Dollywood Discussion Thread

[Skycoastin Steve]

Looks like a zero-g roll more than anything. Doesn't necessarily mean it's the record-breaker, but I don't think a massive zero-g roll would have the same visual impact as a massive loop. Also, one thing I didn't think of, how would the supports work for a wing rider that went through a normal vertical loop? Seems like it would be a tad complicated to make that work.

 

That being said, this could be one of those "lopsided" loops (much like the first loop on Olympia Looping, and to an extent, Tennessee Tornado's loop). Widening the sides of the loop would make it easier for the trains to get through. We'll find out Monday!

[Guy T. Koepp]

^^^I just unlocked that on the site. Cool!

 

^^Can you have a 0G roll on a Wingrider? Seems to me that based on the concept alone that 0Gs would be difficult to achieve due to the shape of the cars? Much like a heartline roll would be difficult to achieve for both sides of the wing. Perhaps it could be done to one side at a time during the roll? Meh, I'm over thinking this. It does look like some sort of flippy floppy element. That's what we should call it. A flippy floppy element.

 

Guy "Currently trademarking flippy floppy element." Koepp

[ernierocker]

That being said, this could be one of those "lopsided" loops (much like the first loop on Olympia Looping, and to an extent, Tennessee Tornado's loop). Widening the sides of the loop would make it easier for the trains to get through.

 

I'm leaning more towards this as well. Pun not intended.

[coasterfreak101]

^^Raptor has three.

Edited August 31, 2011 by coasterfreak101

[ZackBack™]

New image clue!

 

http://www.dollywood.com/dollywood2012/landing.php

 

Could this be the top of the world's largest loop???

 

good deduction, but I have reason to think that this is a corkscrew. That means the first in the park! Reason being, The track is twisted as you see in the left of the picture.

[alpengeist04]

^I have to agree that it does remind me of a corkscrew. ...Kind of like the ones in the twisted horseshoe roll on Maverick.

[Schotcher]

Looks a bit tall to be a corkscrew. Usually they are below or a tad bit above the treeline.

[dragonskeep]

The second half of Maverick"s horseshoe seems like a zero g roll to me. I think the clue could be the humongus Zero-G that I wanted after the drop. I can't see a good way to support a loop for a WR.

[coasterfreak101]

If they can support an immelmann for a dive machine, they can support a vertical loop here. It's not that hard. The track just needs to move far enough laterally to avoid the opposing entrance/exit track. And supports can be worked from there - ever seen a Premier spaghetti bowl?

[ernierocker]

Here is one of Hanno's photos of Raptor which looks like it could possibly be our mystery loop. I just don't know how that could be the world's tallest unless they are using the terrain somehow.

 

[coasterfreak101]

^I imagine we're looking at multiple inversions, so having that zero-G doesn't rule out a giant loop/dive loop/etc. And that zero-G probably isn't the record-setter!

[jarmor]

Where did all the "worlds largest loop" come from?

[B&MIntaminGCI]

I was just thinking about something.

If we are in fact going to see the tallest inversion in the world on this coaster. Is it possible the first two clues Dollywood released were the dive loop off of the lift? (Swarm and X-Flight style drop?)

 

If it is, that could easily be the record setting inversion because you only need the lift hill and the slight decent into the inversion, and it kind of makes sense. All shall be revealed on September 4th though!

[BeemerBoy]

Where did all the "worlds largest loop" come from?

Man, your guess is as good as mine. I've been scratching my head on that one too.

[coasterfreak101]

^I think everyone's trying to figure out what the "record-breaking" part of this ride is, and at some point that became the best bet? Not sure, but I like it!

[ernierocker]

It has been one of the on-going rumors about this ride. As well, as the ride being named "Wild Eagle".

[MARK]

I know it's totally way out there, but has the possibility of it being the world's longest coaster been discussed?

[Guy T. Koepp]

Did anyone notice in the 6FGA announcemet that they said theirs was the 1st announced Wingrider in the US. Just found that kinda funny. Hmmmmmmmm?! Only 3 more days and 9ish hours.

[Skycoastin Steve]

I know it's totally way out there, but has the possibility of it being the world's longest coaster been discussed?

An 8200' B&M? Dollywood would have to drop about $40 million, if not more.

[dilloncsr]

^^ Guy, you beat me to it!!! I was getting ready to say the exact same thing!!

[dragonskeep]

I found that funny as well. Would Dollywood fans be happy with a ride similar to X-Flight?

[Jhcbiinoc]

While I would imagine that Dollywood's B&M will likely feature some of the same elements as X-Flight (diving drop, zero-g, etc), I have a funny feeling that the size and scope will be significantly larger. My prediction is that the Sept 4th announcement will be one of the most eagerly anticipated new coasters of 2012 and blow everyone away.

[BeemerBoy]

I found that funny as well. Would Dollywood fans be happy with a ride similar to X-Flight?

I'd be happy with lunch and some cinnamon bread at Dollywood, so a ride similar to X-Flight is just icing.

[ernierocker]

I found that funny as well. Would Dollywood fans be happy with a ride similar to X-Flight?

 

It will not be similar. X-Flight has a compact layout, while Dollywood's will be much more spreadout. Just look at the area that is under construction right now. It starts at Wilderness Pass and goes all the way to where the railroad crosses Timber Canyon.

[PKI Jizzman]

I'm going to be perfectly 4-5 hours away from two B&M wingriders <3