SDC's 2008 Project

shavethewhales · December 08, 2007, 12:44:46 PM

^That's great to hear.

So, was anything ever said about Grandfather's mansion, the tree house, or the landing? I had asked some officials about the tree house this summer, and they said that it was all up in the air, pending a decision in the fall. Have they decided anything yet?

I supposed the Landing was only a fantasy of mine, but I was sure they were planning on fixing up the mansion as well. Maybe fixing up the effects so that they work again was as far as that will go for now.

History Buff · December 08, 2007, 03:20:57 PM

Grand Expo is just BEGGING for a nostalgic band stand where some Dixieland jazz or small bands could perform. It would add an authentic festival feeling to the area and mask some of the sounds of the rides.

Swoosh · December 09, 2007, 05:58:00 PM

What do you think that gazebo there in the middle of the area is for?

shavethewhales · December 09, 2007, 06:56:54 PM

^Is it ever used? I haven't seen anything happen there ever. Of course, maybe there's more going on during Kidsfest, which I never personally visit.

The place does need something other than rides though, and while the culinary/crafts barn is close, it won't really affect the atmosphere of the area that much. Maybe if they moved the wax works and sand station over there.

Swoosh · December 09, 2007, 09:25:10 PM

They have had a string quartet among other things performing there during World Fest

Swoosh · December 30, 2007, 12:52:22 AM

Culinary and Art School Progress
http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/silver/122707/

shavethewhales · December 30, 2007, 02:02:22 PM

Nice, now I can see how it fits in with the amphitheater.

It's still an interesting place though.

History Buff · March 20, 2008, 09:46:57 PM

Do you think the refreshments at the Echo Hollow show will be better, considering the proximity of the culinary bldg.?

Swoosh · March 24, 2008, 10:22:14 PM

no

History Buff · March 25, 2008, 07:32:45 PM

This may give you some idea of how the Culinary Building will fit with Red Gold Hall and the entrance area to the Grand Exposition.

shavethewhales · March 25, 2008, 08:29:00 PM

Wow, it fits in a lot closer than I had thought. Kinda gives more depth to the area.

History Buff · March 25, 2008, 08:34:22 PM

Yeah, it's going to feel more like you're still in the park and not on the edge or the park.

And wouldn't it be great to see smoke coming from that chimney?

Swoosh · April 21, 2008, 05:16:36 PM

UPDATES from Friday:
Culinary and Craft School
TIFF Road Project
Parking Lot Project
Misc. Updates

Interesting to note that WildFire will soon have the capability to record your ride to sell on DVD. Oh and Tina's photo of the Wheel of Fortune is in the Misc Update

Joy · April 21, 2008, 06:27:16 PM

OMG!!!!

I don't where they got the idea for the recording of Wildfire, but I've been talking for AGES to my friends and family about how they should employ this one company who sells equipment for recording on-ride video of people and offers them on DVD.

I swear someone at SDC is on the same brainwave as me, 'cause it seems like a lot of the things I think about end up actually happening... Oooo, maybe I'm psychic. LOL

I can't WAIT for this! I will definitely be getting a vid of me!

And thanks for the Wheel of Fortune pic!

~ "Becky" Joy ~

sdcforever · April 21, 2008, 07:32:11 PM

^That's definitely a good idea, selling DVD's of people's rides. I wonder how much they'll cost and if they'll have to mail them or have people come by later in the day to pick them up?

Good to see the ol' Wheel of Fortune.

I definitely expected them to be further along with the parking lot project. I also expected the Culinary & Craft School to be further along. Thanks for the pics, Swoosh!

SDC's 2008 Project

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