Over the past few years we’ve been looking at the best coasters from decades past. We did our top coasters from before 1970 in 2019, our top coasters of the 1970s in 2020, and last year our top 10 1980s...
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What’s New and Different at Dollywood in 2022
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...
Continue reading...What’s the Best Arrow Looper Left?
With Vortex at King’s Island officially retired last month, I’ve been thinking about Arrow looping coasters. These days they’re generally regarded as pretty rough, and the popularity of the older coasters has dwindled. As they age it also gets harder...
Continue reading...Rare Tennessee Tornado Construction Photos
Tennessee Tornado is celebrating its 20th birthday this year, and to commemorate the milestone season, we’re sharing rare photos of the Dollywood coaster under construction. Dollywood announced Tennessee Tornado in June of 1998. At a cost of $8 million, the...
Continue reading...19 for ’99: Tennessee Tornado at Dollywood
Welcome to another entry in our “19 for ’99” series where we’re showcasing 19 roller coasters that opened in 1999. Today, we take a “spin” on Dollywood’s Tennessee Tornado, the triple-looping steel roller coaster and one of the final creations...
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...What’s New at Dollywood in 2017?
I decided to make this past Saturday at Dollywood the kickoff to my 2017 roller coaster-riding season. And as I expected, Dolly did not disappoint. Foolishly (April Fools Day pun intended), I made the assumption that the park opened at...
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...Virginia Vortex Arrow RCT3 Coaster
I still play Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 when time permits. Sure, the game is dated. The visuals are nothing compared to the stunning graphics offered by a simulator like No Limits 2. But nothing beats playing the roller coaster simulator game that...
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