PKI Punk Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 I had planned on making a trip to Dollywood around December 28th. I know that the park is open on this day, but I was wondering if anyone knew if Thunderhead would be open during this day/time of year. Quote
The Interpreter Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 I had planned on making a trip to Dollywood around December 28th. I know that the park is open on this day, but I was wondering if anyone knew if Thunderhead would be open during this day/time of year. Thunderhead generally operates any time it is at least 40 degrees and there are sufficient people in the park to give it a line. In the event that either of those two things isn't true, it closes.... Quote
PKI Punk Posted December 5, 2006 Author Posted December 5, 2006 So what do you think the odds of it being open on the 28th are? Does it get really cold in Dec in Tennessee? Quote
The Interpreter Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 So what do you think the odds of it being open on the 28th are? Does it get really cold in Dec in Tennessee? The chances are quite good that it will be open, but about as good that it will not. If it IS open, ride it while it is. The weather down there can change on a dime, and often does. Quote
PKI Punk Posted December 5, 2006 Author Posted December 5, 2006 Ok, thanks a lot. I haven't been in like two years. I am excited to see Timber Tower and see how construction is coming on Mystrey Mine. I told my girlfriend we need to go because I need my fixin of the greatest wood coaster on the planet; Thunderhead. Quote
The Interpreter Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 Well...you certainly work the right place to say a thing like that! Quote
PKI Punk Posted December 5, 2006 Author Posted December 5, 2006 Well, yeah that is true. The best part about a GCI coaster is that it stays as smooth as the day it was built. Gotta love um. Quote
The Interpreter Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 Parks should, too. Cost more to begin with, but built to last, not just for low initial price. Quote
PKI Punk Posted December 5, 2006 Author Posted December 5, 2006 Yeah, I mean look at the Voyage. It had over 1,000 ft retracked after the first season. Kentucky Rumbler had 0 feet retracked. They are built very well. Quote
PhantomTheater Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 So what do you think the odds of it being open on the 28th are? Does it get really cold in Dec in Tennessee? Yes, it does. It's not uncommon for below freezing temperatures, especilly at night. Christmas at Dollywood is amazing, the lights, the rides, the shows make one excellent experience. Dress warmly! Quote
WooferBearATL Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 So what do you think the odds of it being open on the 28th are? Does it get really cold in Dec in Tennessee? The chances are quite good that it will be open, but about as good that it will not. If it IS open, ride it while it is. The weather down there can change on a dime, and often does. Interp! The likelyhood that it's going to be 40 degrees in Pigeon Forge on 12/28 are pretty slim!!! Quote
The Interpreter Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 Really? My friends at National Weather Service say that the probability of it being at least 40 on that day is about 50-50. I have seen 65 degree weather on that day before. And 0. Not the same day, of course. Quote
normal Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 I live in Knoxville,Tn. Here recently it's been near 70 out one day and down around 32 the next.So my best guess on that date in Pigeon Forge it will most likely be well below 40 especially since the park is in the Mtns. Quote
Legend Rider Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 Yeah, I mean look at the Voyage. It had over 1,000 ft retracked after the first season. Kentucky Rumbler had 0 feet retracked. They are built very well. also, look at the resources for the park, the speed Rumbler reaches, the speed voyage reaches, the heights, the changes in direction. and the fact that Beech Bend is having legal issues, yeah they might not need retracking yet, but its not inevitable. Quote
PKI Punk Posted December 5, 2006 Author Posted December 5, 2006 Yes, but look at Thunderhead, it has also had less retracking than Voyage and it operates more days out of the year and it is 3 years old Quote
RailRider Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 I have seen beautiful weather in TN during the month of December and I have also experienced heavy freezing ice. I would say you have a 50/50 chance of good weather. Good Luck and enjoy... Quote
coasterbruh Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 I have seen beautiful weather in TN during the month of December and I have also experienced heavy freezing ice. I would say you have a 50/50 chance of good weather. Good Luck and enjoy... You may want to hit the coaster as soon as you get there because it got below 40 last friday when I was there As far as MM... Quote
Skywriter Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 I have seen beautiful weather in TN during the month of December and I have also experienced heavy freezing ice. I would say you have a 50/50 chance of good weather. Good Luck and enjoy... You may want to hit the coaster as soon as you get there because it got below 40 last friday when I was there As far as MM... Looks a little short but good. Quote
KIBeast Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 I think that there is a lot that you are not seeing. Maybe due to it being undergound...don't really know. According to RCDB, it is a two and a half minute ride. Quote
Skywriter Posted December 5, 2006 Posted December 5, 2006 I think that there is a lot that you are not seeing. Maybe due to it being undergound...don't really know. According to RCDB, it is a two and a half minute ride. Really.Cool. I thought it would be in and out of the mine Building.I have to ride this and Maverick Quote
WooferBearATL Posted December 6, 2006 Posted December 6, 2006 Really? My friends at National Weather Service say that the probability of it being at least 40 on that day is about 50-50. I have seen 65 degree weather on that day before. And 0. Not the same day, of course. Pigeon Forge Info Average Temp in January is 39.2. I'll stick with my bet. <G> Quote
The Interpreter Posted December 6, 2006 Posted December 6, 2006 Average temp...which means for a good part of the average day, the temperature is above 39.2, and for a good part of the average day, it is below that. The latter part is frequently called "night." Quote
RingMaster Posted December 26, 2006 Posted December 26, 2006 For those who would like to take a quick gander at some ride footage should check out the Mine Animations on the Mystery Mine site: http://www.dollywood.com/mmine/anim.htm It's the Crusher video you should look at. Looks to be a pretty neat ride. Quote
The Interpreter Posted December 26, 2006 Posted December 26, 2006 Well, PKIPunk was wanting to know if Thunderhead was likely to run Thursday, the 28th. I told him yes, as long as it was at least 40 degrees. Looks likely it will be! From the National Weather Service forecast for Pigeon Forge: Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a high near 58. Let us know how it goes! Quote
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