Dollywood Discussion Thread

[DJeXeL]

Dollywood just posted some beautiful shots to their Facebook.

 

 

 

 

^This is now my wallpaper

[dragonskeep]

Just last night I was thinking how cool it would be to see a view from the lift. Nothing could have prepared me for that. Just WOW.

[coasterfreak101]

Shut the front door.

[Six Flags Enthuseast]

Great update! Dollywood is doing a fantastic job with Wild Eagle so far. The theming is excellent and the layout that interacts with park attractions is brilliant. I really hope I can get to Dollywood soon!

[Velo_editor]

Awesome photos! I love the view you'll see as you crest the lift hill.

 

Is that the Space Needle in Gatlinburg I see in the background of one of the shots?

[ernierocker]

Which one? I think the tower that is showing up in the background behind Tennessee Tornado is just a cell tower. The shot looking towards Thunderhead is actually looking north, the opposite direction from Gatlinburg.

Edited January 27, 2012 by ernierocker

[Velo_editor]

2nd picture listed where you see the Thunderhead. But now that I think of the direction that's facing, you're right. It wouldn't be towards Gatlinburg.

[ernierocker]

Whoops, just edited my post. I meant Thunderhead is the coaster that is to the north, but yeah that is the opposite direction from Gatlinburg.

Edited January 27, 2012 by ernierocker

[Rhythm and Method]

This coasters gonna be sick!!!!

[ernierocker]

Here is a couple of photos that I took last week that didn't really fit in with the Wild Eagle construction update, but I thought were interesting enough to share.

 

I present to you:

 

Splash Battle in the off-season!

Here is a unique view of a drained Splash Battle from high above the park!

Splash Battle boats are currently sitting in the parking lot. Pete Owens explained to us that every ride is put through extensive tests in the off-season including being X-rayed.

A close-up of one of the boats.

One more look at the boat!

[cfc]

^I rode that thing with Guy and his kids two years ago--got absolutely soaked!

[Philrad71]

We rode the Splash Battle in August when it was 90+ degrees and it was a very welcome soaking. All the kids manning the water guns on land thought that it was hilarious to "soak the old guys on the boat!" We had a riot on that thing and rode it around twice because there was no line...what a great addition to an already well-rounded park.

 

Oh yeah...thanks for sharing the great pics of Wild Eagle. This coaster is going to be awesome!

[fdelhomez]

Thanks for those amazing pics,

To everyone, I've been on Raptor, and you can believe me, those restraints given me one of the best loopy coaster experience. and the seat is soooo comfortable BUT, just one thing bothers me, the belt. It look like as small as the Raptor ones, I'm not a very fat guy, but I really had luck closing the seat belt, 5 millimeters more, and I was off the ride!

[Guy T. Koepp]

^I rode that thing with Guy and his kids two years ago--got absolutely soaked!

Jarett & January remember this well. They love bringing people on that ride to get them wet. Most people don't realize just how drenched you will get while on it. You will not be left with a dry bone. Definitely not a Dan approved ride.

 

Guy "But we love it!" Koepp

[chargersmichael]

Wing-Coasters are perfect except for big ppl to get on the ride...I'm not fat at all I'm just saying that it looks a little tight and from the people on Raptor...lots couldn't ride...

[Anything]

I'm a little behind here, but great pictures. The landscraping and surroundings look awesome. This looks much more interesting than The Swarm.

[coasterbubba]

If you are excited about Wild Eagle check out this video.

 

Edited February 7, 2012 by ernierocker

[chargersmichael]

^O MY GOSH!!!! This ride is fantastic! Ride Testing looks great and looks to be a very fun ride!

[Intimidator305]

I absolutely love how the B&M roar will be loud above the midways! It is going faster than I imagined too! I can't wait for this to open and ride it... It is going to be a great addition to Dollywood!

 

 

Gosh, Windseeker at KD being topped off and Wild Eagle at Dollywood testing... It's a day I've been waiting quite some time for!

[coasterfreaky]

Love! I think those are the live eagles you can hear making noises in the background.

[sfgam#1]

Wow that was MUCH faster than i thought! Also it Looks like it will pull some serious G's.

[Shavethewhales]

Nice. Looks like it hauled ass through the loop, and the airtime hill should actually provide some air. Nice slower pace through the other maneuvers. Those trains look a hell of a lot better out on the course, especially now that you can see more angles of them like the details on the back of the seats.

 

I have to say it again: this ride is such a sister to Wildfire, and that's a really good thing. I've ridden Wildfire hundreds of times now and I enjoy it just the same everytime I go back. I know you guys out in TN will have the same experiences here. There's something to be said for a timeless layout like this as opposed to the various gimmicks they could have added.

[chickenbowl]

Man, Even for just testing this thing is fast. Now I wish it had a longer layout because it hauls a$$ into those brakes. It's all good, the layout is short but sweet. New Hotness needs to come faster!!

[Sir Clinksalot]

Looks awesome, but did anybody else hear a "rattle" in a couple of spots? Hopefully it's just gotta get the kinks out.

[sspaz1000]

I need to get to dollywood somehow, lol. It looks amazing.