NEW Fire in the Hole POV Silver Dollar City Roller Coaster

Silver Dollar City just unveiled their new 30 million dollar investment- a complete revitalization of their original classic Fire in the Hole. This upgraded version is manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction and features on board audio!
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[@mitchswims4004]

This comment section doesn't seem to understand that Silver Dollar City is a FAMILY PARK and that this is a recreation of the classic 1972 Fire in the Hole. It is not built for thrill seekers, it is built for families, as that is the park's primary audience. At first, the 30 million dollar price tag may not make sense but keep in mind they had to build a 5-story temperature controlled building to house the ride, develop a new coaster type that is a first for RMC (a powered incline coaster) with onboard audio, and create a new area of the park to house the ride. This ride is perfect for SDC because it preserves the original that regulars of SDC loved so much while offering families a different type of coaster experience. This is meant to be children's first coaster and something the whole family can enjoy. Also, I am really involved in SDC and its development (its my home park) and I have heard several rumours that a thrill rollercoaster is coming in the next few years so I would look forward to that if this was a disapointment to you. The park is embarking on a ten year expansion plan and this is just one of the first steps.

[@dvc1190]

I would think that accepting a prototype from RMC would reduce the price. I don't know how business is done for coasters, but I'm in the software business and we give discounts to companies willing to beta test or prototype something for us.

[@jamiem.362]

Biden inflation didn't help either!!

[@derfwolrah7583]

We visited SDC for the first time last October and it truly is a gem in the theme park world! It puts Knotts Berry Farm to shame and that’s my go to park since Disney is too expensive.

[@daledonaldson3672]

We understand those things. It’s still disappointing.

[@jonathantunnell3993]

I'm so happy that it's been done faithfully to the original ride. I have so many fond memories of riding it throughout the years.

[@coasternturtles]

The addition of the onboard audio really helps the experience! Can’t wait to ride it!

[@Abowers1999]

Cedar Point needs an attraction like this. A new “coaster” but also fills the dark ride void

[@timothywait9457]

VelociCoasting correct

[@eliasmertens9313]

I rode this last weekend and ADORED it. I’m a Springfield native and Fire in the Hole truly is a cult classic that EVERYBODY knows about around here. The new FITH feels like a love letter to the long-time fans of the park even as the park makes larger and more modern additions that has gained the park national recognition. You’ll be hard pressed to find a local that can’t perfectly recite the Red Flanders scene. 😂😂

[@BeanMan5621]

It's fire- In the hole 😂 But it's crazy how all of us have been there in the same seats.

[@Joshua-ch2ij]

These coaster critics in this comment section are making my blood boil tbh so I will say this and make it clear. Silver Dollar City is a historical park not a thrill park and if you want that go to six flags or worlds of fun. Silver dollar city’s intentions are to preserve their history and this remake does just that so it’s a win.

[@janetswope5695]

EXACTLY!!!!! You are my people!!!

[@The-Coaster-Craze]

Coaster Enthusiasts when a park doesn’t spend 30 million on a ride that is 300ft tall and pulls 6gs:

[@soap.3971]

Were not mad about height or speed, its js.. theres barely any animatronics, and it looks like there isnt much effort put into it, (except for the train w the smoke coming towards u that was nice) So were js confused how it was 30 million dollats

[@The-Coaster-Craze]

@@soap.3971 probably for a first of its kind ride vehicle from RMC, a 5 story climate controlled building, all of the theming not to mention the brand new pathway that had to be paved.

[@soap.3971]

@@The-Coaster-Craze ohh

[@masterfrost1350]

For people under the age of 10 watching this, I rode it yesterday. That last drop may look big, but it is tiny. Super fun ride! For the thrill seekers, ride Time Traveler. Pretty intense but my favorite ride ever.

[@TheCaregiverSITMOB]

WATER ON THE HILL

[@mrchrisliddell]

This looks incredible! And good for RMC, they need the portfolio diversity.

