SDC’s 2025 Project(s) and Park Developments

Swoosh · April 13, 2025, 05:51:38 PM

Random clearing behind Outlaw Run
https://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2025/04/silver-dollar-city-unknown-construction.html

mg · April 14, 2025, 09:05:23 AM

Quote from: Swoosh on April 13, 2025, 05:51:38 PMRandom clearing behind Outlaw Run
https://www.midwestinfoguide.com/2025/04/silver-dollar-city-unknown-construction.html

I'm guessing this lines up with the new railroad crossing between PowderKeg and Outlaw Run.

ColaSDC · April 14, 2025, 09:09:46 AM

So there will be a significant change to the railroad layout?

shavethewhales · April 14, 2025, 10:00:01 AM

It's necessary, but that will sure dig more into the wooded feel on that side of the park. Guess that was already kinda moot when they added Outlaw Run though. Back in the old days you used to really leave the park behind when you rode the train. I am old enough to just barely remember the days before Powderkeg and even Buzzsaw Falls when the park ended after FITH.

I still expect that at some point there will be a road or some kind of transport connection right to the resort so that resort guests don't have to leave the property, but perhaps that will come in later phases when the resort is expanded.

ColaSDC · April 14, 2025, 01:47:02 PM

as long as they keep the robber show in the same spot and the outlaw run photo op, I wont mind. Changes are necessary sometimes.

Swoosh · April 14, 2025, 05:14:16 PM

Quote from: mg on April 14, 2025, 09:05:23 AMI'm guessing this lines up with the new railroad crossing between PowderKeg and Outlaw Run.

There will be a new major access road through there that will take out Hobo Junction

Quote from: ColaSDC on April 14, 2025, 09:09:46 AMSo there will be a significant change to the railroad layout?

There will be zero changes to the layout.

palallin · April 15, 2025, 07:59:57 AM

Quote from: shavethewhales on April 14, 2025, 10:00:01 AMIt's necessary, but that will sure dig more into the wooded feel on that side of the park. Guess that was already kinda moot when they added Outlaw Run though. Back in the old days you used to really leave the park behind when you rode the train. I am old enough to just barely remember the days before Powderkeg and even Buzzsaw Falls when the park ended after FITH.

I am old enough to remember before FITH, when the train really did go out into the boondocks.

We haven't bought tickets in a couple years because of my wife's back surgeries and my hip replacement as well as a change in career. We're looking to maybe try for a trip this fall, but everything I have read here in the last year or so depresses me to the point that my enthusiasm has waned.

ColaSDC · April 15, 2025, 08:53:04 AM

It's still a nice charming park, just with some changes. You will like it I'm sure.

Duelist · April 15, 2025, 09:21:52 AM

And who said this board is dead? LOL all it needed was a hot topic to spring back to life!

ColaSDC · April 15, 2025, 09:22:26 AM

Quote from: Duelist on April 15, 2025, 09:21:52 AMAnd who said this board is dead? LOL all it needed was a hot topic to spring back to life!

That's the case for all threads LOL

legoerosion · August 18, 2025, 07:39:58 AM

A new trademark was filed back in May for something called "Stars, Lights, & Christmas Nights" I'd assume it's for the new Plaza area, as I can't see them getting rid of the "An Old Time Christmas" name. Nothing exciting, just thought it'd be interesting to share while we're in a lull news-wise.

Duelist · August 18, 2025, 11:42:44 AM

^ The "Stars" make it sound like another drone show. The one this summer was very good!

mg · August 18, 2025, 01:49:02 PM

Quote from: legoerosion on August 18, 2025, 07:39:58 AMA new trademark was filed back in May for something called "Stars, Lights, & Christmas Nights" I'd assume it's for the new Plaza area...

I saw that awhile back. It is registered decorative magnets, drink ware, t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, hats, etc, Ornaments, snow globes, AND Conducting of parades for entertainment purposes.

The parade part is what I found the most interesting. I'm not sure how long Herschend has the Rudolph license.

mg · September 13, 2025, 07:51:43 PM

Quote from: mg on August 18, 2025, 01:49:02 PM
Quote from: legoerosion on August 18, 2025, 07:39:58 AMA new trademark was filed back in May for something called "Stars, Lights, & Christmas Nights" I'd assume it's for the new Plaza area...

I saw that awhile back. It is registered decorative magnets, drink ware, t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, hats, etc, Ornaments, snow globes, AND Conducting of parades for entertainment purposes.

The parade part is what I found the most interesting. I'm not sure how long Herschend has the Rudolph license.

It has now been confirmed that 2025 will be the final year for the Rudolph parade. Could we be getting an all new Stars, Lights, and Christmas Nights parade in 2026?