sdcfan88 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Here's a better view featuring an overlay with current satellite imagery. As mentioned above the turnaround is behind the Food hall. (the V shaped building) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u4icmusic Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Lightning Rod was open yesterday, but they were only running one train and the lines were long, as you can imagine. I got in the single rider line and got on in less than 5 minutes though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u4icmusic Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I like this graphic from screamscape the best. The yellow highlights show the track better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDodd Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 That looks like a lot of track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyUD06 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 6 hours ago, u4icmusic said: I like this graphic from screamscape the best. The yellow highlights show the track better. Would something like Maverick be out of the question, with a launch-lift and a straight-launch? I'm just looking at those two straight sections in the middle and that's what comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I could not find a satellite pic that was so current. Where did you get that from? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercoaster5 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 6 hours ago, Mike240SX said: Would something like Maverick be out of the question, with a launch-lift and a straight-launch? I'm just looking at those two straight sections in the middle and that's what comes to mind. Pretty sure Dollywood said this was going to be a family-oriented attraction as opposed to a straight thrill coaster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I mean a ride like Cheetah Hunt is pretty family friendly with it's 40 In height requirement, and consistently has the longest line at that park. I wouldn't mind something like that, a little more aggressive than Firechaser but still "family friendly". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercoaster5 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, Hilltopper39 said: I mean a ride like Cheetah Hunt is pretty family friendly with it's 40 In height requirement, and consistently has the longest line at that park. I wouldn't mind something like that, a little more aggressive than Firechaser but still "family friendly". yeah an addition like that would be perfect apart from it's similarity to firechaser in terms of look and launches. However, I do think a family-friendly version of time traveler is likely. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tndank Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Looks like a possible Cheetah Hunt type ride to me as well. That's what I thought when I first saw it awhile ago. Not my fav but a good coaster that people love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u4icmusic Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I just received this in an email from a friend and this is a great version of the new track layout. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdcfan88 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I've seen a couple others talk that this could be like Cheetah Hunt or Hagrids but themed to ATV's or Park Ranger vehicles. (Jeeps) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shavethewhales2 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 motorbike style vehicles make sense considering the meandering layout. I really enjoy Wavebreaker down at Seaworld San Antonio, so that would be great with me. Would love it if HFEC is finally working with Intamin too. The rockwork indicated in the plans is what really has me excited, and for some reason fly-bys are always more thrilling in the motorbike style seats. If it's a cheetah hunt style coaster that's great too - another super popular ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSL Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 I had seen on here that it could be a MACK launch coaster. I can confirm it is not MACK. It is, however a coaster manufacturer that Dollywood has worked with, and is VERY happy with. Take that as you will. Also demolition work is ongoing to slidewinder. The main building and most of the ride have been demolished over the past couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpuddle Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 1 hour ago, SSL said: I can confirm it is not MACK. It is, however a coaster manufacturer that Dollywood has worked with, and is VERY happy with. Take that as you will. So it’s an RMC 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 I am recalling hearing that it was said somewhere their next major attraction would be from a company they hadn't worked with yet so I could see this being an intamin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdcfan88 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 6 hours ago, SSL said: I had seen on here that it could be a MACK launch coaster. I can confirm it is not MACK. It is, however a coaster manufacturer that Dollywood has worked with, and is VERY happy with. Take that as you will. Also demolition work is ongoing to slidewinder. The main building and most of the ride have been demolished over the past couple of weeks. 5 hours ago, southpuddle said: So it’s an RMC Well its certainly not Arrow lol and I highly doubt they would place another GCI coaster right next to Thunderhead so that leaves Gerstlauer and B&M. The survey a while back did talk about a B&M Hyper but thats kinda jarring to call something like that a "Family Attraction". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSL Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 43 minutes ago, sdcfan88 said: Well its certainly not Arrow lol and I highly doubt they would place another GCI coaster right next to Thunderhead so that leaves Gerstlauer and B&M. The survey a while back did talk about a B&M Hyper but thats kinda jarring to call something like that a "Family Attraction". You're missing one of the builders they've worked with.. 2 of em actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSL Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 1 hour ago, jarmor said: I am recalling hearing that it was said somewhere their next major attraction would be from a company they hadn't worked with yet so I could see this being an intamin. "Major" some would ask if a family coaster is a major attraction.... I mean it's a rather large one, judging by the layout, but I'm not sure this is the "major" they meant or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdcfan88 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 1 hour ago, SSL said: You're missing one of the builders they've worked with.. 2 of em actually. I think its safe to say RMC is an obvious no. Yeah there's Zamperla (which I don't really count) and Vekoma, but I wouldn't think they would get another one of the latter immediately after Dragonflier which would also go with my logic about why its not GCI with Thunderhead being right next door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 12 hours ago, SSL said: "Major" some would ask if a family coaster is a major attraction.... I mean it's a rather large one, judging by the layout, but I'm not sure this is the "major" they meant or not. This is major rather you'd like to consider a "family" coaster major or not. Hagrids is considered a family coaster, Everest is considered a family coaster. . . don't let the word "family" confuse you or diminish these attractions that still cost millions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 A new age Vekoma motorbike or Intamin atv coaster would fit in this park! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrippinBillie Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 14 hours ago, SSL said: You're missing one of the builders they've worked with.. 2 of em actually. Wondering if it's one of the newer launched Vekoma Bikes or something like Formula with a couple launches and smaller/less intense inversions or 2? Perhaps a package deal was made with them when they bought the Family Invert from Vekoma for WG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDodd Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 On 11/12/2021 at 10:22 AM, COASTER FREAK 11 said: I could not find a satellite pic that was so current. Where did you get that from? Looks like the image on Google maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnky Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 WOW! I loved all of your details. I never would have figured out that turnaround point. It looks like there will still be part of the new clearing available too after this addition. I haven't got to visit in years but this is so exciting. I'm hoping for another Gerstlauer. Mystery Mine and Fire Chaser Express have been very reliable haven't they? Sometimes it is great to stick with good thing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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