Dollywood
| amusement park | |
|---|---|
| Dollywood | |
| |
| Location |  |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 1961 |
| Owner | Hershend Family Entertainment, Dolly Parton |
| Area | 125 Acres (50.6 hectares) |
| Website | http://dollywood.com |
Dollywood is a theme park located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The park is home to six roller coasters and many other rides. It is owned by entertainer Dolly Parton and Hershend Family Entertainment.
History[edit | edit source]
The park first opened in 1961 called Rebel Railroad. It has had numerous renames. In 1986, Dolly Parton became a co-owner and the park was renamed Dollywood.
Roller coasters[edit | edit source]
Present (9)[edit | edit source]
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazing Fury | Dollywood's maintenance crew | Enclosed | June 6, 1978 | Operating |
| Dragon Flier | Vekoma | Suspended | May 10, 2019 | Operating |
| FireChaser Express | Gerstlauer | Launched | March 22, 2014 | Operating |
| Lightning Rod | Rocky Mountain Construction | Wooden Launched | June 13, 2016 | Operating |
| Mystery Mine | Gerstlauer | Euro-Fighter | April 13, 2007 | Operating |
| Tennessee Tornado | Arrow Dynamics | Sit-Down | April 17, 1999 | Operating |
| Thunderhead | Great Coasters International | Wooden | April 3, 2004 | Operating |
| Whistle Punk Chaser | Zamperla | Family | May 21, 2017 | Operating |
| Wild Eagle | Bolliger & Mabillard | Winged | March 24, 2012 | Operating |
Past (2)[edit | edit source]
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Relocated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sideshow Spin | L&T Systems | Family | 2005 | 2016 | Kentucky Shores Family Fun Center |
| Thunder Express | Arrow Dynamics | Mine Train | 1989 | 1998 | Magic Springs and Crystal Falls |