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  1. SkyLand Ranch has announced the addition of WagonWheeler, a 300 foot tall swing tower ride from Zamperla that will offer a new view of the Smoky Mountains. This attraction will be the tallest in Tennessee and is set to debut with the Ranch's Boots & Blooms Spring Festival later this year. https://www.facebook.com/SkyLandRanchTN/posts/980087904299416?ref=embed_post This spring, SkyLand Ranch is reaching new heights with WagonWheeler, a breathtaking rotating swing tower—the tallest in Tennessee. The Boots & Blooms Spring Festival will mark its grand debut, offering thrill-seekers a one-of-a-kind experience with unmatched panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains. A Ride Inspired by Wild West Legend: Relive the Wild West tale of Big Jack Wheeler, who navigated through a ferocious whirlwind in his Conestoga wagon, earning him the nickname "WagonWheeler." Guests can experience the ultimate thrill at SkyLand Ranch with the launch of our newest multimillion-dollar attraction: "WagonWheeler" — a rotating swing tower soaring 300 feet above the Parkway that promises an unforgettable experience and breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains. Festival Fun for the Whole Family Beyond the high-flying thrills, the Boots & Blooms Spring Festival will offer: Adorable baby animals born on the ranch throughout the spring. Meet & greet with Dozer, the micro Highland cow. The Buzzard’s Nest, a 60-foot-tall challenge tower & viewing deck. Live entertainment & family-friendly activities. A Culinary Experience Worth the Trip The festival also introduces an exciting new lineup of seasonal flavors at the SkyLand Bakery & the Great American Outdoor Grill, featuring fresh-baked treats, savory smoked meats, and spring-inspired dishes to delight every guest. "A Game-Changer for the Smoky Mountain Area" "This ride is a game-changer," said Mark Williford, President of SkyLand Ranch. "It’s the perfect balance of thrill and beauty—guests will feel the rush of the wind while taking in views that simply can’t be experienced anywhere else. From high-flying adventures on WagonWheeler to heartwarming animal encounters and lively entertainment, there’s something for everyone at SkyLand Ranch." About SkyLand Ranch: Experience the Best Day Ever with the Longest Mountain Coaster in the Southeast, a Scenic Chairlift Ride, Safari Hayrides, Smoky Mountain Views, Miniature Animal Encounters, Cowboy Demonstrations, Western Shopping, Delicious Eateries, Seasonal Festivals, & More! For event details and updates, visit www.skylandranch.com Manufacturer: Zamperla
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  2. Stopped by opening day for a couple hours this morning. Rain had just ended but clouds and temps in the upper 40s kept the crowds mostly at bay. Started at about 11:30 with a Wicked Cyclone ride which had just added a 2nd train, but was glad to have Flashpass as the line was back to the overhang. Apparently literally everyone went here first? Today was a great day to ride it as we all know Wicked Cyclone seems to run faster in cold weather. Checked out Quantum Accelerator progress (station is starting to go up), Tomahawk deconstruction (it is completely gone), and Rivi's progress (not done yet and tarped off) before grabbing a walk on ride on Scream, which was only running space shot mode for some reason. Superman had still not opened at this point so headed into Gotham and eventually walked onto the back row of Batman. Saw Superman starting to test while I was over there. Fun ride on Batman as always and running 2 trains. Riddler was closed and Harley Quinn was down when I went by so I figured I'd head down to Superman and I got into the station just as the first loaded train of the season was being sent. Ended up on the 3rd train of the day in row 2. Good news was the ride was great as always. Bad news is both seats in row 2 had a nice pile of bird shit that they apparently couldn't be bothered to clean in the past 5 months. Ride opened with one train ops and the line filled almost the entire canopied section, but I read on Facebook that they added the second train after I left. Grabbed a quick walk on ride on Supergirl and then I had to head out. Kind of a quick stop-in, but nice to be back. A few notes... As I said above the only coaster that was closed was Riddler (other than Blizzard River, it might've been the only closed ride period... every flat was operational that I saw including Houdini and that other thing in Crackaxle which hasn't always been the case). Games well staffed but food not so much. Lots of closed food stands (although I was there early so not sure if they opened more in the afternoon). Main Street seemed to have had some sprucing up over the winter. Looked nicer than it has in years. Four trams running from the parking lot...will keep that in mind when they're inevitably running one on a busy day in July. With Tomahawk now gone (as well as the pad where Fireball sat) hopefully they fill these with new flat rides sooner than later. Also Typhoon and whatever the drop-capsule slides were called have been removed from the waterpark. I think that's all for now! Edit: According to Queue Times, Blizzard River did open! So if you enjoy rapids rides with temps in the 40s and 50s, come on out!
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  3. We should have time to swing by and I'm really hoping it will be ready!!
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  4. I always thought the ride would be better suited in HH anyway. It never fit in its current location. It was just crowbar'd in without any thought of theming to the area., which is a problem to the entire park I suppose.
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  5. I'm not surprised. It was never all that popular honestly. When it was hot most people was in hurricane harbor anyway. What we should do is we should bring back the water cannons on thunder river. Now those were fun
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  6. I don't think it ever opened in 2024 either. That'd be two years SBNO. Honestly I think that land would be better used if they tore it, the French restrooms and Mooseburger down and built a new restaurant. The new restaurant should be something like the Pavilion at CP, Lazy Bear Lodge in Canada or Miami River Brewhouse. It's more land than would be needed but it can open things up a bit and perhaps allows for some modifications to The Hill to make it easier to climb now that there isn't a restaurant there. It's a lot - but Cedar Fair IS pretty focused on elevating dining. Even at some less-loved parks like Dorney. The 3 restaurants I mentioned each sit on around 15k sq/ft. That would easily fit in this area in a bunch of ways.
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  7. I read Tsunami Soaker will be SBNO all year, not that it had a decent history of being open anyway.
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  8. I'm looking forwards to a visit soon. . . hopefully the Carousel will be open by the time I'm in the area next month.
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  9. Remember when we just used to argue on whether corporate hated our park? Good times. They've put some good money into the park this year, looking forward to seeing how it looks in person.
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  10. So much rain opening day was postponed.
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