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[shavethewhales]

Flooded Mine is a ride they know they shouldn't mess with too much. Turning it into just another dark ride would be a mistake. The new dark ride at SFStL looks nice, but I guarantee it won't feel as magical and timeless as a trip through FM. I'd love to see them add a new dark ride to the park, but Flooded Mine is more than just a classic. It's a good ride that everyone still enjoys and it really embodies the SDC character.

I feel like they could have theoretically done either/or concerning the hi-lo silos/fire tower question, but the current setup just works really well. With the right theming and story, you can make a lot of things work, but firetower is a good visual centerpiece for FL. I agree with chittlins that having them where they are helps families to stay together as much as possible, which is a big deal.

[Swoosh]

Here is my report from Coaster Christmas X

http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/ace/coasterchristmas/2014/

[History Buff]

Nice report, Swoosh.

That "themed" bicycle ice cream cart is a stretch.

[Junior, too!]

Appreciate the report, Swoosh.

[sanddunerider]

Nice.  Good report, great pics....

[Swoosh]

Nice report, Swoosh.

That "themed" bicycle ice cream cart is a stretch.

Tongue in cheek comment on my part

[History Buff]

Nice report, Swoosh.

That "themed" bicycle ice cream cart is a stretch.

Tongue in cheek comment on my part

Yeah, but I'm afraid TPTB aren't.

[shavethewhales]

The bicycle cart is something I think they bring out for special events like this one. I feel like I've seen it around before, but only during things like this. (Wasn't it at OR's media day last year?). It's not something you can really serve all day out of. Haven't seen any stands detailed in any renderings, but if they put some in they'll probably look like the booths in the barnyard or by OR, which are themed.

This isn't one of those things people should be complaining about if they want to be taken serious with any actual atmosphere complains down the road. There are plenty of newly built service stands around the park and they all look good, save for the occasional garish vending machinery that isn't covered (ie: those freezie machine things.)

[Swoosh]

Pretty sure it was at Grand Expo's opening.