SDC's 2016 Project(s) and Park Developments

Swoosh · March 04, 2016, 10:07:16 PM

So turns out that none of the improvements (that were rumored/talked about this off season) happened down in Echo Hollow - so that leads to the question of "should it stay or should it go"

We talked (somewhere - all these threads run together after awhile) about how it's not ADA... well what if they just build a new one near the front of the park that IS ADA compliant and also exits directly to the parking lots? That would solve a lot of issues and open up a very large plot of land next to an area that is rumored to get a remake (other than new paint)... makes you stop and think doesn't it.

Preachin_Bill · March 04, 2016, 11:30:51 PM

Quote from: Swoosh on March 04, 2016, 06:32:15 PM
Then let's have a dedicated thread to bitch about that stuff. It has nothing to do with 2016. The photo that sparked the rant was completely ADA related.

It wasn't a photo for me. It was my observations and I didn't know coaster chasing and letting classic charming rides and theme die was for Ada compliance.
Yeah, we're the rude ones

Swoosh · March 05, 2016, 04:56:33 AM

Quote from: Preachin_Bill on March 04, 2016, 11:30:51 PM
Yeah, we're the rude ones

Well at least you admit it. That's at least SOME progress.

chittlins · March 05, 2016, 03:48:23 PM

I just wish they'd take a page out Knott's and refub the oldies to past glory or give thoroughly modern redos using the original storylines. SDC needs a toy story, Buzz lightyear 3d type ride.

Swoosh · March 05, 2016, 05:14:34 PM

^I agree. I wish they'd make a Sally Shooter and put it in the Carousel Barn and expand that building towards Riverfront Playhouse. They could theme it to Tom & Huck (which would strengthen the theme of that area).

History Buff · March 05, 2016, 07:34:26 PM

Slingshot

Swoosh · March 05, 2016, 10:28:29 PM

^I hope I'm translating your post correctly, but I think you mean "slingshot" in lieu of a gun. If so then I agree. Something along the lines of Toy Story Midway Mania's sling shot gun would be great

Gilligan · March 06, 2016, 11:43:42 AM

I need ADA compliancy. Do I want them to change historical aspects of the park to create it? ABSOLUTELY NOT! It's not a perfect world. There's more than plenty to do that is ADA compliant.

History Buff · March 06, 2016, 02:36:42 PM

^^That's what I was thinking.

And now, we return you to the 2016 Projects thread...

Swoosh · March 10, 2016, 08:12:41 PM

If you care - HiStriker is gone from GE and there is a new planter there

Duelist · March 10, 2016, 08:48:11 PM

That is good news- providing it doesn't show up somewhere more prominent.

Madtwins · March 10, 2016, 09:26:35 PM

Yeah hopefully it's gone for good.

Swoosh · March 10, 2016, 09:31:23 PM

Gone for good. Couldn't get parts for it anymore

shavethewhales · March 11, 2016, 09:41:06 AM

Looks like it's still there in the picture though, but closed off by a fence?

SDC and Brad's twitter have had some great updates lately - I need to just pull their feeds onto the home page

https://twitter.com/SDCAttractions

The new Fry Bread stand looks great. The architecture of the park is carried over in all the details, and I like that they gave it a "company" name to fit the city feel. Only thing an enthusiast could complain about is the Coke logo everywhere, but that is just part of doing business these days.

BackInTime · March 11, 2016, 10:41:38 AM

Quote from: Swoosh on March 10, 2016, 08:12:41 PM
If you care - HiStriker is gone from GE and there is a new planter there

Guess this answers my question in the 2017 thread about all the new rides in GE getting paint. Hard to really discern in the photo, but nothing looks different to me here in terms of a potential theme overhaul that could tie-in to a possible new coaster.