Last month, I kicked off my 2022 coaster season in the best way possible — with a trip to Dollywood. While there are no new rides or attractions opening at Dollywood in 2022, there were still plenty of updates and...
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The Coaster101 Podcast Goes to Dollywood
The 2021 Offseason was an interesting one at Dollywood. Not only did Lightning Rod become the first RMC coaster to get “RMC’d,” but Mystery Mine received some track work as well. And what about that new Mountain Coaster Go-Kart contraption...
Continue reading...Mystery Mine 2021 Review of Layout and Track Changes at Dollywood
Update: I had the chance to ride the new-and-improved Mystery Mine over the weekend. At the bottom of this post are new photos with some of my quick thoughts on the new track. This weekend, Dollywood guests were treated to...
Continue reading...Six Thoughts on Dollywood From a First Timer
I just finished my first ever visit to Dollywood, as part of my East Coast coaster road trip. Dollywood has long been on my list of parks to visit, but I actually didn’t know TOO much about it before visiting...
Continue reading...Poll: Best Nighttime Coaster Ride at Dollywood?
Dollywood is home to two of my favorite roller coasters to ride at night: Wild Eagle and Lightning Rod. But each of those rides offers something unique after the sun sets. One offers unprecedented views (even at night) and the...
Continue reading...Dollywood over Labor Day Weekend 2016
This weekend, I braved the Labor Day crowds to venture out to Dollywood in hopes of riding Lightning Rod again, nearly three months after I first rode it in June. Thankfully, the weather couldn’t have been better. Highs were in...
Continue reading...A Rainy and Lightning Rodless Weekend at Dollywood
Pulling into a packed Dollywood parking lot Saturday morning, I knew exactly what I had done. I drove three hours to ride Lightning Rod, a roller coaster that may or may not be open. The a-frame signs standing in front of each parking toll booth...
Continue reading...Dollywood Exceeds Expectations
Nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains lies Dollywood, Pigeon Forge’s most visited attraction. Unlike the many overpriced tourist-traps in the area, Dollywood exceeds expectations and blows its visitors away with their kind service and family atmosphere. They really...
Continue reading...A Day at Dollywood July 2012
I visited Dollywood over the weekend after what seemed like a very long three-year hiatus from visiting the park. During that three years I missed two important additions to the park: Adventure Mountain and Barnstormer. Click here to see my...
Continue reading...Dollywood Trip Report
I made my first ever visit to Dollywood in May and had a dolly-good time! I highly recommend staying in the Dollywood Vacations luxury cabins. They’re a bit pricey and you need to book well in advance but it is...
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