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Lmao its in the first part of the TR. I accidentally posted this by accident but I updated it with captions.

Hello everyone and welcome to the second part of my Dollywood post. The second day we arrived at the park and it was empty and it stayed that way for most of the day. We headed to Mystery Mine at opening and what a gem that ride is! Great theming, yeah it beats you up a bit but its so fun. After that we hit Firechaser which was another great all around ride with impeccable theming. Wild Eagle was my first B&M Wing Rider and (surprise) it was another really fun ride. Dollywood really has such a great collection of rides. Drop Line provides great views with a pretty forceful drop. Great addition for the park after the Timber Tower disaster. Thunderhead, although a bit rough is out of control and still a staple there as it pulls a big line still. The rest of the day we checked out River Rampage and River Battle while getting re-rides on the coasters. I enjoyed River Battle more than the rapids. Its a great interactive experience and fun for all ages. Overall I had an amazing experience at Dollywood and the park is definitely now one of my favorites. I hope to make it back sometime soon! Is this good? More theming at the entrance. The walk to Timber Canyon is beautiful. The Climax of Mystery Mine. The old ride op was hilarious, worth the ride experience itself. Themed Euro = Thumbs up High-hooooooo. I mean, wrong ride oops. Firechaser is AWESOME. Fun for all ages minus the horrors of actual fire! *National Anthem Plays* What a great setting for a coaster. Im a fan of Wing-Riders after this I will admit. (Although its my only one) New hotness New hotness theming The parks original woodie Heading into the infamous station fly-by Live music can be found all over here Dolly's House A decent rapids Purty We ate at one of the buffets. The value for the quality of food is better than anywhere I've been but Knoebels. The Blacksmith's workshop. Ye ole school house Check out the bird show, the Magpie that collects money at the end is badass. Oft passed over gem at the park. I will bid Dollywood Adieu with this station fly-by shot of Thunderhead. Hope to be back soon!

Okay so im writing the third part of this trip report completely aware that a bunch of crap was announced today and nobody cares about this for the most part (rightfully so). Tuesday we headed out for an 11 mile bike ride in Cades Cove which is one of the park's most visited attractions and its easy to see why! So many great views and lots of wildlife. We came across turkey's ans another bear. The bear was a good ways out so I didn't get closer because yanno, I rather not be attacked. Overall this is a short update but after this is my second part of Dollywood! My ride. Awesome views all over the place here Gobble Gobble Someone had a strait up canvas out and was painting in the middle of the park lol. Plenty of Butterfly nests around the park like this. They look nasty, but whatever do your thing little guys! Ye Ole Mill the real version Old stables Fresh River Trout for dinner that was absolutely amazing.

The second day of our trip we headed out to Smokey Mountains National Park which is about a mile down the road from our hotel. Trevor and I arrived at the visitory center around 9:30 then we headed out on our first trail shortley after. We hiked the Sugarland's Valley trail which is about 8 miles round trip and boy was it strenuous with the humidity. We hadn't encountered any bears on the trail, the most we heard of one was a family saying a bear crossed their path earlier down the road. Once we got back from the hile we hit the Roaring Fork Motor Trail which is a must do for anyone in the National Park's area. The scenery was incredible and the trail had numerous points to get out along the way. Lastly we drove twenty miles up the mountain to Clingman's Dome which is the highest point in the Smokey's. This was another incredible trail that provides breathtaking views. All and all it was a great day and a tiring one. Last but not least we did not see a bear in the park but one was wondering around the hotel at 6 pm tonight. Bob Ogles place Prestine waters Everything up here is so lush. Plenty of waterfalls throughout the park. Some spectacular views. He's on the loose He made his rounds to all the trash cans. You can't even see anything from the top of Clingman's Dome the mist is so thick. Or should I say smoke? Ended the day with some beautiful bbq.

After riding both Rampage and River Battle, while Rampage was fun River Battle was HILARIOUS. I was in tears as the people on the shore were annihilating us from the shore. I'd be pissed if they removed it!

The National park will be a major part of the next update

Thanks, Im actually staying in Gatlingburg. We ate at Smokey Mountain Brewery last night. Great beers and wings!

