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[Swoosh]

Back to the project and away from the speculation about what could/might have been...

It mentions a mini-waveswinger.  Is this "Twirl and Swing" from Celebration City making its way over to the park and "repurposed" ?

[BackInTime]

I think what worries me most about the addition of HDH is the fact that the prospect of an Adventure Mountain scenario still looms on the horizon. With it already a fixture at DW, and HFEC's track record for duplicating attractions at both parks, it seems to be a virtual certainly we'll be getting one at some point. Or won't we?

[Polley]

In my opinion, I think Half Dollar Hollar is a sign that something big is coming soon.  Not 2011 but maybe 2012 or 2013.  I believe River Blast and Half Dollar Hollar are replacement rides for Geyser Gulch.  They need to open these attractions first before Possibly building a fence across the entrance to Geyser Gulch in November 2011. I predict Geyser Gulch area will be redeveloped into something great--possibly a new "land" with major ride and maybe new restaurants and shops. 2012 is a fence around Geyser Gulch and spring 2013 is a "new area with major ride.

It would be great if SDC redevelops the whole WW and GG areas and expand behind the lakeside in order to add an entire new area to the park.  A new major ride, a new major show, new shops, new exhibits, and new restaurants for 2012!!! They could make the theme a 1880's logger village!  Or how about the grand exposition part two? any takers?  

[StaceySue]

Back to the project and away from the speculation about what could/might have been...

It mentions a mini-waveswinger.  Is this "Twirl and Swing" from Celebration City making its way over to the park and "repurposed" ?

Too bad it's not Fireball.   

[sanddunerider]

Well, keep in mind that with HDH this year. HFEC also is supposedly doing a complete makeover on the showboat. I have not heard any numbers on that project, but it is supposed to be all new in 2011 also... So that is 2 properties here doing wok, and of course DW getting the new swing.

[Swoosh]

^Don't forget White Water is redoing the lazy river

[Ozark Outlaw]

Sounds like almost all of Herschends' properties are getting a facelift, or new addition for the 2011 Season which is great. It seems like twenty years ago, it was not uncommon for the parks to go two, or three years without an update.

I wonder if our society of instant gratification, and endless digital media at our fingertips, has kind of propelled along the notion that something new must come frequently, or people loose interest?

[Junior]

Remember, they spent most of their time and money this year with the 50th anniversary celebration at SDC, so they will invest money in other things this winter. Half Dollar Holler is a cheap, easy winter construction project that will likely have a pretty good payoff with families next year. All of you folks in your 20s and 30s will fondly remember Tom Sawyers Landing...well, HDH is the place the little kids today will be forging their fond SDC memories.

[dwfan]

Although I don't have additional information, I E-mailed HFEC, and they said there will be a new ride in the waterboggan's place in 2011. They told me they weren't ready to announce the details just yet, and to also keep watching the website for further news! Here's the E-mail I recieved.

Bradley,
Thank you for your email regarding admission price into Silver Dollar City. Know that your input is very important to us and will be shared with the general manager and management team.

In answer to your concern regarding the Waterboggan area, yes it was closed to make room for a new ride, however, the details about this new ride are not ready to be released just yet. Be watching the website for announcements as they are being made.
The Half Dollar Hollar area will be located down by the train depot and swingin bridge area.  

Sincerely,
Silver Dollar City Properties/Customer Service
2800 W Hwy 76
Branson, MO 65616  
1-888-455-1383
"creating memories worth repeating"
Herschend Family Entertainment
Silver Dollar City* , Showboat Branson Belle,*  White Water*,
Ride The Ducks*

[Swoosh]

Playing Devil's Advocate here... I see no where in that email reply where it says the attraction in RB's lot will be coming in 2011. (not saying it is or isn't - just reading what they DIDN'T say)

[dwfan]

They said keep checking the website, so I thought that was pretty obvious it would be in 2011. But, just to make sure, I'll E-mail them again.

Just, E-mailed them again, should here a reply soon.

[shavethewhales]

Looks like the announcement was made today on their Facebook page.

[sanddunerider]

yep!     but i did not see anything we did not already know.

[joshblakebran]

Looks like the announcement was made today on their Facebook page.

Could you get us the link for this...I've tried to find it but can't...
Thanks,

[sanddunerider]

http://www.facebook.com/#!/Silverdollarcity

link for facebook