[@chrisogrady28]

Genuinely interested in what's incredible about it? To me it just looks like a standard ghost train, the fire effects aren't even real fire

[@liam_iam]

​@@chrisogrady28 there's an iconic quality to this ride. just something super memorable about the experience for me

[@mrchrisliddell]

@@chrisogrady28 settings, lighting, the details are all there. For me at least. And I'm confortable with fake flames.

[@deluxedoorman]

@@chrisogrady28did you ride the original? Not asking this implying that you didn’t. But, I did, and my impression of this project is that they tried to keep the spirit of the original - I could be wrong though.

[@jonathang7735]

RMC Doesn’t need to diversify their portfolio 😂😂😂 y’all just say anything

[@johnbradleytlh]

I just LOVE how SDC honored its legacy and what Fire In The Hole meant to its most loyal guests and faithfully rebuilt the attraction to preserve its spirit for the next few generations, unlike some other theme parks I know.

[@andynava5144]

This looks awesome, Knotts would greatly benefit from a ride like this

[@Da_knee7]

Exactly my thoughts.

[@jimfeagins9424]

Bring back the Rube Dugan's Diving Bell ride and be sure to have the original audio starring Slim Pickens narrating the dive under the pond. !! Those were the days.

[@hereandnow44]

Agreed, I really miss the diving bell ride!

[@ccay4321]

FIRE IN THE HOLE 🟢🕳️🔥

[@samharkess8067]

This is more of a dark ride then a coaster

[@gregg5958]

Yes, and it always was. This was a remake of an existing ride, not reinventing the wheel.

[@VestedUTuber]

It's... weird. It's counted as a coaster due to the track design and the fact that it has drops. It's really more in the same category as one of those small "Ghost Train" rides you see at smaller parks or larger fairs, a dark ride/coaster hybrid that leans more towards a dark ride. This ride's sister ride, Blazing Fury at Dollywood, is a bit more coaster-like since two of its three drops are back-to-back and the ride maintains speed through them.

[@sairosekk]

Yes. It isn't a coaster

[@joeltownley8037]

Wierd

[@spentron1]

I rode Blazing Fury at DW and it wasn't a coaster until you realized almost the whole thing was a lift hill and it is a coaster.

[@joeoverton6700]

I love this! I'm so happy they didn't change it too much and kept it a family ride.

[@joelfennell95]

Fire In The Hole!!

[@Fishmanyumyum]

Actully water on the hill

[@Galistia]

Preparation H helps with that.

[@joshw0013]

Rock on the ground

[@circlesquareanimations]

FIRE IN THE HOLE!!! 🙂🟢

[@davidthecommenter]

FIRE IN THE HOLE 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@wisdumbhaswon1501]

As a coaster enthusiast and a gd player this ride's name is perfect

[@clevelandcbi]

Id ride that and buy the shirt for the name alone. 🔥🔥🔥

[@ChillaxeMake]

the gd memes are spreading

[@macaronandcheese18113]

@@ChillaxeMakeFIRE IN THE HOLE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🕳️🕳️🕳️🕳️🗣️🗣️🗣️📢📢📢

[@FriskDrinksBrisk]

​@@ChillaxeMakeand they're rapidly approaching me... I don't have much time... The stereo madness is-- [Communication Interrupted]

[@christianortiz-v1l]

Fire in the hole 🗣🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Nygon08]

as a member of the geometry dash community the comments do not dissapoint

[@kotchapakmaneechote2062]

Silver Dollar City is now the third park with 2 RMCs in one park.

[@maxhagenauer24]

No because this is not an RMC. If you are saying this is RMC because the track or or the building then S&S 4d freespins are just as much RMCs.

[@Huntly23]

@@maxhagenauer24except S&S is the one who manufactured and designed the freespins💀

[@theduh1011]

​@@maxhagenauer24 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😂😂😂😂😂who cares

[@coasternamegenerator5611]

@@maxhagenauer24no the park themselves state it was manufactured by rmc.

