SDC's 2013 Project

MissinTheGreenTrams · March 09, 2012, 07:15:00 AM

Hmmmm. Sounds like a good concept that matches Wilsons Farm. We will have to wait and see though. The snorting bull effect sounds fun.

Ozark Outlaw · March 09, 2012, 08:56:02 AM

Well, if Dollywood can have an eagle rollercoaster, I suppose we could have a bull. Besides, Elsie the cow at Wilson's Farm could probably use new stud muffin.

U Smell Smoke · March 09, 2012, 05:00:35 PM

I do hope they incorporate tunnels into the ride. The Voyage at Holiday World has a tunnel that has a triple drop in it and that is really neat.

BackInTime · March 10, 2012, 01:17:38 PM

I'm very curious to see what types hills, lifts and/or drops we could see with this ride based on the surrounding terrain.

sanddunerider · March 10, 2012, 04:39:47 PM

I am sure they are going to use the hills, i just hope for all you enthusiasts they use them to the max! I dont expect to see a tunnel on this ride. I think with the hills and valleys it would be hard to incooperate one into the theme. we will see.

BackInTime · March 10, 2012, 10:23:35 PM

Either way, I just hope they pull out all the stops with the money allocated for this project. Hope the theming is on par with WF and PK. It would be great to have another truly one of a kind coaster we can be proud to see at SDC.

Ozark Outlaw · March 10, 2012, 11:34:42 PM

I just hope they keep as many trees as possible! Especially being so close to the train tracks. It's bad enough that you can see one of the back employee parking lots from the train tracks.

shavethewhales · March 11, 2012, 06:22:47 AM

Quote from: BackInTime9 on March 10, 2012, 10:23:35 PM
Either way, I just hope they pull out all the stops with the money allocated for this project. Hope the theming is on par with WF and PK. It would be great to have another truly one of a kind coaster we can be proud to see at SDC.

On par? Hell, I hope the theming does nothing less than to blow those two out of the water atmosphere-wise. Wildfire has a great back story and an awesome station, but the ride is just out there on a hillside. PK doesn't even have all that nice of a station IMO. The launch barn is neat, but again the ride is just out there on a hillside.

Incorporating tunnels, track "near misses", etc. can really transform a coaster into a whole new experience beyond just a few drops and twists. I wish more parks cared enough about the long term enjoyment of their rides to take note of that.

At the very least, I hope this coaster has a nice backstory and station on par with Wildfire since they're building it from the ground up.

BackInTime · March 11, 2012, 09:09:05 AM

Agreed, Shave. That's what I was getting at. I also wish WF wasn't so exposed. Unfortunately, if this winds up being a smaller coaster, I think it's very realistic to expect that it will wind up being more of an open feel. That's why I'm really hoping for a larger, out and back style coaster that winds its way through the existing terrain.

sanddunerider · March 14, 2012, 07:32:59 PM

If somebody could check out EH, I would like to know what they changed there? a Picture would be great, thanks!!

BackInTime · March 15, 2012, 12:54:08 PM

So jealous of all the people who have already hopped on the train today and seen what's brewing in the woods. Can't wait to see some updated pictures.

sanddunerider · March 15, 2012, 02:29:29 PM

YEA!!! waiting for park closing tonite.............

maybe somebody will upload some pics while at the motel tonite!

PLLLEEEEAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSEEEEEEEEE>

okiebluegrass · March 15, 2012, 03:22:16 PM

yeah, Junior that means you LOL.

Junior · March 15, 2012, 04:43:51 PM

ALERT! New photos posted of opening day, 2012 at SDC! That means new shots of construction underway on the ride opening in 2013! Check 2012 Trip Review thread for full details, but check out the photos on my Flickr site: Click on photos to enlarge them and read full captions.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/juniordugan

U Smell Smoke · March 15, 2012, 04:54:03 PM

Junior, I just clicked on your link and got a flicker site that's not yours. This Juhnior had an h in his name.