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[History Buff]

Looks like they are aware of a lot of the backlash that was being posted on various sites/social media regarding the lackluster 2019 season and they are responding appropriately to it.

Lackluster? A new huge festival and a new tree are far from lackluster and the crowds during the fall and winter echo that point

And a new million dollar "show".

[sdcfan88]

Considering we saw a lot of people complaining on social media and on this very forum last season (most notably the crafts and cowboys during the fall festival being "lackluster"), it looks like they listened and addressed that.

And a new million dollar "show".

Depending on who you ask, some found it "meh". (I didn't get a chance to see it, so I cannot pass judgement on it yet.)

[History Buff]

Considering we saw a lot of people complaining on social media and on this very forum last season (most notably the crafts and cowboys during the fall festival being "lackluster"), it looks like they listened and addressed that.

And a new million dollar "show".

Depending on who you ask, some found it "meh". (I didn't get a chance to see it, so I cannot pass judgement on it yet.)

"Meh" is a higher rating than it deserves, so I consider this part of the season to be less than lackluster.

[Swoosh]

We are now almost a month out from opening day. 
Just wanted to prepare you for some of the major changes that have happened this off season that won't be broadcasted by the park and might catch you off guard. 

Please note that I haven't received clearance to talk about all of them yet (and it's killing me). 

Today, let's talk about the Playhouse.  It has a new roof and several new outer walls.  I'm sure you've heard me talk about how bad of shape the whole place was in the past, so I'm very happy that they've put some work into it this offseason.  I'm not sure how much the GP will notice has "changed" with this project, but it was much needed

[sdcfan88]

Yeah I already saw some talk about the old Valley Road bridge being torn out and replaced. Not sure about anything else so I will refrain.

[Swoosh]

Yeah I already saw some talk about the old Valley Road bridge being torn out and replaced. Not sure about anything else so I will refrain.

Ok since you mentioned it, I'll confirm.  Yes the Tressel bridge has been removed and a new bridge that's about 10' wider has replaced it.  There's still more...

[sdcfan88]

It will be very interesting to see how it all looks in person on opening day for sure.

[Okiebenz]

What exactly was wrong with the old bridge?

[Swoosh]

What exactly was wrong with the old bridge?

Probably just age.  It was actually supposed to have been replaced the year before

[Pudgy Jones]

Does the new bridge attempt to maintain the character of the old bridge? Is the toll house still there? Will we still hear the sound of horse hooves? Inquiring minds want to know!

[Fergy328]

Yeah I already saw some talk about the old Valley Road bridge being torn out and replaced. Not sure about anything else so I will refrain.

Ok since you mentioned it, I'll confirm.  Yes the Tressel bridge has been removed and a new bridge that's about 10' wider has replaced it.  There's still more...

Wow, 10 feet wider? That's a huge difference

[sanddunerider]

Yeah I already saw some talk about the old Valley Road bridge being torn out and replaced. Not sure about anything else so I will refrain.

Ok since you mentioned it, I'll confirm.  Yes the Tressel bridge has been removed and a new bridge that's about 10' wider has replaced it.  There's still more...

That will be much wider, and will change the approach from both ways quite a bit..    But that has been needed for a long time. 

Hope they kept the "ambience" of the area, sounds, hooves, trees and so on


Wow, 10 feet wider? That's a huge difference

[History Buff]

Yeah I already saw some talk about the old Valley Road bridge being torn out and replaced. Not sure about anything else so I will refrain.

Ok since you mentioned it, I'll confirm.  Yes the Tressel bridge has been removed and a new bridge that's about 10' wider has replaced it.  There's still more...

That will be much wider, and will change the approach from both ways quite a bit..    But that has been needed for a long time. 

Hope they kept the "ambience" of the area, sounds, hooves, trees and so on


Wow, 10 feet wider? That's a huge difference

They could easily make it so generic that you don't even know you're on a bridge.  Hopefully, wiser and more nostalgic heads will prevail, and they will keep it with its current theme and effects.  It is one of the little things that keep me returning.

[sdcfan88]

They could easily make it so generic that you don't even know you're on a bridge.  Hopefully, wiser and more nostalgic heads will prevail, and they will keep it with its current theme and effects.  It is one of the little things that keep me returning.

Yes Fingers Crossed these updates that have been teased were done right. I hope the PTB continue to realize its the atmosphere that sets SDC apart from the other theme parks, even Dollywood.

[palallin]

I cannot see how making the bridge wider will help.  The choke points are along the street uphill and downhill from it.  It's sort of like installing a 4" diameter pipe between two 2" diameter sections.