What is the scariest ride at Dollywood?

The “Scariest” Rides at Dollywood Ranked (Top 5)
  1. Lightning Rod.
  2. Mystery Mine. ...
  3. Thunderhead. ...
  4. Wild Eagle. How scary you find Wild Eagle largely depends on whether you're afraid of heights. ...
  5. Tennessee Tornado. At first glance, the Tennessee Tornado might seem intimidating. ...
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What is the most intense ride at Dollywood?

Thunderhead

The entire ride is constructed of wood, and it's definitely one of the most intense coasters in the park. You'll love the 100 foot drop and top speeds of 55 miles per hour.
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What is the least scary ride at Dollywood?

The 5 LEAST Spooky Rides at Dollywood
  1. Dollywood Express. I love the Dollywood express for many reasons. ...
  2. Rockin' Roadway. I have been a fully licensed driver for going on 17 years now, but there is still something so fun about driving a car around a track. ...
  3. Village Carousel. ...
  4. Whistle Punk Chaser. ...
  5. The Rides in Country Fair.
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Is Thunderhead at Dollywood scary?

6. Thunderhead. Good decent wooden coaster. Not really scary per say, but a good knock you around wooden coaster experience.
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What is the oldest ride in Dollywood?

Blazing Fury

Blazing Fury is located in Craftsman's Valley, is the oldest coaster ride in the park, and is a holdover from Silver Dollar City days, before the park became Dollywood.
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Does the Thunderhead at Dollywood go upside down?

Rides at Dollywood that go upside down include Mystery Mine, Tennessee Tornado, and Wild Eagle. There are plenty of other fun rides here that don't go upside down. Two of my favorite Dollywood coasters – Lightning Rod and Thunderhead – both don't go upside down!
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How scary is Tennessee Tornado Dollywood?

Tennessee Tornado. At first glance, the Tennessee Tornado might seem intimidating. In reality, however, it's not quite as scary as it looks. Some visitors actually report that watching the ride is more frightening than navigating it in person.
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How fast is the Thunderhead at Dollywood?

Thunderhead ®

Carefully situated between two mountains, this massive wooden coaster stands tall among the mighty trees and takes advantage of the area's rough and tumble terrain to create a daring ride featuring a 100-foot drop and a top speed of 55 mph.
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Has Dollywood ever had an accident?

A Dollywood spokesman said their ride named 'Drop Line' was made by the same manufacturer as the 'Orlando Free Fall' and they are closing it out of an abundance of caution. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the heartbreaking accident at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida.
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Has there ever been any accidents at Dollywood?

-- Dollywood is temporarily closing its drop tower attraction after a boy fell to his death from a similar type of ride by the same manufacturer at a park in Orlando, a spokesman for Dolly Parton's Tennessee theme park said. "We were deeply saddened to hear of the heartbreaking accident at ICON Park in Orlando, Fla.
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How safe are Dollywood rides?

At Dollywood, safety is our number one priority. The park has an exemplary safety record and Lightning Rod uses a patented, continuously welded topper track that provided a very smooth with clean, tight transitions. It was just named best new attraction for 2016.
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How much G force is Wild Eagle at Dollywood?

Wild Eagle

The seats sit on either side of the track, which makes you feel like you're flying when you're on the ride. This coaster has a 135-foot drop and reaches a top speed of 61 miles per hour at 4x G force.
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Why is the lightning rod always closed?

Last summer, the ride was finally shut down for the season with a sign at the entrance of the attraction that read: “Lightning Rod is closed for the balance of 2020 as it receives an upgrade from manufacturer Rocky Mountain Construction.
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How tall is the drop on Thunderhead at Dollywood?

The wooden coaster features a 100-foot drop and reaches a top speed of 55 mph. It's one crazy ride – pure fun from start to finish. As much as I love roller coasters, I'm ironically afraid of heights, especially when I'm not strapped into a coaster seat.
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Does Mystery Mine go upside down?

As you hang out at the top, be prepared for a hot surprise that'll send you blasting out! Hold on as you encounter 2 back-to-back inline twists, one of which will leave you hanging upside down. Rude much? You'll ride upside-down for a few feet and then encounter a hill that will fix that problem very quickly.
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Does Dollywood have a slingshot ride?

The Polaris slingshot rental near Dollywood's Splash Country will give you the ultimate adventure of a lifetime. From the scenic drives to busy streets around Dollywood's Splash Country, you will enjoy every minute of your Slingshot rental.
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Why did Dolly Parton close Dollywood?

Dolly Parton 'heartbroken' by raging wildfire that causes Dollywood to close. Dolly Parton is "heartbroken" by the news. Dolly Parton's famous Dollywood theme park near the Great Smoky Mountains in eastern Tennessee was closed Tuesday as a wildfire ravaged the area and made its way seriously close to the park's border.
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What happened at Dollywood?

Dollywood temporarily closes ride after teen's fatal fall at Florida amusement park. The Drop Line ride at Dollywood was closed "out of an abundance of caution" after Tyre Sampson, 14, fell out of the Orlando Free Fall attraction at ICON Park, officials said.
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Was Dollywood affected by the tornadoes?

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Dolly Parton's Pigeon Forge Dollywood theme park was spared in the wildfires ravaging East Tennessee, but Parton says she is bereft about the destruction suffered by others in the Great Smoky Mountains.
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