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« Reply #165 on: June 15, 2013, 01:02:36 AM »

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"old and reliable" screams B & M to me.


"Old and reliable" an S&S drop tower?


Geez. I always though "OLD & RELIABLE" was my uncles old (black on black 4 door 1957 Chevy Belair)  I mean it still runs. No I mean I actually drove it myself this very day. Yes I really did. It is a land barge, all original no PS no PB 2 speed power glide auto trans. Dad & I had to put a new brake cylinder on it today and I was the "UN"lucky duck who got to test drive afterwards.

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« Reply #166 on: June 15, 2013, 09:49:49 AM »
If Swoosh is telling the truth about "old and reliable" then we are definitely getting a B&M.  There is no other ride manufactuer more reliable than B&M.

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« Reply #167 on: June 15, 2013, 12:41:54 PM »
Well and throughout the Enthusiast Community as well as the Theme Park Industry B&M is known as the MOST reliable ride manufacturer. Seems reliable but who knows! Either way I trust SDC to make a wise choice. ;)
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« Reply #168 on: June 15, 2013, 07:37:22 PM »
If we have to have some type of drop tower ride in the future, I sure hope it is something in line of Tower Of Terror with a good storyline and suspense and not just a big pole with seats hanging on it. Can you tell that I hate drop tower rides. ;)

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Re: SDC's 2015 Project
« Reply #169 on: June 15, 2013, 10:33:24 PM »
Drop Tower rides are rather faux passé anymore.  For what it is worth.
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« Reply #170 on: June 16, 2013, 10:02:51 AM »
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Drop Tower rides are rather faux passé anymore.  For what it is worth.

Amen Swoosh, and frankly not worth a long wait.  I would not care if they brought over the drop tower from CC theme it nicely and put it in the Grand Exposition  .  My prediction would be many would be disappointed in the thrill it provides.
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« Reply #171 on: June 16, 2013, 10:23:01 AM »
I have no complaints about the new additions. My concerns about theme are minor details that have a major impact on feel, like computer printed signs instead of hand painting.

When they add modern touches like QR codes for mobile apps and the Facebook page, I wish there was more creativity. Doc Harris is the park's mad scientist and futurist, so such touches should be themed in his style.

I will always lament the loss of live craftsmen and the living history nature of the park, but I know times have changed. They just can't get (or afford) such people today. Back 30-40 years ago, there were many locals who had those skills, and welcomed any job that paid cash. Today, demonstrating craftsmen are specialists who command a high wage.

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« Reply #172 on: June 18, 2013, 12:21:58 PM »
According to my contact, no coaster project on the books for 2015 as of now.  >:(

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« Reply #173 on: June 18, 2013, 02:33:46 PM »
Interesting. I guess we'll see.
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« Reply #174 on: June 18, 2013, 09:28:40 PM »
I had the same reaction.

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« Reply #175 on: June 19, 2013, 01:36:53 AM »
Well, I guess there is no chance it will be a simulator attraction like a return of the diving bell? No, I didn't think so.
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« Reply #176 on: June 19, 2013, 03:13:06 PM »
Well, I guess there is no chance it will be a simulator attraction like a return of the diving bell? No, I didn't think so.

Now that would be almost too much to hope for!!

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Re: SDC's 2015 Project
« Reply #177 on: July 03, 2013, 10:41:17 AM »
The crickets are deafening... ???

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« Reply #178 on: July 03, 2013, 12:41:41 PM »
If they ever did another simulator ride I would hope they would consider bringing back the diving bell.

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« Reply #179 on: July 03, 2013, 01:08:21 PM »
Underground railroad? Really, That's not in the 1880s theme. More like 1860s

http://www.faircitynews.com/2013/02/05/silver-dollar-city-plans-underground-railroad-themed-ride/