Dollywood Discussion Thread

[Bryce232]

I love his animations, but I don't think Dollywood used his since it didn't have the same visuals that Wild Eagle's video had. If you compare Cheetah Hunt and Wild Eagle's videos to something Keith's done, they will be very different in sound and background.

[AndrewRnR]

The video is done by Mindclay Creative out of Tampa. They have also done work with Sea World Parks & Entertainment... including Cheetah Hunt promo.

 

http://mindclay.tv

[acq10uaz]

^I didn't realize that. Now that you say that, it seems like Dollywood is following the same outline mind clay provided for BGT. Thanks for the link.

[Gnome]

Yea I was going to say... didn't seem much like Keith's aesthetic.

[DiSab]

Based on the animation, it looks like that hill right after the corkscrew could have some good air on it. And the view coming off the top of the lift is going to be unlike anything in the world.

[smallish]

Come on, I can't have been the only one who immediately recognized every scream sound effect from RCT2. This video looked pretty similar to Badnitrus' stuff, but his videos have MUCH better audio in my opinion.

[mikbem]

i think this the greatest evolution of the wing B&M, i'm not so interest to the other two projects ( x-flight and swarm ) but this is great ! the theme are perfect with the beautiful landscape. i want to come another time in USA !

Wild Eagle the " big brother of Raptor" , heheh the first drop of raptor is steep and the sensation when the train start to ride is amazing ( the best seat is the last ) i feel some air-time W.E will be much better as sensations.

 

[Six Flags Enthuseast]

I can't believe how quickly Wild Eagle was put up! They do indeed seem to be committed to getting it up and running so that it'll be America's 1st Wingrider.

[Chroniq]

Can't every coaster be considered to have "different experiences," based on where you sit on the train?

 

 

I've decided to start counting every single seat on every train on every coaster as a different credit. I win?

[ernierocker]

^Looks like someone beat you to it:

 

www.themeparkreview.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=10970

 

Hint: Look at his title.

[Schotcher]

Dive Machines are sorta like a wingrider. Does that mean a whole Dive Machine train counts as 30 credits?

[chickenbowl]

I count different times of the day/year as different credits.

 

I'm excited for the trains to come and for testing o begin. I'm going to make my first trip to Dollywood next year on the New Hotness trip and this ride/park is one of the most anticipated.

[Chroniq]

^Looks like someone beat you to it:

 

www.themeparkreview.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=10970

 

Hint: Look at his title.

 

 

Well Played A.J, Well Played..

 

 

 

Edited to say: That really is an awesome custom title. If you are riding a ride coaster like Big Thunder Mountain that has a bench style seat by yourself, is that an ADDITIONAL credit?

[sfgam#1]

x flight has only started ground work :/ ......CRAP !!!!!!

[deathbydinn]

^ Different coasters go up at different paces. Dollywood starting working earlier, and SFGAm had to clear three rides at once and half the midway. It's fine.

[ernierocker]

Want a chance to get a special behind-the-scenes tour of Wild Eagle? Be at the park Saturday morning and you may get the chance!

 

From Dollywood's Facebook page

 

Hi, friends! Here are the details you need to go Up Close & Behind the Scenes of Wild Eagle! Dollywood opens at 11 a.m. Saturday. I’ll give you clues as to where you can locate me. Once found, I’ll provide a list of items you need to find & correctly document their location or give the answer. I’ll distribute this list ONLY until 12:30 p.m. At 1:45 p.m. you have only 10 minutes to give your list to me at Wild Eagle’s gate in Wilderness Pass. No submissions accepted after 1:55 p.m.! 6 winners will be randomly selected from the highest-scoring submissions. Start brushing up on your Dollywood knowledge!

 

[MidtownCoaster]

Is it related to the Dollywood scavenger hunt they posted on Facebook (and Eric posted on the Dollywood thread)?

[ernierocker]

No, this something that is being done by Dollywood and has nothing to do with the contest we are currently running.

[hulahoop1]

I can't wait to ride Wild Eagle. I am hopefully going to Dollywood this next summer, I was just wondering when the best time to go is? Like which month would be the best to go to Dollywood?

[ernierocker]

There really isn't a "bad" time to go to Dollywood. I would avoid Saturdays and Holiday weekends.

[larrygator]

A word to the wise for anyone planning to visit during the Smoky Mountain Christmas event. Driving conditions in Pigeon Forge during the day on weekends between Thanskgiving and Christmas are pure congestion.

[tntornadox]

Actually, the main Parkway expansion project from Boyds Creek Highway to downtown Sevierville where one would turn off to go on Dolly Parton Parkway to get to Veterans Boulevard (the back highway to Dollywood) is about to be completed... 4 lanes in each direction. Traffic should be a non-issue in the coming weeks.

[MidtownCoaster]

I'm hoping to make the trek up from Georgia in March or April. Really looking forward to seeing (and riding) this thing in person.

[OldJJman]

Oh, fine. Ruin my fun. I'll just make a "wing coasters are two credits" shrine in my back closet, and secretly worship it until the end of time.

That sounds like an amazingly awesome creepy thing to do. I approve.

 

Jeff Johnson would be proud to have such a shrine.

 

Actually, I find it kind of creepy too, in an intriguing way.

 

And, for the record - ONE credit.

 

JJ

[hulahoop1]

There really isn't a "bad" time to go to Dollywood. I would avoid Saturdays and Holiday weekends.

Thanks ernierocker, I appreciate the help!