Philrad71 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Ok so what do you professional theme park fans think will happen with this area? Something having to do with Jesus... What do I win? LOL! And we all know what it WON'T be (beer stand/bar). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Something having to do with Jesus... What do I win? A shiny new glossy Book of Morrrrrrrrmon, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDodd Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 And we all know what it WON'T be (beer stand/bar). Maybe bring back the still? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollyWould Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Not only may the Mountain Slidewinder not be returning in 2019, but SkyZip as well. The signing for the upcharge attraction has also been removed from the kiosk in Wilderness Pass and the description page is gone form dollywood.com! BUT, you can still find Slidewinder's page here: https://www.dollywood.com/themepark/Rides/Mountain-Slidewinder Go figure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 And we all know what it WON'T be (beer stand/bar). Maybe bring back the still? Mmmmm cinnamon bread-flavored moonshine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djwadeknox Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 I wonder if Slidewinder closes it has something to do with this? https://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/dollywood-injured-on-amusement-park-ride-c1029986.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWsuperfan Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Anytime I hear something like her story, I’m always skeptical. I always think , “but what were you doing to cause that?” , idk maybe it’s just me but I find it hard to believe that she just “lost her grip” and then flew out of the boat far enough to “hit the side of the ride” without falling out of the boat altogether, because the only thing she could’ve hit would’ve been slide. Idk. I find it sketchy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElvisLuv Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 ^ I don't think i've ever seen Gwen without her severe eye makeup. I hardly recognized her! Looking great girl! Could use a burger or 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElvisLuv Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 ^ I don't think i've ever seen Gwen without her severe eye makeup. I hardly recognized her! Looking great girl! Ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby2889 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I agree, i don't think this was at fault of the ride, more so the people on it. Ive been grouped with people I don't know, they throw their hands up, "rock" it, etc... The GP are to Blame for a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esvadj Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 For the past decade, I've been taking my family to a new park every year; and 2019 will mark our first visit to Dollywood. After researching the area, specifically cabin rentals, I decide to book one of Dollywood's cabins. The price was a little more, but some of the other cabin / house rental companies had horrendous Google/ Yelp/ Trip Advisor reviews. I booked 8 days and 7 nights, with a few days for Dollywood and the rest for all the excitement Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge have to offer. The trip is planned for mid June in hopes the weather isn't terribly hot yet. Any hidden jems or trip tips will be appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDodd Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 The price was a little more, but some of the other cabin / house rental companies had horrendous Google/ Yelp/ Trip Advisor reviews. I've rented a lot from one company and several months VRBO. Never an issue. I'd be curious about the bad companies you found (PM as not germaine to thread). As for tips/gems, what are your interests? I really enjoy the trails in GSMNP. And zip lines. Haven't found a bad one yet, though liked some more than others. Legacy Mountain has been my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScreaminNewEngland Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 https://www.dollywood.com/themepark/Rides/Mountain-Slidewinder?fbclid=IwAR3-lq6PbEqKiJg2l6SxTKAXKljRPtkwYDiJM3OwEYIEtAAHbHtBa7Pqoeg It's still on the website, just not on the rides list..... I really hope this isn't the end for this ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i305isdaddy Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 The park always hides Slidewinder from the rides list when it's closed seasonally, or at least has for the last few winters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middle_keeny Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 For the past decade, I've been taking my family to a new park every year; and 2019 will mark our first visit to Dollywood. After researching the area, specifically cabin rentals, I decide to book one of Dollywood's cabins. The price was a little more, but some of the other cabin / house rental companies had horrendous Google/ Yelp/ Trip Advisor reviews. I booked 8 days and 7 nights, with a few days for Dollywood and the rest for all the excitement Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge have to offer. The trip is planned for mid June in hopes the weather isn't terribly hot yet. Any hidden jems or trip tips will be appreciated. Thanks! 1- I would invest in season passes for you and your guests. Make sure at least one person has a Gold Pass to cover parking. I say this so that you don't have to try and cram everything in but can come and go at your leisure. 2- Get a couple of drink cups. refills are only .99 and they will put water in them for you. All food stands will give you water for free in 8oz. cups but its nice to have to not stop all the time. 3 - There are more mountain coasters in that area than anywhere else in the world. Take advantage of it. 4 - if you want a change of pace, the motor nature trail in Gatlinburg is a nice getaway. I'm a season passholder and you can always PM me with more questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Finn Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Some of our favorites: Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (at night): Granted, we have only done this mountain coaster and I am sure they are all fun! We have found Groupon discounts which make it a bit more affordable. Old Mill (lunch): This is by no means a hidden gem. It is probably the most popular restaurant in Pigeon Forge. But if you go before 4 PM, you get an entree, two sides, bread, corn fritters, and a cup of soup for $10-12. It is shareable, which is insanity. Dinner is the same food, plus a dessert/salad for $20. Which would be overkill. Old Mill Pottery House: Right next door. They have an all day menu, so we often go here for dinner after Dollywood or something. They have a pecan crusted chicken breast with moonshine sauce on it, which is divine. Crockett's Breakfast Camp: Again, not a hidden gem but still really delicious breakfast. Only open until like 2, but the earlier you get there, the better in terms of wait. They sell these enormous shareable breakfast skillets which come with a 6 inch tall pancake, ham, bacon, sausage, sausage gravy and a biscuit, grits (or apples), potatoes, corn pudding, and 2 eggs. Mmm. Moonshine Tastings: We have done both Ole Smokey and Sugarlands, which are the two popular ones. Sugarlands stands out for us because of the way it operates. You all gather around a giant circular bar and enjoy delicious moonshine. It is one of the most fun 15 minutes out there. It costs $5 and that goes directly toward moonshine purchase (and they are stackable, so every 5 people who do the tasting equals a free container of moonshine to enjoy on the trip). Mountain Stuff: Again, these are just the things we have done and are most popular anyway. 