COASTER FREAK 11 Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 They just kept saying that Dollywood would never get a B&M, and here it is!
Ed Farmer Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 I don't understand why the idea of Dollywood getting a B&M coaster would be far-fetched to anyone considering SDC has done just fine with Wildfire.
Guy T. Koepp Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 They just kept saying that Dollywood would never get a B&M, and here it is! Who is they Chris? I don't understand why the idea of Dollywood getting a B&M coaster would be far-fetched to anyone considering SDC has done just fine with Wildfire. This makes sense to me. I thought the "Ice House" coaster that was rumored several years ago was thought to be a Floorless B&M? I think this will be an fantastic addition to the park. They have always done a great job with their attractions, and I can't imagine they would stray from that template. I for one am really looking forward to seeing this thing grow over the next year. Guy "Good for Dolly!" Koepp
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 They just kept saying that Dollywood would never get a B&M, and here it is! Who is they Chris? Guy "Good for Dolly!" Koepp No one specific, I just meant I've seen posts randomly over time saying that the park would never get a B&M.
coasterfreaky Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 IMO, The bottom line is Dollywood/Herschend can afford to put in any type of coaster they want to, they just chose not to do so until now; they are more careful planners than Six Flags, for example, who went through a phase of putting one B&M in after another, almost non-stop until they went bankrupt. They are markedly different companies, that do the same thing, but with opposite strategies of how to do it....not better, not worse, just different.
QueerRudie Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 A B&M is a good fit for Dolly- in so many ways. My last visit there the park was full, full and full, and even though the lines kept moving, the queuehouses were full, and on a hot day, standing around is NOT the best way I'd like to spend in a park. A B&M for the most part can move a line- and I'm hoping the same thing is true here- in whatever form it comes as- and it being a terrain coaster, well, that's twice as good I think. I've never been disappointed with Dolly's choices in coasters, and if they can 'best up' Tennesee Tornado, that's a win for me. TT is a great ride (For those who've not experienced where Arrow SHOULD have gone with rides instead of X, it's possibly the second smoothest Arrow ever built- the first being Loch Ness Monster) but if B&M can put forces back into this one, that might actually be something to put a B&M in my top-ten list.
chadster Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 I think the new B&M will compliment the park well as they have somewhat of a mix of non-common coasters in the Euro-Fighter, Blazing Fury (yes, I count it), and an Arrow (what's non-common about it? It's good.) not to mention a top rated GCI. Adding something that's not common/first of it's kind to me seems the logical way for them to move in. I'll be there next year to check it out for sure.
doublestufforeo Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 A B&M for the most part can move a line. A B&M is only as good as it's ops, I've seen some slow days on rides I've seen extremely fast days on, it really just depends.
odene497 Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 ^I totally agree. Luckily, Dollywood's ops are some of the best I've encountered. Older folks who seem to really appreciate their jobs.
Guy T. Koepp Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 ^"Enjoy your ride on the mighty Thunderhead. Jesus loves you."
coasterfreaky Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 Interesting development....the operators of SkyZip are suing Dollywood due to issues connected with construction of the new coaster. Also, a tree fell on one of the ziplines during a storm and SkyZip has been closed since May 26th...interesting read. http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2011/jun/16/operator-of-zipline-sues-dollywood/?partner=RSS
r3vo Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 They should just rip out the overpriced piece of crap anyways. There are MANY other places around Pigeon Forge that you can zipline more for less.
BeemerBoy Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 "The actions of Dollywood have directly and adversely affected Skyline's business operations and have irreparably harmed Skyline's industry reputation regarding its exemplary safety record, which is likely to affect its future business with customers at this and other locations, as well as with potential franchise purchasers," the lawsuit states. Well Skyline, if it's the "actions of Dollywood," then how and why are you concerned about your exemplary safety record being harmed or tainted?? That makes absolutely no sense to me.
ernierocker Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 So, Skyline is claiming the tree fell because of construction and Dollywood is claiming it fell because of a storm. The article doesn't really say how else the 2012 construction has effected SkyZip, but I assume they've probably had to close it at times to excavate around the base tower. I don't see how that constitues a million dollar lawsuit.
PhilipB Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 SkyZip was a mistake from the beginning. Anytime you bring in an up charge attraction to a theme park like DW, it's never good. I say get rid of the whole thing. Meanwhile... Check it out! Dollywood - 2012
coasterfreaky Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 I did SkyZip in April for the first time and i thought it was great....everyone in my zip-group thought it was a lot of fun. The views of the park are not views you can see from the sidewalks. You go right past the Iron Butterfly element of Tornado, next to the lift of Tornado, over Craftsman's Valley, fly over Wildnerness Pass and Adventure Mountain. It was expensive though...after the zip lines and if you buy the big photo package it ends up in the $100 range for two people, with a gold pass discount. I disagree 10,000% that all upcharge attractions are bad, some are quite good and the beauty of it is if you don't want to do it/pay for it then you dont' have to...it doesn't negatively impact you in any way.
PhilipB Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 True, I didn't mean to say that they're All bad, just, in some instances. I just know a lot of people were upset when they realized Sky Zip was an up charge.
Guy T. Koepp Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 If it wasn't an upcharge, it would be a capacity nightmare.
PhilipB Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 True. I've never done it, but I would love too. I kinda wish they would have left the Zip Line part of AM that was in the concept art.
coasterfreaky Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 ^^It would totally be a capacity nightmare if it were included in the ticket price. As it is now it takes about an hour and a half from start to finish, plus more time to look at and buy photos if you chose to do so. BTW, the pictures are very good. They take about sixty or seventy pictures per person, and they frame the nearby rides in the pictures, good quality....the photog zips across first and then photographs everyone in the group during their zip across....several pictures per zip line per person. Jumping back to Blazing Fury and the splash finale, i see on Facebook that Dollywood posted a reply to someone's post about the water. Dollywood sez "in an effort to bring Blazing Fury up to date, magnetic braking was installed during the off-season this year. With the new magnetic breaking system in place we are unable to utilize the water effect. However, we are working on a replacement effect to simulate the experience felt and seen prior to this season. We will be sure to let everyone know when this process is complete."
jarmor Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 But...But doesn't rides like perlious plunge have under water magnetic braking devices??
coasterfreaky Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 (edited) But...But doesn't rides like perlious plunge have under water magnetic braking devices?? I guess the difference is that PP was designed to use magnetic brakes when it was designed/engineered and BF was an in-house project built long before magnetic brakes existed in the amusement world. I'm curious still why they felt the need to change it in the first place. If it ain't broke.... Edited June 16, 2011 by coasterfreaky
jarmor Posted June 16, 2011 Posted June 16, 2011 well, BF wasn't designed to use magnetic brakes but it has it now. I think dollywood went the cheaper more efficent way. Cant be mad at them but dang...no more water!
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