Indian Ridge, the abandoned mega development next door to SDC, got profiled by a tick tock user and went viral. https://nypost.com/2021/04/01/abandoned-1-6-billion-missouri-resort-community-goes-viral/
It's surprising that this prime real estate is still vacant, but now you have to add the legal issues and the costs of demolition to the challenges of developing it. It's certainly prime real estate though, and the original plans would have been a game changer. Nothing big seems to make it in Branson except the landing, which nearly tanked as well.
I had no idea that was out there.
Interesting backstory. Didn't know that beyond the economic crash in '08 obviously doing it in. I always take a look over at those when heading to SDC to see how many are still standing. A friend of mine likes to call them "Harry Potter" houses. lol
The County released a statement that told visitors that wanted to get a closer look of the Indian Ridge site that they would be cited for trespassing. I found their statement to be clever by telling people to go visit other Branson attractions that were fully open....
Crazy how Indian Ridge has been sitting out there forever, and just now it's become a problem because of TikTok. The way TikTok influences behavior is scary...it's not just cute annoying dances anymore.
Jay
Quote from: cowboy on April 05, 2021, 03:33:09 PM
The County released a statement that told visitors that wanted to get a closer look of the Indian Ridge site that they would be cited for trespassing. I found their statement to be clever by telling people to go visit other Branson attractions that were fully open....
Crazy how Indian Ridge has been sitting out there forever, and just now it's become a problem because of TikTok. The way TikTok influences behavior is scary...it's not just cute annoying dances anymore.
Jay
It became a problem a year or so ago when someone convinced the county they wanted to put in stores, spas, attractions, etc., but they needed a stoplight and entry to get people interested in coming there. The stoplight was horrible because there was no visual clearance and there were many mishaps. You'll notice the stoplight has been pulled - thank GOD! - and now there's been no mention of the new business area.
Quote from: Gilligan on April 05, 2021, 07:31:41 PM
It became a problem a year or so ago when someone convinced the county they wanted to put in stores, spas, attractions, etc., but they needed a stoplight and entry to get people interested in coming there. The stoplight was horrible because there was no visual clearance and there were many mishaps. You'll notice the stoplight has been pulled - thank GOD! - and now there's been no mention of the new business area.
I thought these stop lights were put in just after the land was put up for auction and sold, which the article says was in 2017. I do know that I haven't been through that area since Dec of 2019 and they had been up for a long time before that.
I actually never remember the lights being functional and working ever. The framework for the lights with turn lanes were there for a very long time, but I just can't remember the lights being in working order because there was nothing ever put in for them to be used for.
Quote from: Pintrader on April 06, 2021, 07:05:45 AM
Quote from: Gilligan on April 05, 2021, 07:31:41 PM
It became a problem a year or so ago when someone convinced the county they wanted to put in stores, spas, attractions, etc., but they needed a stoplight and entry to get people interested in coming there. The stoplight was horrible because there was no visual clearance and there were many mishaps. You'll notice the stoplight has been pulled - thank GOD! - and now there's been no mention of the new business area.
I thought these stop lights were put in just after the land was put up for auction and sold, which the article says was in 2017. I do know that I haven't been through that area since Dec of 2019 and they had been up for a long time before that.
I actually never remember the lights being functional and working ever. The framework for the lights with turn lanes were there for a very long time, but I just can't remember the lights being in working order because there was nothing ever put in for them to be used for.
Pintrader, I was only partially correct as my hubs told me. The lights were installed in 2018, but weren't yet functioning before they were pulled. He says what I remember are the construction lights, and they did surprise a few drivers coming up the hill. Here's some info I copied from Branson News -
"The other reason the developers for the property, MD&D Investments, LLC, are starting with the intersection is what Troen calls a "sense of place."
"It was really critical to say 'Look, here is the Ridge at Table Rock Lake.' Here is a place where you can say 'Ah! We've arrived,' and you can turn into the place, and to do so, you need to have a proper place of entry," Troen said. "The signal is the key to doing that."
^^ Okay Gilligan....that explains it. I thought for a moment I was losing it once again :)
I guess I just do not see the obsession of this albatross on the landscape. Let it go back to nature.
Its not just tik tok....its youtube and facebook too. I'm in a couple of abandoned places groups. Someone will post about these every 2-3 weeks with pictures/vids acting like they are first to find these....lol Probably some of the most famous and photographed abandoned houses in the world. I'm sure the locals are tired of it.
