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Dragonflier

Roller coaster in the United States
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Dragonflier
Dollywood
Location Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, USA
Coordinates 35°47′52″N 83°31′52″W / 35.797739°N 83.531173°W / 35.797739; -83.531173
Status Operating since May 10, 2019
Statistics
Manufacturer Vekoma
Product Suspended Family Coaster (453m)
Type Steel - Suspended
Riders per train 20
Propulsion Booster wheel lift hill
Height 63.3 feet
Top speed 46.6 mph
Length 1486.3 feet
Inversions 0
G-Force 3.5

Dragonflier is a steel inverted roller coaster located at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, USA. It was designed by Vekoma and opened in May 2019.

History

The ride was officially announced as a suspended family roller coaster on August 3, 2018 alongside the rest of Wildwood Grove.[1]

In March 2019, Dollywood announced that Wildwood Grove would open on May 10, 2019.[2]

Design

Elements

Color scheme

Dragonflier has a light green track and emerald green supports.

Trains

10 cars per train. In each car, riders are arranged 2 across in a single row, for a total of 20 riders per train.

Theme

Dragonflier opened as part of a new themed area at Dollywood named Wildwood Grove in 2019. The area contains 7 other attractions and was the largest expansion in Dollywood's history. It is themed to exploring nature and adventuring.[3]

References

  1. "Dolly Parton announces $37 million Dollywood expansion, Wildwood Grove, coming in 2019".
  2. "Dolly Parton announces opening day for Wildwood Grove".
  3. "Dollywood Offers a Look Inside Park's All-New Wildwood Grove Themed Land". NewsPlusNotes.

External links

Articles on Dollywood