February 20, 2012

Off Season Tour (Schlitterbahn)


We were lucky enough to be treated to an off season tour of the park today.

Work is progressing on the new section.  This is the aquaveyor to the top of King Kaw.

The view back down to the new beach from the top.

Here is the top of the aquaveyor and the new beach at the start of King Kaw.

There is also the option to take the stairs up instead of riding the aquaveyor.

This building will be utilized in the future, but not this season.

This where the new Mighty Mo river will begin and then there are a couple of tidal pools.

Water runoff from the Boogie Bahn will be utilized to power the Mighty Mo and will come out these two openings.

I really like how detailed the rockwork is for the Mighty Mo.

Some more rockwork for what will become a waterfall into the Mighty Mo.

Here you can see three of the pools that the King Kaw River will navigate before the long rapids section of the ride begins.

The King Kaw will be the longest tube river in a Schlitterbahn park once it opens.

Looking down from the new slide complex at where the rivers will all converge.

This is the new Boogie Bahn Complex.

This new attraction will create waves for riders to surf on.

Some detail shots of the attraction.


Here is where the water will come out to power the ride.

I'm sure this ride will be as popular to watch as it is to ride.

This is the new Kaw Beach area (at the top of the aquaveyor)

Speaking of the Aquaveyor - there it is.

These little pools are interesting.  There are a total of three towards the start of the King Kaw.

They have some breaker rocks in place on this pool which is the last of the three.

Some much needed shade is coming.

The picnic shelter near the exit to Storm Blaster is the storage area for the picnic tables during the winter off season months.

Here's a location shot so that you can see where I am currently standing.

The aquaveyor back up to the original section from the Kristal River.

Kristal River looking towards the new section.

This is where the Mighty Mo and King Kaw end and reconnect to the Kristal River.

You can see some of the new Cabanas that have sprung up this off season.

This is the Torrent River.

More of the Torrent River.

Up in the original slide tower complex now looking towards the newer section.

The middle of the park.

Here's the slide complex that I was just up on.

The adult pool.

There will be a fence across here this summer.

There are technically three rivers in this section.

Looking into Torrent Bay.

I want to thank Schlitterbahn and especially Jeff for showing me around the park today.

January 14, 2012

Adventure Bay Construction (Adventureland)

Phase III construction at Adventure Bay is in full swing

This will be the kiddie swim up bar

The new wave pool

There will be some kiddie splash pools and a pirate ship in the middle area

Another look at that area.

New bath houses and restaurant.

That's all for now

December 28, 2011

An Old Time Christmas (SDC)

It's An Old Time Christmas at SDC!

Dickens was excellent like normal

They have an excellent cast this year

It was a lot of fun to have my sister at the park today

Fa-La-La-La-Follies at the Saloon Show was hilarious

Flash forward to the evening (get it?)

Pretty lights

Lake Silver

Geyser Gulch


Red Gold Heritage Hall

Parade time

Lots of cool floats

The snow globe is cool

Finale float

My sister and I are having a good time

Time for the train

Time to start heading out

But first let's watch the tree dance

Happy New Year from the crew!


December 3, 2011

Coaster Christmas VIII (SDC)

COASTER CHRISTMAS VIII

Welcome to ACE's Coaster Christmas VII at Silver Dollar City

Well we got our credentials, time for some fun

ERT started off on ThuNderaTion

Next we moved on to Fire In The Hole

Finally we ended the session on PowderKeg

Following ERT we were treated to VIP seating at Dickens Christmas Carol

Lunch was held at the Reunion Hall

Presentations began with a welcome by Brad Thomas of SDC

Chris Ozimeck from Schlitterbahn KC

Brandon Stanley from Worlds of Fun

The Six Flags rep

He discussed the new Bonzai Pipelines

The lights were beautiful at the park

Another fantastic Coaster Christmas