Howdy everyone! My brother and I decided to do some brother bonding and take a trip down to Tenessee for 5 days from Sunday to Friday. Our flight left Newark at 9:10 yesterday and we landed at Tyseon Mcghee Airport in Knoxville at 11 am. From there we picked up our rental car and was on our merry way. We stopped for a quick lunch at Mel's Classic Diner before hitting Dollywood from 3 to closing. I have to say I was absolutely BLOWN away by Dollywood as a first timer there. Seriously, I haven't even seen the entire park yet and it is one of my favorites. We hit the park at a good time as it was mostly dead, we got three rides in on Lightening Rod. It delivers on every single front and is the best all around rollercoaster I've ever been on. If they can just get it up and running all the time it would do Dollywood Wonders. My brother and I also took a ride on the train which was nice, not often you get to ride an authentic steam engine. Blazing Fury was actually a lot of fun and the old practical effects were awesome (Im a sucker for them). Daredevil Falls is a great flume ride, I actually caught serious airtime in the back. Lastly we rode Tenessee Tornado in the front row which took its place as the best Arrow I've ever been on. All around it was a beautiful park and I can't wait to get back this week! Part two will be up soon as my service is really spotty up here. Now on to the photos. Mel's Diner, if youre in Pigeon Forge try it. Huge burgers and smoked Potato Salad! Chevy Impala, we're riding in style this trip. Forced Trevor to take this picture lmao. Three Bears General Store had some rescued Sun Bears for viewing. Splendid Take me to Lightening Rod damn it!!! The creek that runs through the area of this park is beautiful Some old timey cars on this area of the park leading up to Lightening Rod. This part of the park is very different in theming than the rest. An open Lightening Rod, what a sight for sore eyes. Queue theming Who knew building a launched wooden rollercoaster could be this easy. Buh-Bye now. Seriously the quad down is one of the best elements ever put on a ride ever. Ejector all over the place (That sounds wrong). There ya go station nerds. Dollywood is loaded with beautiful theming and buildings. Choo-Choo train "The pioneers used to ride these babies for miles!!!!" More theming The mayor of Dollywood's quarters Magic is inside that grist mill I tell ye! Does this really need explaining on this site? Wait....More theming. Crazy they actually hold service in the middle of a themepark. Murica. Seriously hats off to Dollywood and all the other park that rescues Eagles. As a history teacher you think I'd let this slide? Pay your respects to the Bowie Knife. ....Don't forget Smith & Wesson Revolvers, a staple of the old west. Lots of fun. My father is a retired NYC fireman so its nice to see Dollywood hand out so much praise to fireman everywhere. What the.... Oh that explains it. Artsy shot. Big ole loop. I got soaked. After a long day at the park whats better than a few brews and relaxation? Smokey Mountain IPA. Till next update folks.

Who says it would have to B&M? I know BGW has a great relationship with them but maybe Mack or Gerlauster could venture into the Giga coaster field.

oh Oh trust me, I had some already. Unbelievable.

Just visited Dollywood for the first time today from 3 to closing. Have to say Im blown away, the park is absolutely gorgeous. Got three rides in on Lightening Rod.....Absolutely insane!

I'm glad you had a good time at Lake Compounce, it is a gem of a little park.

Also the predators show is pretty darn cool. Its even cooler when you're watching the Wolves while drinking a beer.

#BringBackFreefall Absolutely. It would be a better ride and a more terrifying experience than Zumanjaro.

That would be awesome. Im curious what they would theme a ride like that Spain too.

In all seriousness I think first of its kind flat in Metropolis to expand things a bit. Then an RMC T-Rex in 2019

Wouldn't you? If it isn't broke don't fix it.

2018: Skywarp 2019: 375 foot RMC T-Rex 2020: Another, even bigger Superjloop in the Safari

It could be the anchor of the new metropolis area.

It is just a screamscape rumor, but would I be surprised? Absolutely not. Stranger things have happened.

Why not, just when Six Flags looks like they're turning a corner they revert back to the same old crap.

Great pictures. That Lioness certainly looks like it is being fed enough.

I don't know if its the best idea. That being said every visit I've had to SFA has been pleasant.

I just can't imagine it being a coaster after two coasters in three years. I guess we will have to wait and see.

With luck I'll be there on Monday, the 14th. I'll have my kid in tow and we'll be hightailing it over to LR as soon as we get there, knock on wood that the uptime is still remaining steady by then. *fingers crossed* For sure, I'll probably see you there!