Part 2 Dollywood Media Tour
GLASS SHOP:
Our next stop was the Rainbow Glass shop. During this off season, they have been hard at work, as you can see from the pictures. They are reconfiguring the craftsmen's area to be able to accommodate two craftsmen at one. So as I understand it, it means TWO glory holes!
The area that you see built off the side of it is a new, bigger area to blow your own glass, which will be pretty cool. They are also redoing the retail space of the business due to how dated the interior was prior. The cost of this renovation is around $300,000.00.
Lastly, the name of Rainbow Glass will be changed in 2017 to Mountain Blown Glass.
TIMBER CANYON:
A very nice modification coming to Timber Canyon in 2017 is the widened and partial straightening of the walkway leading up to Timber Canyon. This should help a lot during the busy summer months. They will also be adding better lighting, sound and theming to this path as well.
THUNDER HEAD:
Thunderhead received a new coat of paint on the main ride buildings. They are going with a green theme instead of the red to change it up a little.
LUMBER JACK PIZZA:
This restaurant is undergoing a big renovation to help with moving guests through the line and better service. They will no longer carry the giant pizzas.

They will be adding 4 freestyle soda fountains, like the did in Red's last year, adding more POS Stations and reconfiguring the serving area. We shall see!
Now, probably what most are looking for...
WHISTLE PUNK CHASER:
This junior coaster will be located in the area between Thunderhead and Drop Line. It takes the space previously help by the children's playground and water areas. They were staking off for footers when we were there. (see pics below) I got as many pics as I could without getting in trouble in that area.
PROJECTED OPENING IS END OF MAY.
DROP LINE:
Drop line will be a 230ft Drop tower located in the space previously occupied by EVERYTHING from picnic tables, a Christmas tree, a crazy night show and the long gone Timber Tower. The existing q-line is expected to be used for this new ride. This ride will give you amazing views of the Great Smoky Mountains.
PROJECTED OPENING IS END OF MAY.
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