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#61
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by RowEleven - May 30, 2026, 07:20:16 PMLarger footers could simply be over-engineering to account for the rough terrain. I know that the park has had some issues with land stability (train tracks, Wildfire). It could also mean that there will be pretty significantly heavy trains on the tracks.
If I were in park leadership, I would not be building an incredibly high thrill attraction. Families are Silver Dollar City's core audience, and they need a coaster that fits between Fire in the Hole and Powderkeg in intensity. That's the kind of thing that will pull people in. Thrill-seekers usually don't bring the cash like families do.
Herschend has been almost completely family-focused for the past few years. I don't see that changing.
If I were in park leadership, I would not be building an incredibly high thrill attraction. Families are Silver Dollar City's core audience, and they need a coaster that fits between Fire in the Hole and Powderkeg in intensity. That's the kind of thing that will pull people in. Thrill-seekers usually don't bring the cash like families do.
Herschend has been almost completely family-focused for the past few years. I don't see that changing.
#62
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by sdcfan88 - May 30, 2026, 05:36:05 PMI am actually surprised that this debate is still going on? I thought it was established once we saw the numerous overbuilt footers that this was not likely to be a TNT replacement anymore? SDC labels all of their big projects as "family thrill" attractions which is their clever way to word things for marketing purposes to keep their demographic happy. This includes Time Traveler's marketing because I know a few folks were balking at the idea of an inverting spinning coaster when the rumors first started, which is why they emphasized the "family friendly controlled spin".
While 2027 is established as another Mack creation, the giant footers and layout is clearly bigger than Time Traveler's so some significant height and force will be applied here. As it looks now it will have a footprint slightly bigger than Powderkeg's (the current largest coaster in the park by length and acreage) and it may likely be as tall as Wildfire. My guess at this point is it's a Stryker model but with a Hyperia-like layout with an overbanked near inversion or two. That big turnaround next to Wildfire may be part of the first drop as it's built very similar to Mack's other Hyper/Mega coasters. Lastly, Hypercoasters aren't merely classified by being a big out-n-back layout with airtime camel hills. It is rated by having a height/drop of at least 200 feet. Not saying it will be 200 feet tall but it could come close. (Wildfires lift hill is 120ft but it's drop is deceptively larger at 155ft thanks to the terrain of the hillside) If SDC markets this as the Tallest/Fastest coaster/drop in Missouri, all they need to do is build a drop more than 205 feet as that's the specs of Mamba at WOF. This will also come into play when marketing the SDC Resort that's opening next year in time for Coaster Con.
https://rcdb.com/469.htm
https://rcdb.com/20652.htm
Tormenta down the road at SFOT is built as a Dive Coaster but it also gets to be called a Giga because of its 300+ foot drop.
While 2027 is established as another Mack creation, the giant footers and layout is clearly bigger than Time Traveler's so some significant height and force will be applied here. As it looks now it will have a footprint slightly bigger than Powderkeg's (the current largest coaster in the park by length and acreage) and it may likely be as tall as Wildfire. My guess at this point is it's a Stryker model but with a Hyperia-like layout with an overbanked near inversion or two. That big turnaround next to Wildfire may be part of the first drop as it's built very similar to Mack's other Hyper/Mega coasters. Lastly, Hypercoasters aren't merely classified by being a big out-n-back layout with airtime camel hills. It is rated by having a height/drop of at least 200 feet. Not saying it will be 200 feet tall but it could come close. (Wildfires lift hill is 120ft but it's drop is deceptively larger at 155ft thanks to the terrain of the hillside) If SDC markets this as the Tallest/Fastest coaster/drop in Missouri, all they need to do is build a drop more than 205 feet as that's the specs of Mamba at WOF. This will also come into play when marketing the SDC Resort that's opening next year in time for Coaster Con.
https://rcdb.com/469.htm
https://rcdb.com/20652.htm
Tormenta down the road at SFOT is built as a Dive Coaster but it also gets to be called a Giga because of its 300+ foot drop.
#63
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by RowEleven - May 30, 2026, 03:48:16 PMQuote from: Swoosh on May 28, 2026, 09:29:23 PMAll I'm going to say is that a "TNT Replacement" is not a "first of its kind in the States"
Also take a look at that station... awfully wide for just a "TNT Replacement"
Make at that what you will.
