ViperGTS500 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Yes I'll be in nashville next weekend so I'll be not too far but very sad lightning rod wont be open :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Have you been to Six Flags over Georgia? It's about 30-40 minutes further from Nashville and their RMC works. Plus, since you live in Cleveland (according to the thing next to your username) it's a much easier trip to go back to Dollywood whenever you want than it would be to go to SFOG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Have you been to Six Flags over Georgia? It's about 30-40 minutes further from Nashville and their RMC works. Plus, since you live in Cleveland (according to the thing next to your username) it's a much easier trip to go back to Dollywood whenever you want than it would be to go to SFOG. Honestly, Wildwood Grove being rumored for 2019 and Lightning Rod's current troubles are making Six Flags Over Georgia look really good for an autumn trip this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ape Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 I haven't been in this thread much at all but I am surprised the LR is still having issues. Makes me that much happier that we essentially went to get one ride on it year one and left due to heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperGTS500 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Good point but 10 and half hours to drive in one day back from SFOG is too much/not worth my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperGTS500 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Or is it more worth going to kentucky kingdom instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Good point but 10 and half hours to drive in one day back from SFOG is too much/not worth my opinion Sorry, was more speaking for myself, as it's four hours for me versus Dollywood's eight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterAuditor Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 I used to live 3 hours from Dollywood and now I live 7 hours away. It's terrible. Granted where I used to live the closest park was 2.5-3 hours away in Carowinds before Carowinds got really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasBaby Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 I haven't been in this thread much at all but I am surprised the LR is still having issues. Makes me that much happier that we essentially went to get one ride on it year one and left due to heat. I feel really lucky because LR was running pretty well when we visited last year. We got 3-4 rides on it each day of our visit and absolutely loved it. It's such a great coaster and the launch is a lot of fun, so I really hope they can get it running consistently. My in-laws live about 1 hour from DW now, so we'll probably visit again next year to check out Wildwood Grove. Hopefully they will have fixed the LR issues by then because I'm dying to ride it again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDodd Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Is it worth visiting dollywood for the first time even if lightning rod isn't open?It was worth visiting before the build LR. It's just as worthy now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 On our visit last year LR was only running one train. But luckily I got to ride it and it was great. Mystery Mine was down though so I missed that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appel Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 On our visit last year LR was only running one train. But luckily I got to ride it and it was great. Mystery Mine was down though so I missed that one. Speaking of Lightning Rod, has anybody been in the park to get some updates? I thought they should have been finished with retracking by now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewrawr Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 On our visit last year LR was only running one train. But luckily I got to ride it and it was great. Mystery Mine was down though so I missed that one. Speaking of Lightning Rod, has anybody been in the park to get some updates? I thought they should have been finished with retracking by now? I’ve been here all week and we’ve yet to see any person or machines or anything in the rides area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appel Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 On our visit last year LR was only running one train. But luckily I got to ride it and it was great. Mystery Mine was down though so I missed that one. Speaking of Lightning Rod, has anybody been in the park to get some updates? I thought they should have been finished with retracking by now? I’ve been here all week and we’ve yet to see any person or machines or anything in the rides area I guess they did not tell you when they expect it to reopen or anything like that? .... Seems there is a zero chance that it might be open in 2 and a half weeks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBpony414 Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 ^^ and ^ I will be at the park this coming week, hoping for it to open but fully prepared for it to be closed. Will report back if it opens up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Can anyone please tell me whether or not they still have the "Big boy" seat belts on Wild Eagle? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollywoodlover20 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Can anyone please tell me whether or not they still have the "Big boy" seat belts on Wild Eagle? Thanks! If you’re talking about the red seatbelts that provided a bit of extra slack, they’re still in row 4 only I’m pretty sure. The rest of the seatbelts are standard B&M Wing seatbelts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Yes, the red ones. At least at the Cedar Fair parks a red seatbelt means extra slack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBpony414 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Is anyone at the park today? The app does not say that LR is closed for the day... Just wondering if that is accurate or not as I am in town and would love to stop by if that’s true this evening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDodd Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Is anyone at the park today? The app does not say that LR is closed for the day... No time shown. Click to the ride page and it says closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollywoodlover20 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Is anyone at the park today? The app does not say that LR is closed for the day... Just wondering if that is accurate or not as I am in town and would love to stop by if that’s true this evening! The bay doors on the station are all closed, so I’m honestly not sure if it’ll open soon, if it will open before the winter season. Fall/Luminights starts in September. That’s a very busy time for them coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBpony414 Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 ^ and ^^ thanks for the replies guys, I appreciate it! Bummer it’s still closed - for a sec I got excited. Did not see the fine print when clicking on the ride info, appreciate you pointing that out TEDodd. I will still stop by this week but won’t rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDodd Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 will still stop by this week but won’t rush. I'll be in the area next weekend. Not sure what days/times I'll be at DW and/or SC. Bummer that LR is down again. Still lots more to do, and many new attractions in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinslasher Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 New Wildwood Grove teasers up on Facebook/Twitter. No new info. We will be at Dollywood on Friday for the annoucement and will try to facebook live it straight to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollywoodlover20 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I’ve heard that track has been removed from Lightning Rod where the pothole was? Anyone been at the park lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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