Got to see this at IAAPA!

 

So it was you stepping in front of people recording 

1 hour ago, disco2000 said:

So it was you stepping in front of people recording 

Trust me, that was all the buzz down there. 

I really like that song that plays! Also, that startup sound towards the end reminds me of Mystic Timbers.

I’m definitely more excited for Big Bear Mountain after seeing the trains and watching the full POV! A fun fact is that the trains were designed by Greg Crane, who was the creative director for Mystic Timbers! Kings Island connections are everywhere. 

11 hours ago, KIghostguy said:

I’m definitely more excited for Big Bear Mountain after seeing the trains and watching the full POV! A fun fact is that the trains were designed by Greg Crane, who was the creative director for Mystic Timbers! Kings Island connections are everywhere. 

The mud splashes by the wheels look amazing!

Looks like an amazing ride.  It is amazing to think how much Dollywood has expanded over the last decade.  My first visit was in 2008, during Smoky Mountain Christmas.  That was before Wild Eagle, Firechaser Express, Wildwood Grove, and Lightning Rod!  The park is quickly becoming a multi-day park, which is part of the reason they are likely building more resorts.

To anyone who has never visited Dollywood.  I highly recommend it.  Outside of Kings Island, it is the only other amusement park that I have had a season pass to.

For those who didn't get to listen to the whole pod, here is our interview with Bram and Carin from Vekoma as they discuss Big Bear Mountain and the Tilt Coaster.

 

This coaster is well on the way.  These are pictures from 1/1/2023.

Nice to see how much progress has been made in the almost 3 months since I was there. Looking forward to riding it later this year.

Just wish the visuals were better (to align w the audio) shiny green and orange steel coaster in a field doesn’t scream “mountain”