Dollywood
| |
| Location |  |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 1961 |
| Owner | Herschend Family Entertainment, Dolly Parton |
| Area | 125 Acres (50.6 hectares) |
| Website | http://dollywood.com |
Dollywood is a theme park located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, USA. The park is home to six roller coasters and many other rides. It is owned by entertainer Dolly Parton and Herschend Family Entertainment.
History
The park first opened in 1961 called Rebel Railroad. Its main attraction was a coal-fired steam train. The attraction was renamed Goldrush Junction in 1970 and additional attractions opened that year. The park's name was shortened to just Goldrush in 1975 before being purchased by Herschend Family Entertainment in 1976 and renamed Silver Dollar City. In 1986, Dolly Parton became a co-owner and the park was renamed Dollywood.[1]
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On March 27, 2010, Adventure Mountain was opened. It was a ropes course with three distinct courses varying in difficulty. On December 9, 2012, Dollywood announced that Adventure Mountain would not reopen for the 2013 season. It was replaced by FireChaser Express in 2014.[2]
Roller coasters
Present (9)
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bear Mountain | Vekoma | Launched | 2023 | Under construction |
| Blazing Fury | Self-built | Enclosed | June 6, 1978 | Operating |
| Dragonflier | 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 | Dark ride | 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 | Kiddie | May 21, 2017 | Operating |
| Wild Eagle | Bolliger & Mabillard | Winged | March 24, 2012 | Operating |
Past
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sideshow Spin | L&T Systems | Family | 2005 | 2016 | Relocated to Kentucky Shores Family Fun Center |
| Thunder Express | Arrow Dynamics | Hybrid | 1989 | 1998 | Relocated to Magic Springs and Crystal Falls |
Attractions
Operating
Closed
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Fair Falls | Arrow Dynamics | Log Flume | 1967 | 2004 | Scrapped |
| Mountain Slidewinder | Unknown | Dinghy Waterslides | 1987 | 2019 | Scrapped |
| River Battle | Mack Rides | Splash Battle | 2008 | 2017 | Scrapped |
| Swingamajig | Chance Rides | Waveswinger | 1980 | 2004 | Scrapped |
| Timber Tower | HUSS | Topple Tower | 2006 | 2012 | Scrapped |
| Wonder Wheel | Eli Bridge Company | Ferris Wheel | 1993 | 2017 | Unknown |
References
- ↑ "Dollywood History". Dollywood. https://www.dollywood.com/About-Us. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ↑ "Adventure Mountain Leaving Dollywood for 2014 Project". NewsPlusNotes. https://newsplusnotes.blogspot.com/2012/12/adventure-mountain-leaving-dollywood.html.