Coming in 2013: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

shavethewhales · November 08, 2012, 06:32:24 PM

Here's an interesting new partnership: http://hfecorp.com/pub/press/HFE_and_Rudolph_Press_Release.pdf

This is definitely a good fit for the chain, I'll be very interested to see how they use it next year.

Junior · November 08, 2012, 06:36:49 PM

Interesting news...Rudolph and friends can be in next year's SDC Christmas parade! Plus, I'll bet we will see some show, and lighted characters on park. Still, Rudolph from TV in the 1880's, not in Miss Mary's time! (Of course, it's NOT Miss Mary's time.)

Ozark Outlaw · November 08, 2012, 11:37:05 PM

But, but what about Rudolph's stepbrothers Comic, and Dancer, and Prancer, and Skippy, or whatever they call them these days?

Either way, it should be a interesting addition to the parks. Although I wonder how much this investiment will cost?

Joy · November 09, 2012, 02:56:37 AM

This makes SO much more sense than the random characters they bring to the park during Kids Fest.

mhguy77 · November 17, 2012, 11:08:45 AM

Interesting small article at Screamscape today http://screamscape.com/
Seems SDC is going to take on Rudolph, sounds like a great and nostalgic move for folks of my age (44)
We all remember running to the set to see these specials before VCR and DVDs. This could make a great addition to the season in rides as they did the Flooding candy mine maybe it will be Rudolph and the great melting polar ice cap? or Fire and the hole can become escape from the Big While Furry Abominable Snowman?
Seriously if this is handled well and they are willing to drop a little cash and do some overlays this could really benefit them.
Please just don't stop at a " Tinker the Tree" type of show. Go all out, it could be fun.
Thoughts?

sanddunerider · November 17, 2012, 11:47:10 AM

"Tinker the Tree",,, sure miss that show,, it was cute for ALL ages,,!!!!

mhguy77 · November 17, 2012, 12:25:23 PM

I am pretty sure Tinker was Jim Dabdy and he went to the Grand Country. That may have had something to do with its demise.

Parson B Ready · November 17, 2012, 07:08:31 PM

Bring back Tinker!!!!
Our kids loved that show.

Quote from: mhguy77 on November 17, 2012, 12:25:23 PM
I am pretty sure Tinker was Jim Dabdy and he went to the Grand Country. That may have had something to do with its demise.

Actually the guy that voiced Tinker is the same guy that played the mailman in the Frosty show.

We've talked to several people about the demise of the Tinker show, and got several different answers. Basically it appears that the PTB just wanted to do something different.

I'm very optimistic about Rudolph, that could be really cool. What would be even more awesome is if they could combine Rudolph AND Tinker!!!!

okiebluegrass · November 19, 2012, 04:31:08 PM

I never got to see the candy mine. They should do that again

DollarCityBoy · November 19, 2012, 04:42:20 PM

Here is the link to the Christmas version of The Flooded Mine. Oh how I wish this lasted more than one year, it was so amazing!

http://sdcfans.com/forums/index.php?topic=1278.0

Gilligan · November 19, 2012, 07:06:10 PM

I'd like to see the Christmas Flooded Mine, also! Maybe it will cycle.

Parson B Ready · November 19, 2012, 09:19:34 PM

Our family would also like to see the Christmas flooded mine. That would be cool.

Junior · November 20, 2012, 08:33:27 AM

I could see Rudolph themed rides/attractions at several locations...what about a live show in one of the theaters of Rudolph's story (from the TV show?)

palallin · November 20, 2012, 10:58:29 AM

The original script (and print) of Rudolph had Yukon Cornelius looking for Peppermint to mine, not gold or silver. either way, a great tie in is possible.

sanddunerider · November 20, 2012, 12:48:06 PM

You guys all talking about Rudolph, I saw this on FB today,,,, made me laugh..