[@caydenwaltersmusic]

@@maxhagenauer24But…it is an RMC. The new ride was literally showcased at IAAPA last year by RMC and SDC. Also, RCDB says that it’s made by RMC.

[@mcgarnagle6102]

For $30 million they could have got both Ride to Happiness and Iron Gwazi.

[@The-Coaster-Craze]

But they already have an RMC like that and a Mack like that

[@DrasticFox2004]

This ride looks too cool

[@zac3891]

Great ride we loved it

[@Lil_Yoshi6740_Youtube]

I rode it for my first time last time I went!! It was such an amazing experience!! It's the exact same story, it's just updated a little. Next time yall go to SDC, you better go on this ride. Also, the front seats are where you get the most wet.

[@zodayn]

Kind of disappointed. There are no animatronics and just statues. In a lot of scenes nothing is moving to draw your attention. And the onboard audio instead of strategically placed speakers makes the voices sound disembodied. So the ride ends up as a handful of buildings you drive past with a screen for a window that has flames on it 🤷

[@mitchswims4004]

I feel like a video doesn’t do the audio justice. I heard from staff that in addition to onboard audio, there are speakers placed in set to add to the effect.

[@zodayn]

@@mitchswims4004 ah okay that's good to know then. A video like this doesn't really convey the real setting of course. But still without movement it's hard to tell who's supposed to be talking. And in some parts there's literally nobody there. I guess it's supposed to be the "driver" of the ride vehicle?

[@casadilla111]

I don’t like the actual spotlights they use to direct your attention to certain things, IE Red Flanders. It feels to me like it turns it into more of a “show” than an immersive “experience.” I hope they do little tweaks with the lighting, audio and potentially add in even just a couple animatronics. I think it’s a solid ride but it could be exceptional with just a few adjustments here and there in the future.

[@FriskDrinksBrisk]

​@@casadilla111in about 37 years they might rebuild it a second time, and I'm sure they might consider these options. What I'm hoping for of course, is interactive elements. (IE, the same tech from the targets on Flooded Mine placed into the fire screens that would put the fire out if they're shot enough with a firehose-shaped light gun.)

[@DoctorQ9]

They really should have replaced the static manikins with Animatronics!

[@mitchswims4004]

Me too :( must of not been in the budget.

[@casadilla111]

I’m hoping they do a few touch-ups here and there in the next couple seasons too. I think it’s okay as it is, but I do feel like a few adjustments like this, different lighting etc would make a big difference.

[@Kaz13A]

Been going to SDC my whole life, cant wait to have the kid see this!

[@twistedcoasters1533]

F I R E I N T H E H O L E 🔥🔥🔥🔥🕳️🕳️🕳️🕳️🕳️ (I am actually a coaster nerd and not just here for gd but I’m also a gd nerd soooo)

[@casadilla111]

I keep seeing the acronym, what’s GD stand for?

[@sefun129]

GEOMETRY DASH🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@sharkyfish3492]

this looks fun

[@epicdoge9934]

FIRE IN THE HOLE🔥🔥🔥🔥🕳🕳🕳🕳🗣🗣🗣🗣

[@anniefloretchaptchet1501]

Fire in the Hole? On a roller coaster!!!?? #2.2 fire in the hole confirmed

[@maxhagenauer24]

This serves as such a great dark ride here.

