Silver Dollar City - Project 2027

 

PROJECT 2027

Welcome back to another update on the construction progress at SDC

The piers are continuing to get covered in the area just behind Lumbercamp Falls

We're still interested in what will become of this pit.

Water feature?

They have started to add large rocks for landscaping in this area

They have also added these tall wooden poles, which will eventually hold safety netting for the ride

On the WildFire side of American Plunge, they are starting to install lighting features along the queue pathway to the new ride

Additional rockwork has also been added to the area

Here is a better look at the added rockwork and the lighting features.  This one closest to us might eventually hold a sign as large as it is.  Also in this photo you can see the newest addition to the site

Here you can see it sticking up above the safety fence.

This scaffolding appears to be a new thematic element being added for the ride

Some are describing it as a head frame for a mine hoist

You can see here the scale of how big it is

There are lots of parts to be put together for this tower still.

There are lots of similar looking pieces still staged backstage by Outlaw Run

Here is where the tower is in proximity to WildFire and the new station

Speaking of the station, it has received a floor since our last visit

You cannot seet it from here, but they have also constructed another foundation just over the hill.  It is much smaller though.  Could be for a substation or even switch track

This new tower looks "used".  I wonder where it is originally from and if they plan to paint it

One last photo of the tower.

It is going to be fun to see how this progresses

Over at PowderKeg, a new retaining wall has been constructed.  They are now rebuilding the deck that all of the barrels sat on next to the effects building

Here is the end of the retaining wall.  You can also see the line of footers going down the hill.

Crazy that they are still building additional piers.  How many piers will this ride have?

One last photo of this area. You can see the wooden poles we pointed out earlier against the far fence.

Silver Dollar City - Summer Celebration

 

Welcome to Summer at the 'City

It is time for the Summer Celebration

In the Opera House, you will find the Silver Dollar City Circus, produced by WeFlip Entertainment Productions.  The two-man show features trick jump roping

Balancing

More balancing

AND... even more Balancing

They finish the show with teeter board flips.

In the Red Gold Heritage Hall, the Wild West Comedy Stunt Show is playing

Join Sheriff Sam (short for Samantha) and her Deputies as they try to capture the bad guys

Bad Guy spotted

Be warned that the Audience Right first few rows is considered a Splash Zone

The stunt fall at the end is pretty neat

The park is also celebrating the USA 250th with special roaming performers

The drum and fife band can be seen practically everywhere - including in shops

There are also some USA 250th special merchandise available

Frisco Barn has been turned into the Fun Junction for the Summer

Parents be warned that it is a huge toy store

The Ginormous Games have returned

Big Boy Checkers is near Reunion Hall on the Square

Tricky Triangle is by the Taffy Shop on the Square

Corn Hole is near River Blast in Tom Sawyer's Landing

Hook and Ring is near Boatworks Theater

The Rock"er" Bed has been set up in the Red Gold Courtyard

The World's Largest Can of Tomatoes can be found near Red Gold Courtyard

Canopy Sky can be found on Valley Road between the Square and Time Traveler

Finally, Missouri Tourism installed a new photo opp near Boatworks Theater

Six Flags St. Louis - 55th Anniversary Celebration

 

Welcome to the 55th Anniversary Celebration Weekend at Six Flags St. Louis

In the Palace Gardens you can find this fun photo op backdrop near the train station

A special 55th Anniversary Display has been set up in the Palace Lobby but just outside you can find this restored Moon Car

There is also this boat from the Log Flume

The first display you are greeted with inside is one that has descriptions of all of the original lands for the park

The next case has memorabilia for the Screamin' Eagle, which is celebrating 50 seasons this year

This case features the World Record plaque for Screamin' Eagle and photo of several of the coasters at the park

The middle cases feature a mock up of the entrance to Miss Kitty's Saloon

Here you can see different costumes for past shows

A salute to Hurricane Harbor

 A salute to all of the big shows the park has hosted in the past - including Dolly Parton

A Salute to Food Services and an award they won back in the day

Another exciting reveal for this weekend was the return of the Batmobile

This is the original 1993 Batmobile that debuted with the ride.  It has been in a lengthy refurbishment and actually just received tires today so that it could be driven into place

Now the question comes up, what happens to it next season?

Who knows.  Let's just enjoy it this season while we can

The final special event this weekend was the "Let's Celebrate 55 Seasons" Dance Party at the Palace Porch featuring the Looney Tunes

It was great seeing so many characters out

The Dance Party takes place at 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm daily this weekend

It was a great day at the park.

Hopefully you can make it out this weekend to help celebrate 55 years of Six Flags St. Louis