Pretty confident that this will be a unique, non-inverting Stryker model. The density of the footers in that valley below Wildfire's drop makes me think that there will be some powerful forces at play in certain moments of the layout. It will certainly be more intense than Thunderation, but in no way as thrilling as Time Traveler. I'd even be surprised if it featured airtime stronger than a few brief moments of exactly zero Gs.
#64
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by jericho - May 29, 2026, 04:58:42 PMQuote from: Swoosh on May 28, 2026, 09:29:23 PMAll I'm going to say is that a "TNT Replacement" is not a "first off its kind in the States"
Also take a look at that station... awfully wide for just a "TNT Replacement"
Make at that what you will.
Also to the kid that keeps DM/emailing me, no I don't know when registration will open for Fan Fest.
Um...well this certainly changes the prediction market.
#65
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by Swoosh - May 28, 2026, 09:29:23 PMAll I'm going to say is that a "TNT Replacement" is not a "first of its kind in the States"
Also take a look at that station... awfully wide for just a "TNT Replacement"
Make at that what you will.
Also to the kid that keeps DM/emailing me, no I don't know when registration will open for Fan Fest.
Also take a look at that station... awfully wide for just a "TNT Replacement"
Make at that what you will.
Also to the kid that keeps DM/emailing me, no I don't know when registration will open for Fan Fest.
#66
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by hollijo - May 28, 2026, 02:51:28 PMQuote from: Wildfire on May 28, 2026, 12:45:47 PMQuote from: hollijo on May 28, 2026, 10:08:25 AMAt the end of the day this is a TNT replacement, not much more and not much less. Probably longer, better themed and more unique but its a TNT replacement. Think of Mystic River Falls replacing Lost River, it was the first of its kind (tallest fastest etc..) this will be no different.I hope im wrong.... I would love a hyper or stryker
Sounds like you have some inside information. I'm not convinced it is a TNT replacement.
#67
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by Wildfire - May 28, 2026, 12:45:47 PMQuote from: hollijo on May 28, 2026, 10:08:25 AMAt the end of the day this is a TNT replacement, not much more and not much less. Probably longer, better themed and more unique but its a TNT replacement. Think of Mystic River Falls replacing Lost River, it was the first of its kind (tallest fastest etc..) this will be no different.Sounds like you have some inside information. I'm not convinced it is a TNT replacement.
#68
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by hollijo - May 28, 2026, 10:08:25 AMAt the end of the day this is a TNT replacement, not much more and not much less. Probably longer, better themed and more unique but its a TNT replacement. Think of Mystic River Falls replacing Lost River, it was the first of its kind (tallest fastest etc..) this will be no different.
#69
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by hollijo - May 28, 2026, 10:02:38 AMObviously I dont think it would be even close to a clone but I see it having similar speed and height while being much longer. And no im not dumb enough to think they would build another spinning coaster (thats not what I meant by similar). I am talking about a low to the ground well themed family experience by Mack. And I'm sorry but if you really think Herschened is building a Hyper coaster after getting rid of their only family coaster you're delusional. This is going to be a family coaster. Even if it is a striker its going to have multiple lift hills (as does Cobras Curse). This is going to be a mine theme type ride much more similar to a Cobras Curse (in terms of family feel) than a Voltron or Hyperia lol. It is probably going to be something Mack hasn't done before period.
#70
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by Wildfire - May 28, 2026, 08:44:56 AMQuote from: hollijo on May 27, 2026, 06:35:15 PMThe more I look at this the more I think it could be kinda similar to Cobra's Curse at BGT (But on Steroids). That is (family-thrill) and I think SDC would blend a Mine Train theme and some sort of first of its kind element(s) into it but a similar ride experience overall. I think it would be neat to see some sort of backwards train option like OG TNT before it was taken away as well. I do however, think it will be the longest rollercoaster in the park in terms of length and duration by far. As well as the largest investment in SDC history. Anyone who thinks Hyper is sadly delusional. I see this staying pretty low to the ground with some small lift hills here and there to stretch out the length and duration.Why would you think it will be similar to Cobra's Curse? I seriously doubt it will be another spinning coaster, and we have been told it will be the first of it's kind in North America. Pair that will ACE Coaster Con coming to SDC next year, and the massive plot of land. I will be shocked if this is not a hyper or Stryker. Those 2 check the box of 1st in North America (Mack has zero of either model in North America). Delusional would be thinking this will be a Cobra's Curse clone.