SDC's 2012 Project

Junior · August 25, 2011, 07:52:33 PM

Copper, speculation lets our imaginations run WILD! We do look forward to the OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS in the weeks ahead.

Ozark Outlaw · August 26, 2011, 09:16:55 AM

Quote from: Copper on August 25, 2011, 06:38:40 PMGround might not be breaking next year...

I am actually okay with that. There is no reason to rush a mediocre attraction into the park just for the sake of having something new. They should take their time, think, plan, and then build.

Swoosh · August 26, 2011, 05:41:34 PM

There will be some ground breaking next year, just not what most people are expecting or necessarily expecting.

sanddunerider · August 26, 2011, 07:10:43 PM

oh swoosh!! you know something? and aint sharing?

break ground next year? you mean as in january? Or NEXT year as in summer..

Come on....

rubedugans · August 26, 2011, 08:09:41 PM

Just makin the cave deeper thats all!

tinmann620 · August 31, 2011, 10:30:47 AM

Copper & Swoosh are accurate on this one, based on the economy & ticket sales, no major projects will debut in 2012, but there are markers & plans for 2013...hate the anticipation & knowledge that the powers that be don't want acknowledged...

shavethewhales · August 31, 2011, 01:05:39 PM

That's what I expected, though I had hoped they would change their plans to include even just a little something new. Oh well, I'm assuming what's planned for 2013 will be worth the wait.

sanddunerider · August 31, 2011, 02:30:58 PM

where sre the markers and tinman? are they new ones? old ones?

Swoosh · September 01, 2011, 09:37:28 AM

There will be plenty "new" for 2012 - just don't expect an attraction. This has been known since way before the season. Now will there be a new shop/stand or other improvements for next year? Yes. That is the ground breaking I am talking about. There have been plans all season for upgrades and what not that will include some earth moving here and there and that I was what I meant when I said "just not what people are expecting"

Sounds (from my sources) that a lot of attention will once again be on White Water -- but at the same time it really needs it and had sat pretty much untouched for many seasons until just recently.

Some of the acts being tossed around for the festivals next year sound promising. We'll see which ones they decide to finally go with - but the ones that they have shown interest in should be fun.

Also, you better bet that all eyes will be on ********* at Dollywood next year as a future ride for SDC

shavethewhales · September 01, 2011, 03:50:24 PM

That all sounds just as good. I've been hoping for more shops and crafts for ages now, and the improvements are always good. Hopefully there will be another new stand-alone shop or craft in the mix. I just hope they don't take out the waterfall... I know there have been rumors over the past few years that it might get taken out eventually since the area takes up so much room and it's not a focal point anymore. They could squeeze a new shop in the old pathway there easily though.

As long as there are a few new improvements and a little something new to see, I'll be content to wait until 2013 for the next ride, which as I take it will be a big one at last.

sanddunerider · October 09, 2011, 10:57:18 PM

couldn't find the other thread?

Funny that the converstation came up today about "new coaster" rumor behind the big swing. we will see what happens there..

While sitting next to the lake today, i noticed how dirty the lake is. Looks poluted, trash floating in it, balls from GG. water just look dirty.

As i was sitting eating lunch by lake silver, I was looking at GG, and how "bad" it looks, paint faded, boards rotted out by water and so on.. JUSt looks "bad". I began to wonder if they would consider taking GG out next and then putting in new attraction in the GG and WB area all at one time.

With HDH, you have the nets and treehouses, they have the sandpiles there, and with the RB, kids can get as wet as they want. with or without parents..

Just wondering about it, are they ignoring maint. on this area getting ready to do something else??...

shavethewhales · October 09, 2011, 11:14:31 PM

(Moved your thread and merged it with the existing one)

I doubt it. It's always been a bit messy around the lake, they don't clean it often.

Everyone complains about they way GG looks, but it would be a travesty if it were removed from the park. It's basically the main focus for all the kids that come to the park these days, now that so many of the old kid's attractions are gone. The rides in GE are OK, but aren't anything that they couldn't do for much cheaper somewhere else, and HDH is strictly for very young kids.

I wish it wasn't made so prominent with the way it's themed, but that should be behind us at this point. I wouldn't be surprised to see a fresh paint job next year though. This should be another year of improvements...

sanddunerider · October 09, 2011, 11:16:42 PM

thanks shave, i guess i just didn't go back far enough!.

I know GG is almost a "landmark" for the kids.

Just something i was thinking about while eating my Philly!

MissinTheGreenTrams · October 10, 2011, 09:00:22 AM

it would be great to see GG fixed up. I know when I went last year, I noticed some new items (or maybe I just never paid attenetion) and that was cool but nothing mind blowing. It does need a face lift. Its a great place for older kids to run, considering HDH is for the real young. (isnt it for those under 7??)

sanddunerider · October 10, 2011, 09:02:45 AM

in theory trams, yes HDH is for 7 and under.... or restricted by height.