Just announced.. SDC open until Midnite

palallin · August 01, 2013, 09:36:52 AM

Quote from: Ozark BBQ on July 31, 2013, 10:22:58 AM
Besides, if it keeps the late night "carnival" goers out of the park until I am gone, I am okay with that.

This.

About the only thing I'd like to do after dark is take a train ride.

sanddunerider · August 01, 2013, 10:08:37 AM

Train ride would be very different..

flooded mine would also be different with NO daylight coming in between the boards/walls

I think walking around the park, in the dark, with NO OTC lighting would be very "calming", because as mentioned most of the people would be in line at the rides!!!

It would just be different....

Joy · August 01, 2013, 11:52:37 AM

I've done the "walk the park after dark" thing, and let me tell you, it really IS calming. The park is SO beautiful after dark. And this was on the anniversary, so it was May 1st and therefore still two months away from the longest day of the year. So plenty of time to enjoy the nighttime....

Walking around SDC after dark last week made me wish so hard that they had some kind of "camp out over night" kinda thing like zoos do. God, I'd give anything to set up a tent and go walking around the park late at night!

KBCraig · August 01, 2013, 06:55:14 PM

Quote from: Joy on August 01, 2013, 11:52:37 AM
Walking around SDC after dark last week made me wish so hard that they had some kind of "camp out over night" kinda thing like zoos do. God, I'd give anything to set up a tent and go walking around the park late at night!

We've talked about that, but unfortunately the city is a busy busy place overnight and in the early morning. The streets get swept and hosed down, there's maintenance and deliveries, etc.

I would love to be there in the dark. I also find the dark to be calming, and interesting. There's a lot to see when you can't see.

Junior · August 01, 2013, 07:19:57 PM

I loved being on park late at night or early morning when I worked there. Do not underestimate what squirrels, chipmunks, possums, coons, and other critters can do overnight. They do a pretty good job of getting any food or drink not disposed of properly. My biggest fright came when I got to the old float trip early one morning to clean up prior to opening. I kept hearing a scratching sound inside a trash can and was petrified to turn it over to let the critter out because I just knew it would be a skunk. I finally mustered up the courage and kicked over the can...and out scampered a very scared and happy chipmunk!

There is a peace and calm to the park late and early when it is closed. The floodlights hidden in trees allowed employees to get from place to place without totally stumbling around in the dark. The street crews do a great job of hosing down the streets, and the Cushman delivery carts and small trucks were all over the park, making deliveries. Security guards were spread out around the park, and you could never make it from one end of the park to another without bumping into one or two of them, and being asked what you were doing at work late at night or early in the morning. It is a very secure place.

sanddunerider · August 02, 2013, 08:42:43 AM

FB book just posted reminder for midnite tomorrow nite, AND also said the "Joel Mamby" might be there too!!!..

I bet they are hoping for perfect weather and a HUGE crowd...

hope they have it..!

Ozarks Gal · August 02, 2013, 08:51:34 AM

DH and I might go at some point on Saturday, but we haven't decided yet. We've done the rollercoasters in the dark at OTC before (obviously not OR of course), but never the water rides. It could be fun, depending on the crowds. There's a chance of rain on Saturday I think, and although that has never deterred us I know it does to a lot of folks. Here's hoping for good weather for the City's sake!

chittlins · August 02, 2013, 09:03:04 AM

Quote from: KBCraig on August 01, 2013, 06:55:14 PM
Quote from: Joy on August 01, 2013, 11:52:37 AM
Walking around SDC after dark last week made me wish so hard that they had some kind of "camp out over night" kinda thing like zoos do. God, I'd give anything to set up a tent and go walking around the park late at night!

We've talked about that, but unfortunately the city is a busy busy place overnight and in the early morning. The streets get swept and hosed down, there's maintenance and deliveries, etc.

I would love to be there in the dark. I also find the dark to be calming, and interesting. There's a lot to see when you can't see.

30 minutes before legal shooting leaning against a tree in flooded timber is peace on earth to me. Provided it's cold enough to shoo the bloodsuckers and snakes away.

Ozark Outlaw · August 02, 2013, 10:31:18 AM

As much as I am not a fan of the newer music during Moonlight Madness, as long as it is somewhat Country, and not Lady Gaga like a few years ago I am happy!

palallin · August 02, 2013, 11:19:02 AM

Quote from: sanddunerider on August 01, 2013, 10:08:37 AM
I think walking around the park, in the dark, with NO OTC lighting would be very "calming", because as mentioned most of the people would be in line at the rides!!!

Great point; I agree all around.

sanddunerider · August 02, 2013, 11:57:27 AM

I just found this on the show schedule for this weekend.. Joel Manby is listed as a "performer" at the Gazebo, later on in the evening. check it out, belowe schedule on the left column in the yellow box...

Reads like this::""

SpeCial MidnigHT MadneSS ConCerTS
   SaTurday, auguST 3
9pm to 10pm MILE ZErO And
10pm to Midnight THE THUNDErING rED rOCkETS
Rockin' the Gazebo (H-5) on The City's Square with cover favorites from the 80s & 90s
including David Bowie, Eagles, Bruce Springsteen and many more.
Plus, Featured Guest Performer...Herschend Family Entertainment CEO,
Author of Love Works and Undercover Boss Star—Joel Manby

http://www.silverdollarcity.com/~/media/ParkContent/SDC_COM/Documents/SDC/Entertainment%20Schedule/July%2029-August%204.ashx

Joy · August 02, 2013, 12:53:54 PM

Quote from: Ozark BBQ on August 02, 2013, 10:31:18 AM
As much as I am not a fan of the newer music during Moonlight Madness, as long as it is somewhat Country, and not Lady Gaga like a few years ago I am happy!

I love Lady Gaga, but yeah, her genre of music does not fit the theme. At least modern country is still country.

chittlins · August 02, 2013, 11:42:45 PM

I got a good compromise

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7_T095ja78

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkvEH9jyoc4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVg1u6KqqqE

History Buff · August 03, 2013, 12:17:19 AM

I suggested that approach two or three years ago. I think it would be hilarious and just enough tongue-in-cheek to work. It would be a great way to honor bluegrass AND make light of it at the same time.

okiebluegrass · August 05, 2013, 02:31:08 PM

Quoteit aint cheap to go SDC, no matter what time a day you go.

unless you have season passes