Hmm... heres hoping it has some flairs of 'WildFire' from the Europeans but some new things too (first wood-hybrid in smokey mountains!! * I think*)
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Hmm... heres hoping it has some flairs of 'WildFire' from the Europeans but some new things too (first wood-hybrid in smokey mountains!! * I think*)
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I really, really like Dollywood but my heart belongs to Silver Dollar City. The park is more authentic to it's founding where Dolly has less of a core theme. Someone on this thread mentioned Fire in the Hole and Blazing Fury. The Baldnobber storyline is actually based on true folklore of a vigilante group that was local to Branson. While Dollywood has a higher overall coaster count, the SDC coaster collection is about as solid as they come.
Most that visit both parks often give the nod to SDC but the other area attractions make Dollywood's location a bit better because Branson's singular focus in music theaters are coming back to bite them in the buttocks and because it's a bit closer to more major metro areas.
What you locals in Orlando need to do is drive over to Sanford and hop on a cheap Allegiant flight to either Springfield Mo. or Northwest Arkansas' XNA and take a weekend trip to SDC.
Here's a closer look at the ride video:
First wooden launch coaster? And the fastest wooden coaster? This looks amazing. Some of those airtime hills at the end look absolutely killer. Color me impressed.
First wooden launch coaster? And the fastest wooden coaster? This looks amazing. Some of those airtime hills at the end look absolutely killer. Color me impressed.
...It is a great fit for the park. It caters to familys with no inversions but brings the thrill factor of a Texas Giant. I am stoked to see what happens especially for this coaster.
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I truly expect an RMC redo of the Gwazi area at Busch Gardens with this and Outlaw Run basically being Manby's work for HFE while he was there.
With this news from yesterday:
"the Company named Anthony Esparza as Chief Creative Officer, effective September 8, 2015. Esparza previously served as Senior Vice President, Guest Experiences, Design and Development for Herschend Enterprises, among other extensive experience in related industries."
I look forward to see what is in store for SeaWorld Parks and I would guess something good will happen to Gwazi.
"the Company named Anthony Esparza as Chief Creative Officer, effective September 8, 2015. Esparza previously served as Senior Vice President, Guest Experiences, Design and Development for Herschend Enterprises, among other extensive experience in related industries."
I look forward to see what is in store for SeaWorld Parks and I would guess something good will happen to Gwazi.
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Dollywood has some of the best coasters/theming in the country. The park ranks up to Universal and Disney for me. Dolly is my favvvvvv
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