Looks like a developer is wanting to bring in residential units next to The Beach Waterpark.    https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2026/02/23/milhaus-mason-apartments-new-development-beach.html?csrc=6398&link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=699c3a4be3597c0001def4ba&utm_campaign=trueAnthemTrendingContent&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwZnRzaAQJUM1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe1ftYD4NC2Zan2UOvACH5U6kjqo9OsekyYwoWpcT3awiwDuUJ82ZQ6JFEdJs_aem_xKOFq_IhFwsxSvotMimGkw

I agree to all that BUT as Dollywood looks to expand and extend their market reach and does so with a 50 million dollar dark ride hybrid, the disparity between the two becomes even more apparent. AND as their reach goes beyond the generational customers that have been coming to the park for decades and looks to connect with a whole new to Dollywood customer, I think they have to either close the quality gap by doing what they did with the original version of this attraction at SilverDollarCity, or provide more historical context for the ride. I was hoping when they did the renovation, they would’ve added some of that in so a “new to the experience “ customer would grasp the reason it is as hokey as it is. I’ve taken quite a few friends on it that have been very “what the hell did I just ride” when they get off, and not in a great way. 

In an industry that often chases records — fastest launch, steepest drop, highest peak — longevity tells a different story. At Dollywood, that story is Blazing Fury. https://themeparksbydon.com/blazing-fury-storytelling-strategy/

lol sorry i heard "beast buzz" on tower topics and figured id look it up on here and found this lol 

Dang dude, my most embarrassing ancient trip report and you had to dig it up 22 years later? lol