Dollywood to expand water park

ANOTHER excellent move by Dollywood. Sure I'm not the biggest waterpark fan on the board (CO, that's your cue)...but I know what makes MONEY.....and waterparks are it!

I like the idea of the smaller buckets and the overall theme. It sounds much better than the standard tower with bucket. ** yawn **

I wasn't a huge fan of water attractions either until I rode the half pipe at PGA. Craaaazy air for a large guy like me. ;)

Of course we all that since they've announced this addition to the waterpark then the main park will only be getting infrastructure improvements. However this means that 2006 will be another great year for Dollywood lest we forget the fabulous survey they gave us earlier this year.

I think this is a great addition to the waterpark and one that's been missing since they opened the waterpark.

I don't know about you all but I'm beginning to think that this area of the Smoky's will soon become a destination for rollercoaster/theme/waterpark enthusiasts. I sure am glad it's only an hour and a half away from me. I don't know about anyone else but I can't get enough of Thunderhead!

Dollywood will add a new ride next year as well. Not yet announced.

Splash Country does great business, and me too, have been feeling an attraction such as this has been missing from the beginning.

Dollywood will continue to grow, and more and more people will come and visit, it can only get bigger and better.

I can't get enough of Thunderhead either. :)

Let me guess. A drop tower? (S&S or Intamin)

- Gonch
reads all the forum threads

I love the level of theming that HFE pulls off at it's parks. They always combine local heritage with thrill rides to an astonishing scale. I'm sure this thing will look spectacular when it's finished.

The only thing about Splash Country is that the employees there are not quite as friendly as the ones over at the theme park. They seem to have a less relaxed attitude.

*** This post was edited by Dukeis#1 7/27/2004 7:34:52 PM ***

Mostly because they are all Teenagers, unlike the theme park. They instill some friendliness into them.

Anyone else think a Dollywood Hotel might be a good idea?*** This post was edited by CoastermanX 7/27/2004 9:05:08 PM ***

Sounds like another smart move by the people at Dollywood. Does anyone know if Splash Country's new for 2004 family rapids water slide has opened yet?

Yes, Big Bear Plunge opened July, 17. It is one exhilirating experience, I assure you!

You really think a drop tower is on the way? Personally I was under the impression that they would do some interior cleanup in preparation for the addition of the new themed area.

Speaking of the new themed area, it's my own personal opinion that this will the next in a long line of additions behind Thunderhead Gap.

Yes, park staff are convinced they will add on to TH Gap next year.

BTW, TNcoasterman, get on AIM, we can talk more.

Heh, did anyone else that has a Splash Country or Gold Super Pass get their free coupon for the water park in the mail. I guess they sent them out as a sort of apology for the delayed opening of Big Bear Plunge. We were going to head up there to check out Splash Country their last operating weekend anyway and now have a free ticket to for me to use (my wife has the Super Pass.) Awesome job by Dollywood!

Free tickets abound! They want more visitors!

Well they're going to get some ;)