[@VECTOR_Coasters]

no way that was 30 million dollars

[@StatBoiRichie]

My thoughts exactly. I rode the OG Fire in the Hole last year before it closed, while this is an improvement, it doesn't justify spending that kind of money. They should've invested in a better roller coaster

[@EftelingCoasterfreak]

Yeah I totally agree, the theming was good but 30 million dollars good?@@StatBoiRichie

[@adv.withjerryandadrianna]

It's not only theming but some of that money was probably put into R&D for the new trains, it was RMCs first onboard audio so that probably cost more, they had to renovate and upgrade the ride building that this is in so yeah it was 30 million in grand total

[@irocz11]

@@StatBoiRichie Fire in the Hole was the original attraction for the park and was a fan favorite for a lot of the local park goers so for them to replace the original they had to make sure they did it right since the original was loved so much. COVID I think also made the budget inflate more than they wanted as well unfortunately

[@EftelingCoasterfreak]

@@adv.withjerryandadrianna yeah but still... RMC has really scammed silver dollar city on this one lol

[@YouTubular1234]

Amazing! That was incredible. RMC outdoes themselves once again!

[@coasterchum8289]

Sounds like most people were expecting something like Hagrids ...though that ride cost north of $300 million. It's a family dark ride. Nothing more nothing less.

[@coasterchum8289]

Hagrids motorbike cost Universal Studios more than 300 million dollars to build.

[@myrealnameisjohndoe116]

Yeah, much as it'd be cool to see something like Hagrid's at SDC(or Dollywood), they'll need to earn a lot more before they can start spending that much!😅

[@The-Coaster-Craze]

@@myrealnameisjohndoe116more likely for SDC. Dollywood already has Big Bear Mountain.

[@Wilhelm1407Coasters]

I think it looks fun, but I'm definitely gonna miss how the trains were sped up a little right at the top of that first drop. It gave that little dip some nice air time. I've heard the new version is pretty force-less unfortunately. I'm still looking forward to when I can get down there to ride it.

[@masterfrost1350]

Airtime on the first drop? The first one gave me zero airtime, and the last two gave me a pop of floater airtime.

[@Wilhelm1407Coasters]

@@masterfrost1350 It was mostly in the back car. If you rode in the front there wasn't a lot. My favorite was the back row for that reason.

[@jlanders100]

Looks so similar to the old ride! I love that. And a video can’t do this ride justice, You have to experience it in person to understand how special it is.

[@MrTravis777]

Just rode it the other day, it was nothing special.

[@KayleighRisques-xg7uu]

@ MrTravis777 You obv dont understand then. That ride is a classic and it being rebuilt is truly amazing. Some people didnt get to experience it, so it being almost identical to the old one is very special for a lot of people

[@porkins74]

Looks fantastic! Laughing like crazy at the comments. I know your audience skews younger and can't grasp where the 30 million went. Probably the same people who always ask "how can you afford all your travels."

[@michaelrock2265]

Fire in the hole! Woo! 🔥

[@NebulasNexus]

It looks like the EXACT SAME RIDE. Looks like they cleaned everything and put on a fresh coat of paint. That’s it though.

[@mitchswims4004]

Yep! Recreation of the 1972 Classic with onboard audio and theming enhancements.

[@jonathang7735]

Fury 325 and this “coaster” cost the same amount to build!??

[@starryagent9936]

New building with all-new infrastructure, heavily themed facade, prototype ride model from RMC with on-board audio, plus everything is like twice as expensive compared to when Fury was built. Yeah, it makes sense.

[@The-Coaster-Craze]

Well, as you may notice Fury has essentially zero theming, zero on board audio, and zero facade. Essentially they payed for the height and length. But Fire in the Hole has an all new custom train, a huge climate controlled building, and with like 5 trains. All I’m saying is I can see the price tag here.

[@philcol86]

I think I prefer the classic one more

[@dzmo-official]

I like how you guys included the POV of coming back into the station. 👍

[@flamwork06]

Would’ve rather had a new coaster 🤷🏾‍♂️ 😂

[@PRMurphy171]

It is a "new" coaster!

[@flamwork06]

@@PRMurphy171 absolutely but I mean like a b&m dive , inverted , hyper in the Ozarks? Wing coaster??

[@mitchswims4004]

Me too, but its what makes sense for the park. The main demographic is families. Although I have a friend who works at the park and rumours are that the next big addition will be a thrill coaster. Although take that with a grain of salt. We do know big things are coming as Fire in the Hole is the first step of the SDC ten year plan.

