Dollywood Discussion Thread

[coastertalI Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

I'm glad that Dollywood is finally getting that elusive B&M that I've been wanting years for and I love the logo and the look of the ride. I was a little disappointed with the layout though when I first saw it. As much hype as there was before the announcement it's kinda a meh B&M layout.

I really think that the layout will be moot once the ride has actually been built though due to the terrain and the trees that will remain in the area around the ride. I have a feeling that the theming will come though once they get done with construction. Although I'm not really sure that it will need that much theming with the terrain and landscaping.

I think that one thing everyone needs to remember that they may be forgetting though is that they should remember that this is Dollywood and they're never going to build anything that they don't consider family friendly. A giant rollercoaster with an absurd layout is not something you're ever going to see at the park as long as Dolly and HFE are involved with the park.

[TmcdllrWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

What's up with B&M's new coasters and their long drawn out brakes at the end. Ride looks amazing btw

WTH is up with B&M and these outrageously long brake runs, Levi was like um ook but this one is down right ridiculous

I just got off the phone with 'em. Their reasoning is that they're going to install microphones along the entire brake run to try and capture as much bitching and pointless conversation as possible.

wasn't really bitching I was merely curious as to why the recent B&M coasters have rather long brakes at the end compared to the older ones. As I mentioned the ride itself looks amazing. Looks to be the best wingrider of 2012.

The new train design most likely requires a longer brake run so I don't see what the big deal is about it. It doesn't ruin this amazing ride in any way and I have to say the way Dollywood held everyone in suspense and the announcement presentation are as classy as it gets, just wish I could get out there to ride this.

Really, does a longer brake run matter? Look at this amazing ride!

[coasterdude5Randomness]

I can't wait to see this in person. I bet the lifthill and drop is going to look beautiful disappearing into the hills. I wonder if you'll be able to see any of it from the parking lots. I would assume you'll at least be able to see the crest of the lift.

[SLUSHIEIt's hot outside, and I have a headache]

First half of this ride looks a bit disappointing. How many B&M rides have almost that basic same portion of the ride? I like to see a manufacturer switch things up every year. While this is a new seating arrangement I'd like to see some innovations in the route as well.

While I've never ridden the ride, it seems like they made a leap with Hydra, then kinda took a step back. Probably because it was in the wrong direction but never the less!

[CoasterWeaselFull Fledged Donkey Enthusiast!]

Being right outside of Louisville I'm happy that I'm right between the two new wing coasters and should be able to hit them both up within months of each other so I can really compare them. I'm really excited for both of them, and can't wait till 2012. Let the countdown begin!!

[WFChrisJar-Jar Binks smells like Donkey]

Do I see a tunnel in that picture during the 'spiral' ?

If it is, there is your keyhole, everyone

[TmcdllrWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

Being right outside of Louisville I'm happy that I'm right between the two new wing coasters and should be able to hit them both up within months of each other so I can really compare them. I'm really excited for both of them, and can't wait till 2012. Let the countdown begin!!

Lucky lucky!

[daveydo5172I teach at the school of donkey!]

Ok...besides the tower on X-Flight...what theming is there? Please...in all likelihood, SF Great America will have it paved all underneath the ride, with not a bush or shrub in site!....the fact that Wild Eagle will be on a mountain, with Trees...(that's a given) is all the theming it really needs!

[ThunderheadThe best thing about TPR is the donkeys.]

Ok...besides the tower on X-Flight...what theming is there? Please...in all likelihood, SF Great America will have it paved all underneath the ride, with not a bush or shrub in site!....the fact that Wild Eagle will be on a mountain, with Trees...(that's a given) is all the theming it really needs!

Truth.

Have any of you lack-of-theme bashers been on Boulder Dash? That ride has no theming at all, but the fact that it interacts with the terrain is enough to make it unique and dynamic. Dolly will no doubt turn this into a masterpiece, just wait and see.

[Six Flags EnthuseastDoesn't know how to spell "Enthusiast."]

After having ridden Raptor at Gardaland, I'm very excited to see a couple of these B&M Wingriders being built in America! I thought X-Flight at SFGAm would've been an improvement; this is exactly the kind of layout that this ride could use to be good! Along with that, I love the logo, the theme, the terrain, the colors, and the location right on the mountain. I can't wait to see the final product!