Dollywood Discussion Thread

[dragonskeepA donkey is a domesticated member of the Equidae or horse family.]

No. X was. I guess if the seats rotate it's firstly a 4D.

[griffonj2022I wrote the book about donkeys!]

Furius Baco was the first wing rider without rotating seats, and they called it the "World's First Wing Rider" anyways.

Anyways, this ride looks fantastic, regardless of whether they add a ton of theming or not. I have never ridden a wing rider before, and I am obsessed with them, so I am definitely heading down to DollyWood in 2012 so I can lose my wing rider virginity on Wild Eagle!

[raetherI Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

Im a little confused by the ending, that long straight track begs for the barrel roll like the other 3 wing coaster have.. The loop and the giant spin should be nice from the winged seats however. Makes me wonder if the design was too intense for DW and it was toned down or perhaps Im looking at the renderings wrong.

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[thrillerman1Can you see the donkey in my toast?]

I can't decide if the giant loop is situated over the main walkway between Wilderness Pass and Thunderhead Gap (whatever it's called can't recall), but kinda looks like it and that would be cool. Also, wondering if the steam train interacts with Wild Eagle in some manner which would also be interesting.

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

I can't decide if the giant loop is situated over the main walkway between Wilderness Pass and Thunderhead Gap (whatever it's called can't recall), but kinda looks like it and that would be cool.

Okay, let's see if I can explain this without completely confusing you further!

Take a look at this photo of the layout from the Dollywood site:



And then this photo taken of the job site:



Now imagine rotating the Dollywood concept art about 180 degrees while using the two sheds (right behind me trying not to fall on my A$$ in the mud!) as a reference point between the two photos. Those two sheds show up as the two buildings on the concept art that are to the right of the first drop.

So, in the photo my wife took, you can just barely see the back of Mystery Mine (the side facing Splash Battle and Wilderness Pass) on the far left of the photo. The loop will be somehere between the sheds and where I am standing in the photo or in that general area. I believe the large support that is centered in the photo is part of the zero-G roll. So, essentially my wife is standing underneath the Zero G roll. This is my best guess of course, it is hard to tell with just the supports up.

So, I think you are correct in thinking that the large loop will be clearly visible in the area between Mystery Mine and Splash Battle.

. Also, wondering if the steam train interacts with Wild Eagle in some manner which would also be interesting.

I am pretty sure this will not be the case. The inclined immelman will get close to the train, but they will probably keep a distinct treeline in place between this area of the park and Wild Eagle. You should actually get some great views of the ride from Slidewinder's line!

So, hope this helps and didn't confuse anymore!

[KDcoasterMANFluffy, Fluffy, Donkeys Filled With Medicine and Goo!]

I hope Eric doesn't mid if I help him re-enforce his point with a "constructed" image

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

^I don't mind at all! Thanks.

[thrillerman1Can you see the donkey in my toast?]

I think I get it now. So, in the park rendering, all of those other buildings are the shops for Craftsman's Valley looking downhill towards the park entrance?

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

^Correct.

[thrillerman1Can you see the donkey in my toast?]

Got it...thanks! Great pics too!