Canobie Coaster Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Tennessee Tornado is so smooth that I don't hit my head once. It really is a shame X2 sent Arrow bankrupt because Tennessee Tornado is awesome. I lean forward during Mystery Mine's first half to avoid the jostles here and there, so I have no issue. However, I wouldn't be opposed to lap bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 I've never experienced anything resembling roughness on Mystery Mine. I know a lot of people hate it but I'm entirely confused. I love that ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryonisys Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Mystery Mine was a little shaky for me but I didn't think it was nearly as bad as a lot of other people have experienced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinaalsgirl Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Maybe it was just my inexperience with a coaster like that, as it was my first time riding a Euro-Fighter. When we did our second circle around the park, we opted to re-ride Wild Eagle and Firechaser Express, so I only got the one ride in on MM. I *might* consider riding again if I ever go back (my god, I hope I get to go back - I freaking LOVED this park). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xVicesAndVirtues Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I've never experienced anything resembling roughness on Mystery Mine. I know a lot of people hate it but I'm entirely confused. I love that ride. I think it depends on which vehicle you get and maybe even where you sit. The first time I rode it, it was my first Eurofighter and I cursed Eurofighters as head-banging death traps after riding. The second time I rode it, I grudgingly did so with a friend and was surprised by a 100% smooth ride. Earlier this year, in the same day, I got one hellishly head-banging experience and one smooth one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinaalsgirl Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Well, now you've got me interested in trying to ride it again and take note of what car I'm in and what seat. I don't know what car I rode, but I was sitting in the front left seat. I thought maybe the jostling was more intense for me because I'm so short (5'2"), but my friend sitting next to me is around 6' and said he was having trouble with the head-banging, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdprince45 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Dollywood's Wildwood Grove construction tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Wow, that's really huge! That video helps to get a scale of the project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdprince45 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 So it sounds like the passholder preview will be mid-May? I would have thought that the winter weather would slow down construction and it looks like they have a way to go. We plan to be there Christmas week and I cant wait to see how far they have gotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollywoodlover20 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I would say by mid/late December, Dragonflier will be finished. The Wildwood tree is being constructed offsite for some reason. I guess it’s that large. So I’m guessing they’ll haul it in and place it. The other attractions are basically put and place. Majority of work is landscaping which is what makes Wildwood Grove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 We are thinking about doing a trip to Dollywood for the kids Spring Break in late March and I thought there's no way Wildwood Grove will be done by then, but with this much progress already complete who knows there might be a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby2889 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 I wouldn’t get your hopes up too much, Pete recently said they are aiming for a May opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWsuperfan Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Good attendance on this Black Friday. Park had to open up the splash country lot and park guests at splash country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBpony414 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Good attendance on this Black Friday. Park had to open up the splash country lot and park guests at splash country. Sounds crowded! Good for the park. Was Lightning Rod running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntaminLove Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I've got some time off in December and was thinking about going to Dollywood for the first time. I'm only interested in riding the coasters and some flats. I would drive from Chicago so this trip would depend on the weather. Is it worth it to go for one day or should I hold off until next season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmiemac02 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Would anyone happen to have an extra Christmas Bring A Friend ticket that they can't use? A couple of my friends are coming with me in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterLover Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Good attendance on this Black Friday. Park had to open up the splash country lot and park guests at splash country. Was Lightning Rod running? I was not at the park on Friday, but I was there Saturday and Sunday and Lightning Rod was open both days. By the time I got to it Saturday evening, it was only running one train, but the posted wait time was only 20 minutes. Sunday was excellent (crowd wise). Most everything was a walk on and I only waited maybe two or three trains mid-day for a ride on Lightning Rod (still one train op on Sunday). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBpony414 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 ^ Thanks for the LR update! Glad to hear it’s still been running decently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckayj93 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I've got some time off in December and was thinking about going to Dollywood for the first time. I'm only interested in riding the coasters and some flats. I would drive from Chicago so this trip would depend on the weather. Is it worth it to go for one day or should I hold off until next season? Dollywood's shows are phenomenal, especially at Christmas. The lights and decorations are top quality as well. I wouldn't base a rides only trip in winter though, as the park is open, cold temperatures can close rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppedup Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 There is a Dollywood documentary of sorts streaming on Amazon if you are a Prime member: https://www.amazon.com/Dollywood-Bust-Phil-Grabsky/dp/B07BRYL2T8 The focus is on everything except rides. It's listed as 1999 so it pre-dates Tennessee Tornado. There is a brief on-ride clip from a log flume. It's not great, IMO, but you do get a glimpse of Dollywood 20 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollywoodlover20 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 So update. My friend was at the park today. Dragonflier is complete track wise. Station work and those things are obviously needing to be done. Mad Mockingbird is up and in place. Rock placement has started on the waterfall coming down the hill around blackbear trail, which will turn into a creek and maneuver through out the grove. Foundation has started for the tree. Everything is picking up pace fast. Besides getting the other flats installed it’s mostly foliage work/theming needing done. LR update as well. The hoods have been completely removed as of today. So yes, you get an open front ride like Outlaw Run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDodd Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Nice pics and video. http://www.wildgravitytravels.com/wildwood-grove-dollywood-december-construction-update/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollywoodlover20 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Here’s what LR’s trains now look like. He said front row now seems more intense where you get that open view of everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Perhaps next season the fronts will be short and stout like Outlaw Run and Wildfire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Lightning Rod looks naked without the fronts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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