SDC's 2013 Project

Duelist · November 29, 2011, 07:20:01 PM

Quote from: cowboy on November 29, 2011, 02:37:08 PM
Or it just not be the BIG coaster that we all dream of.

My bet is they begin construction summer 2012 so it is ready early in the spring 2013.

J.ay

I'll agree with that.

Coaster · December 19, 2011, 02:38:30 PM

Aaah it's great to be back on SDCFans after a very busy first semester of college.

While I'm a little disappointed SDC won't be getting anything major in 2012, I guess it makes sense for them if they're then able to go all out on a woodie in 2013. I'm very excited to see the progress of this ride. It's been too long since we've had a new coaster at SDC!

But if this is going in behind TGS, what does that do about the Waterboggan tower? Are they still going to leave it just standing there, or possibly save it for future projects still?

MissinTheGreenTrams · December 19, 2011, 03:18:03 PM

maybe they will fulfill my wildest dreams and build a bigger better awesome possum waterboggin ride. Much like the water coasters you see poppin up.

shavethewhales · December 19, 2011, 06:00:14 PM

I think they're saving the waterboggin site. Honestly I expect them to eventually add an adventure mountain concept there that could tie in with Geyser Gulch somehow. The old waterboggin tower is perfect to set up a zipline from.

Saaam! · December 20, 2011, 04:06:18 PM

Quote from: shavethewhales on December 19, 2011, 06:00:14 PM
I think they're saving the waterboggin site. Honestly I expect them to eventually add an adventure mountain concept there that could tie in with Geyser Gulch somehow. The old waterboggin tower is perfect to set up a zipline from.

I agree. I could totally see something like Adventure Mountain coming in where Waterboggan was. Maybe and hopefully we will see that GCI for 2013 behind Giant Swing.

DollarCityBoy · December 21, 2011, 09:11:21 AM

We do some of our best speculating during Off-Season! Mainly because it's all we have until March. I for one, am excited about speculating and dreaming up things with all of you over the next few months!
Question: This time last year, had Half Dollar Holler been announced yet?

shavethewhales · December 21, 2011, 10:41:21 AM

^Yes, it was. We have it as confirmed as it gets that no major addition will come next year. I get the feeling more and more that they've delayed things again due to economic uncertainty. This would be something like the third time they've done that this decade. Still, it seems almost certain something big will come in 2013.

Anyone see anything new going on at the markers?

sanddunerider · December 21, 2011, 12:54:42 PM

oh yes dollar,, by this time last year HDH had been announced and pictures put out.
the elevation and utility flags were all over the place, and they had a fence built along the walkway on both sides of becca's weaving.

oldsdcer · December 21, 2011, 02:53:09 PM

Tell me if there is economy uncertainy, why has Dollywood gotten to major attractions in two years ( their version of TGS and this new Eagle Coaster) and we got a two year wait for HDH or RB.

sanddunerider · December 21, 2011, 07:09:04 PM

I doubt if we will ever know the truth about why DW has had such expenditures and yet SDC sit here like the mistreated stepchild

MissinTheGreenTrams · December 21, 2011, 08:58:51 PM

One: Dolly Partons name is on that one.
Two: How much profit does SDC make vs Dollywood?
Three: Are there more visitors to Dollywood to accomodate (sp) the new rides?

shavethewhales · December 21, 2011, 11:39:40 PM

I don't think it's worth comparing SDC's situation to Dollywood's. DW is a bigger park with more attendance and is situated in a more populated area that is doing better economically than the area around Branson. Plus, DW obviously has the Dollywood company and Dolly's sponsorship, so who knows what deals are tied up in that.

It sucks that we keep having "dead years", but what are you going to do when attendance is down, the park is slashing their gate price to beg for guests, and hours are being cut? I'm sure it wouldn't be responsible to go and splurge on another $10 million or more coaster right now.

I mean, I'm getting kind of restless myself with there not much new to look forward to since 2007, but at least the park is still what it is and that's always worth coming back for.

At least we have the markers and the hope that something big is going to grow there over the next year. If it ends up being one of the things I've heard it could be, we could see construction start relatively early next season.

U Smell Smoke · December 22, 2011, 07:26:00 AM

Maybe attendance is down because SDC is not adding exciting new things to create and keep a buzz going. Granted, for us hardcore SDC fans, the atmosphere of SDC is enough to keep us going back but it might not be enough for the marginal person (and majority of people) out there. It could be a large number of people have "been there and done that" in respect to SDC and they need a new reason to experience all it has to offer again. Could the reason Dollywood is doing so well be the fact that they have invested in the park with new rides and experiences. Sometimes in business you have to spend a quarter to make a dollar. Just my opinion.

MissinTheGreenTrams · December 22, 2011, 08:33:04 AM

I dont think I want much more going into SDC. I dont want a giant six flags or dolly wood. I like my small/medium park with a handful of rides, food, shows and craftsmen. I dont go to get my thrill on. I go because for me, SDC is a warm pair of pajama pants. No fancy thread count. Plain upfront comfort. SDC is pure unadulturated bliss as it is.

Junior · December 22, 2011, 08:59:36 AM

I like your description...add a pair of fluffy, comfortable slippers!