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10 NEW Roller Coasters You Must Ride In 2016!
ByCoaster Nation Emma May 9, 2016May 23, 2016

Calling all roller coaster fans!!! The 2016 coaster season has begun! Take a look at 10 new coasters you should visit this season! 10. Flight of Hippogriff – Universal Studios Hollywood This new ride is family-friendly and brings joy to all ages! You must be at least 36″ tall to ride. 9. GaleForce- Playland’s Castaway…

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Dollywood Thrills in the Hills Postponed
ByDan Hower March 28, 2016March 29, 2016

Every coaster lover out there is anxiously waiting for the opening of Lightning Rod, Dollywood’s new 2016 coaster. As of late, the park has been battling some very upset coaster fans since they have pushed back the opening of their record breaking new ride. The world’s first wooden launch coaster was scheduled to open this Spring but has still not happened….

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RMC Releases Statement For The Delay Of Dollywood’s New Lightning Rod Coaster
ByDan Hower March 20, 2016March 25, 2016

Many theme park enthusiasts are extremely bummed that Dollywood’s new record breaking roller coaster is still not open. We kept fans updated through out the construction process.. So why isn’t Lightning Rod open?!?!…. and more importantly when will It open?… The answer might just be that there is no definitive answer… Lightning Rod is the world’s first…

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Lightning Rod Construction Update at Dollywood
ByDan Hower January 12, 2016January 12, 2016

If you didn’t already know, Dollywood will debut a new wooden coaster called Lightning Rod in 2016. The new wooden masterpiece is billed as “The World’s First and Fastest Wood Launch Coaster” and the trains are designed after sweet, tricked out 1950’s hot rods. The ride is being built by Rocky Mountain Construction. Today, they released these…

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Take A POV Ride On Lightning Rod! Dollywood’s 2016 Coaster
ByDan Hower November 21, 2015November 24, 2015

In 2016 Dollywood will debut a new wooden coaster called Lightning Rod. The new wooden masterpiece is billed as “The World’s First and Fastest Wood Launch Coaster” and the trains are designed after sweet, tricked out 1950’s hot rods. Before we say anymore, click on the video below and take a front seat ride! The…

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Dollywood Lightning Rod IAAPA Q&A + POV
ByDan Hower November 17, 2015November 23, 2015

This morning at IAAPA, Dollywood, and Rocky Mountain Coasters did a live Q&A about their 2016 coaster, Lightning Rod. They also released the official POV. You can watch both videos below. POV http://youtu.be/mN5A6Vuo-dg Live Q&A at IAAPA (skip to 7:30 mark to start with sound) http://youtu.be/YgAkvDBHGik Follow our live updates from IAAPA all week on…

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2015 Golden Ticket Award Winners Announced!
ByCoaster Nation Matt September 16, 2015September 16, 2015

The theme park trade publication Amusement Today held their 17th annual Golden Ticket Awards at Luna Park in New York City this past weekend to crown the Best In Class around the industry. Every year, Amusement Today conducts an international survey of knowledgeable and experienced theme park fans to get their votes on the Best in…

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World’s Fastest Roller Coaster Coming To Dollywood!
ByCoaster Nation Matt August 10, 2015

Dolly’s done it again! Dollywood, the pride of Great Smoky Mountains, TN, unveiled on August 7th the renderings and layout of their new wooden coaster, Lightning Rod, which will open next year in the Jukebox Junction section of the park. This is billed as “The World’s First and Fastest Wood Launch Coaster” and the trains…

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