Silver Dollar City (SDC) Discussion Thread

I visited over Thanksgiving and found out the park has other parking areas down the road. My family parked in "The Bank". How often does the park have to open up those lots?

More often than you'd think, especially on weekends, and Thanksgiving is a hugely popular time. They have a few lots scattered throughout the Indian Point peninsula. It's really not a big deal to park there; they have plenty of people directing traffic, and unless you pay for valet parking, you're going to be taking the tram or bus in. Even the preferred parking lot is about a quarter mile from the entrance and still has a tram stop. Not a whole lot of flat ground to put a parking lot, so that's how it's always been.

I love that they have a tram that takes you from your lot to the gate! Its like your first ride of the day!

The Southern Stone County Fire Protection District is reporting that they just responded to a fire in Silver Dollar City at Outlaw Run. They've updated to say that only the 'entrance' was involved and not the ride itself. No idea of what the extent of the damage is yet.

It's a pity, they really did a good job with this station. Here's hoping they get it restored as good as new for next season.

It will be interesting to here more, doesn't seem the park was open today.

^ Oh my god! Hope Silver Dollar City could fix it earlier. So sad to hear it happened, I love all the theming in the entrance.

According to Silver Dollar City officials, there was a fire tonight involving the area surrounding the Outlaw Run roller coaster. The coaster itself was never on fire. The flames were contained to a small area, near the depot sign, and were quickly put out. Firefighters do remain on the scene at this time, watching for hot spots. The structure near the coaster has sustained some fire and water damage. We'll have more on this, tomorrow morning on Ozarks Today at 5:00 a.m.

Found that posted on the FB page, sounds official. They are really trying to stress to people that the coaster itself was not involved. You know the GP - some of them already think it burned to the ground because it is a wood coaster after all

Sounds like it was pretty small and was contained quickly. A bit of damage to the station, but it doesn't sound like anything they can fix within a few weeks. Certainly by the time the off-season is over, we won't be able to tell anything happened. This isn't the first fire on SDC property that they've bounced back from. Just last year the operator tower on the American Plunge log flume was struck by lightning and burned down - that's why they close the rides during storms!

^ That's good to hear that it was just a small fire. May have just had a electrical outlet go bad or something.

Glad to hear the ride is OK, lucky as there's a lot of foliage in the area (though not too much dry I assume!) Hopefully it's a quick fix for the park.

I see they're already working on repairs. Since it's Silver Dollar City, I trust that any lost theming will be fully restored (though I'm not sure any was damaged).

I (may have) used my Outlaw Run mug today to celebrate her not burning down. Not that I need a special reason to.

Does anyone know of where any pics of the fire/damage are posted?

Curious as to what started the blaze. Glad to hear the coaster itself wasn't damaged in any way, that would be tragic!

Just got an email from Silver Dollar City about the fire:

UPDATE 12/11/2013 3:30 p.m.

Cause of Minor SDC Fire Attributed to Electrical Fault

 

Reconstruction Near Complete of Exterior Wall in Queue Line of Outlaw Run

 

(Branson 12/11/2013 3:30 central) Outlaw Run itself was not impacted by Tuesday night’s fire, however Silver Dollar City crews had some repair work today to the exterior areas of the ride’s queue line where the flames were confined (10’ x 10’) and efficiently extinguished by regional firefighters. Progress is swift in replacing the affected areas, and no impact is expected on tomorrow’s scheduled opening of the park, 1:00 central.

 

The fire occurred at approximately 10:50 p.m. Tuesday evening on an exterior wall in the outside queue line area at Outlaw Run. The smoke alarm system immediately alerted park Security who contacted the Southern Stone County Fire Department. Regional fire departments arrived within approximately 8 minutes and the flame was quickly extinguished.

 

There were no injuries.

 

Silver Dollar City will open as scheduled Thursday at 1 p.m. for An Old Time Christmas, running through December 30.

SDC was very fortunate in the extent of the damage. This could have been so much worse, and I'm very thankful that it wasn't.

It's interesting how careful they've had to been with handling the PR behind this minor incident. You can tell how much they've had to emphasize that there was no damage to the coaster itself and that the park will still open tomorrow. You just wouldn't believe the rumors that tried to flourish last night about this. It takes so little to set them off, and it's so hard to get them to die, even with official statements. Even now it amazes me how many people keep posting on their FB to ask if the park is still going to open tomorrow, in response to posts from the park that say it will...

I was afraid it was due to Christmas lights...which could still fall under the category of electrical fault, I just don't think they put any on that building. Obviously they aren't there now!

Even though Outlaw Run was not affected, do you think it will be closed tomorrow simply because of the work being done on the building?

^ I think they can use front-of-the-line lane as the temporary entry. Front-of-the-line lane has a connection with the normal queue in the waiting area. The ride exit can be a temporary front-of-the-line entry for a couple of days.

I'm surprised they released a picture as well, very nicely handled by the park. It's also nice to see that all the systems worked for them, how did the fire department get there in 8 minutes?!? It's a fairly remote park as I remember.

I'm surprised they released a picture as well, very nicely handled by the park. It's also nice to see that all the systems worked for them, how did the fire department get there in 8 minutes?!? It's a fairly remote park as I remember.

That's a good question. Maybe there is a maintenance entrance closer to the ride?

Edit: Google Maps shows an employee parking lot connecting right to a pathway leading to Outlaw Run's plaza.

What is YOUR favorite roller coaster at SDC?

^ Well, since I have not gotten to experience Outlaw Run yet, I would have to say Wildfire.

^ Well, since I have not gotten to experience Outlaw Run yet, I would have to say Wildfire.

Outlaw Run is amazing! Great fun!

I love every coaster at SDC, but here is how I'd rank them:

1. Outlaw Run (#1 on wood list)

2. Powder Keg (#2 on steel list)

3. Wildfire (#9 on steel list)

4. Thunderation (#18 on steel list)

5. Fire-in-the-Hole (#28 on steel list)

1. Outlaw Run. No.1 wood

2. Powder Keg. No.3 steel after Maverick and Mega-Lite.

3. Wildfire. No. 14 steel.

Great response by SDC on the incident. Glad to hear it won't effect anything.