SharkTums Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 Lightning Rod has one train on the track today. So it looks like it's not them trying to use the 2nd train. Maybe they kept it closed if the ride truly has issues in the heat since it's the hottest day of the year? Then again they have everyone's favorite RMC sign out front again. I'm pretty sure there's a picture out there with two trains from a few days ago? Maybe it's making progress back with one train?
Chasehat Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 I know TTD and Ka were nightmares when they first open but we're they ever this bad 2 years after they opened? At least with CP you could still go ride Millennium Force or at Gradv El Toro and Nitro. Here a lot of people are planning their trips around LR and are constantly being disappointed.
Canobie Coaster Posted July 22, 2017 Posted July 22, 2017 Lightning Rod has one train on the track today. So it looks like it's not them trying to use the 2nd train. Maybe they kept it closed if the ride truly has issues in the heat since it's the hottest day of the year? Then again they have everyone's favorite RMC sign out front again. This is so depressing. Sorry bud. I'm trying to remain positive a la Boldikus but really am just bracing myself for the same experience (err, lack thereof) in 8 days. Are the ride wait times really this low? App is saying Blazing Fury 5 mins, Daredevil Falls 10, FCS 25, Mystery Mine 20, River Rampage 35, Tornado 15 and WE 5 mins. Seems like minimal times to me for it being a Saturday in the summer! Perhaps the heat is keeping the GP away or maybe they're all sardine canning it up in the shows? Mystery Mine and Firechaser were 40 min at one point. But the two longest waits were Daredevil Falls (45 min) and the rapids (70 min).
beenagins87 Posted July 23, 2017 Posted July 23, 2017 I know TTD and Ka were nightmares when they first open but we're they ever this bad 2 years after they opened? At least with CP you could still go ride Millennium Force or at Gradv El Toro and Nitro. Here a lot of people are planning their trips around LR and are constantly being disappointed. Dollywood has a hell of a stellar lineup without LR. I mean TN Tornado, Firechaser, Wild Eagle, Thunderhead and Mystery Mine are all really good rides, plus you have a new Drop Tower, tons of shows and awesome food. I mean yea Lightning Rod is a can of kick ass and a great ride, and makes any day better, but it's not like if it's not opened people are being forced to ride a lineup of awful rides.
Canobie Coaster Posted July 23, 2017 Posted July 23, 2017 I agree the rest of the park is still awesome, but when this has happened three straight times, especially when the ride was down my last visit to get it operating consistently for the rest of the summer, it's frustrating to say the least.
LukeFlynn Posted July 23, 2017 Posted July 23, 2017 Dollywood is indeed great without LR, but it's really sad that the park's spotlight, highly acclaimed coaster has such poor operational consistency. I understand occasional, even frequent downtime... but even operating only a few hours out of the day would be better than being closed for 20 days only to go back up for 10.
coasterbill Posted July 23, 2017 Posted July 23, 2017 I know TTD and Ka were nightmares when they first open but we're they ever this bad 2 years after they opened? They were pretty close, but they weren't quite this bad.
Canobie Coaster Posted July 23, 2017 Posted July 23, 2017 Sadly not shocked after there was no activity by the ride yesterday (that could be seen).
DoinItForTheFame Posted July 23, 2017 Posted July 23, 2017 Yea, its already listed as CD for the day. My hopes for getting to ride it this coming weekend are diminishing more and more...
robbalvey Posted July 23, 2017 Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) I mean yea Lightning Rod is a can of kick A$$ and a great ride, and makes any day better, but it's not like if it's not opened people are being forced to ride a lineup of awful rides. Right. But... there are a lot of people, including ourselves who are making a special trip JUST for Lightning Rod. In the case of our visit next week, A SECOND TRIP. I'll be honest, we would not have made a stop at Dollywood this year had we missed out on Lightning Rod last year. And we would not have made the stop this year if we had thought they would have been having just as many problems in their 2nd season. If we miss out on it again this year, I'm not going to continue making excuses for the park. It's a great park, sure... but sometimes you aren't there for the "great line-up of older rides." Edited July 23, 2017 by robbalvey
Jcoaster Posted July 23, 2017 Posted July 23, 2017 Yea, its already listed as CD for the day. My hopes for getting to ride it this coming weekend are diminishing more and more... I have a little over 3 weeks before I arrive for them to figure it out.
Canobie Coaster Posted July 23, 2017 Posted July 23, 2017 I can still have fun at Dollywood with Lightning Rod down, but I don't think I'll plan another trip until I see Lightning Rod running reliably. And I know that could be a while.
LukeFlynn Posted July 23, 2017 Posted July 23, 2017 I'm only about half an hour away from the park, and even I don't go nearly as often when LR isn't running consistently. I'm just not willing to wait in the humidity for anything less honestly... as much as I love the other coasters, I've ridden them all dozens and dozens of times more than LR (and I'm close to 30-40 rides on LR).
Erik Johnson Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 It is listed as TC this morning. Let us see what today brings us.
Canobie Coaster Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 Every time I miss Lightning Rod, it reopens 2-3 days later so if it reopened today that would be par for the course.
Dollywoodlover20 Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 Going down again today for 3 days. Doing the after 3 deal to get 2 days in. It's at TC right now so I'm nervous. Rode it 2 weeks ago 5 times now I want to get my cousin and uncle on for their first times. Plus my first ever night ride.
Dollywoodlover20 Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 Going down again today for 3 days. Doing the after 3 deal to get 2 days in. It's at TC right now so I'm nervous. Rode it 2 weeks ago 5 times now I want to get my cousin and uncle on for their first times. Plus my first ever night ride.
SharkTums Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 Good luck! Let us know. I'd really hope after three days of "CD" that putting it back to "TC" is a positive sign and not just jerking us all around.
Canobie Coaster Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 This is the fourth straight weekday it started at TC and then goes to CD without opening once. Unbelievable.
Djwadeknox Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 On another topic. Anyone have any 2018 ride predictions? My guess is the new ride will be a dark ride in the old mine and old fun house on the hill. Not sure if it will be a new version of the flooded mine or some new type dark ride. Anyone else have an idea on what may be up Dolly's sleeve for 2018?
DoinItForTheFame Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 On another topic. Anyone have any 2018 ride predictions? ALL NEW FOR 2018 A consistently working Lightning Rod
Djwadeknox Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 On another topic. Anyone have any 2018 ride predictions? ALL NEW FOR 2018 A consistently working Lightning Rod Might be new for 2018 Lightning Rod the RMC Lawsuit.
SharkTums Posted July 24, 2017 Posted July 24, 2017 This is the fourth straight weekday it started at TC and then goes to CD without opening once. Unbelievable. At least they only jerked everyone around for three hours!
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