Top 10 BEST Rides at Silver Dollar City

Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri has several great roller coasters, flat rides, dark rides, water rides, and other rides. After my visit in 2022, here is a ranking of the best rides at Silver Dollar City which will display the best things to do at Silver Dollar City.
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Silver Dollar City is a 61-acre (25 ha) amusement park in Stone County, Missouri, near the cities of Branson and Branson West. The park is located off of Missouri Route 76 on the Indian Point peninsula of Table Rock Lake. Silver Dollar City opened on May 1, 1960. The park is an 1880s-themed experience that fits Branson's vision as a family-friendly vacation destination with down-home charm. Silver Dollar City's operating season runs from March until December, with the park closed for two months. Silver Dollar City is owned by Herschend Family Entertainment.
List of Silver Dollar City rides and attractions:
Marvel Cave
Outlaw Run
Time Traveler
Wildfire
Powder Keg (PowderKeg)
Thunderation
Giant Barn Swing
The American Plunge
The Flooded Mine
Mystic River Falls
Fire in the Hole
FireFall
Frisco Silver Dollar Line

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

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[@masonscoasterz]

Cool

[@coltonwiggs1594]

I’ve been on Thunderation probably 100 times throughout my life as silver dollar city has been my home park forever, but I was there this past weekend and I have never felt it run as rough as it did then. It had been 2 years since I last rode it but I swear it didn’t used to be that rough. Also that wildfire drop in the back row is incredibly underrated.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

It's a shame that the roughness is a relatively new development. I did want to love the ride but I couldn't.

[@shitshatshartmarchingband]

i promise u it’s not that rough every time i SWEAR it’s different every single time

[@shitshatshartmarchingband]

it’s a shame y’all got a tougher ride

[@Brennagonxavier]

@@ThemeParkAvenueI live in mosuri and this parks really fun only been 2 times cause I live by worlds of fun I feel like worlds of fun needs more attractions

[@Dndndjrjdnfmrn]

Outlaw run is my favorite in the park the airtime is great!

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

It’s awesome.

[@user-vp9gi1xv7c]

I've been on all of them, and I've been going on them since I was 9 years old, and I'm 10 years old right now, and I still love these rides, they still are really fun to me, I don't scream but I've been on all of them. I've been on all the roller coasters and wildfire. It's really smooth and is the best ride. There is not a line when I went and it took like 2 seconds for me to get on. I just got back from the trip from silver dollar city and. The new fire in the hole came out. And I had to wait about 2 hours, but it was one hour and 30 minutes.

[@olliesgoofballchannel9371]

My favorite roller coaster, there was powder keg

[@justagirl7094]

Powder Keg is my favorite ride too!

[@ashbashas]

I LOVED Thunderation!!!

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

That’s great! I wish I did too.

[@Chacho_s]

Fun fact the reason the train stops for a robbery is actually because there is an incline ahead and the locomotive needs more steam pressure to successfully climb up the incline

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

That’s an awesome piece of trivia. Thanks for the information.

[@Chacho_s]

Yw it's been a while since I've been to silver dollar

[@miked509]

Great video and great list! I enjoyed watching!

[@user-iu2gy9pn1l]

Powder, keg, My favorite

[@hannah27117]

Mine too ☺️

[@masongordin576]

Thunderation used to be great back when it wasn’t 80 years old

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

I imagine so.

[@shitshatshartmarchingband]

it’s still amazing imo

[@werewolfdude776]

@@ThemeParkAvenueit had backwards seated cars about 16 years ago or more

[@ThemeParkVisionTPV]

This is so awesome! So many great things to get on there! Love how their train still has the show elements in it. Dollywood got rid of theirs a few years ago.

[@Brickticks]

Frisco Silver Dollar Line all the way! That little narrow gauge steam train is honestly my favorite ride. I will admit, I absolutely HATE roller coasters or any other fast ride, that includes The American Plunge and Mystic River Falls. Either way, good to see the old FSDL represented. Rockatoa, Brickticks out!

[@RealWildWalter]

If I go ever, I honestly think I’ll like outlaw run more then time traveler.

[@mallgrabdemon]

Thank you for entertaining me through many boring summer days

[@ShiningCoasters]

I’ve never been but it’s my number 1 bucket list park

[@k9feces]

Powder Keg is underrated, but it was breaking down a lot.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

That’s unfortunate.

[@fazedenver2386]

1# time traveler 2# mystic waterfalls 3#powderkeg 4# wild fire 5# outlaw run 6# thunderation 7# american plundge

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Interesting list

[@ck-nk7mg]

Enjoyed your video. We're newbies for season passes at SDC. We can't decide favorite coasters here. They are all so fun in different ways! The initial blast of Powder Keg, the phenomenal out of the gate drop of Time Traveler, the amazing view & loops of Wildfire, the quickest hill climb EVER & never dull moment on Outlaw Run! We raced at opening this morning to beat the line for the new Fire in the Hole, and we were indeed on the second traincar. Fun, but definitely not worth the race 😂,nor the crazy wait times we've seen (90 minutes-2 hours!!). It's more of a coaster for young riders.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Thanks! I forgot the new Fire in the Hole was opening this year, but I’ll keep that in mind if I go back.

[@KingBob-sc3fm]

Thank u for putting outlaw at first

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

Recently visited and absolutely loved this place, its my favorite amusement park now by far. It would still be number one even without the cave but that cave really pushed this place far ahead of second place Dollywood

[@notwibbit]

Actually, it's a themepark☝️🤓

[@shitshatshartmarchingband]

THX FOR THE LATE HEADS UP BC I RODE OUTLAW RUN IN THE BACK AND IT HURT MY NECK LIKE HELL

[@Hardcoredawg420]

Wild fire and time traveler the best

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Good picks.

