Dollywood 2011 Project

[dwfan]

I just found out on thrill network boards from an employee who is a thrill network board member that DW's press release for there 2011 project will be announced August 2nd!!! The only thing they talked about on thrill network is getting a new coaster in DW. Although he didn't say what the ride would be, he did say he thought we would all like what we were going to here. Like I said all they talk about on there is a new coaster, and he did say in DW meetings he brought up the ideas posted on thrill network. So DW may be looking at a new coaster in 2011, who knows but only a week and a half until Monday August 2nd, I will watch the news and tell you guys on August 2nd what they are getting.

[Swoosh]

We'll see if the Screamin' Swing rumor holds any water

[mhguy77]

In June I used my SDC seasons pass at Dollywood to gain 50% admision.  The man what was processing my entry said" Ok, I have to ask you, since you are from SDC area, WHat do you think about the Big Swing?, thats what they told us we were getting next year and we didnt know if it was a good ride" 
We will see on the 2nd

[dwfan]

There is also supposed to be an additional announcement, everyone is guessing it might be the resort Dollywood talked about.

[shavethewhales]

I would expect it to be more along the lines of a new show to replace an older one or a new up-charge experience.

Here's hoping DW gets a fun new type of ride for the chain, so that SDC can get it next! 

[shavethewhales]

Here's a really good video that's just been put out on the ride: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPURkruaO7s
There's also a new set on the FB page http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150101841862240&set=a.10150101841757240.286442.239284692239&theater#!/photo.php?fbid=10150101841862240&set=a.10150101841757240.286442.239284692239&theater&pid=6134779&id=239284692239


Sounds like there's still lots of interesting theming to be added, plus the kids' play area sounds fairly elaborate. It'll definitely be interesting to see what the finished area looks like.

Between this, MM, and Riverblast, I'd say HFEC is really trying to reach new levels with their theming and atmosphere additions. They've always been good about details and charm, but these days they're really laying down the cash to distinguish their parks.

[History Buff]

Think any of the "soft climb-on" items will be similar to things that will appear in Half-Dollar Holler?

[sanddunerider]

looks like they are making good progress. I like the burning 2x4's in the metal barrell for heat..

[shavethewhales]

It looks like DW's screamin swing will have a special set up for wheelchair access.
(http://www.wate.com/Global/story.asp?S=13999591)

I didn't realize this was actually needed, as the swings are fairly close to the ground. It might imply that there are other design differences between this swing and SDC's versions such as lower floors. I'm pretty sure SDC's version was the first to have the rolling magnets, and the ride time is actually longer than most other swings (IIRC), so the Screamin Swing design is still changing from installation to installation. I think the air tanks on this one are set up differently too, from what I've seen. I wonder if that will translate into a few additional swings on each ride.

[Swoosh]

^No more swings will be added.  PTB think that TGS is almost too long.

[sanddunerider]

swoosh, i wondered about that,  the swing does "seem" to take quite a while to "ride".  by the time it starts up and shuts down.... BUT, I have never actually timed it.

[oldsdcer]

but I'm always disappointed when it ends.

[shavethewhales]

Some new photos are up on another goofy new mini-site for the barnstormer. http://www.dollywood.com/land/barnstormer/index.html (click on Flight Prep)

The barn looks really sharp, and it looks like there'll be some some nice kids play structures as well.

[sanddunerider]

your right shave,  goofy site. 

but some great pics. Lots of detail and everything looks great!

[History Buff]

The site's been up since they announced the addition, but I hadn't seen the newer photos.  Interesting.  I'm glad they kept SDC's theme truer to the time period.  They can do different things at DW since they partnered with Parton.