SDC's 2017 Project Part 2

[t-n-t]

So have we heard what and when this is going to happen?

[Swoosh]

So have we heard what and when this is going to happen?

I imagine we won't know anything "officially" until the annual citizens' town hall meeting where they tell all of the workers what is new for next season.  Pretty sure that usually happens in October before the season passes go on sale

[sdcfan88]

I am gonna try to get up there and get some photo updates Sunday.

[sdcfan88]

Was unable to get up there but I will likely try again within the next week or two.

[Swoosh]

I'll be there the 23rd.  This weekend is WOF

[shavethewhales]

I can't believe there hasn't been more action. I know there's been a lot of tree clearing and work on the new bathroom, but with all the things supposedly in the works you'd expect to see more actual equipment on the coaster site, work starting on the entrance and parking lot, etc. I haven't been by to see for myself, but no one seems to be seeing anything obvious lately. Surely they aren't planning on waiting till January...

[Swoosh]

They should be done using EH for the season now, right?  If that's the case then I imagine things will ramp up in there.  Obviously nothing can be done in the entrance area until after the park closes.  The parking lot project never really stopped. 

[Swoosh]

TOWN HALL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 20TH!!!

[sanddunerider]

They should be done using EH for the season now, right?  If that's the case then I imagine things will ramp up in there.  Obviously nothing can be done in the entrance area until after the park closes.  The parking lot project never really stopped.

I show that EH will run through the 23rd,,, then done for season,,,  then I would agree with you, lots of stuff going on after that...

[Swoosh]

We are a few days removed from the Town Hall Meeting so it is safe to release some of this information now.

1. The big "push" for next year will be an emphasis on FOOD and CRAFTS
2. NEW Festival of Wonder will take place in Spring.  (from what I have gathered, there will be a Cirque inspired show and some other acrobatic stuff).  Wonder as in "WOW"
3. Expect Late Spring/Summer Festivals to expanded in number of days
4. Harvest Festival is changing its name to Crafts and Cowboy Festival (more straight to the point)
5. 2017 will be the last year for Globetrotters during Summer Festival
6. IN 2017 Park will be open New Year's Even and New Year's Day with special events planned
7. IN 2017 NEW "Christmas in Midtown" with lots of seasonal food offerings and lighting special effects.

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So that was the official stuff - here's some of the rumblings I have heard...
1. Coaster is still for 2018.  August announcement with teaser campaign to start in July. 
2. Gate area will be for the most part untouched this off season - too many OTHER changes happening (some of which I need to sit on the info for right now).
3. Parking lots are being expanded again.  Look for that "hill" at the back of the gravel lot at Stop 4? (can't remember the number) to be completely gone.
4. BIG NAME ACTS will be coming to Echo Hollow next season.  YCW has just started announcing who is coming.  Country Music Weekends is supposedly going to be amazing.

[Coaster]

^Thanks for the info, Swoosh. All of the new things for next season really intrigue me.
1. I like hearing how the emphasis will be on food and crafts. Two things that are vital for the uniqueness of the park but have been lacking in certain areas the past several seasons.
2. Festival of Wonder...interesting. I'm not sure what to think yet. I'm wondering if certain aspects of the World Fest could be retained and tied in to this. Experiencing new cultures can give a person a sense of wonder.
6. This is pretty cool news! I might have to try to get down there to bring in the New Year at SDC!
7. Christmas in Midtown sounds really neat! It may help with some of the congestion being strictly on the square around the tree. I'm excited to hear more updates on this as the year goes on.

I am very surprised the gate is being left untouched this offseason when that has been expected and we have been talking about for so long. Also interested to hear more about the big name acts for Echo Hollow next season. It seems to be an exciting time to be an SDCFan!

[sanddunerider]

#6-  that will be interesting..  see how they promote it..

I checked next years schedule... as of today the schedule shows closed those 2 days..

[Duelist]

Thanks for the info Swoosh!

[History Buff]

Emphasis on food and crafts?

Are those "crafts" as in booths brought in from outside or craft demonstrations and lost arts?

[Swoosh]

#6-  that will be interesting..  see how they promote it..

I checked next years schedule... as of today the schedule shows closed those 2 days..

None of 2017 additions have been made "public" yet - only been announced to the citizens. 

I have some other interesting news but I was told I had to sit on it for now.