Dollywood Discussion Thread

[ElecterikPermanent Tourist]

The location of the ride entrance from the midway, though somewhat obvious, is still interesting in that it very much creates/cements a "coaster alley."

As for the ride itself: I'm not totally sold on the Wing Rider concept, but I really like the layout and the way it interacts with the terrain and walkways.

And, on a personal note, I miss Dollywood.

[Hilltopper39Don't make me kick you in the donkey!]

I'm not totally sold on the wing rider concept either but I'll reserve judgement until I can ride one. I love the location of this attraction within the park but I like the looks of the layout of X-Flight at SFGAM a little bit better (that diving first drop looks nasty). I'm also a bit surprised that there is no interactive themeing with Wild Eagle since that looked like a fairly integral part of the ride experience with X-Raptor, Swarm, and even a little bit with X-Flight. Maybe Dolly will surprise us with a tunnel or a flaming keyhole or something but the lack of any cool themeing is a little disappointing especially considering how well themed Mystery Mine and some of their other attractions are. Should be a great attraction regardless, and I'm excited to back up there next year.

Eagles live in forests, forests have trees, Dollywood has a lot of trees, a couple of these along the layout might have been really cool visually and added something cool to the overall ride experience.

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

I wonder if we will get any more art or a pov on Wild Eagle. It's surprising that the art is so limited and incomplete.

[Dollywood PeteI Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

Keep an eye out for more assets to be posted to http://www.Dollywood2012.com. Full POV will likely not be released for a little bit. We also have some cool interviews getting ready to be cued up.

[jarmortoken black guy]

I'm not totally sold on the wing rider concept either but I'll reserve judgement until I can ride one. I love the location of this attraction within the park but I like the looks of the layout of X-Flight at SFGAM a little bit better (that diving first drop looks nasty). I'm also a bit surprised that there is no interactive themeing with Wild Eagle since that looked like a fairly integral part of the ride experience with X-Raptor, Swarm, and even a little bit with X-Flight. Maybe Dolly will surprise us with a tunnel or a flaming keyhole or something but the lack of any cool themeing is a little disappointing especially considering how well themed Mystery Mine and some of their other attractions are. Should be a great attraction regardless, and I'm excited to back up there next year.

I read on another site that there are other suprises coming out. I mean, we didnt know all the ins and outs of mystery mine before it happen, right? Im almost positive this coaster will have theming on par with the rest of the park. I dont think we will see a key hole element since this one doesn't have an inline roll but im hoping they pull a reverse cedar fair and ADD one where the brake run starts after the "8" element lol...

[SharkTumsSite Admin]

Everyone just needs to remember...This is Dollywood. Have a little faith guys!

[Hilltopper39Don't make me kick you in the donkey!]

^You're right and I'm sure it will be amazing, can't wait to see what else they have in store (maybe a cinnamon bread stand in the que line).

[TheSchwitekDonkeys give me orgiastic scream!]

I can't wait to see the trains. I really think they are going to be a little "different" than the rest.

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

Keep an eye out for more assets to be posted to Dollywood2012.com. Full POV will likely not be released for a little bit. We also have some cool interviews getting ready to be cued up.

Thank you for responding Pete, I look forward to it.

[Hilltopper39Don't make me kick you in the donkey!]

I wonder if the B&M might try to use a zero car on the trains with shaped like an eagle similar to the the zero car shaped like a ray on Manta at SeaWorld. A giant bald eagle the width of the seats on the wing rider train flying over the park would look amazing.