SDC's 2011 Project

Junior · February 15, 2011, 08:27:11 AM

Thanks for the update and new photos! Opening day is just a few weeks away...Hoorrayyyyy!

sanddunerider · February 15, 2011, 12:59:11 PM

agreed.. does look like they are simply repalcing old with new and probably bigger..

i am sure they will do the asphalt back to keep consisitent with the rest of the area.

thelarsonsix · February 15, 2011, 06:33:15 PM

If this has been asked before, forgive me, but do they really not care that you're taking these pics and posting them? As much as we all enjoy seeing them I have to wonder if some of the higher ups would frown on sharing the construction photos and such before the general public is allowed to see the completed project.

sanddunerider · February 15, 2011, 07:03:35 PM

I would think the PTB would not care for some updates to the public..

Its a great way to keep the public up to date and the SDC doesnt have to do anything.!

If you think about sneak peaks is a great marketing tool!!

thelarsonsix · February 15, 2011, 08:14:29 PM

I hope so because I really love seeing them! Pics of the park when it's closed isn't something everyone gets to see and I really appreciate them being shared here.

Swoosh · February 15, 2011, 09:06:41 PM

Quote from: thelarsonsix on February 15, 2011, 06:33:15 PM
If this has been asked before, forgive me, but do they really not care that you're taking these pics and posting them?

SOP from the PTB is that off-season photos must not contain workers and if they do, those workers better be practicing safe worksite practices (ie. proper headware, ropes, etc). This is more of a OSHA thing than a GP thing.

Photos during the off season of current and upcoming projects only perks interest in the upcoming season, and any publicity (especially free) is good from the marketing stand point.

sanddunerider · February 16, 2011, 03:07:54 AM

I'm glad somebody agrees with me. Although i had not really thought about people being in the photos..

Junior · February 16, 2011, 08:48:12 AM

I'd wondered about the PTB as well...glad there is no harm in posting the shots.

haytater · February 16, 2011, 10:41:11 AM

Silver Dollar City just tweeted this video intro to Half Dollar Holler http://social.silverdollarcity.com/EGv

I envision there being some adventurous little toots who try to climb from a tree house to the swinging bridge.

sanddunerider · February 16, 2011, 12:23:09 PM

decent short video. i like the additional picture of the steps on the 1 tree house.. Great idea using u-tube.. Lets see if they post another update in a week or so. sounds like the workers are hard at it in the background!. Looks like lots to do in the next 4 weeks!

haytater · February 16, 2011, 12:33:03 PM

The do have a lot of work with only a month left to finish. Makes me wonder if they will still be putting finishing touches on after the opening.

Swoosh · February 16, 2011, 04:29:10 PM

Good to see Genesis Estes is in charge of the project. For those who do not know she was in charge of both the Wilson Farm area at SDC as well as the Mystery Mine area at DW during design and construction -- we're in good hands with her, it will turn out amazing -- not to mention she is an amazing person to talk to if you get the chance.

sanddunerider · February 16, 2011, 06:09:53 PM

thats great! I'm glad they have a person with knowledge overseeing the project.

Swoosh · February 16, 2011, 08:24:48 PM

FYI: This is the same Genesis that the cow in Wilson's Farm is named after.

sanddunerider · February 17, 2011, 06:54:02 AM

now thats " verry interstinnnggg" LOL