DoinItForTheFame 4 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Good thing you didn't post this in the Cedar Point thread, because over there they'd consider this "bitching and complaining." Moving on . . . How's LR coming along?? Link to post Share on other sites
Dollywoodlover20 0 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Not particularly the coaster BUT did find some info on what's coming to Jukebox Junction. A food truck? It's themed to the 50's/60's and I had seen it mentioned in an article before I found the video on YouTube. The truck/food stand is called "Frannies". I'm really really starting to like what I'm seeing. This area was lacking the feel of the 50's/60's so much that when you walked into the area it felt dead. Link to post Share on other sites
BlahBlahson 0 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 I'm not expecting this coaster to be my new #1 because it's not as long as my 1, 2, and 3 coasters. Especially looking at that HUGE half loop that will lead straight into...the final brakes. But man I'm still salivating. What beautiful design through and through. Link to post Share on other sites
neil009 0 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 I'm wondering how much speed it's going to carry into the final brakes in reality. Both of the existing RMC woodies appear to peter out at the end somewhat, as do the longer conversions like NTG. Although the end here is after a lengthy downhill slope so that should help. The coaster really does have a fantastic-looking design. Link to post Share on other sites
chickenbowl 1 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 I'm wondering how much speed it's going to carry into the final brakes in reality. Both of the existing RMC woodies appear to peter out at the end somewhat, as do the longer conversions like NTAG. Although the end here is after a lengthy downhill slope so that should help. The coaster really does have a fantastic-looking design. Outlaw Run carries it's speed better than any RMC I've ridden so far (all but Medusa and WC). It's pacing is phenomenal right until the very last second of the ride. The 2 rolls are very much uphill and it only starts feeling slow once you're upside down in the second inversion there, and then you're hanging sideways for a second before entering the brakes. The pacing on Outlaw Run is a huge reason why it catapulted into my #! wood spot last summer. I've heard that Steel Medusa also has insane pacing like this, but I have to wait a month before riding that one. If Lightning Rod has pacing on the Outlaw Run/Medusa Steel side of the spectrum, I think it will become my favorite wood coaster ever. Link to post Share on other sites
larrygator 8 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Very twisty on the end before the double up! I love it! Also I didn't realize that the non-inverting half loop was going to be that tall. Wow....this thing is going to pack a big punch on all the naysayers. Naysayers? Where have you found naysayers? I honestly think LR is my least favorite new RMC. it has to do with the hot rod theme. Whilst it was a great idea, I don't see how a ride through the wooded mountains fit the theme. I wish they would had designed more theming aspects. Another factor is the launch and drop, which could have been so much better IMO. Imagine an uninterrupted transition from a launch to an amazing drop. The acceleration effect would be such a rush! Hate me if you want, but it won't change that I think LR had more potential than was granted. Or well this for example, hopefully in a few weeks the opening will change his mind. Oh and with the hot rod theme in the mountains, that's really what they done in these hills. They would fix their cars up both body wise and engine wise and race them on the long stretches and on the windy roads. Usually with their girlfriends in the passenger seat. How do I know this? My grandfather has pictures and told me stories. So LR's story and theme fits perfect. We will round them up and destroy them or at least ban them from Dollywood. Link to post Share on other sites
coasterfreak101 0 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 I've heard that Steel Medusa also has insane pacing like this, but I have to wait a month before riding that one. If Lightning Rod has pacing on the Outlaw Run/Medusa Steel side of the spectrum, I think it will become my favorite wood coaster ever. The pacing on Outlaw Run and Medusa is insanely perfect. If this thing lives up to those two, I don't know how I'm ever gonna choose which one I like most! Link to post Share on other sites
jarmor 14 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 There is also suppose to be **I think** an icecream "trailer" that will be hitched to the back of a truck from the period! Link to post Share on other sites
A.J. 58 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Honestly, even as Theme Park Review's resident "Rocky Mountain Skeptic", I'm pretty freaking excited for Lightning Rod... Link to post Share on other sites
neil009 0 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I'm wondering how much speed it's going to carry into the final brakes in reality. Both of the existing RMC woodies appear to peter out at the end somewhat, as do the longer conversions like NTAG. Although the end here is after a lengthy downhill slope so that should help. The coaster really does have a fantastic-looking design. Outlaw Run carries it's speed better than any RMC I've ridden so far (all but Medusa and WC). It's pacing is phenomenal right until the very last second of the ride. The 2 rolls are very much uphill and it only starts feeling slow once you're upside down in the second inversion there, and then you're hanging sideways for a second before entering the brakes. The slow second inversion is what I was referring to with Outlaw Run. Haven't been on it but it doesn't look like it exactly goes screaming into the brakes. Could just be due to the topography of course. I want to ride all the RMCs but it's pretty clear Outlaw Run is THE can't-miss RMC, I wonder if Lightning Rod will match it for intensity or not. Do we know if Lightning Rod is going to have steel wheels? Link to post Share on other sites
Nrthwnd 73 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 ...We will round them up and destroy them or at least ban them from Dollywood. Link to post Share on other sites
Dollywoodlover20 0 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I'm wondering how much speed it's going to carry into the final brakes in reality. Both of the existing RMC woodies appear to peter out at the end somewhat, as do the longer conversions like NTAG. Although the end here is after a lengthy downhill slope so that should help. The coaster really does have a fantastic-looking design. I wonder if Lightning Rod will match it for intensity or not. Do we know if Lightning Rod is going to have steel wheels? I'm pretty sure in the revealment video I heard Pete say that the wheels on these trains were Urethane wheels, to make for a more smooth/swift ride experience. Link to post Share on other sites
