Dollywood
| Dollywood | |
|---|---|
| |
| amusement park | |
| 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. The park is home to six roller coasters and many other rides. It is owned by entertainer Dolly Parton and Hershend Family Entertainment.
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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.
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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.[1]
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 |
| 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 | 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 |
Attractions[edit | edit source]
Operating[edit | edit source]
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstormer | S&S Worldwide | Screamin' Swing | 2011 |
| Black Bear Trail | Metallbau Emmeln | Juvenile Track Ride | 2019 |
| Daredevil Falls | Hopkins | Shoot The Chute | 1998 |
| Dizzy Disk | Zamperla | Disk'O | 2005 |
| Drop Line | Funtime | Drop Tower | 2017 |
| Frogs and Fireflies | Zamperla | Aero Top Jet | 2019 |
| Giant Tree Swing | Zamperla | Pirate Ship | 2019 |
| Lemon Twist | Technical Park | Teacups | 2005 |
| Lumberjack Lifts | Heege | Tower ride | 2006 |
| Mad Mocking Bird | Larson International | Flying Scooters | 2019 |
| Rockin' Roadway | Chance Rides | Juvenile Track Ride | 1995 |
| Scrambler | Eli Bridge Company | Scrambler | 1993 |
| Shooting Star | Zamperla | Jumpin' Star | 2005 |
| Sky Rider | Chance Rides | Aviator | 2005 |
| SkyZip | Skyline Eco-Adventures | Zipline | 2009 |
| Smoky Mountain River Rampage | Intamin | River Rapids | 1986 |
| Treetop Tower | Zamperla | Balloon Tower | 2019 |
| Village Carousel | Chance Rides | Carousel | 1998 |
| Waltzing Swinger | Zierer | Waveswinger | 2005 |
Closed[edit | edit source]
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Slidewinder | WhiteWater West | Dinghy Waterslides | 1987 | 2019 | Scrapped |
| River Battle | Mack Rides | Splash Battle | 2008 | 2017 | Scrapped |
| Timber Tower | HUSS | Topple Tower | 2006 | 2012 | Scrapped |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Adventure Mountain Leaving Dollywood for 2014 Project. NewsPlusNotes