![]() The Timber Tower opened to much fanfare in 2006.Ī gigantic tower with a massive 40-person gondola that lifted to the top 60 feet in the air, the Timber Tower looked much like its eventual replacement, Drop Line.īut instead of a slow ride up and a quick drop down, the Tower spun its gondola and rocked back and forth, giving the riders the sensation of falling to the ground like a tree felled by a lumberjack’s ax. The Timber Tower debuted in 2006 (archived Dollywood media photo) 6. The trek up to the Slidewinder was significant. ![]() The debut of Wildwood Grove proved that Dollywood’s planners are giving more thought to comfort, accessibility and practical movements. Rumors are that the upkeep costs outweighed the ride’s value, but I think it was the long hike up the queue. It was retired in 2019 after 32 years of service. The Slidewinder was essentially a long water slide with multi-seat toboggans. ![]() The Mountain Slidewinder is a water-based thrill ride that served its purpose until Dollywood developed more (and better) thrill rides. So let’s take some time and remember our top 7 gone, but not forgotten rides at Dollywood that no longer exist. Other times, they sneak up on us and we only realize something is gone when we’re staring its replacement in the face.īut that doesn’t mean that dearly departed rides are gone from our memories. Read More: The history of Dollywood: How Dolly saved a once-kitschy theme park If you don’t follow theme park news, it can be shocking to discover that in the course of an off season, a favorite ride has been shuttered in the pursuit of bigger and better things. There is, in the inexorable march of time, inevitably things that have to be jettisoned in the name of progress. 8 theme park in the world, according to Trip Advisor, is a remarkable testament to strategic planning and execution.īut with that remarkable progress, there is some element of trial and error. The 36-year journey from niche theme park to being named the No. Dollywood’s master plan is a thing of wonder.
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