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[BackInTime]

I as to the speculation about the next expansion, I can see them moving M&C to the clearing near OR and using that spot next to FiTH/Mystic river as a decent expansion. But I personally think that the next project after this project will be where the original FiTH was and that back area.

With speculation surrounding the old FITH building/site, and a possible future replacement for FM, I'm wondering if there would be any possibility that they would eventually level FM and repurpose that area for expanded retail/demos, as well as a larger and improved loading station for the train? At the same time, leveling the original FITH building to build a larger and more advanced Flooded Mine replacement or indoor dark ride.

As the park seemingly stretches westward, I think it will be critical to retain an indoor ride option that offers much needed refuge from the elements on that side of the park. With the closing of the original FITH, the park is absent of that from a ride perspective right now.

[Jesus4me]

I as to the speculation about the next expansion, I can see them moving M&C to the clearing near OR and using that spot next to FiTH/Mystic river as a decent expansion. But I personally think that the next project after this project will be where the original FiTH was and that back area.

With speculation surrounding the old FITH building/site, and a possible future replacement for FM, I'm wondering if there would be any possibility that they would eventually level FM and repurpose that area for expanded retail/demos, as well as a larger and improved loading station for the train? At the same time, leveling the original FITH building to build a larger and more advanced Flooded Mine replacement or indoor dark ride.

As the park seemingly stretches westward, I think it will be critical to retain an indoor ride option that offers much needed refuge from the elements on that side of the park. With the closing of the original FITH, the park is absent of that from a ride perspective right now.

What is M & C and FM???

[tmstephe]

What is M & C and FM???

M&C = maintenance and construction
FM = Flooded Mine

[shavethewhales]

I as to the speculation about the next expansion, I can see them moving M&C to the clearing near OR and using that spot next to FiTH/Mystic river as a decent expansion. But I personally think that the next project after this project will be where the original FiTH was and that back area.

With speculation surrounding the old FITH building/site, and a possible future replacement for FM, I'm wondering if there would be any possibility that they would eventually level FM and repurpose that area for expanded retail/demos, as well as a larger and improved loading station for the train? At the same time, leveling the original FITH building to build a larger and more advanced Flooded Mine replacement or indoor dark ride.

As the park seemingly stretches westward, I think it will be critical to retain an indoor ride option that offers much needed refuge from the elements on that side of the park. With the closing of the original FITH, the park is absent of that from a ride perspective right now.

There's been speculation about FM being leveled for a long time now. It seemed like they would retire it on it's 50th season, but that was over ten years ago. There was speculation at one point that we'd get our version of mystery mine to replace it. Then eventually we got Time Traveler instead.

I still think it's days are numbered, but there are too many higher priority things for them to do first. I think that's the only reason it has remained in place for the last decade.

[Duelist]

^ Like you've said previously though FM is low maintenance.  And since they just replaced the guns with newer better versions it shouldn't be going anywhere for awhile.  And if they do replace it they need to put in a modernized version with better animatronics.  It's still one of the best family rides and needs to remain that way.

[BackInTime]

Agree with all, although, my main motivation for bringing it up actually centers more on what might be planned for the old FITH site. That is valuable real estate just sitting there unused in an extremely high traffic area of the park. And as I mentioned, the absence of an indoor ride attraction on that side of the property really creates a void at the moment. With them having re-located FITH to the opposite side of its original location, it just got me to wondering and very inquisitive about whether or not a possible new FM could eventually live on the former FITH site, and what the PTB will ultimately do with that space.   

[Swoosh]

Photos from today on my X account @Midwest_Info

Will get them on my blog tomorrow

[Swoosh]

New M&C is already under construction behind the hotel.  Frame is already up.  That whole area (where M&C and other BOH buildings are located) is (rumored) to become an expansion plot

[KBCraig]

There's been speculation about FM being leveled for a long time now. It seemed like they would retire it on it's 50th season, but that was over ten years ago.

You shut your lying mouth! FM won't be 50 for another 20 years or so, because I'm just...

Oh. Never mind.

[rabidplatypus]

Man it's been 7 years since I have been to SDC and today wasn't a good day. All coasters were down for hours today. At 1 point they were all down at the same time. Didn't get to ride outlaw run it was down 90% of the day.

Mystic River falls was elite. The drone and fireworks show was great.

Badgered everybody I could about construction and got nowhere as expected. It was just more for fun not to actually get any info.

Did ask thunderation operators if this was the last year it would be running and they all said absolutely not. Sad to see the second train missing. It ran faster than I remember. It also runs smoother than expected except for the first down helix and in the tunnel. Shooting out of that tunnel all the way to the station is smooth as butter.

[rabidplatypus]

Are we sure part of the construction isn't for American plunge? They have some log boats and other things above the tunnel just sitting. And some of the construction looks like boat channels.

I asked a group of AP operators if they were improving/adding on to AP with that construction and one of the ladies said "Yes we are just" until she was cut off by another that said we know nothing about the construction. I said you may have slipped up and she smiled and nodded. Obviously I am probably being trolled and don't take any stock into that interaction. But the construction still looks boat ride-ish to me there and behind the waterfall.

That doesn't explain any of the footers that have been spotted though. Anyways just making conversation.

[Jesus4me]

Did ask thunderation operators if this was the last year it would be running and they all said absolutely not. Sad to see the second train missing. It ran faster than I remember. It also runs smoother than expected except for the first down helix and in the tunnel. Shooting out of that tunnel all the way to the station is smooth as butter.

Chance Rides builds replacement trains for Arrow coasters. The park should purchasw two new trains.

[ColaSDC]

Did ask thunderation operators if this was the last year it would be running and they all said absolutely not. Sad to see the second train missing. It ran faster than I remember. It also runs smoother than expected except for the first down helix and in the tunnel. Shooting out of that tunnel all the way to the station is smooth as butter.

Chance Rides builds replacement trains for Arrow coasters. The park should purchasw two new trains.

I'm still thinking that next year thunderation will close for a major refurbishment, with new track, trains, and supports. Maybe some slight reprofiling to smooth out transitions. Project 2026 will help alleviate the lost capacity from TNT next year. They could market it like new FiTH.

[rabidplatypus]

Yea it does have the classic jerky arrow transitions. But the layout is killer so if there is any work I hope it stays the same. And I hope the trains keep the same look too.

[ColaSDC]

Yea it does have the classic jerky arrow transitions. But the layout is killer so if there is any work I hope it stays the same. And I hope the trains keep the same look too.

Yeah, my dream is the same classic layout with smoother transitions