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#51

Construction/Rumors / Re: PARK EXPANSION MAP 2026-20...

Last post by History Buff - October 23, 2024, 09:20:37 PM

^ I still disagree. We just had the Arkansas State Fair.  You can ride bumper cars there. I don't want them at Silver Dollar City. Just my opinion.

Fully agree Duelist!

#52

Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2025 Project(s) and ...

Last post by ThemeParkFan - October 23, 2024, 07:59:49 PM

For those wondering why a resort and not immediate work on infrastructure, expansion, etc.?

Because a well-done theme park resort prints money. That then gives them more money for future infrastructure work and expansion.

So whether or not tons of people stay in the hotel, everybody wins because additions come easier and more quickly.

Are there park things that need addressing? Absolutely (the bakery in particular seemingly gets less and less able to handle its crowds). But by slowly redoing areas and improving the infrastructure in the process, they've already done a fair amount. In their 2025 announcements, they're smartly positioning most of their big-ticket changes to times of the year that are less utilized than Pumpkins and Christmas. Ultimately this is a good thing for the park even if no one here ever stays there.

#53

Announcements / Re: New Forums

Last post by KBCraig - October 23, 2024, 07:47:39 PM

I'll be messing around with the look of the forums on Friday most likely. I tried messing with it some tonight, but this current theme is a bit more complex than I am used to and I am out of practice. This theme actually generates style sheets on the fly rather than using a fixed css file, so that's kind of a pain.

I will eventually make this place look "rustic" again. You know we love our theming around here, lol.

I thnk that once you explained why you didn't want a "like" button on the old forum.

I don't recall the reason, but it's a feature I'd like to see. It lets users acknowledge that their question was answered, without hitting the quote button and typing out a reply.

#54

Construction/Rumors / Re: PARK EXPANSION MAP 2026-20...

Last post by Duelist - October 23, 2024, 03:39:05 PM

^ I still disagree. We just had the Arkansas State Fair.  You can ride bumper cars there. I don't want them at Silver Dollar City. Just my opinion.

#55

Construction/Rumors / Re: PARK EXPANSION MAP 2026-20...

Last post by Jesus4me - October 23, 2024, 02:07:43 PM

Yes, Bumper Cars themed to buffalos. It is a great indoor attraction which which is weather proof. This is much needed in the park as most attractions are outside. I love a good bumper car ride.

#56

Construction/Rumors / Re: PARK EXPANSION MAP 2026-20...

Last post by Duelist - October 23, 2024, 12:58:57 PM

^ Some of your ideas are good; some are getting out of the theme of an 1880s theme park.  Bumper cars?  God forbid another Midway game.  But the Sheriff coaster is not a bad idea.  A full service restaurant would be nice.

#57

Construction/Rumors / PARK EXPANSION MAP 2026-2030

Last post by Jesus4me - October 23, 2024, 10:15:48 AM

He is my plan for Silver Dollar City. Area A would be 1st connecting Wildfire to Powderkeg. This area would have a StarFlyer Swing ride, a new covered outdoor theatre for the Homestead Pickers and a new covered food stand. The Theatre would have rocking chairs and have a large fire pit. Area B would be next and would repurpose the Old FITH building as the new Silver Dollar Saloon. Tripling the size of the old theatre this would include a full service restaurant. The new attraction would be a flying theatre which would be themed to flying over the Ozarks. Also included would be a large covered Midway games area. Area C would be last and would include a Vekoma Family Coaster like BIG Bear at Dollywood named the Sherriff. It would interact with Outlaw Run. Also in the area would be the Grand Carousel, a Bumper Car Pavilion another coffee/bakery, large souvenir stand and restroom. It would also have a second station for the train and second entrance for the park. The second entrance would be for resort guests only and the park and resort would be connect by an access road which resort guests would ride "coaches" to and from the park. What do you think??

#58

Announcements / Re: New Forums

Last post by shavethewhales - October 22, 2024, 08:54:02 PM

I'll be messing around with the look of the forums on Friday most likely. I tried messing with it some tonight, but this current theme is a bit more complex than I am used to and I am out of practice. This theme actually generates style sheets on the fly rather than using a fixed css file, so that's kind of a pain.

I will eventually make this place look "rustic" again. You know we love our theming around here, lol.

#59

Construction/Rumors / Re: SDC’s 2025 Project(s) and ...

Last post by jericho - October 22, 2024, 06:03:44 PM

Mixed emotions surrounding an announcement that felt like a mere formality from day one. While some aspects of a dedicated resort seem appealing, the building rendering feels little more than a scaled down cousin to DW's DreamMore, with a hint of Disney's Grand Floridian sprinkled in for good measure. I'm sure it will be well done and ridiculously overpriced like everything else is now.

Hard to know what the master plan holds, but as others have pointed out, it seems counterintuitive to not be prioritizing significant park expansion and infrastructure in the short term. The huge crowds in a smaller park have grown to a point that's really starting to dilute what used to be the park's best feature – charm. Attendance numbers certainly don't seem to indicate people being turned off and turning away due to overcrowding, but it would be hard to argue that park volume isn't contributing to a far from ideal experience for many patrons at this point. It's just hard to understand why HFE wouldn't want to start expanding the footprint of the park now to help thin the herd and give people new places to explore.

The last 10 years at SDC have netted Fireman's landing, Mystic River Falls, Time Traveler and Fire in the Hole. An investment totaling less than $90 and all within the existing footprint. I'm sure the park will look dramatically different by 2034, but it will be very interesting to see how $500 million gets "spread out" beyond the cost of resort construction alone.

I think the new festival area next year is expected to help with the crowds somewhat. But if that isn't enough, I'm sure other steps will be taken. It's a 10 year plan, so we must be patient.

#60

Announcements / Re: New Forums

Last post by KBCraig - October 22, 2024, 05:47:13 PM

It took me a couple of visits to figure out that the star would show me all unread posts since last visit (the way I prefer to view all forums).

I know Shave will be updating the look and feel after making everything function correctly. So far, I'm not having any trouble at all.

Enlighten me please.

On forums, I like to see a list of all new posts since my last visit. That way I don't have to dig through the different categories.

With the new software, that's done by just clicking the star just under the Home/Search/Visitors bar. I attached a screenshot.
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