[@HikariLight121]

Fire in the Hole was the first ride ever built at the park and is a retelling of a real set of events that happened to the real Silver Dollar City (it was a mining town). It is integral to the park.

[@CaelWallace]

Why are people pissy abt the ride. It did what it was supposed to do. It remade the ride that was already very old in a new and fun way letting new kids who might have been scared from the darker (and the original baldknobber mannequins) ride. I love this ride and I’m glad they remade it and am happy with this remake

[@KingsIsMeatball]

Yeah thats correct but it does take away from some real ozark history

[@casadilla111]

⁠@@VolguusZildroharYou seem to be very confused, there have been a number of hooded groups over the years including the actual Baldknobbers in the 1800’s who wore flour sacks over their heads to conceal their identities much like they’re represented in the original ride and somewhat in the new ride. The horns on the hoods, according to some legend, were both to make the Baldknobbers look more intimidating but also to help contain the flour that would remain in the corners of the sacks during the process of repurposing them. If you tied the corners off that would help to keep the remaining flour caught in the corners contained instead of it breaking loose and covering your hair and face while you were, say, riding a horse. They are very very different from the hoods from the group I believe you’re referencing (which also predates the 1900’s) and it seems like you’re a little confused about history and folklore connections.

[@casadilla111]

I think you hit it spot on. To be honest I’m personally disappointed by the remake because it’s much much more brightly lit, more cartoony and all around less spooky than the old one, plus there’s constantly noise and music going vs the silent gaps in the dark during some sections on the old one but I think this one caters to the target (family) demographic perfectly. There’s no replacing the old one for those of us who grew up with it, but I think they did an excellent job of doing what they set out to do.

[@casadilla111]

@@VolguusZildrohar So you’re basing your belief on a singular anecdotal experience due to some stupid people? You understand that the Baldknobbers are integral to Ozarks history and folklore, right? For example, you know, that entire book and accompanying play that people from around the nation come to see in Branson called Shepherd of the Hills? I don’t understand why one experience of ignorance has encouraged you to, ironically enough, be so ignorant and dismissive of the area’s history. They had the old Baldknobber mannequins still in use all the way up until the closing of the old ride, and if anything they made the new ride worse by that standard by changing the color of the hoods from black to white for the new ride!

[@casadilla111]

@@VolguusZildrohar And while I agree with the old saying that “perception is reality,” I’m also attempting to reiterate that many, many people are very aware of the history. Again, your ignorance and the ignorance of a select few around you does not speak for the broader audience. Allow me to reiterate that the old mannequins were in use until December 30, 2023 and that the new mannequins, who are also styled after the old Baldknobber masks, are now wearing white masks instead of black masks like the old ones, seemingly contradicting your point. I’m also pointing out that Shepherd of the Hills still puts on nightly performances during the summer where people very much dress up as Baldknobbers, ride around on horses with prop firearms and even light a cabin on fire for the sake of the show. The source material is readily available for sale at the show and is required reading in some areas around the country, at least here in Missouri. As overused as the saying is, it seems you’re very much trying to cancel something- or saying that something WILL be cancelled- when every part of it is still going strong. You’re having a problem with something or at least saying others will have a problem with something when you’re literally the only person I’ve ever heard in the entire region ever bring up the point. And I spend a ton of time down there during peak tourist season, so you’d think I’d hear or be aware of some complaint at SOME point over a few decades, right? You’re trying to make an argument that frankly doesn’t exist outside of a very specific few such as yourself.

[@brandonroth7926]

This same ride is at Dollywood in Tennessee. Its called blazing fury

[@HikariLight121]

Blazing Fury was built in 1978, Fire in the Hole was built in 1972. Blazing Fury is a copy of Fire in the Hole.

