SDC's 2011 Project

Zephon · January 13, 2011, 09:16:47 PM

I took a walk by the new dig today, just to see how it's going. The cold weather has kinda brought things to a halt for right now, but progress is being made. Some of the pictures show a steel structure...don't know what it's going to be though, I haven't investigated it that much.

From the street in front of Becca's-

From the street in front of the Woodcarvers Shop-

From the well beside the Woodcarvers Shop-

From the end of the Swinging Bridge-

shavethewhales · January 13, 2011, 10:29:52 PM

Awesome, thanks so much Zephon!

It looks like they're really doing a good job of keeping trees and cover in place. It looks like they're building platforms that will connect the treehouses instead of paths on the ground. Looks neat already.

Junior · January 14, 2011, 07:58:25 AM

Wow, what a suprise! And just a short few weeks since the park closed. Thanks for the photos, please keep us updated as you have time!

sanddunerider · January 14, 2011, 08:39:56 AM

great job! always nice to have a "inside" source!

Looks like they are not going to do any elevation changes! I was concerned about that part. I thought maybe they were going to "flatten" the area and then start!

Looks great! keep us updated if you can.

THANKS!!

DollarCityBoy · January 14, 2011, 03:47:54 PM

That treehouse looks much larger than I was thinking they were going to be. I too, am glad to see the grade of the land not changing. Looks like a lot of usable space under that platform could be used as well.
Thanks for the insider photos Zephon!

History Buff · January 15, 2011, 03:01:13 PM

I would think there is a lot of rain/runoff on that hillside. There is often standing water in parts of the area. Elevated paths/bridges might be necessary.

marolinesdad · January 15, 2011, 04:57:04 PM

So everything I have read it sayd for children up to 7.. So are they going to check ages at the gate? I am certain that if my 8 year old can't go in there my 6 year old will not want to either.

History Buff · January 15, 2011, 05:14:34 PM

I think that's just the recommendation for the appeal of the attractions.

sanddunerider · January 15, 2011, 05:50:36 PM

yes okls, i am sure that is just there description... no way they would keep 8 or even 9 year olds out of area. I am sure they will be concerned with the "size" of the kids, rather than age/.

DollarCityBoy · January 15, 2011, 05:51:43 PM

I'm hoping you're right History Buff. I personally, am looking forward to riding the Carousal!

joshblakebran · January 22, 2011, 06:42:04 PM

Has anybody taken any updated pictures in the last couple of days of the new Half-Dollar Hollar? Just curious to see if there has been any progress since the last posting of pictures.

History Buff · January 22, 2011, 07:24:34 PM

^^The little ones can't ride the carousel without an adult anyway. I do hope they enforce some rules with any rowdies that might enter the area.

sanddunerider · January 22, 2011, 09:42:12 PM

I would like to think that there will be citizens in the area helping the little ones..

rubedugans · January 22, 2011, 09:44:51 PM

One thing I always missed on the SDC carousel was the lack of a Brass Ring. I know it would lead to kids possibly falling off of horses, but it was something now, looking back to 20-30 yrs ago, I am suprised they did not have. It would have added a whole other aspect, that would be period specific to the ride.

Junior · January 23, 2011, 07:54:18 AM

The brass ring would be fun. Most folks today probably would not know about a brass ring, though.