How fast are the roller coasters at Dollywood?

Lightning Rod ® Lightning Rod races down the 165-foot drop and propels guests along its 3,800-foot track to a top speed of 73 mph. There is no surprise why USA Today readers have consistently named Lightning Rod ® one of the top-10 best roller coasters in the country.



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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. ...
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  • Blazing Fury. ...
  • Tennessee Tornado. ...
  • Thunderhead.


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Dollywood is closed for the off-season. With the way the calendar falls this year, that means our teams have 67 days to reset and ready the park for another great year of operation. Dollywood re-opens March 11 (March 10 for Season Passholders).

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Standing some 63 feet (19m) tall, the surprising forceful coaster reaches speeds up to 47 mph (75.5 km/h).

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Formula Rossa is a launched roller coaster located at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Manufactured by Intamin and opened in 2010, it is the world's fastest roller coaster, featuring a maximum speed of 240 km/h.

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With amazing new entertainment, extended park hours and a nightly fireworks show, Dollywood is the perfect place for families to celebrate the fun and excitement of summer.

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Weapons and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on Dollywood Property.

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Free cups of ice water are also available. One more thing worth noting: Dollywood does not serve alcohol inside the park.

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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.

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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.

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Wild Eagle The Wild Eagle was the first ride of its kind in the United States and is situated 21 stories above Dollywood, providing a true bird's eye view of the park. Enjoy this unique experience as you turn upside down three times and soar high above the Smoky Mountains!

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Visit on a Lighter Day Generally, you'll find Dollywood is most crowded in summer and fall. While going to Dollywood in the low season is ideal, visiting on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday during summer is the best way to dodge crowds and long lines.

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The Slowest Rollercoaster in the World - Tiger and Turtle Walking Coaster Duisburg.

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Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure features seven launches, the most of any roller coaster in the world when it opened, and reaches a maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). It is also the first coaster in the United States to feature a free-fall vertical drop element, which plunges riders nearly 17 feet.

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What is the fastest roller coaster in the UK? The fastest roller coaster in the UK is Stealth at Alton Towers, which reaches 0-80mph (128.7 kmph) in just 1.9 seconds. After reaching top speed, the track turns 90 degrees and rapidly ascends the ride's famous 'top hat'-shaped peak before descending down the other side.

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