molemaster43 Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Was at the park today aND talked with the person outside. She said that there were shipping issues with the replacement parts and they got them on yesterday. It was closed today so they could let it run and look for any errors. She did say there was some sort of possibility it could open the next couple days but that if it didn't open with the park it probably wouldn't open that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cav07 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Any news on Lightning Rod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASE Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Any news on Lightning Rod? Yeah, but I keep getting different info depending on which employee/exec I ask… So I'm reluctant to share anything anymore. I CAN share that it didn't open with the park today...at least that much is true. ha Dollywood does need to get it open ASAP though, because attendance appears to be way down. I was there twice last week and almost every ride was a walk on. I've never seen Dollywood that empty during the summer before. And I'm hearing that it's empty again today as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 It just had three test runs, but they won't say if it'll open or not later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 We're going next week as season pass holders for a third attempt at Lighting Rod (and to enjoy the park in general) but if it looks like it will still be down, we will most likely cancel and rebook (maybe) later at the Dreammore resort. I have a feeling that is starting to happen with others - resulting in lost or delayed revenue. Hate to see it, and I know its "unavoidable" but this big boost may have become their "albatross around the neck" this year - especially when you look at the projections that I'm sure they made with LR being factored in as a driver. I have a feeling their % increases are going to be WAY off plan this season. My concern for the park is that yes, they will get it running consistently (?) some day, but the initial ROI will be lost. Im sure not many people are buying Lighting Rod t-shirts to commemorate their "standing and looking at the structure" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickflipbacktail Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Im sure not many people are buying Lighting Rod t-shirts to commemorate their "standing and looking at the structure" This is the entire reason I haven't bought any Lightning Rod merchandise this year on any of my visits. It would feel weird to buy a shirt for a roller coaster that I haven't been on. I'll by making another attempt in a month to ride Lightning Rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapfordakids Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Honestly at this point they should just pull a Mr. Freeze. New attraction for 17' Lightning Rod! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefeatistNation Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Im sure not many people are buying Lighting Rod t-shirts to commemorate their "standing and looking at the structure" This is the entire reason I haven't bought any Lightning Rod merchandise this year on any of my visits. It would feel weird to buy a shirt for a roller coaster that I haven't been on. I'll by making another attempt in a month to ride Lightning Rod. I'm in the opposite situation. I got to ride it once somehow, and now I see my Lightning Rod mug as a cool collectors item. I will look back in 10 years at it and remember, man remember that insanity that revolved around it in 2016?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrappa Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Ha I bought a shirt so I could take my sit in the test car with sad face photo lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftThrill Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Once Lightning Rod gets open consistently enough to not have to worry, I'm totally finding an excuse to get to DW. I owe them another chance, and one where they have the lineup to compete with other parks thrill-wise. LR brings them up a ton in that category and will make my mood a little better since the entire park (including staff) had a sort of depressed vibe because of it not being open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djwadeknox Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Not sure if anyone else found this funny or not, but when the front page loads the graphics says lightning rod is closed at the request of RMC and so on. It then says click here for more info. When you click the more info button it brings up a new box telling you the same thing you just read with out anymore info. This the screen you get when you pull up the website This the screen you get when you pull up the website This what you get when you click on more info. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicman Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firechaser Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 According to Danny Robbins on Instagram, Lightning Rod is back up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRobbins1993 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 According to Danny Robbins on Instagram, Lightning Rod is back up! We just went down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djwadeknox Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 According to Danny Robbins on Instagram, Lightning Rod is back up! We just went down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 We just went down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firechaser Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 According to Danny Robbins on Instagram, Lightning Rod is back up! We just went down. I knew that if I was the first to report it, something would happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefeatistNation Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Okay this is just hilarious now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRobbins1993 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 AND WE'RE UP AND STEADY AGAIN! SORRY GUYS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appel Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 AND WE'RE UP AND STEADY AGAIN! SORRY GUYS. So is lightning rod fully operational now with two trains running? Are the issues of the last delay solved now? Wonder when the park takes down the "closed" banner from their webpage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molemaster43 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Got a ride on tonight...was on the first train after reopening! They only had one running at reopening at around 7. After riding this was crazy. The energy of everyone riding was beyond amazing and surreal. I cannot believe I was blessed enough to get a ride on the last night of my trip. That was one of the best rides I've ever ridden. Ladies and gentlemen, Lightning Rod is back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STDog Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Got a ride on tonight...was on the first train after reopening! ... That was one of the best rides I've ever ridden. Sorry you had to wait so long. Hope you got more than one ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molemaster43 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Nah we hit Thunderhead once more and left. Don't worry it was worth the wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STDog Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Nah we hit Thunderhead once more and left. Don't worry it was worth the wait I know I rode the week before it opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneygrabber Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Hypothetically, I would have a good chance of riding Lightning Rod if I went tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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