Some of the same people attempt to get in Celebration City too.
I heard this place has been sold. Anyone have more info?
Herschend actually owns way more land of the previous development than I realized. Looks like they own most of it minus where the abandoned buildings are. I could see this being a perfect spot for a resort with a private trolly path through the woods to the park.
A new waterpark modeled after DW's Splash Country would also be nice in the area.
The picture doesn't include all Herschend land.
I totally agree MG. I think many of us have speculated over the years that HFEC could buy up this place. I'm sure they owned the land at some point back in the way old days when they bought up everything up and down the road.
I really want them to build something on the old CC property and think a huge resort/downtown disney type thing would be awesome, but if they are still hesitant to use that property then this would be a great second option. Plus it would be a place to build more parking, lol.
I'm surprised HFEC or anyone else hasn't developed the property in all this time. The resort went belly up in 2008, right? In the 13 years that have followed Branson has been as hot as ever and this property has always been a great spot. Maybe it was tied up in court all this time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E65YPxMMh1w
This YouTube video has a pretty good history about the failed resort and everything that went wrong with it.
Quote from: mg on November 09, 2021, 07:33:32 PMThe picture doesn't include all Herschend land.
Correct. Not even close to showing all of the land they own
When was that last updated?
Quote from: Swoosh on November 10, 2021, 06:54:35 PM
Quote from: mg on November 09, 2021, 07:33:32 PMThe picture doesn't include all Herschend land.
Correct. Not even close to showing all of the land they own
When was that last updated?
It wasn't meant to show it all. Just around the development. I made it quickly on my phone. Maybe I'll make a more comprehensive version tomorrow.
Quote from: mg on November 10, 2021, 10:49:35 PM
Quote from: Swoosh on November 10, 2021, 06:54:35 PM
Quote from: mg on November 09, 2021, 07:33:32 PMThe picture doesn't include all Herschend land.
Correct. Not even close to showing all of the land they own
When was that last updated?
It wasn't meant to show it all. Just around the development. I made it quickly on my phone. Maybe I'll make a more comprehensive version tomorrow.
The point was, why just "around" it?
Quote from: Swoosh on November 11, 2021, 06:07:48 AM
The point was, why just "around" it?
I was just going off of online public records and according to them, SDC does not own the actual abandoned building area.
Quote from: mg on November 11, 2021, 08:52:49 AM
Quote from: Swoosh on November 11, 2021, 06:07:48 AM
The point was, why just "around" it?
I was just going off of online public records and according to them, SDC does not own the actual abandoned building area.
Interesting. Who does? When did you last check?
The stone county assessor's site still has the houses listed under Branson Endeavors LLC
https://stonegis.integritygis.com/H5/Index.html?viewer=stone
Of course, it takes awhile for the assessor's site to update.
It's interesting that the land the park sits on is still owned by SCHOOL OF THE OZARKS & BRANSON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. I thought they made a deal years back to finally take possession of the property.
It's also odd that Heaven's Ridge LLC owns what I always thought were employee dorms at one point.
Silver Dollar City LLC has purchased 800 acres near Indian Ridge Resort. Maybe SDC will finally get its own resort like DollyWood.
Silver Dollar City has purchased 800 acres of land surrounding the abandoned Indian Ridge Resort in Branson West.
In a statement to Branson Tri-Lakes News, Silver Dollar City Director of Public Relations and Publicity Lisa Rau confirmed the purchase of property at 10054 E State Highway 76, Branson West, MO 65737.
"Silver Dollar City confirms the recent acquisition of 800 acres of land adjacent to Silver Dollar City. The land was purchased for strategic purposes," Rau said. "The land that includes the vacant townhomes is not part of this parcel of land."
According to Stone County's Geographic Information System Property Map, Silver Dollar City LLC owns multiple parcels of property between their newly acquired property and the Silver Dollar City theme park.
https://www.bransontrilakesnews.com/entertainment/article_51294332-837b-11ec-b238-d3c0656e74a3.html
Now that it's public I can talk about it.