[@zendryzcoasters8116]

Nice dark ride

[@blawson1122]

Went today not what I was hoping for the only thing I liked better then the old one was the smell

[@askjeevescosby2928]

Thry should leave both open at the same time for a couple months. Would be funny to have 2 of the same ride 🤣

[@jeffzebert4982]

I'm so glad they have the Red Flanders scene in the new Fire in the Hole! That was one of my favorite features in the original!

[@HikariLight121]

Apparently the new area has a Red Flanders shop too!

[@horizonthrills]

Also I legit watched the first 15 seconds of this video and could tell Fire in the Hole is definitely a better ride than what it was (at least from what I remember given I haven't been to SDC in 2 1/2 years)

[@wisdumbhaswon1501]

where are the normal faces

[@themeparkguyproductions]

They need to make Blazing Fury like this!!!!

[@dink4221]

I apologize for all the gd players barging in

[@matthewlupton1539]

This looks about as thrilling as the frozen ride at Disney World

[@feedmesomeseeds6172]

What? You expect a twisted timbers?

[@pfschuyler]

Nice but it makes me wish they added a few new track sections and surprises in there. It seems to be a near duplicate especially at the end.

[@Protronica]

This has to be money laundering, no way this is $30 MILLION.

[@mitchswims4004]

Completely new ride 4 story ride building, new area of the park, new prototype coaster by RMC that had to be developed, brand new coaster with onboard audio and effects. Makes perfect sense to me.

[@kalebgraf9379]

i love coaster dark rides. looks super fun! not every roller coaster needs to have intense inversions and extended air time.

[@ThrillzandCoasters]

I love this new version so much! I think it’s a great improvement and addition to silver dollar city!

[@michaelkucharski4251]

Cool, I am just happy to see this classic will live on for many years to come. I was expecting more only because its a lot closer to the original than I expected it to be. It was very expensive undertaking, and if the old one was on the way I am glad they chose to do this, it definitely looks to be a worthy successor.

[@michaelkucharski4251]

Finally rode it last week, it is really good, smooth, RMC did an excellent job

[@Whatchamawhozit]

That made mean streak look exciting and Mean Streak was boring as hell

[@extrullorgd4444]

🗣️🔥🕳️

[@planetzoodle]

WOW I didn't realize that it was already completed!!! It's kinda funny that I was re-watching ur coastin thru europe series while you posted this lol

[@AG7-MTM]

The splashdown seems to be smaller than the previous version...

[@SirDufferson]

It’s not, especially when I’m the maintenance bay I can assure you it’s MUCH larger.

[@casadilla111]

I don’t know how it stacks up in length but it’s still a good size, I’d say it’s more of a proper “splash down” than the old one. You don’t get soaked by any stretch of the imagination but I’ve consistently gotten more water on me than the old one after four or five rides.

[@RotcodFox]

Geometry Dash

[@jeffc1347]

Hey idiots in the comments section, news flash: families with kids spend more money at parks than teenagers/thrillseekers. Multi generational families, with the grandparents involved, spend the most money. So it absolutely makes sense for a park like Silver Dollar City, which has a large family audience, to spend more money on this than a big new coaster. It's not rocket science.

[@JimboC5]

Imagine calling people idiots over amusement park attraction Ngl that’s kinda sad💀

[@Spiritwonder420]

​@@JimboC5did you see most of the comments this is warranted

[@GwaziGuy]

That is so awesome! When I woke up and saw it I got so excited! Can’t believe it got done so fast!

[@HikariLight121]

I heard they started work before the original was closed. I think work started in November of 2023, and the track was, shape wise, a copy paste of the original ride, they simply added proper story elements to the ride that the original didnt have.

[@spacedoutbeard5033]

We are definitely using the term roller coaster loosely here, but I do think as a dark ride this is really good. Silver Dollar City is a good haul from me, but I'd love to get out there sometime.

