SDC's 2012 Project

[MandyTG]

That's the silliest idea I have ever seen! Thats like a bear verson of Stitch's Great Escape in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. That just seems so out of place for SDC, just weird....just weird.

Stitch's Great Escape + Country Bear Jamboree = Grizzly Encounter

[DollarCityBoy]

^ LOL 

[joshblakebran]

So I saw the thread about the new attraction at Dollywood for 2012 being a possible roller coaster. In the article it stated that nothing like what they'll be doing has been done in the US and that it will be the biggest investment to this point. Will SDC be getting anything major in 2012? I know that a survey has been sent out but still haven't heard any confirmation that there will be a new attraction. Surely at some point SDC will have to get something major. I'm jealous of the Dollywood clientale. Seems like they've been getting a major attraction every year. It's just not feasible for us to travel to Pigeon Forge to visit Dollywood. SDC is already a 12-13 hour drive. 

[cocodane3]

Well what state do u live in joshblakebran?

[sanddunerider]

cocodane, josh is in or near denver colorado.

[joshblakebran]

I was SDC today and Wildfire broke down. This really created huge lines for Powder Keg and American Plunge. Some sort of thrill ride needs to be added to the old waterboggin side of the park to help with congestion in the Powder Keg/Wildfire area, especially if one of those attractions break down.

[sanddunerider]

so when did u get to branson josh?  how long are u staying?

[Joy]

Wow. I hardly ever hear of Wildfire breaking down.

[Ozark Outlaw]

Will SDC be getting anything major in 2012?

I am leaning towards no for anything super mega major scale (for example a coaster). Usually, construction for those attractions begin about a year in advance, and here we are in June, and there hasn’t even been one pebble turned over at Silver Dollar City.

Although I do agree, the old Waterboggan site is primed for something at some point.

[shavethewhales]

^Yeah, and with what was apparently said to the workers about there not being any major new attraction, it pretty much seems like they're going to wait for gas to come down in price again or something, even though the park is still getting full and their competitors are pretty much walking all over them with expansions. 

However, I have some hope that what was told to them was just to throw us off, or was not set in stone and we'll end up getting SOMETHING this year. I know they are rumored to be pouring more money into WW though.

I was SDC today and Wildfire broke down. This really created huge lines for Powder Keg and American Plunge. Some sort of thrill ride needs to be added to the old waterboggin side of the park to help with congestion in the Powder Keg/Wildfire area, especially if one of those attractions break down.

Did it actually break down, or did someone just puke or have a medical issue in the station? That's the only reason I've ever seen it down. It might be the first time in ten years that I've ever heard of it going down for mech. reasons, but B&M's do age eventually.

[Ozark Outlaw]

As crazy as it sounds, I would rather Silver Dollar City wait a year, or two on a quality major attraction rather than rush a mediocre ride, and wedged it into an unnatural spot on the park.

[Swoosh]

Next year is the "year of the waterpark" as SFStL is expanding Hurricane Harbor (it's not announced yet but it is one of the worst kept secrets in the industry right now) and Adventureland is adding Phase III to Adventure Bay.  It sounds like Oceanse of Fun is FINALLY getting a new attraction next year (this is probably the least "confirmed" though) and Schlitterbahn KC is said to go ahead with part of Phase III next year.

[chittlins]

Next year is the "year of the waterpark" as SFStL is expanding Hurricane Harbor (it's not announced yet but it is one of the worst kept secrets in the industry right now) and Adventureland is adding Phase III to Adventure Bay.  It sounds like Oceanse of Fun is FINALLY getting a new attraction next year (this is probably the least "confirmed" though) and Schlitterbahn KC is said to go ahead with part of Phase III next year.

I was in KC on a Hubby/Wife excursion this weekend. However, she couldn't keep me away from Cabela's. I was disappointed that store to tell the truth. Bass Pro has got that concept expect for the guns down. That area where schlitterbahn is at is compact and still full of attractions. Outlet Mall, Race track, Soccer Stadium, minor league ball, indoor waterpark hotel, and the Schit thing.

The waterpark is going to have a huge footprint. My wife will not even entertain the notion of Waterwater with all that and a better traffic stituation. Whitewater isn't all that impressive I loved the models of the WoW coasters at Union Station and a bit sad I didn't get to ride a few.

[Duelist]

They've got to have something up their sleeve though; otherwise why send out the 3 ride concept survey?

[joshblakebran]

^Yeah, and with what was apparently said to the workers about there not being any major new attraction, it pretty much seems like they're going to wait for gas to come down in price again or something, even though the park is still getting full and their competitors are pretty much walking all over them with expansions. 

However, I have some hope that what was told to them was just to throw us off, or was not set in stone and we'll end up getting SOMETHING this year. I know they are rumored to be pouring more money into WW though.

I was SDC today and Wildfire broke down. This really created huge lines for Powder Keg and American Plunge. Some sort of thrill ride needs to be added to the old waterboggin side of the park to help with congestion in the Powder Keg/Wildfire area, especially if one of those attractions break down.

Did it actually break down, or did someone just puke or have a medical issue in the station? That's the only reason I've ever seen it down. It might be the first time in ten years that I've ever heard of it going down for mech. reasons, but B&M's do age eventually.

The workers said it was for mechanical reasons.