Time Traveler has been in operation at Silver Dollar City since 2018. This Mack Rides Xtreme Spinning Coaster is one fantastic ride. It sits high up on top of the many hills that populate Branson, Missouri. It uses its terrain to its benefit. Especially that first drop! Time Traveler at Silver Dollar City has an […]
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Bolliger and Mabillard (B&M) was founded in 1988 by Walter Bolliger and Claude Mabillard. They had previously worked for Giovanola until a shake-up in management led them to start their own company. They had originally not planned to build roller coasters after leaving Giovanola. However, an old relationship with Robert Mampe who was Six Flags
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Wildfire made its debut in 2001 at Silver Dollar City. Designed by Werner Stengel for Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M). This type of ride is commonly known as a B&M Looper. Wildfire is known for being a remarkably smooth ride in a picturesque setting. Wildfire at Silver Dollar City Theming Silver Dollar City has some of
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S&S – Sansei Technologies was founded by Stan and Sandy Checketts in 1994. The first initials are where the company derives its name. They are most well known as a designer and manufacture of quality Roller Coasters and Amusement Rides. S&S – Sansei Technologies Acquisitions S&S – Sansei Technologies didn’t actually acquire Custom Coasters International
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Buzzsaw Falls at Silver Dollar City opened in 1999. It was designed and manufactured by Premier Rides as the first prototype of what they called a Liquid Coaster. Originally it was set to open on May 16th but that got pushed to July 3rd due to technical issues. However, that would be just the beginning
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Powder Keg at Silver Dollar City opened in 2005. This was designed by Drew Schlie for S&S – Sansei Technologies. A steel Roller Coaster that has both a compressed air launch and a lift hill. Powder Keg like a lot of coasters at Silver Dollar City does things a little differently. Again doing things differently
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Great Coasters International (GCI) was formed by Mike Boodley and Clair Hain, Jr. in 1994. They design modern wooden roller coasters for theme parks across the globe. GCI is well known for coasters with a very fast pace and twisty turns. In 2005 Mike Boodley retired and Jeff Pike came in to take his place.
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Thunderation opened at Silver Dollar City in 1993. This was the second roller coaster at the park since their in-house built Fire in the Hole. So while this is their second, it is the first traditional roller coaster for the park. Designed and manufactured by Arrow Dynamics as a classic Arrow Mine Train. Thunderation at
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The Gravity Group began designing roller coasters in 2002. They design modern wooden roller coasters for theme parks across the globe. Well known for their ability to build thrills into a compact space. The Gravity Group Beginnings Their beginnings can be traced back to Dinn Corporation. After a mildly successful run they folded and from
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Fire In The Hole at Silver Dollar City opened in 1972, I think even the biggest fans of this ride will admit that it is a strange one. Designed and manufactured in-house by Silver Dollar City. Love it or hate it, one thing is sure. It is a unique experience. Fire in the Hole is
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