[@pulsewitch6484]

Geometry in the dash

[@ShaunaReed-si7gm]

Seems like a great family coaster and the onboard audio is really good! Not quite what I thought about when I saw the video about it when it was announced but it looks like fun

[@johnd551]

So what did you think about the new Fire in the Hole? Are you going to do a review on it? I thought you would have a special interest to do so since RMC built the ride system? Did they also engineer the on board audio system? Would love to hear what you thought about it!!

[@CoasterStudios]

we will have a video on it out soon discussing our thoughts!

[@Bob-w2b8j]

No animatronics, all static set pieces? 30 million seems a bit steep for this honestly

[@Joshua-ch2ij]

Did you not see the baldknobber flipping the switch on the train tracks? That was an animatronic and so was Red Flanders.

[@Hallow_the_fur]

Honestly a few things about this ride that I don't like is that it feels like it's missing a few scenes especially in the tunnel leading to the bridge... Also the VA for the fire chief sound's a little bord Other than that it's decent, perfect for family's but just not my type of ride *Now excuse me I'm going to go over to ride Powder keg*

[@jediconnor9349]

Isn’t this basically the same ride as Blazing Fury at Dollywood?

[@thefergyfilms]

Is this a completely new ride and building? This is almost identical of an experience to the original, why didn't they just replace the track in the old one?

[@mitchswims4004]

Yes it is. The old building was over 50 years old and was not stable enough to even refurbish.

[@thefergyfilms]

​​@@mitchswims4004 After comparing this to the original's POV (I'm more familiar with Blazin Fury at Dollywood), this is indeed a decent improvement. The onboard sound & improved oncoming train effect are especially fantastic, wish they would have taken a few more liberties/ improved the rest of the ride to this degree though. The bridge collapse effect, lack of a proper show scene after the splashdown, and lack of animatronics are letdowns, though. An added coaster section at the end would have been incredible but the original's ending is so iconic I understand them not altering it much.

[@Joshua-ch2ij]

Because the entire building was falling apart and would have been unsafe in 2 years

[@CannonSevereWx]

Money down the hole! 30 million could have bought a _________ (fill in the blank).

[@Themeparkfan630]

Absolutely nothing this is a perfect addition

[@VolguusZildrohar]

small 4 person home in California.

[@dvc1190]

...new dark ride in a new show building that paid homage to a historical ride from the 70s, complete with some of the original ride's aesthetic and feel, but upgraded with some new tech.

[@hanonondricek411]

From riding ages ago, it seemed like the trains were hauled by tires and treadmills on the straightaways. Are the trains powered now? Also at some point they drained the water at the end because the water was corroding everything in the building. I couldn't tell if the water is back now, but the ending track seemed wet. I'm curious if there's just a spray or if the train actually plows into the water like it used to.

[@mitchswims4004]

Completely new ride building in a separate area of the park. Yes it has a splashdown!

[@mitchswims4004]

Also yes the trains are powered niw

[@mattolson2011]

I feel like all the drops are even smaller than the original… that’s kind of lame but everything else looks good. I guess they made it even more of a kiddie ride since they put it in the kids section. I feel like the original wasn’t really a kids ride. It was more a historical depiction and eerie atmosphere.

[@JimmyDogStudios]

1:33 "Watch Out Anything" ('HUH?) "Your Gonna Fall!" (SCREAM-CRASH!) "Now Look At What You Done!"

[@casadilla111]

Watch out, ya dang fool

[@daganboone3922]

Not for 30 million it's some carnival rides or Virtual Reality Rides better than this.

[@joelbolton7252]

BGW - Please do it right like this next time. Lovely work here!

[@snoapyfluff]

I loved the original fire in the hole but the new one I cant wait to ride

[@meganmurray3039]

This ride has a much older sister. Back when silver dollar city used to own dollywood, they built a ride called blazing fury. It is still there today. It is very obviously a newer, nicer version of that classic ride.

[@SkyliiTunes]

They still technically do both are owned by herschend

[@bookey94]

They could have done better with that 30 million but I guess

[@chrisogrady28]

Ngl it looks pretty shite, unless there was a barrel roll down drop in the dark somewhere?