1. Clingmans Dome: follow the main road up the mountains in Gatlinburg up to Newfound Gap. There are nice overlooks on the way up (some great spots to catch a sunset). Newfound Gap itself provides nice views, but if you continue until you find Clingmans Dome road you'll follow that even further up to a parking lot and can "hike" up a concrete 0.5 mile path (much steeper and strenuous than you would expect) to a beautiful overlook. 2. Roaring Fork Motor Trail. This is a really peaceful little ride through the lower parts of the mountain. Make sure to pick up the little $1 guide as you enter the loop. My group enjoyed stopping at each numbered marker on the loop and reading the corresponding tidbit. There are various pull offs to see old lodges and a nice little waterfall toward the end. Also the gift shop at the end sells Three Bears coffee which is a Knoxville coffee shop (only outpost in the Smokies is this gift shop). 3. Cades Cove: An hour drive from Gatlinburg. A different kind of motor trail, but equally beautiful. Again, try to grab a guide before you enter for $1. Recommend doing this early as it gets crowded and can be annoying to stop behind people all the time. We saw 7 bears on our way in/during/on our way out from Cades Cove. Lots of old churches, houses, etc. to pull off and see. Can easily break this loop up with a packed lunch about halfway through. 4. Alum Cave Trail: We have hiked probably 6 or so trails now, so by no means are we experts. But our favorite of the bunch by far has been this trail. Not terribly challenging (a little under 5 miles total out and back). Again, best to start this early before it gets hot/crowded. There are two beautiful stops along this trail. First is Arch Rock. You go underneath the arch and there are steps. Further up, you'll reach Alum Cave, which is more of a bluff and offers beautiful views. I echo what others have said. The season pass is a no brainer. You can visit at your leisure (stop in at night or leave midday, etc. and not feel badly about it). Gold Pass helps a lot for food and merchandise discounts, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDodd Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 (edited) It costs $5 Is that still just Gatlinburg or has it spread to PF and beyond? I echo what others have said. The season pass is a no brainer.... Gold Pass helps a lot for food and merchandise discounts, too. 1- I would invest in season passes for you and your guests. Make sure at least one person has a Gold Pass to cover parking. Well, staying at the Dollywood cabins offers you a length of stay pass for $70 ($57 for kids) and free parking. While a Gold Pass discount would be good, takes a lot to justify the added cost. $194 vs 70. To get $124 in discounts you have to spend $620 on food and merchandise in the park. Really have to do the math on that one. How big is the group? How many meals expected? Budget for merchandise at park? Sure if there for several days with 4-5 people it would be beneficial. But if you only plan 2 days at the park (only 1 meal each day) then it's less likely to be a win. Then again, $600 in merchandise isn't hard to spend if you budget allows for it. Edited January 18, 2019 by TEDodd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Finn Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 ^The Ole Smoky Moonshine at The Island also charged. They actually charged $7 ($2 donation to a charity), but you coujd only stack two coupons together at a time and they expire in a week. Sugarlands never really expire they say and can stack unlimited. There is a third moonshine place I believe that is in Pigeon Forge that I’m not sure if they charge. And oh! That changes things completely as far as the season pass goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDodd Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 ^The Ole Smoky Moonshine at The Island also charged. They actually charged $7 ($2 donation to a charity) Bummer if it's spread to PF too. If I remember correctly, Nov 2017 was still, free samples in PF, at least at Old Forge (next to Old Mill). Still free at Tennessee Shine Company out Wears Valley (the PF location, on Teaster, wasn't open yet). I didn't check last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDodd Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 And oh! That changes things completely as far as the season pass goes.Yeh, always have to check the perks of where you stay. I considered not getting a pass and just staying at DW properties since I won't make as many trips in 2019. But camp sites and season passes works out cheaper for my expected visits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Is that still just Gatlinburg or has it spread to PF and beyond? PF as well. Sevierville is a different story - I don't recall being charged at Smith Creek last year and definitely wasn't at Tennessee Legend last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterLover Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Well, staying at the Dollywood cabins offers you a length of stay pass for $70 ($57 for kids) and free parking. Not just free parking, free VIP parking. Additionally, you can get a length of stay pass WITH TimeSaver for just $100 per ticket... then again, the Gold Pass gets you 20% off your cabin stay and depending on when you go, you might not need TImeSaver, so you really have to weigh the options... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDodd Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Additionally, you can get a length of stay pass WITH TimeSaver for just $100 per ticket. Not clear, is that one timesaver, 10 uses, for one day, one for the whole stay but good multiple days, 10 uses per day, or the unlimited use version for the whole stay? Given the cost (same as one day, 10 use with gold pass) I expect it's 10 rides total and unlimited shows on any day of the stay. They've already booked so I don't know if they could finagle the pass discount. But yeah, given the prices on most DW cabins wouldn't taken long to pay for the gold pass. Then get length of stay passes for everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDodd Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 DW posted a time lapse of DF being built. or Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 So Im thinking of Dollywood around Halloween-ish The park seems to have full hours at this time of year. T Dollywood will be full operations? If so what type of crowds could be expected in late Oct on a weekday and a weekend? Oh and I havent really heard about Lightning Rod in a while, has it been running regularly? Or let me say does it at least run like TTD (daily and you have a great chance of getting on but expect it could go down any time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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