Dollywood Discussion Thread

[robbalvey]

He posted a list of the rides he's most excited about. I don't think the intention was to spark a stupid debate over what you think he "forgot" to include. If he was excited about it he wouldn't have "forgot" it.

Correct. and I am excited about Joker and it's up there on the list. But if I had to narrow it down to three. That's them.

[Mater]

Personally, I was more excited for Joker than anything on that list except for Taron.

 

 

Taron looks TOO good.

[PhantomNick]

I'd say that list is totally accurate, and for me LR is definitely the most anticipated/biggest coaster of the year here in the states. Sorry, Joker fanboys, that ride looks great, but LR just looks better. Wildfire does look totally amazeballs though! I can totally see why folks are pumped for that one!

 

Glad to hear it's bumped up to both trains running! We somehow managed to hit it with our trip where we were there in that "dead spot" between the initial tech rehearsals and when they started back up on Monday (the day we were driving home). I really felt for the employees they had out in front who were passing along that they didn't think there would be any rides with people those days. I heard quite a few guests get unnecessarily snippy with them, which was sad. Was I a little bummed that LR was closed the 2 days we were there? Yeah, sure, but that only speaks to how AWESOME the coaster looks in person! We did see it test for a few hours Sat. night, and it was flying!! But hey, what can you do? We waited what we thought was a long enough time past when it was supposed to open and then scheduled our time off from work. I'm jealous of those of you who are lucky enough to live close and can head out on a whim to check it out!

 

That all said, we had an absolute BLAST enjoying our first Dollywood visit!! I thought the park itself was gorgeous, and the theme on some of the coasters/rides was really awesome and well done! I also thought all the coasters we rode were fantastic, and a few surprised me (in a good way!). They already have a pretty stellar selection, and I feel that now with LR they'll have a world-class coaster as icing on the cake! Oh, and speaking of icing.....that cinnamon bread was life changing! Holy freaking crap!! That stuff might have the power to cure cancer.....or at least single-handedly cause diabetes! To be honest, all the food we had was pretty excellent. Also, the employees are some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet....as are most of the guests, for that matter. We joked that we saw more nice people down there per square foot than we'd ever seen anywhere we've visited. Add that setting in the Smokies and you have a park that is truly top notch! I'm not sure when we'll be back, but I do know we will certainly return. I will certainly vote for sooner rather than later because......well.....Lightning Rod!!

 

Oh, and the DreamMore resort is absolutely spectacular! Can't say enough good things about it. I can't imagine staying elsewhere when we return, as it really is a great deal considering all the benefits and perks offered to guests. The Timesavers were fantastic, and allowed us to enjoy the park at a perfect pace. We'd hit the coasters with no wait, and that left loads of time for us to enjoy watching our 16-month old do more things at a park than she's ever done before, which included her first solo rides! Seeing her laughing, smiling, and clapping while on the carousel, lucky ducks, and busy bees are what it's all about!!

[Mater]

Sorry, Joker fanboys, that ride looks great, but LR just looks better.

 

 

Thanks for sharing your opinion!

 

 

I disagree

[BigBad]

To me, Lightning Rod looks like the best coaster in an excellent class of 2016.

 

Generally in the coaster community, Lightning Rod seems to be the most anticipated coaster this year.

[nicman]

^

0:25-0:35

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNe8Am8BGk0

[Djwadeknox]

Bad flooding today at Dollywood. Pictures from GP on Facebook.very sad!

[Djwadeknox]

There is a lot of video on Facebook if you search Dollywood Flood. Some of the theaters have water in them as well. Very bad news

[nicman]

Hope it will not effect any of the coasters.

[prozach626]

Hah. Neat pictures.

[Philrad71]

Wow...this looks like Knoebels and Hershey-style flooding. Hope that this doesn't do too much damage to the park!

 

So is there any way that this can be blamed on LR's launch system....kinda like the Intamin cable?

[RyanTPM]

Damn that's a lot of flooding, hope that it all clears up pretty quick!

[Djwadeknox]

Looks like this might be a hint at 2017. Maybe they are bring back flooded mine.

[nicman]

^Not another "planned" natural incident like they did at six flags magic mountain with Colossus.

Edited June 2, 2016 by nicman

[Nrthwnd]

Hope no accidents happened to/with anyone, there.

[Djwadeknox]

Prayers for all of the Dollywood staff. On another note. Notice the 2 pictures below. See a hint for 2017 ride????

Notice the Barrel on the sign

Notice the Barrel in the flood today

[Nrthwnd]

"Things that make you go....hmmm."

[coasterbill]

Wow...this looks like Knoebels and Hershey-style flooding. Hope that this doesn't do too much damage to the park!

 

I wouldn't go that far. I mean...

 

Knoebels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dollywood

 

 

I think they'll be alright At Knoebel's they'd call that a puddle.

[SharkTums]

Is it normal for the park to flood like this? I mean, we're pretty used to seeing flood pictures from Knoebels, Hershey, SFoT, SFoG, but I don't remember seeing Dollywood ones in the past?

[Djwadeknox]

Is it normal for the park to flood like this? I mean, we're pretty used to seeing flood pictures from Knoebels, Hershey, SFoT, SFoG, but I don't remember seeing Dollywood ones in the past?

 

Lots of rain in a very short amount of time. It has has some minor flooding before, but this is the first in a long time that I remember. Chance of thunder storms are in the forecast through Sunday. I don't know if some of the drains clogged up or what? Pigeon forge had some flooding as well.

[Nrthwnd]

Ma Nature's been having quite a fit, lately. We got hit with a torrential rainfall all day last Saturday.

First one around this time, in recorded history. Thankfully, we didn't have to go anywhere, so we

just waited it out. Then, it was all gone the very next day. So I went to Playland.

 

Lots of unusual weather timings have been going on in the past several years. I hope this instant

flooding around Dollywood/Pigeon Forge isn't a sign of what's to come, in the next years.

 

In the mean time... POOL PARTY! (I kid - I jest - I'm not at my best.)

[chadster]

Hope it will not effect any of the coasters.

 

Lightning Rod washed away. Never to be seen or talked about again.

[coasterbill]

Hope it will not effect any of the coasters.

 

I hope this won't affect any of the Cinnamon bread. I'd hate to see it get all soggy.

 

 

 

 

 

... I mean don't get me wrong I'd still eat it. A little flood water never hurt anyone.

[Mater]

A little flood water never hurt anyone.

 

 

[coasterbill]

Your sarcasm detector is busted today.