[@mitchswims4004]

It's a family coaster. They never promised it to be thrilling to thrillseekers, its not for that. Its a recreation of the original that was built in 1972.

[@Patch1xo]

There's something so charming about this

[@Trixyvr62]

It’s not scary I rode the only scary thing about it is the line lol

[@patricianorwood1075]

Got to admit it is different from the original ride.😊

[@NoName-fx9zi]

After riding the original for nearly 45 years, I gotta admit I was a bit perplexed as to why SDC didn't just give the original a remodeling makeover for way cheaper. For as much bigger as the new one is, it just didn't seem like the newer scenes added much to the experience. The onboard audio feature constantly blared out music that interfered with the experience and totally eliminated the spooky charm of the original.

[@The-Coaster-Craze]

My theory is that after years of water dripping on the wood that the original wooden structure may have been getting to a point of decay that may become unstable.

[@RedPandaStan]

why isnt it a log flume? the refreshment would be nice and it would make a whole lot more sense for the pace of the ride. i get its a family park and thats chill i just dont see why its a rmc or even a roller coaster at all lmao

[@mitchswims4004]

its a recreation of the original fire in the hole that debuted in 1972.

[@Stagnant_Gravy]

Because the original Fire in the Hole wasn’t a log flume 🤯

[@VolguusZildrohar]

SDC has a log flume. It's called The Plunge.

[@casadilla111]

@@VolguusZildrohar*American Plunge

[@jerryrehard7711]

To any that have rode this new one how does it compare to the original?

[@teawithcara]

Aaah! I so want to ride the new one! I loved the old one! ❤❤❤

[@mkt1847]

Looks like an upgrade from the old version but Wow that does NOT look like it was $30 million well spent. For that cost they could have gotten a top tier rollercoaster in the park to go with Time Traveler.

[@Themeparkfan630]

This comes with onboard audio and a brand new building they spent this money well.

[@64onyx]

​@@Themeparkfan630damn, you say on board audio?..speakers are expensive nowadays

[@Themeparkfan630]

@@64onyx that's true

[@irocz11]

The old fire in the hole was the only family coaster in the park and was at the end of its life time so they needed to replace it. This is the first new family coaster they have built in a while and is something that casual guests have been wanting them to add as the park has been getting rid of a lot of casual rides like the rapids ride for more intense versions.

[@mkt1847]

@@irocz11 Even a really good family coaster (like what Dollywood built with Big Bear Mountain- for $5 million less) seems like it would have been better for what they spent. They could have really themed it well to with the extra $5 million. This just looks disappointing for the money spent.

[@RogueAI]

There's a coaster in Dollywood called Blazing Fury that's very similar

[@HikariLight121]

Blazing Fury is a copy of Fire in the Hole. The original Fire in the Hole was built 6 years before Blazing Fury.

[@panda72418]

I feel like for $30 mil, they could of done some pretty interesting projection mapping or something at least more than the current fire effects. Not saying they are bad….but $30 mil….

[@tc6818]

Yep. Universal Studios would say, "Hold my Beer".

[@SANS-101-SKELETON]

I bet project horizon at Alton towers will look something like this

[@chrisogrady28]

I'll cancel my annual pass if so

[@od2be2003]

Wow…seems really tame and boring. The theming and scenes are improved but the ride itself seems much more tame and frankly…’mid’ at best.

[@CoasterStudios]

The ride is equally as tame as it used to be.

[@jonny-b4954]

Totally not worth $30 million but looks great. Nice they kept the splashdown

[@Joshua-ch2ij]

Once you start doing the math on all the construction that went into it it does make sense why it cost 30 million.

[@ShockerTopper]

Seems like a pretty boring ride, no wonder no roller coaster KZbinrs talk about it and it being the "new RMC".

[@The-Coaster-Craze]

It’s a family coaster. Nothing too less than the original.