Dollywood Discussion Thread

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^ It looks like a more standard B&M than the others, but I think it looks by far the most awesome!

[DJeXeLThis button makes my penis erect.]

^The location it's being built makes it most unique in my opinion. I simply love the way the lift hill integrates with that hill.

[harper830872 + 2 = donkey!]

^That picture is beautiful!!! Just imagine the same shot in the summer with a train on the lift, green trees, flowers....man I need to make it to dollywood.

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

^I would assume the netting is just temporary and that they would either drive soil nails or use shotcrete. I am trying to think what it is they are using on that steep slope across from Splash Battle when they made Wilderness Pass. I'm thinking it is a combination of the netting and soil nails.

Exactly what I was looking for, I knew you would know

[dominoesDoes Jeff Johnson count this donkey as a credit?]

I would love to see that on a sunny autum evening, with everything golden and beautiful. I hate to admit it, but I am almost equally excited about this as Swarm...

[tnembalmerI Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

Went on Saturday Night the lift hill looks amazing, I can remember when there was nothing at the park, Dollywood has done an amazing job to bring the park into the 21 century. I can't wait for the 2012 Season.......

[ugaman15I Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

have they gotten the trains in yet?

[coasterfreak101Gimme Some Candy!]

Only two pages back.

Thanks for the awesome (exclusive) photos Eric. Even though the trains won't hit American soil until January, Is it fair enough to say that this ride will open on time? It sure looks like it .

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http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20111121006066/en/Dollywood-Entertainment-Wins-Brass-Ring-Awards

Dollywood’s live entertainment won two International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) Brass Ring Awards for Excellence in Live Entertainment. With 20 Brass Ring Awards, Dollywood has won more than any other theme park in the world.

“It makes me proud to know that when folks come to Dollywood, we’re giving them our best, and I truly appreciate such high praise from our industry.”
The Gemtones won for Best Atmosphere/Street Performance and Sha-Kon-O-Hey! Land of Blue Smoke won Best Overall Production for the budget category $400,001-$700,000. In all, Dollywood entertainment was a finalist in eight categories.

The awards were presented on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the annual IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Fla.

The Gemtones, a five-member a capella group, performs ‘50s and ‘60s music in Dollywood’s Jukebox Junction area. Sha-Kon-O-Hey! Land of Blue Smoke, which featured eight songs written by Dolly Parton, ended a three-year run on Oct. 19.

“What better news to get when I’m half way around the world on tour in Australia than to find out that Dollywood’s live entertainment won two more Brass Ring Awards from the fine folks at IAAPA,” Parton said. “It makes me proud to know that when folks come to Dollywood, we’re giving them our best, and I truly appreciate such high praise from our industry.”

Also at IAAPA, Dollywood’s Splash Country won the Big Squirt!® 2011 Million Dollar Sales Splash Award in recognition of more than $1 million in sales of the Big Squirt water toy.

IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently situated amusement facilities worldwide. The organization represents more than 4,500 facility, supplier, and individual members from more than 90 countries.

Dollywood, the 2010 Applause Award winner, is a 150-acre family adventure park located near the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Open nine months a year, Dollywood offers more than 40 rides and attractions including the award-winning coasters Thunderhead® and Mystery Mine®, live entertainment and crafters. In March 2012, Wild Eagle, the first wing coaster in the U.S., opens at the park. Winner of IAAPA’s Must-See Waterpark Award in 2009, Dollywood’s Splash Country is adjacent to Dollywood and spans more than 35 acres. For more information, call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com.

This is probably my most anticipated stop on the New Hotness tour. Not only will I be able to ride a new kick-butt B&M wing-rider, but I'll be able to enjoy one of the nicest parks in the US. Congratulations Dollywood.