This is part of a much larger growth strategy for the company.
https://www.bransontrilakesnews.com/entertainment/article_51294332-837b-11ec-b238-d3c0656e74a3.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share&fbclid=IwAR0uDm9n7RCeXfXQ9YcKFNWTVUXq2GFfdyvhGDgHsfSALWMwoRnnzg0F31I
Discussion is already happening in this thread
https://www.sdcfans.com/forums/index.php?topic=4237.msg83056#new
That's funny. I posted before you did. And I see no discussion.
This discussion was further back in November.
https://www.sdcfans.com/forums/index.php?topic=4237.msg82691#msg82691
Quote from: marolinesdad on February 02, 2022, 07:36:54 PM
That's funny. I posted before you did. And I see no discussion.
It's an entire thread like mg stated
Quote from: marolinesdad on February 02, 2022, 12:09:08 PM
Silver Dollar City LLC has purchased 800 acres near Indian Ridge Resort. Maybe SDC will finally get its own resort like DollyWood.
Silver Dollar City has purchased 800 acres of land surrounding the abandoned Indian Ridge Resort in Branson West.
In a statement to Branson Tri-Lakes News, Silver Dollar City Director of Public Relations and Publicity Lisa Rau confirmed the purchase of property at 10054 E State Highway 76, Branson West, MO 65737.
"Silver Dollar City confirms the recent acquisition of 800 acres of land adjacent to Silver Dollar City. The land was purchased for strategic purposes," Rau said. "The land that includes the vacant townhomes is not part of this parcel of land."
According to Stone County's Geographic Information System Property Map, Silver Dollar City LLC owns multiple parcels of property between their newly acquired property and the Silver Dollar City theme park.
https://www.bransontrilakesnews.com/entertainment/article_51294332-837b-11ec-b238-d3c0656e74a3.html
Either for a resort or a new location for White Water to expand.
Is this the property that Uncle Ike's Post Office sits on? Land belonging to Shepherd of the Hills family?
On another note, was it ever implied what would happen after the 99 year lease ends?
Quote from: Gilligan on February 03, 2022, 04:02:33 PM
Is this the property that Uncle Ike's Post Office sits on? Land belonging to Shepherd of the Hills family?
No, that land is north of the park on the other side of 76.
FYI, I decided to merge the old Indian Ridge thread with this one. Makes more sense to have it in this section now that it is official.
While SDC has always controlled a lot of land around the park, this purchase feels like it is motivated by what we have long talked about: the development of an SDC resort. The land also provides more area for parking, though it is still a hilly area. They could build a backroad for shuttles and a second entry to the park on the north side, which would allow for more overall capacity.
Quote from: sdcfan88 on February 03, 2022, 04:45:16 PM
On another note, was it ever implied what would happen after the 99 year lease ends?
Why do you think they bought so much land?
Quote from: Swoosh on February 03, 2022, 11:35:07 PM
Quote from: sdcfan88 on February 03, 2022, 04:45:16 PM
On another note, was it ever implied what would happen after the 99 year lease ends?
Why do you think they bought so much land?
Can you elaborate on this? Are you implying that they would build a new park to insure against losing their lease on the current land?
Quote from: shavethewhales on February 03, 2022, 10:23:42 PM
While SDC has always controlled a lot of land around the park, this purchase feels like it is motivated by what we have long talked about: the development of an SDC resort. The land also provides more area for parking, though it is still a hilly area. They could build a backroad for shuttles and a second entry to the park on the north side, which would allow for more overall capacity.
Capacity is a interesting topic. Id argue increasing parking and adding a gate does not increase park capacity. It might help with parking and crowd congesting during opening and closing.....but they better not think it increases there max capacity without adding new area, rides, and shows that can handle bigger crowds. If the new train station is true.....maybe a whole secondary park (on resort) via train could be an option.
I think most would be shocked to know just how much land SDC owns in the area. It's easy to look up. I have a feeling this land will end up doing what most of the rest of it is doing.
Been seeing that SDC has been ramping up their ad campaign for job fairs & employment recruiting. Saw something about raises/hiring bonuses being given out too. What they need to do is use some of that land for employee housing. They could improve their staffing situation with that alone.
QuoteBeen seeing that SDC has been ramping up their ad campaign for job fairs & employment recruiting. Saw something about raises/hiring bonuses being given out too. What they need to do is use some of that land for employee housing. They could improve their staffing situation with that alone.
