Dollywood Discussion Thread

Thank you for the report. Everything is looking great and Wild Eagle is sure to not disappoint.
Looks like the transfer shed only holds 1 train. Is that correct Eric?

This should be correct, if only one train is running, they alternate the one that runs and keep the other one in the shop. The other train is typically stored in the station overnight.

This is a first for B&M if I'm not mistaken. I thought there was a reason that B&M coasters couldn't stay overnight on the track as it would ruin the wheels or something along those lines.

I don't know anything about B&M's policy with other coasters, but there is definitely only room for one train in the maintenance/transfer shed. So, tntornadox is correct. The other train will have to sit in the station overnight.

[pyrocoasterkidDonkeys give me orgiastic scream!]

I'm guessing the structure being built around the queue for sidewinder is also for the opposite problem too: guests in line throwing things at Wild Eagle trains? It's hard to tell how long the coverage stretches but I'm betting that would be a more dangerous problem. I've seen plenty of morons (stupid teenagers) attempting/succeeding at throwing things at moving trains (mainly Millennium Force right by the station).

This ride looks amazing! Having said that, I agree the design of the trains is a little dull/repetitive, but at the same time it's more than a lot of trains get. I'd say it is just fine... and really, do you think it will matter to the GP or even enthusiasts if it's a great ride? Also stated, who knows, maybe there will be some finishing touches added?

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Looking pretty cool. This park is on my most want to visit list!

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It definitely looks great. The station area is just amazing. I can't wait to see the entire area complete.

One thing though - I hope that they get rid of those chain link fences and replace them with something more "natural". They sort of ruin the look of the ride for me.

Seeing how there was a fresh coat of brown/tan paint on them, I'd say they are permanent. That doesn't say they can't landscape around them though!

I'm guessing the structure being built around the queue for sidewinder is also for the opposite problem too: guests in line throwing things at Wild Eagle trains? It's hard to tell how long the coverage stretches but I'm betting that would be a more dangerous problem.

I'd say that shelter covers roughly 30-40 feet of the queue. It mainly accounts for the area where the trains dips down low enough to the on the same level as the queue (the transition from the Immelman to the Flatspin). So, with that being said I agree with you. They will also prevent Sidewinder guests from throwing stuff at Wild Eagle riders.

Thank you for the report. Everything is looking great and Wild Eagle is sure to not disappoint.
Looks like the transfer shed only holds 1 train. Is that correct Eric?

This should be correct, if only one train is running, they alternate the one that runs and keep the other one in the shop. The other train is typically stored in the station overnight.

This is a first for B&M if I'm not mistaken. I thought there was a reason that B&M coasters couldn't stay overnight on the track as it would ruin the wheels or something along those lines.

I think it's at the parks discretion if they want the transfer shed to be able to accommodate all trains or all but 1. Tatsu's transfer shed only houses 2 trains.
It probably depends on space allotted for the maintenance area as well.

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Going back a bit, the restraints do lock when the ride is open (the vest does not allow you to move foreward). You probably didn't feel it whilst in the storage area. They are better than the old B&M restraints, but they are much more restrictive.

EDIT: I was also very excited to see how the trains came out. I don't think they are as good as Swarm's, but they are still beautiful!

^No, the restraints would automatically locked when we pulled the restraints down and they felt fine with me. Of course, there aren't any forces in the station, so we will see how comfortable they are while actually riding.

Dollywood just posted some beautiful shots to their Facebook.








^This is now my wallpaper

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Just last night I was thinking how cool it would be to see a view from the lift. Nothing could have prepared me for that. Just WOW.