How big are the drops at Dollywood?


How big are the drops at Dollywood? This 230-foot tall drop tower pulls an impressive negative 3.2 G's as it slams towards earth at nearly 80 MPH. The views are beautiful, but the real reason to ride is the rush! The Drop Line, which opened in Spring of 2017, is one of the tallest drop towers in the country.


How big is too big for Dollywood rides?

Dollywood's Accessibility Guide states that “certain attractions may not accommodate individuals approaching 270 lbs. and/or 6-ft. -4-in height.” We made every effort to account for this and to be as thorough as possible when testing out each of these attractions.


What ride did Dollywood shut down?

At the end of Dollywood's Harvest Festival presented by Humana on October 30, Lightning Rod will close for the winter as it's existing launch system is replaced with a high-speed chain lift, park officials said in a video posted to the park's social media. The ride will reopen Spring 2024.


Is the Drop Line at Dollywood scary?

If the views from Drop Line aren't breathtaking enough, the 20+ story drop definitely is! The instant acceleration from 0 to 78MPH as you hurtle towards the ground and experience -3.2G's for nearly three seconds of free fall is sure to scare even the bravest person in your group.


What is the scariest ride in Dollywood?

I'm a coaster veteran so scary criteria may be biased, but here is my list.
  • Lightning Rod. Hands down the most thrilling, absolutely terrifying on an overcast night with no moon or starlight. ...
  • Mystery Mine. The 90-degree lift is enough to un-glue most riders. ...
  • Wild Eagle. ...
  • Blazing Fury. ...
  • Tennessee Tornado. ...
  • Thunderhead.


What is the oldest ride at Dollywood?

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.


Is it hard to walk in Dollywood?

Dollywood is a large theme park, but perhaps more importantly, a very hilly theme park. If you have even moderate mobility issues, you might be intimidated.


How safe are drop towers?

1. Drop Towers: Drop towers are thrilling rides that take riders to great heights and drop them at high speed. Unfortunately, these rides can also cause injuries such as neck injuries, back injuries, and fractures due to the sudden jolt of the ride.


What is the tallest roller coaster in the world 2023?

Kingda Ka – Six Flags (Jackson, New Jersey) Not only is it the biggest roller coaster in America, but as of 2023, it is also the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the entire world!