Dollywood Discussion Thread

[sdcfan88]

Here's a better view featuring an overlay with current satellite imagery. As mentioned above the turnaround is behind the Food hall. (the V shaped building)

[u4icmusic]

Lightning Rod was open yesterday, but they were only running one train and the lines were long, as you can imagine. I got in the single rider line and got on in less than 5 minutes though.

[u4icmusic]

I like this graphic from screamscape the best. The yellow highlights show the track better.

[TEDodd]

That looks like a lot of track.

[AmyUD06]

6 hours ago, u4icmusic said:

I like this graphic from screamscape the best. The yellow highlights show the track better.

Would something like Maverick be out of the question, with a launch-lift and a straight-launch?  I'm just looking at those two straight sections in the middle and that's what comes to mind.

[COASTER FREAK 11]

I could not find a satellite pic that was so current. Where did you get that from? 

[coastercoaster5]

6 hours ago, Mike240SX said:

Would something like Maverick be out of the question, with a launch-lift and a straight-launch?  I'm just looking at those two straight sections in the middle and that's what comes to mind.

Pretty sure Dollywood said this was going to be a family-oriented attraction as opposed to a straight thrill coaster. 

[Hilltopper39]

I mean a ride like Cheetah Hunt is pretty family friendly with it's 40 In height requirement, and consistently has the longest line at that park. I wouldn't mind something like that, a little more aggressive than Firechaser but still "family friendly". 

[coastercoaster5]

6 minutes ago, Hilltopper39 said:

I mean a ride like Cheetah Hunt is pretty family friendly with it's 40 In height requirement, and consistently has the longest line at that park. I wouldn't mind something like that, a little more aggressive than Firechaser but still "family friendly". 

yeah an addition like that would be perfect apart from it's similarity to firechaser in terms of look and launches. However, I do think a family-friendly version of time traveler is likely.

[tndank]

Looks like a possible Cheetah Hunt type ride to me as well.  That's what I thought when I first saw it awhile ago.  Not my fav but a good coaster that people love.

 

[u4icmusic]

I just received this in an email from a friend and this is a great version of the new track layout.

[sdcfan88]

I've seen a couple others talk that this could be like Cheetah Hunt or Hagrids but themed to ATV's or Park Ranger vehicles. (Jeeps)

[Shavethewhales2]

motorbike style vehicles make sense considering the meandering layout. I really enjoy Wavebreaker down at Seaworld San Antonio, so that would be great with me. Would love it if HFEC is finally working with Intamin too. The rockwork indicated in the plans is what really has me excited, and for some reason fly-bys are always more thrilling in the motorbike style seats. 

If it's a cheetah hunt style coaster that's great too - another super popular ride. 

[SSL]

I had seen on here that it could be a MACK launch coaster. I can confirm it is not MACK. It is, however a coaster manufacturer that Dollywood has worked with, and is VERY happy with. Take that as you will.

Also demolition work is ongoing to slidewinder. The main building and most of the ride have been demolished over the past couple of weeks.

[southpuddle]

1 hour ago, SSL said:

I can confirm it is not MACK. It is, however a coaster manufacturer that Dollywood has worked with, and is VERY happy with. Take that as you will.

So it’s an RMC

[jarmor]

I am recalling hearing that it was said somewhere their next major attraction would be from a company they hadn't worked with yet so I could see this being an intamin.

[sdcfan88]

6 hours ago, SSL said:

I had seen on here that it could be a MACK launch coaster. I can confirm it is not MACK. It is, however a coaster manufacturer that Dollywood has worked with, and is VERY happy with. Take that as you will.

Also demolition work is ongoing to slidewinder. The main building and most of the ride have been demolished over the past couple of weeks.

5 hours ago, southpuddle said:

So it’s an RMC

Well its certainly not Arrow lol and I highly doubt they would place another GCI coaster right next to Thunderhead so that leaves Gerstlauer and B&M. The survey a while back did talk about a B&M Hyper but thats kinda jarring to call something like that a "Family Attraction".

[SSL]

43 minutes ago, sdcfan88 said:

Well its certainly not Arrow lol and I highly doubt they would place another GCI coaster right next to Thunderhead so that leaves Gerstlauer and B&M. The survey a while back did talk about a B&M Hyper but thats kinda jarring to call something like that a "Family Attraction".

You're missing one of the builders they've worked with.. 2 of em actually.

[SSL]

1 hour ago, jarmor said:

I am recalling hearing that it was said somewhere their next major attraction would be from a company they hadn't worked with yet so I could see this being an intamin.

"Major" some would ask if a family coaster is a major attraction.... I mean it's a rather large one, judging by the layout, but I'm not sure this is the "major" they meant or not.

[sdcfan88]

1 hour ago, SSL said:

You're missing one of the builders they've worked with.. 2 of em actually.

I think its safe to say RMC is an obvious no. Yeah there's Zamperla (which I don't really count) and Vekoma, but I wouldn't think they would get another one of the latter immediately after Dragonflier which would also go with my logic about why its not GCI with Thunderhead being right next door.

[jarmor]

12 hours ago, SSL said:

"Major" some would ask if a family coaster is a major attraction.... I mean it's a rather large one, judging by the layout, but I'm not sure this is the "major" they meant or not.

This is major rather you'd like to consider a "family" coaster major or not.  Hagrids is considered a family coaster, Everest is considered a family coaster. . . don't let the word "family" confuse you or diminish these attractions that still cost millions.

[grsupercity]

A new age Vekoma motorbike or Intamin atv coaster would fit in this park!

[TrippinBillie]

14 hours ago, SSL said:

You're missing one of the builders they've worked with.. 2 of em actually.

Wondering if it's one of the newer launched Vekoma Bikes or something like Formula with a couple launches and smaller/less intense inversions or 2?  Perhaps a package deal was made with them when they bought the Family Invert from Vekoma for WG.

[TEDodd]

On 11/12/2021 at 10:22 AM, COASTER FREAK 11 said:

I could not find a satellite pic that was so current. Where did you get that from? 

Looks like the image on Google maps

[neilnky]

WOW! I loved all of your details. I never would have figured out that turnaround point.  It looks like there will still be part of the new clearing available too after this addition.  I haven't got to visit in years but this is so exciting. I'm hoping for another Gerstlauer.  Mystery Mine and Fire Chaser Express have been very reliable haven't they?  Sometimes it is great to stick with good thing!