Brother Dave said:
Dollywood has an Eli Ferris Wheel, Tilt-a-Whirl, bumper cars, Yo-Yo, and a Chance carousel. They also have three kiddie rides, too, including a Convoy, Red Baron airplanes, and a circular car ride. Definitely light on the flat rides.
Most would agree that Dollywood is "light on the flat rides" by counts, but the point I tried to make above is that it is ok that way. Dollywood is a theme park by design and intent, not an amusement park. It's more like the Magic Kingdom than Six Flags in style and design. Adding flat rides just to increase their quantity of them is not their intention nor would it reach out to their target clientelle in a desirable way.
Swoosh said:
Yes, but I think that a ride sticking that far up into the air would ruin the "feel" that the park has going for it.-SS
I don't. Just name it buzzsaw and take away that terrible checkered flag paint on the shaft of the ride.
Or you could stick the ride down in a little hole to make the ride soar a little lower on the midway.
Or make a long queue line to it that hides it in the woods behind trees.
Or get crazy and put in a huge box and theme it to Davy Crockett.
Heck, I wouldn't care if they themed it to thrash metal rock and stuck it on the Highest hill in the park, just get that ride.
Brother Dave said:
Dollywood has an Eli Ferris Wheel, Tilt-a-Whirl, bumper cars, Yo-Yo, and a Chance carousel. They also have three kiddie rides, too, including a Convoy, Red Baron airplanes, and a circular car ride. Definitely light on the flat rides.
Just FYI: The carousel is not a chance it is a:
as stated by Tim O'Brien from the Amusement Park Guide Volume 3 via information recieved from William Manns, a carousel historian
1903 Gustav Dentzel Philadelphia-style carousel, with original factory paint. It features some of the rarest Dentzel animals, including a rooster and a dog, and operates with an antique band organ
Sorry, it rubbed me the wrong way so I had to point out the error.
However, at one time Dollywood did have the antique Dentzel you are talking about.
In 1990, Dollywood leased the former Rocky Springs Park 1903 Dentzel from the Rocky Springs Preservation Club. Dollywood tore down the Silver Dollar Saloon located in the Village area, and put the Carousel there. It lasted until 1998 when the park removed the antique and replaced it with the new Chance in 1999. (The lease expired, and the park did not renew because of upkeep costs)
*** Edited 4/28/2004 4:07:33 AM UTC by Dukeis#1***
I'm really surprised that Tim O'Brien hasn't updated his book concerning this by now.
Oh, and thanks, Duke, for adding the Scrambler. I forgot about that one.
By the way, the lack of flat rides does not bother me. Like other posters have pointed out, this park is a true THEME park, where the THEMES come first. I really enjoyed this park, and can't wait to visit it again soon!
*** Edited 4/28/2004 1:13:25 PM UTC by Brother Dave***
Sawmill ride complex looks best, especially if it includeds a wild mouse and frisbee plus childrens rides.
Too bad they did not renew the lease on the antique, I'd prefer the antique over fabulous fiberglass! lol
My own personal opinion is that it has been a diamond in the rough for about 10 years now to coaster enthusiasts who thought it was a "redneck" park. I know one thing for sure, some parks that I've been to that are considered jewels in the coaster crown are more redneck then Dollywood ever thought of being.
I believe that this survey is just a minor scratch on the surface of what we can expect from Dollywood for the next 5-10 years.
Oh and yes, Thunderhead IS awesome! lol *** Edited 4/29/2004 4:18:42 AM UTC by TNcoasterman***
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