Dollywood Discussion Thread

[Canobie Coaster]

Yesterday that door was completely shut.

 

I am so hoping the workers walking the track are performing an inspection so it can reopen tomorrow but that's just the hopeful optimist in me.

[molemaster43]

Same I'm keeping my optimism but won't let it bog me down if it doesn't open.

[TBpony414]

You get drops on you in most seats. Though on my one ride in the front, your shoes could get drenched after the lift if you don't lift up your feet.

 

Cool. Anyone who has ridden Escape from Pompeii at Busch Gardens Williamsburg immediately learns to pick their feet up at the top of any flume lift! The whole nose of the boat intentionally goes underwater on that, ugh. Thanks for chiming in as well jonskinny - will sit somewhere not in the front and enjoy the ride!

[Mastalucky23]

Was at the park yesterday and was told by one of the people up front that it won't be open for a few more weeks. So, I guess around or after July 4th? Such a pity

[Canobie Coaster]

With my generally rotten luck, I fully expect it to open June 14 since I leave the area tomorrow.

 

Besides that would corroborate the Dippin' Dots lady's date a few pages back.

[carolinaman]

At the park now, there are some people working at the base of the last turn right after the camera of Lighting Rod. Looks and sounds like they are checking bolts and nuts. I can here them using air ratchets.

[Dollywoodlover20]

Well if they were walking the track yesterday and fixing/checking bolts on the base of the non inverted half loop (banked turn) today looks like opening should be nearing soon.

[molemaster43]

There was some pretty consistent testing today from around 2 PM or so till storms shut down all rides at around 6:15. Then at closing around 8:00, Rod resumed testing and continued up through 8:20 when we left the park.

[Canobie Coaster]

Hopefully the testing today and the track walking means it could reopen soon. I got really excited after Thursday's testing last week but it never reopened while I was down there.

 

I'm still pegging that it reopens tomorrow per Murphy's Law how I left the region.

[Jcoaster]

Just punched my tickets for Dollywood August 13th & 14th. Im pumped to say the least.

[dstephe9]

Just spent about three hours in the lazy river at splash country, headed over to Dollywood now as the crowds look very low today and check a few things out

 

So LR is still testing..

 

BBQ in market square isn't the good BBQ they have had in the past. Actually, they are making nothing fresh in the seasonal booth (where the stir fry was cooked and where BBQ is normally cooked) it has smoothies and salads.. Overall another food quality downhill issue for Dollywood

 

Other than that, it's been a great day so far

 

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[anonymouscactus]

Just punched my tickets for Dollywood August 13th & 14th

 

 

[Jcoaster]

Just punched my tickets for Dollywood August 13th & 14th

 

 

 

[middle_keeny]

Just spent about three hours in the lazy river at splash country, headed over to Dollywood now as the crowds look very low today and check a few things out

 

So LR is still testing..

 

BBQ in market square isn't the good BBQ they have had in the past. Actually, they are making nothing fresh in the seasonal booth (where the stir fry was cooked and where BBQ is normally cooked) it has smoothies and salads.. Overall another food quality downhill issue for Dollywood

 

Other than that, it's been a great day so far

 

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During BBQ & Bluegrass one of the cooks told me that people got offended by the roasting pig so they didn't have a grill any meat in the open like they used to do.

 

As to LR, I overheard the Dippin Dots lady say the 17th.

[coneyislandchris]

During BBQ & Bluegrass one of the cooks told me that people got offended by the roasting pig so they didn't have a grill any meat in the open like they used to do.

You have got to be kidding me.

[ytterbiumanalyst]

I can't believe Dollywood would dare to roast a pig, and in front of children even! They should get their meat from the cellophane wrapped pork shoulder tree like any decent person would.

[DoinItForTheFame]

During BBQ & Bluegrass one of the cooks told me that people got offended by the roasting pig so they didn't have a grill any meat in the open like they used to do.

You have got to be kidding me.

 

Welcome to Murica' ... Where i̶d̶i̶o̶t̶s̶ ... I mean... someone always gets offended by everything, which ruins it for everyone else.

[AstrumSpark]

During BBQ & Bluegrass one of the cooks told me that people got offended by the roasting pig so they didn't have a grill any meat in the open like they used to do.

You have got to be kidding me.

 

Seriously. Even as a Muslim (meaning I can't eat pork) I think that is BS. How is roasting a pig (something that has been done for centuries) offensive in the slightest?

 

Do they make other meats out in the open?

[Jcoaster]

How will kids ever learn the magical qualities of the almighty hog? As someone who loves any food pork related this is a tragedy.

I love pork so much I go a hog tattooed on my ankle. Power of the pig!

[dstephe9]

Just spent about three hours in the lazy river at splash country, headed over to Dollywood now as the crowds look very low today and check a few things out

 

So LR is still testing..

 

BBQ in market square isn't the good BBQ they have had in the past. Actually, they are making nothing fresh in the seasonal booth (where the stir fry was cooked and where BBQ is normally cooked) it has smoothies and salads.. Overall another food quality downhill issue for Dollywood

 

Other than that, it's been a great day so far

 

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During BBQ & Bluegrass one of the cooks told me that people got offended by the roasting pig so they didn't have a grill any meat in the open like they used to do.

 

As to LR, I overheard the Dippin Dots lady say the 17th.

Wonder if this is true or just another cost cutting thing. With the other food changes, I'm not so sure I believe it. But that's just me lol

 

I will say the BBQ didn't taste fresh like it has in the past.. it tasted like Cade's Cove heat and serve BBQ lol

 

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Edited June 15, 2017 by dstephe9

[Mastalucky23]

I'm calling it now.. LR won't be open by the fourth. Urgh

[DoinItForTheFame]

I'm calling it now.. LR won't be open by the fourth. Urgh

 

[sonoma15]

Lightning rod was testing two trains with a large group of people. Expect it to open by later today or tomorrow.

[LukeFlynn]

Lightning rod was testing two trains with a large group of people. Expect it to open by later today or tomorrow.

 

Is it in technical rehearsal or is it just staff?

[BigBad]

Lightning rod was testing two trains with a large group of people. Expect it to open by later today or tomorrow.

OMG, what terrific news! Who knows...I might even get down there this year to ride.