kickflipbacktail 0 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Progress on Lightning Rod is really coming along nicely. I plan to visit the park on opening day, and the day after. This will be my first RMC and I really think of the wooden RMCs Outlaw Run is the only other one that could compete with this (on looks alone, I'll of course have to ride it before I can give a fair opinion) Link to post Share on other sites
ETapley0687 0 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Progress on Lightning Rod is really coming along nicely. I plan to visit the park on opening day, and the day after. This will be my first RMC and I really think of the wooden RMCs Outlaw Run is the only other one that could compete with this (on looks alone, I'll of course have to ride it before I can give a fair opinion) This will be my first also! I might be there May or June though. Link to post Share on other sites
kickflipbacktail 0 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 This will be my first also! I might be there May or June though. It looks great thus far. I will be riding this as well as Storm Chaser and Wicked Cyclone this summer so I can't wait to get a really good taste of RMC. Link to post Share on other sites
Dollywoodlover20 0 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Was looking up Outlaw Runs testing date and Wild Eagle's Testing date, both we around Feb. 8th or 9th. So I'd suspect us to see some movement by this weekend. That'd be a great coaster Valentine's Day present haha Link to post Share on other sites
RyanTPM 0 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 ^The tracks not yet finished, so that won't be possible, we shall have to wait a little longer for testing to start Link to post Share on other sites
DoinItForTheFame 4 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Was looking up Outlaw Runs testing date and Wild Eagle's Testing date, both we around Feb. 8th or 9th. So I'd suspect us to see some movement by this weekend. That'd be a great coaster Valentine's Day present haha I have a feeling if we were to see testing this weekend the park would be destroying some really pretty fiberglass. It'd be like RCT when you run one of the coasters and the trains fly off the end of the track. Link to post Share on other sites
kickflipbacktail 0 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Well they told us they expect to be testing by Valentines day at the train reveal, however if they actually reach that goal or not is a different story. I'm sure testing will begin within the next 2 weeks at this pace. Link to post Share on other sites
jarmor 14 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 A lot can happen in 2 weeks and im sure a lot has happen. Once footers are set, a coaster can go up in no time. Link to post Share on other sites
chickenbowl 1 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I saw a picture on Instagram, it looks like structure is nearly complete! Link to post Share on other sites
Nitro1118 0 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 The non-invertibg half loop is pretty damn big. It gives my high hopes that this thing will have spacing at least as good as Outlaw Run (posdibly even as good as Medusa, which appears to have the greatest pacing in the world). Link to post Share on other sites
VF15 3 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I've just confirmed that I'll be heading down to Pigeon Forge this May to visit Dollywood. A few questions... 1) I'll likely be visiting the park in the afternoon/evening on Sunday the 22nd, then for a full day on Monday the 23rd. How busy should I expect the park to be? 2) In what order should I hit the coasters/rides? 3) Which non-ride attractions in the park I should visit? Even though I'm mostly a "rides" person, I am willing to explore the rest of the park since I'm always hearing good things about Dollywood's overall experience. 4) Any decent hotels in the area you'd recommend? 5) Anything else I should know? Link to post Share on other sites
kickflipbacktail 0 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I've just confirmed that I'll be heading down to Pigeon Forge this May to visit Dollywood. A few questions... 1) I'll likely be visiting the park in the afternoon/evening on Sunday the 22nd, then for a full day on Monday the 23rd. How busy should I expect the park to be? 2) In what order should I hit the coasters/rides? 3) Which non-ride attractions in the park I should visit? Even though I'm mostly a "rides" person, I am willing to explore the rest of the park since I'm always hearing good things about Dollywood's overall experience. 4) Any decent hotels in the area you'd recommend? 5) Anything else I should know? I can't speak on the crowds because I've only gone once and it was after Halloween so it was FREEZING cold. Go Lightning Rod (enter the park and go to your right) and then Blazing Fury, Tennessee Tornado, Firechaser Express (mid day and onward it will have a long line) Wild Eagle (never has a line) Mystery Mine, and then Thunderhead. After that you'll have done a full loop of the park and can re ride whatever you want. Non roller coasters, I'd say their Giant Screaming Swing is awesome. I think it's called Barnstormer. I've stayed at the La Quinta in about 10 minutes from the park and it was cheap and comfortable. The shows and food are 10/10 and between Blazing Fury and Lightning Rod is an all you can eat buffet for only 12 dollars. That includes drinks and refills. Link to post Share on other sites
PVA62 0 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I've just confirmed that I'll be heading down to Pigeon Forge this May to visit Dollywood. A few questions... 1) I'll likely be visiting the park in the afternoon/evening on Sunday the 22nd, then for a full day on Monday the 23rd. How busy should I expect the park to be? 2) In what order should I hit the coasters/rides? 3) Which non-ride attractions in the park I should visit? Even though I'm mostly a "rides" person, I am willing to explore the rest of the park since I'm always hearing good things about Dollywood's overall experience. 4) Any decent hotels in the area you'd recommend? 5) Anything else I should know? I can't speak on the crowds because I've only gone once and it was after Halloween so it was FREEZING cold. Go Lightning Rod (enter the park and go to your right) and then Blazing Fury, Tennessee Tornado, Firechaser Express (mid day and onward it will have a long line) Wild Eagle (never has a line) Mystery Mine, and then Thunderhead. After that you'll have done a full loop of the park and can re ride whatever you want. Non roller coasters, I'd say their Giant Screaming Swing is awesome. I think it's called Barnstormer. I've stayed at the La Quinta in about 10 minutes from the park and it was cheap and comfortable. The shows and food are 10/10 and between Blazing Fury and Lightning Rod is an all you can eat buffet for only 12 dollars. That includes drinks and refills. I would say do Wild Eagle early just in case it closes for bees. I'm looking forward to another visit the this spring! Enjoy your trip! Link to post Share on other sites
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