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npd652

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SDC Ozark Water Tree
« on: September 07, 2016, 04:09:12 PM »
Was wondering if anyone could provide some information on this tree that is located by the American Plunge. I am curious on who came up with this idea and some history behind it all. I also know that Dollywood also has a "water tree" that looks similar to the one at SDC. Thanks

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Re: SDC Ozark Water Tree
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2016, 07:20:45 PM »
Do you have a photo of it? 

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Re: SDC Ozark Water Tree
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2016, 07:26:04 PM »
i think it's called the water tree because it's right next to the splash down on the plunge and therefore gets plenty of water
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Re: SDC Ozark Water Tree
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2016, 08:30:29 PM »
For those that don't remember, it's a tree with a small stump that spouts water. I'm not sure how they made it, but it's been around probably since the 70's. It's the type of thing that used to be a lot more impressive and cute.

It's one of the old "Andyisms" I'm pretty sure. I forget his full name, but an Andy Something-or-other was responsible at one point for coming up with a lot of clever nick-nacks that were spread through the park.

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Re: SDC Ozark Water Tree
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2016, 09:06:02 PM »
Give it time and they will take it away too. But I hope not. Yes its been reiterated on here a lot but its little things like that which makes the park special.
« Last Edit: September 08, 2016, 04:39:50 AM by sdcfan88 »

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Re: SDC Ozark Water Tree
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2016, 11:16:05 AM »
Figured Swoosh would know all about this lol.

SDC FAN curious to know other things in the park that you are talking about. I often go to SDC just to try to find things that I haven't seen before.

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Re: SDC Ozark Water Tree
« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2016, 05:46:25 PM »
I think there is an old thread or two with "Andyisms" on the forum if you look.
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Re: SDC Ozark Water Tree
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2016, 08:30:02 PM »
Ozark Water Tree picture: http://sdcfans.com/forums/index.php?topic=157.15

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« Last Edit: September 08, 2016, 08:31:17 PM by Duelist »
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