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#61
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by hollijo - February 16, 2026, 11:41:03 AMIts a tough situation because Thudneration was losing them money. The ride costs them so much to maintain and all great things have to come to an end at somepoint or another. With that being said this is not a Hyper coaster (all those rumors are just wishful thinking) This is going to be an Elite family coaster with 2/3 lift-hills that interacts well with the terrain and tells a great story. I am not worried about the future at all. Corporate knows their target market and new additions will continue to reflect that. All we can hope it to eventually get something thrill related in the near future. But as of now family focus is the mode of operation.
#62
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by ColaSDC - February 16, 2026, 11:31:25 AMHonesty, I've never been worried or depressed about the parks future, but I'm starting to feel that way. Thunderation is a truly special ride that I hate losing
#63
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by sdcfan88 - February 16, 2026, 11:22:19 AMQuote from: ColaSDC on February 16, 2026, 11:07:02 AMNow I'm wondering why Brad lied(or the decision was forced by corporate)
Anyways, I think it's a pretty bad decision on SDC's part. If project 2027 is a Mack hyper like rumored, the park will lack a true family coaster- something for 8 year olds to get used to thrill rides. The jump between FITH and powder keg is pretty big. Whatever replaces TnT won't be here until '29-'30 at the earliest. If they had to close it, they should have pushed it until after project 2027 opens.
Yeah it definitely seems like it was pushed by corporate. It's just weird and financially wasteful when they just rebuilt some of the support structure in the final drop late last year (you can see the new wood and metal) and refurb the 2nd Train just to kill it a year later. Seems like the park is bent on getting rid of all their legacy attractions now. The 2030 project will probably come at the expense of Flooded Mine. Super disappointing trend to say the least. But as Swoosh and a couple others previously mentioned it seems corporate doesn't get the style of the old park and wants it remade in their own image...
With this news, I don't think Project 2027 is a Mack Hyper which has been the popular rumor via YouTubers. (there's a chance of it being a low intensity Stryker still) Realistically now It will probably be Macks take on Firechaser Express at Dollywood. While it's a cute coaster it doesn't hold a candle to TNT. Also Hershend corporate came out a couple weeks ago saying Hyper/Giga coasters aren't in their portfolio because it's not their target demographic for the chains future. AKA Family coasters from here on out.
#64
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by ColaSDC - February 16, 2026, 11:07:02 AMNow I'm wondering why Brad lied(or the decision was forced by corporate)
Anyways, I think it's a pretty bad decision on SDC's part. If project 2027 is a Mack hyper like rumored, the park will lack a true family coaster- something for 8 year olds to get used to thrill rides. The jump between FITH and powder keg is pretty big. Whatever replaces TnT won't be here until '29-'30 at the earliest. If they had to close it, they should have pushed it until after project 2027 opens.
Anyways, I think it's a pretty bad decision on SDC's part. If project 2027 is a Mack hyper like rumored, the park will lack a true family coaster- something for 8 year olds to get used to thrill rides. The jump between FITH and powder keg is pretty big. Whatever replaces TnT won't be here until '29-'30 at the earliest. If they had to close it, they should have pushed it until after project 2027 opens.
#65
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by Swoosh - February 16, 2026, 10:27:57 AMTNT Final Season.
It WILL NOT be open in 2027 like Brad said.
It WILL NOT be open in 2027 like Brad said.
#66
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by sdcfan88 - February 13, 2026, 09:21:44 PMI won't repost it here but there's someone who is a construction worker that claims to know what it is and is posting comments about it on SDC's FB posts. I am very skeptical as it could be a troll but it's probably best if nobody else reposts it here either. We don't want this board to get into trouble with the park. Let's not forget the leaked Outlaw Run fiasco.
#67
General Silver Dollar City Talk / Red Neckers/Keith Allen passed...
Last post by biscuitcreek - February 13, 2026, 04:59:27 PMKeith Allen, known as Red Neckers, recently passed away. He worked at SDC for 14 years and also had a breakfast show on the Showboat Branson Belle.
Here's a link to the article in the Branson Globe:
https://www.bransonglobe.com/post/branson-remembers-comedian-musician-and-vocalist-red-kneckers
Here's a link to the article in the Branson Globe:
https://www.bransonglobe.com/post/branson-remembers-comedian-musician-and-vocalist-red-kneckers
#68
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by mg - February 13, 2026, 04:25:54 PMNew teaser: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/182LHKq4J7/
There will be an announcement on Monday, February 16. Remember, this is just the beginning of what should be a months long teaser campaign with the full announcement coming later in the year.
There will be an announcement on Monday, February 16. Remember, this is just the beginning of what should be a months long teaser campaign with the full announcement coming later in the year.
#69
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by hollijo - January 30, 2026, 10:46:45 AMIm curious, what color do you think the new roller coaster will be. I also want to hear people's name predictions.
Drop em below
Drop em below
#70
Construction/Rumors / Re: Project 2027 Tracker
Last post by sdcfan88 - January 20, 2026, 06:11:30 PMSome kind of announcement by the park coming Feb 16th. Probably the official start of this years teaser campaign. The real announcement will probably come in August as usual.