TPDave Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Good to see things moving along! I can't wait to see the final theming coming together
Diamondbacker27 Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Now, if only Banshee would do the same
cfc Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Nice to see that Firechaser Express is coming along despite the harsh winter.
coasterfreak101 Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Nice to see that Firechaser Express is coming along despite the harsh winter. A park in the South gets a harsher winter season than they could've possibly expected, and they're the first to have their 2014 addition running - not to mention including a gorgeous station and that the entire thing is built on a mountainside and through an old attraction.
rcjp Posted February 25, 2014 Posted February 25, 2014 Is it just me or does that airtime hill over the lift look like it can provide some nice air? Or, maybe it's just the angle of the picture.
SuperShawn Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Excited testing has started and the ride seems to be on schedule still since opening weekend is just a little over 3 weeks away.
Vonni Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Firechaser Express was constructed quite fast! Kudos Dollywood! I cant wait to see some testing videos!
coasterfreaky Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 New video from Dollywood about FCE...including never before seen (at least by me) pics, layouts, interviews and more... (no train testing footage tho). "Lighting the Spark" is the video. http://fce.dollywood.com/videos/
CPSFMMCW Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 ^ Thats a REALLY cool video. Wow. Hard to believe that thats whats in the spot since I was at the park in November. There were maybe 2 pieces of track on the ground then, and now theres a crazy coaster. Man, I gotta get back there eventually, so I can snag those 3 credits I missed! Thunderhead(cries), FireChaser, and SideShow Spin.
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) Here are two still that I took from the vid, just thought they were cool. It appears this is an older version of the ride. The return track after the backwards launch isn't the same as what was built. Edited February 27, 2014 by COASTER FREAK 11
DJeXeL Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Love how it says "Backward Family Launch." Not just any launch, a family launch.
Diamondbacker27 Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Coaster looks really fun! Can't wait to ride it
Jhcbiinoc Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 That is an excellent video. Initially when this was first being built I had hoped it would be a Dollywood version of Powder Keg at SDC, but the ride and the creative concept they have built around it seems even better. I look forward to March 21st!
kidcoaster 2 Posted February 28, 2014 Posted February 28, 2014 Nice find about the difference! I really do need to get back to Dollywood!
jray21 Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Cool video! It really seems like a great addition to the park. Can't wait to see more.
Mrlittle Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Sweet, test photos. The trains look great. I wonder if this means we might get a pov or video soon. From Dollywood's Facebook
brenthodge Posted March 8, 2014 Posted March 8, 2014 Looks great - I hope they do a lot of fill in with landscape though. It would be nice if this really "disappeared" in the trees with the green track
Intimidator305 Posted March 8, 2014 Posted March 8, 2014 ^ I have no doubt that Dollywood will plant much vegetation around the ride by summer. Even though only around for a few seasons, Adventure Mountain was fully surrounded by trees by the time it shut down and before it was built the area was only a dirt hill.
Myself Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 Well, Barnstormer has the airplane. Wild Eagle has the huge sculpture. And now Firechaser Express has this: Courtesy of Dollywood's Facebook page. Looking fantastic as always!
krakenmaniac Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 That station looks so hot. (pun intended) But really Dollywood never disappoints when it comes to themeing. On another note this was posted on Facebook and Twitter: Any ideas??? Herschend has the rights, and there is already a Wild Fire at SDC. My ideas are either the long rumored drop tower in place of TT. (Goes with Thunderhead and/or FCE) Or a new water slide for Splash country
cal1br3tto Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 ^^Top-notch, as expected! More heavily-themed coasters of any shape and size are always a good thing.
CPSFMMCW Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 Why on earth would they choose to announce something this soon? Well, I guess PortAventura did just announce Ferrari World...
chargersmichael Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 ^^ It does sound like a nice name for a RMC Wooden Coaster, doesn't it?
Shavethewhales Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 Hmm, I'm not sure if I'm ready to see HFEC reuse old themes and names like SF does... One of the most enjoyable things about this chain is the endless creativity. Is there really any indicating that this teaser has anything to do with DW? SDC isn't adding any new rides this year, and when that happens they tend to start teasing the enthusiasts early to keep their interest in the park.
Intimidator305 Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Fire Station No. 7 as in current Dollywood coaster #7? Coincidence? Maybe... but I like it.
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