A company based in AR is buying old hotels motels and turning them into housing. They do a decent job and seem to run a clean show. They have just announced the purchase of a property to renovate 1 mile from SDC. I am assuming its the Notch building behind the city in Branson W on the right. 2 story older hotel. This will certainly help with housing. SDC could run a tram to it if they wanted.
https://www.thedelscorp.com/ozmocommons
The old hotel you're referring to was remodeled and reopened a couple months ago as a Motel 6.
Without looking into them, the other potential hotels would be Shady Acres and the little hotel building that hasn't been open just down from Deer Run Groceries. Not sure they are going to get a lot of units out of either location.
I have a feeling SDC is planning an apartment building similar to what Dollywood is building. I think we'll see a lot of random stuff go up in the new area to support large-scale growth of the park.
There's been quite a bit of ground work happening the past week or so on the site next to the intersection, on the opposite side of the new water tower. A lot of leveling
Quote from: legoerosion on July 05, 2022, 09:47:57 PM
There's been quite a bit of ground work happening the past week or so on the site next to the intersection, on the opposite side of the new water tower. A lot of leveling
2024
Quote from: Swoosh on July 07, 2022, 10:25:38 AM
2024
Is it a new parking lot? They've put down a lot of asphalt ::)
Anyone have pictures of what they've been doing there?
Looks like a few parking lots.
I would suspect that these will possibly be used later this season.
If after all the speculation the endgame is parking lots... That's hilarious. Granted... This could just be a multi generational project plan and one step on the journey.
They've needed more parking for years now to replace some of the satellite parking lots that were lost. Parking way out at one of these lots always sucks though, and is so confusing for first timers.
I'm sure this is phase one of their plans for this site. I think within a couple of years a resort will be announced, but as usual it depends on the economy.
I wonder if they would make the new lot employee parking and put in a back road to the park and a back entrance for employees. They could then make the current employee lot an overflow guest lot. That would seem to be a much better location for guest parking, and for traffic flow. It could also help with flow at the pickup/drop off to not have employees in the same area as guests.
SDC now owns the land that the abandoned homes are on.
https://www.ozarksfirst.com/local-news/regional-news/branson-news/silver-dollar-city-officially-owns-former-indian-ridge-property-where-abandoned-condos-sit/
Quote from: mg on October 24, 2022, 08:17:42 PM
SDC now owns the land that the abandoned homes are on.
https://www.ozarksfirst.com/local-news/regional-news/branson-news/silver-dollar-city-officially-owns-former-indian-ridge-property-where-abandoned-condos-sit/
Good for them.....
Maybe 1 step close to the ever elusive "Water Park" and Onsite Motel/Hotel..
According to this article in Branson Tri-Lakes News, demolition on the buildings started on 10/26:
https://www.bransontrilakesnews.com/entertainment/article_8135deb6-5588-11ed-abf5-4f0bc6c73c06.html
Quote from: biscuitcreek on October 29, 2022, 10:31:20 AM
https://www.bransontrilakesnews.com/entertainment/article_8135deb6-5588-11ed-abf5-4f0bc6c73c06.html
Articles on that site always make me think my monitor is dirty. LOL
Quote from: KBCraig on November 02, 2022, 09:44:38 PM
Quote from: biscuitcreek on October 29, 2022, 10:31:20 AM
https://www.bransontrilakesnews.com/entertainment/article_8135deb6-5588-11ed-abf5-4f0bc6c73c06.html
Articles on that site always make me think my monitor is dirty. LOL
How about info from KY3:
https://www.ky3.com/2022/11/02/branson-west-mo-business-owners-react-demolition-abandoned-indian-ridge-resort-condos/
Quote from: biscuitcreek on November 03, 2022, 11:11:28 AM
Quote from: KBCraig on November 02, 2022, 09:44:38 PM
Quote from: biscuitcreek on October 29, 2022, 10:31:20 AM
https://www.bransontrilakesnews.com/entertainment/article_8135deb6-5588-11ed-abf5-4f0bc6c73c06.html
Articles on that site always make me think my monitor is dirty. LOL
How about info from KY3:
https://www.ky3.com/2022/11/02/branson-west-mo-business-owners-react-demolition-abandoned-indian-ridge-resort-condos/
Yes, they don't use a translucent article pane that shows a ghost of the background image while you scroll. ;)