Dollywood Discussion Thread

I recall Busch Gardens Williamsburg announcing some sort of wooden, Virginia Reel-type coaster a long time ago--they published artwork in the local paper, too. But it was never built.

[mcjacoBeer Man]

The Dark Knight comes to mind. Remember how everyone was up in arms about that permit mess?

[gotdaneOh my cherries!]

Dollywood definitely made the right decision here. Attendance will be affected little to none. Honestly, the entertainment they bring up in the announcement is more appealing to me than this play area.

Parks around the US (and the world) will be doing the same thing as this. Disney has already been postponing or outright canceling projects left and right.

Luckily the money has already been approved and allocated for a majority of DCA's expansion.

[tommyoI Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

Flying Turns at Knoebels.

To be fair, Knoebels has been actively working on Flying Turns, they have not put the project on hold in any way.

[thrillerman1Can you see the donkey in my toast?]

Does Dragon Mountain's volcano around the helix count?

[ShavethewhalesI wish they would make Street Fighter Donkey.]

What does today's market jump mean for Adventure Mountain? If all goes well over the next few months, will they pick the project back up? After de-announcing it, the suspense may have been spoiled some, but it would still be better than waiting another year for it. Then again, they've made counter plans, and I'm sure it would be difficult to spin around again. It would be good to see them continue to grow though.

It may be better that they wait still anyway. There's a lot more for them to consider than just the stock market.

[SwimaceWhat is this, Joisey?]

What other projects have been stopped mid stream in the past?

Just curious.

We can't forget the Frequent Faller at Hersheypark in 2005! They officially announced it, put artwork on their website, and then a little while later they said stopped all of the plans.

Did the CGA woodie get mentioned yet? My gut feeling tells me that one is not going to happen.

PKD also had a woodie that was well into the design phase that never got built.

Even Big Bad Wolf was started by one company, put on hold and completed by another.

And what you don't hear about are all the projects that go through a design process, land survey, marketing study, etc, etc, and never get green lit.

I would say that for any one project that makes it into development there are another 10 which have been cut.

[I love DWIndiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Donkey.]

What does today's market jump mean for Adventure Mountain? If all goes well over the next few months, will they pick the project back up? After de-announcing it, the suspense may have been spoiled some, but it would still be better than waiting another year for it. Then again, they've made counter plans, and I'm sure it would be difficult to spin around again. It would be good to see them continue to grow though.

I don't beleive it is even an option to pick the project back up in a month or so because in that time you loose some of your greatest time for construction. Right now the weather is still cooperative for any construction and if you pick back up in one month that pushes the opening back by one month which would really be pointless because new attractions (at least at Dollywood) try to draw people all year long (unless they include water or whatever) and you loose one month of a possible increase of attendance because of that project. Just a thought.

In general I think the decision made by Dollywood/Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation was a very fiscally responsible one and I applaud them for making the tough decision in the interest of the park!

[I love DWIndiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Donkey.]

Take a listen to Pete Owens, Dollywood Public Relations Manager, on "In The Loop" he gives a lot of insight to the decision, the economy and more.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/In-the-Loo ... Episode-11