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Gunslinger--I did Cave of the Winds in Colorado with a 10-month-old strapped to my front!  LOL--thanks for the memory!  It was funny, the cave guide looked at DD and said, "that's the first 'cave baby' I've seen who didn't fall asleep on the tour!"  My children only fall asleep when it is physically impossible to stay awake for a moment longer.

Lol.  Mine didn't fall asleep he did get a little motion sick though from all the stair climbing and moving around.  I'll tell you what, positioning myself through that seven foot passage with the real low clearance was definitely an experience.

Welcome gunslinger!

Where did you buy your philly at? and where was the other place at? thanks

The place we bought it from was right across from Flossie's Fried Fancies but I don't remember the name of it, but it was a small place that I think only sold the Phillies and some sausage and potato skillet thing.  Looking at the map it may have been the Lumbercamp Skillets, that sounds about right.  The place that had it cheaper I believe was Buckshot Annies but again I'm not positive because it was my wife who pointed out the price difference and at the time I was trying to navigate a stroller around a large group of folks who decided the middle of the walkway was a good place to stop and chat.

I love Fire in the Hole due to nostalgia and the fact that I can ride it with my four-year-old son.  My second favorite is Wildfire, I love the spirals and loops.

We went this past weekend and rode the train for the first time in quite awhile.  Hobo Junction is indeed gone and in-fact, I was rather surprised how much the park expansion has diminished the ambiance of the train ride.  The hold-up wasn't as entertaining as it has been in the past and felt rushed, they didn't do the Ma on the train bit at all and the employees/actors didn't seem to try and sell their rolls very hard.  All-in-all, I don't think we will probably ride it again, it's not the same ride it once was.

Hi, long time lurker just started posting    My family and I have been going to SDC for quite awhile (for me since early 90s my wife even longer) We've been season pass holders for the past 6 or 7 years and didn't get passes or go last year because our oldest daughter was recovering from spinal surgery.  This year she was cleared by her doctor and the first thing we did was pick up passes.  Our latest trip was this past Saturday.  We live in the Tulsa area so SDC isn't too far of a drive (about 3 hrs) so we often just make day trips.  We left early and got there around 10.  Park wasn't too crowded, in fact it was pretty nice.  We rode a few rides (Wildfire, FitH, PK) and then grabbed some lunch.  My wife and I had Philly Beef and Cheese sandwiches.  They were pretty terrible and I wouldn't recommend them.  We rode some more rides next (FM, Train).  I was struck with how much the park expansion has affected the train ride.  You don't have that same sense of being in the wilderness you used to have and the employees/actors don't really seem to sell the hold-up the way they used to.  We did get a good view of the new coaster however.  After that our 4 year old spotted the merry-go-round and insisted on riding it (by insisted I mean he literally dragged me) and then we went and toured the cave (ever do the three mile cave hike with a 16 pound baby strapped to your chest?) After the cave we ate dinner at the Reunion Hall all-you-can-eat BBQ thing which was really good but expensive and then we went back to the expo area and rode kiddie rides until park close.  Over-all it was an enjoyable experience but both my wife and I commented on the fact that the park seems to be becoming more commericalized than we recall.  We were also very surprised to walk into the taffy shop at the front of the park and to be told they no longer give out free samples.... whaaaaaa?

Hi, long time lurker first time poster here.  My wife and I just went up to SDC this past weekend for a day trip.  For lunch we had philly cheese sandwiches.  They were very disappointing, very bland and used cheap chop meat instead of steak.  Worst, later in the day, over near the Flooded Mine we found another food place selling the same sandwich for a dollar cheaper, strange.  For dinner we tried the all-you-can-eat BBQ in Reunion Hall.  This was surprisingly good.  It was a bit pricey ($20 a person) but that included all-you-can-eat BBQ, sides, and drinks.  The BBQ was brought out on a big platter and served buffett style at your table.  It was decent, about on level with Rib Crib in quality.  Over-all, we too have noticed a decrease in the quality of food in the park.  My wife was rather disappointed that the Wagonworks stopped selling the steak sandwiches, they were one of her favorites.