson's Farm on the site of the old train robbery cabin. The building could be just like Red Gold, but designed from the get go to have productions in it instead of retrofitted like the Red Gold was. That would allow them more options for entertainment venues without having to have RG do multiple things at the same time like it does now.

Junior · March 24, 2011, 08:30:31 PM

If they built the new events hall at the old robbers shack location, what would become of the cabin? Would they move it and reuse it, or, would it disappear forever?

Swoosh · March 24, 2011, 08:41:02 PM

Disappear forever. Right now it is just a mere shell that is used for storage.

Zephon · March 24, 2011, 11:00:28 PM

Another events building might be a good idea, Swoosh, but I wouldn't want it at the old robber's shack location. Situating it between the RR tracks there would limit it's size, and it would be quite expensive considering the amount of leveling that would have to be done due to the lay of the land. Plus, there's a major access way into that end of the park and the Opera House that runs through there and closing that road to allow for guest traffic back and forth from Wilson's farm would put quite a crimp into operations.

I think a good location would be west and south of HH. That area was scouted and even flagged out when they were considering locations for the Opera House years ago. A major venue up on that end of the park would be nice.

Swoosh · March 25, 2011, 07:18:26 AM

Actually the main reason I suggested there is because of the access to and from backstage. Honestly all they'd need is a couple of gates there across the access road - if they need to hault traffic bad enough to get something across then so be it. As far as space, there is more there than one thinks. That parcel of land is huge. As far as leveling is concerned - Don't worry about that - the main show floor can be the 2nd level and then the lower grade can be the entrance to a half submerged 1st level/basement.

SDC's 2012 Project

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