I often wonder what a retracked Vortex would be like. Fresh track, fresh paint and in a dream world, new trains ( preferably the new Vekoma trains used on their current sit-down loopers ). And just think-with the awesome light packages those new Vekoma trains have that could have really made a statement for Vortex while it went up the lift hill and slithered through it's twisted steel structure. That alone would have really brought on some excitement for riders and bystanders alike, especially at night! I really believe that would have revived the classic coaster for long-time fans who quit riding or rode maybe once a year and it would have made new fans for up and coming thrill-seekers.  Vortex was really such a good solid middle ground coaster. Thrilling enough for the adrenaline junkies but with a height requirement that met new thrill seekers at a more modest standard so more people could get in on the action. 

Dang, Just listened to a TT episode about Beast Buzz, so had to search on here, and what a report that was lol 

Funny how that sort of behavior leads to being kicked out and followed up with a trespassing violation in retail big box stores, but then this sort of behavior seems to get a pass while at an amusement park  I really can't understand why grown adult humans resort to this sort of tantrum/bully behavior thinking it makes them appear better or know better than the literal employee running the ride...like chill out. It really ain't that deep. Not to mention, just upon visual inspection of the ride cars you can tell there is absolutely no way 6-7 people could fit in there both comfortably and safely but hey.

I've said before that I would like them to convert the current Peanuts Showplace space to a Phantom Theater museum/gift shop area that features props from the old Phantom Theater ride as well as that being where the character meet and greet could go. They could move the Peanuts meet and greet to Beagle Scout Acres (which they sorta already have over there). Or they could go back to having Snoopy and the gang on International Street. Maybe bring back the Peanuts Block Party and have shows on the bandstand during the day like before?

Now that I've seen the RMC mine train refurbishment concept from Six Flags Over Georgia, I wish there was a non-RMC manufacturer who could re-track some of these Arrow mine trains. I mean if RMC could do it and fix their reliability issues then they could also do it.  If Night Flight Expedition does well and is super reliable then I could see it being brought to SDC as well. Someone theorized that it could also be a Big Bear Mountain-style coaster. Whatever it ends up being, I fear they will clear cut the site entirely and leave it like BBM is at Dollywood. Most videos I've seen from Wildwood Grove make it look like there were no mature trees spared.