Opryland USA

Amusement park in the United States


Opryland USA
Location
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Status Defunct
Operated May 27, 1972 to December 31, 1997

Opryland USA was an amusement park in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. It opened in 1972 and closed in 1997. A shopping mall named Opry Mills now exists where the park once was.

History

Following Opryland's closure in 1997, many of the rides were relocated to Old Indiana Fun-n-Water Park.[1]

Past roller coasters

Name Manufacturer Type Opened Closed Fate
Chaos Vekoma Enclosed March 25, 1989 1997 Relocated to Old Indiana Fun-n-Water Park but never operated
Hangman Vekoma Inverted May 1, 1995 1997 Relocated to Six Flags Marine World
Mini Rock 'n Roller Coaster Allan Herschell Company Kiddie 1977 1997 Unknown
Rock n' Roller Coaster Arrow Dynamics Sit-Down 1972 1997 Relocated to Old Indiana Fun-n-Water Park but never operated
Screamin' Delta Demon Intamin Bobsled 1984 1997 Relocated to Old Indiana Fun-n-Water Park but never operated
Wabash Cannonball Arrow Dynamics Sit-Down 1975 1997 Relocated to Old Indiana Fun-n-Water Park but never operated

Past attractions

Name Manufacturer Type Opened Closed Fate
Barnstormer Bradley & Kaye Barnstormer 1978 1997 Relocated to Old Indiana Fun-n-Water Park but never operated
Country Bumpkin Unknown Dodgems Unknown 1997 Relocated to Old Indiana Fun-n-Water Park but never operated
Dulcimer Splash Arrow Dynamics Log Flume 1972 1997 Relocated to Old Indiana Fun-n-Water Park but never operated
Grizzly River Rampage Intamin River Rapids 1982 1997 Scrapped - parts to Kentucky Kingdom
Little Deuce Coupe Intamin Calypso / Teacups 1972 1997 Relocated to Old Indiana Fun-n-Water Park but never operated
Old Mill Scream Intamin Shoot The Chute 1987 1997 Relocated to Old Indiana Fun-n-Water Park and later to Wild Waves Theme & Water Park
Opryland Railroad Various Miniature Railway 1972 1997 Parts sold
Ryman's Ferry Raft Ride Intamin Scenic Boat Ride 1972 1986 Relocated to Kintetsu Ayameike
Skycoaster Sky Fun 1 Inc. Skycoaster 1995 1997 Scrapped
Skyride Von Roll Ropeway 1972 1997 Scrapped
Tennessee Waltz Zierer Waveswinger 1977 1997 Relocated to Old Indiana Fun-n-Water Park but never operated
Tin Lizzies Arrow Dynamics Track Ride 1972 1994 Scrapped - cars to Kentucky Kingdom

References

  1. Hartmann, Stacey (1997-11-21). "13 Opryland rides sold". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2023-11-17.