[@robl8428]

Kinda ironic that I was at silver dollar city literally yesterday

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Nice!

[@TheSonicsean]

6:15 like (spoiler alert) the shark at the bottom of the drop.

[@parkersparkreviews2394]

I’ve ridden Giant Barn Swing, and I don’t know what kind of ride I had, but it was so bad. I much preferred Skyhawk at Cedar Point or Finnegan’s Flyer at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. I also definitely prefer Outlaw Run to Time Traveler, so I agree with you!

[@hannah27117]

How do you feel about the FireFall ride?

[@stephenautin2172]

On outlaw run we went on the front row

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Nice!

[@ck-nk7mg]

Best seat is the front on Outlaw Run! Surprisingly smoother than expected. We loved it!!🎢

[@coastercloudy]

My top 3 there is 3 wildfire 2 outlaw run 1 time Traveler

[@masterfuleye1279]

I used to love this park and it was one of the first there when It opened up, and I still would love it today if it weren't for the incident. I got my arm taken by the giant barn swing and haven't had the heart to go back since. I don't know if they made it safer so be careful with the swing.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

I’m so sorry to hear that. I have heard about some issues with injuries in the past at the park and I really hope you’re doing well after that. I don’t blame you for not going back and I appreciate you commenting on the video.

[@cherylmaden5989]

OMG. 😮 As a former disneyian. That is shocking to me so sorry hunny🫶🤗

[@shitshatshartmarchingband]

i’m so sorry this happened is it ok if i ask for a story time ?

[@bpnta]

IT'S POWDER KEG KARLL!!! 7:15

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

You know that guy?

[@HopeKing]

So what is a good order for a spanking brand new person for coasters? I want to start light and work my way up.😊🙃

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

It does vary a bit from person to person, but here is a general guide: Start with Fire in the Hole, it's a nice, gentle start. I find Thunderation quite rattly and unenjoyable, so I think Powder Keg would be ideal to do next. It doesn't go upside down and is a super fun ride without feeling too crazy. Thunderation would be good after Powder Keg. After that, you could hit Wildfire or Outlaw Run. I would save Time Traveler for last because it spins while also having launches and loops. I hope this helps! I just came up with this and would love to know for future reference if it is a good strategy.

[@HopeKing]

@ThemeParkAvenue thanks so much! I will let you know. I am going there in Saturday actually for my fiance's work day. I will have to see how many we hit. Good thing I asked because I was going to try time traveler first lol. Talk about jumping in the deep end. Thanks so much for the reply.😊

[@mikemett1038]

What's your favorite s&s Maxx or Steel?

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Haven’t ridden Steel Curtain, so Maxx Force.

[@mikemett1038]

@@ThemeParkAvenue lol same

[@justagirl7094]

My basophobia kept me from enjoying Time Traveler. Dropping upside down was too much for me 😅

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Fair enough.

[@Yourlocalcoconut]

Sadly this is fire in the holes last session before it is torn down, but there are rumors that they might rebuild it!

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

I’m excited to see what that one massive warehouse becomes.

[@ck-nk7mg]

Rode the new FITH today May 2024. Fun, but no way I'd stand in line more than 15 minutes for it.

[@shitshatshartmarchingband]

powder keg is not for the skinny girls and boys that’s for sure ! it hurt my hips so bad

[@cherylmaden5989]

Steel vengeance made me bleed! Lol i had a piercing in my ear i couldnt remove and to be fair they warned me. Lmao but it was worth it ( just a lil blood)

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Sorry to hear that happened, but that is interesting!

[@briancooper4120]

There are no bad rides at Silver Dollar City I don't see how you can have a top 10. When there's not one that's a bad one. Not even the shows are bad and Christmas get out of town that is the best day in the entire world next to Jerusalem The Hershand family knows how to keep God in Christmas.

[@stephanieyates218]

Fire in the hole is closing next year

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

I’ve heard, and I’m curious to see the replacement.

[@stephanieyates218]

@@ThemeParkAvenue yeah im going there next monday so it will be the last time i ride it😭

[@awqha]

Bro noone talks about the fucking BRAIN DAMAGE wildfire gives you. Might just be me but the restraints are just newtons cradles using my skull as the center ball. It is really fun but DAMN. The tylenol in the entrance shop carries.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Personally I never had this issue on Wildfire. I’ve felt it more on the somewhat similar Kumba.

[@KingBob-sc3fm]

Thunderation is the worst ride and u explained y

[@jonahbrown5205]

So this is what beat cedar point in best theme parks. I am disappointed. I didn’t see any thrill rides untill top 4.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

It’s definitely not full of major roller coasters, but it has very pleasant theming and atmosphere for those who enjoy that.

[@jonahbrown5205]

@@ThemeParkAvenue I’m definitely gonna go, cause I live in Missouri. How many rides would you say is actually thrill rides.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

@@jonahbrown5205 probably just the 4 big roller coasters and the Giant Barb Swing, but rides like Mystic River Falls and the train ride are awesome.

[@shitshatshartmarchingband]

it’s more of a family park which i love and i don’t want them to add no more than 5 thrillers bc then it won’t be family friendly anymore and yeah i just don’t want them to take away the little kid rides and stuff like it’s a great park that’s fun for all and i think it should stay that way

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

The theming and atmosphere here is outstanding. That alone pushes it above Cedar Point. Oh and the cave, the cave is amazing