We recently made our first visit to BGW! Follow along as we revisit our day! We started of our morning early with a behind the scenes look at Verbolten and Big Bad Wolf. I mean, would you want anyone else to be the first to welcome you to BGW? Guess what? Every tour all day turned right. Thats ok. It led us here, and we thought it was pretty neat.' Look at that drop track. Be sure to check out our separate blog on our behind-the-scenes look at Verbolten and BBW. We have some

Miner's Mountain Express is coming to Silver Dollar City and will be the region's longest family coaster. Ride time of 3 minutes and 18 seconds. 3,553ft of track! Two lift hills (97 & 69.5 ft) 15 Airtime moments 39'' hieght requirement The new "Daredevil Pass" section of the park will be home to Miner's Mountain Express. It looks as if the thematic area near Wildfire will be an observation area! The mini miners assembled in the Opera House this morning. Jedidiah Campbell, for

Lots going on here since our last visit.. The mine elevator has been topped off with its pulley wheel. The chute is nearing completion below the pulley. This typically funnels the contents being pulled up from beneath the surface to surface level. We are curious to see if this will be functional as a thematic element. This grab bucket added to the queue appears to be a genuine old piece of industrial equipment rather than a newly fabricated decorative prop. Themed fencing has

We made it back out to SDC for another visit to wind down the Summer Celebration and Summer Nights! We made sure to check up on project '27 during our visit. Last time we will see these sunflowers and marigolds for a while.. Upon arrival, we realized it was going to be a busy evening in the park. We decided to go for a ride on WildFire first. When we said busy, we meant it. First time I have seen the upstairs queue open on a visit this season. Now for a construction update...

On our most recent visit to MK we got to witness Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away. Magic Kingdom’s current nighttime parade at Walt Disney World. It officially debuted on July 20, 2025, becoming the park’s first new nighttime parade in nearly a decade. It is designed as a modern successor to classics like the Main Street Electrical Parade and SpectroMagic, combining thousands of programmable lights, video elements, illuminated costumes, and an original soundtrack Marque

(Please note all images were obtained from public areas of the park. Silver Dollar City prohibits unauthorized photography from rides, drones, or non-public access areas.) With an official announcement just weeks away from Silver Dollar City on what the Marvel Cave Mining Co. is up to, we are back to take a quick look at the most recent developments. Near the entrance to Wildfire, a large concrete structure is being poured at the bottom of the mine elevator. This is very thic

Disney After Hours is a separately ticketed nighttime events at Walt Disney World that grant guests three hours of exclusive access to MK, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios after closing to the general public. Tickets cost between $155 and $189 depending on the park and date It felt odd heading into the park this late. What the Ticket Includes: Low Crowds & Short Lines: Attendance is strictly limited, meaning significantly reduced wait times for major attractions. Complimentary Sn

While Silver Dollar City has not officially announced what Project 2027 will be, the park has woven its marketing into the real history of Marvel Cave. The fictional revival of the Marble Cave Mining Company claims it is reclaiming the land occupied by Thunderation to conduct geological surveys and resume mining operations beneath the mountain. This storyline is inspired by the real mining company that operated at Marvel Cave in the 1880s before abandoning the venture in 1889

If you have never been to Cedar Point's hotel breakers have you ever really even been to a hotel? This place is like nothing I've ever experienced. The food, location, views, atmosphere, and proximity to CP make this place one of a kind. So come along! Upon arrival in the parking lot, we already knew this place was going to be special. I mean, look what we drove past to get here... 😳 We then proceeded to the main lobby, where we checked in for the night. I mean, look at the

Very beautiful overcast evening in 'the city'. The rain held off, and it made for a park evening with light crowds. On our way in, we thought there was something different about the skyline.. just couldn't put our finger on it, though. We noticed materials for the nighttime drone and fireworks spectacular tour that is offered nightly. This is the meeting place for the behind-the-scenes tour. Festival Marquee First up was a couple of rides on WildFire! No wait! Next up was Pow

This Image was Provided Courtesy of Shepherd of the Hills. On our recent visit to Shepherd of the Hills, we witnessed the Ozarks take on an entirely different appearance after the sun goes down, and a new nighttime experience at The Shepherd of the Hills is inviting guests to see the region’s stories, scenery, and heritage, and patriotism in a whole new light, literally... Ozarks Aglow is an enchanted nighttime walking experience featuring illuminated displays inspired by the

Please note all images were taken from public areas of the park. Silver Dollar City prohibits filming on rides or in unauthorized areas of the park: Many of the footers that were previously visible in the heart of the layout have now been buried as crews continue grading and shaping the site. The probable station building is continuing to take shape, with exterior wall framing now going up. There also appear to be supports above the building, while the lower section may provi

The photo displayed captures Silver Dollar City's marquee - image captured by Park Fanatic. Summer is the perfect time to experience everything the Ozarks have to offer. From roller coasters and live entertainment to spring-fed rivers, scenic trails, and underground adventures, the region is packed with memorable vacation experiences. Here are 10 of the best Ozark attractions to visit during summer 2026. 1. Silver Dollar City There is a reason Silver Dollar City consistently