Indiana Beach Boardwalk Resort on

the upswing under Apex Parks Group

SEE PAGE 26

RMC Lightning Rod blazes new terrain at Dollywood

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.

— After numerous setbacks,

Lightning Rod appears to have

opened at Dollywood. Most

recently, park offi cials have

described the wooden launch

coaster's status as being in “tech-

nical ride rehearsal” (an op-

erational mode that lets riders

know that they will have an op-

portunity to ride, however the

ride might close to allow adjust-

ment for optimal operation).

Dollywood’s planning cycle

typically starts about two years

before a new ride attraction

opens. Jukebox Junction was the

location in the park that was se-

lected. Amusement Today asked

why that particular location:

“We were looking for a ride that

would fi t the 1950s theme of the

area, provide a family thrill expe-

rience and would bring another

superlative to the park,” said

Pete Owens, director of com-

munications for the Dollywood

Companies. He continued, “In

Lightning Rod we achieved two

— fi rst wooden launch coaster

and fastest wooden coaster.”

When asked why this type of

roller coaster was selected, Ow-

ens said, “Thematically, a wood

coaster made the most sense,

and the design best utilized the

unique terrain we have in the

best way. The launch and the col-

lection of elements in this ride

design were all factors.”

Rocky Mountain Construc-

tion was the manufacturer of

choice due to its track record of

innovative designs. “RMC’s pat-

ented track technology and the

capability it adds to the design

elements, were key factors,” Ow-

ens said. “If you add Alan Schil-

ke’s knowledge of our park (he

designed Tennessee Tornado for

Arrow) and his understanding of

what we wanted to provide our

customer, RMC was the choice.”

The control system por-

tion of the new attraction was

handled by Irvine Ondrey Engi-

neering. “We had been in touch

with Rocky Mountain Construc-

tion since IAAPA the year before

on their need of a control system

engineering fi rm. And given the

size of the project, and the desire

AT: B. Derek Shaw

bdshaw@am

usementtoda

y.com

Lightning Rod riders are

blasted up a 200-foot-tall

hill before racing along

3,800 feet of hillside track

at speeds of up to 75 mph.

COURTESY DOLLYWOOD;

BOBBY NAGY

See DOLLYWOOD, page 4

September 2016 | Vol. 20 • Issue 6.1

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Indiana Beach Boardwalk Resort on

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SEE PAGE 26

RMC Lightning Rod blazes new terrain at Dollywood

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.

— After numerous setbacks,

Lightning Rod appears to have

opened at Dollywood. Most

recently, park offi cials have

described the wooden launch

coaster's status as being in “tech-

nical ride rehearsal” (an op-

erational mode that lets riders

know that they will have an op-

portunity to ride, however the

ride might close to allow adjust-

ment for optimal operation).

Dollywood’s planning cycle

typically starts about two years

before a new ride attraction

opens. Jukebox Junction was the

location in the park that was se-

lected. Amusement Today asked

why that particular location:

“We were looking for a ride that

would fi t the 1950s theme of the

area, provide a family thrill expe-

rience and would bring another

superlative to the park,” said

Pete Owens, director of com-

munications for the Dollywood

Companies. He continued, “In

Lightning Rod we achieved two

— fi rst wooden launch coaster

and fastest wooden coaster.”

When asked why this type of

roller coaster was selected, Ow-

ens said, “Thematically, a wood

coaster made the most sense,

and the design best utilized the

unique terrain we have in the

best way. The launch and the col-

lection of elements in this ride

design were all factors.”

Rocky Mountain Construc-

tion was the manufacturer of

choice due to its track record of

innovative designs. “RMC’s pat-

ented track technology and the

capability it adds to the design

elements, were key factors,” Ow-

ens said. “If you add Alan Schil-

ke’s knowledge of our park (he

designed Tennessee Tornado for

Arrow) and his understanding of

what we wanted to provide our

customer, RMC was the choice.”

The control system por-

tion of the new attraction was

handled by Irvine Ondrey Engi-

neering. “We had been in touch

with Rocky Mountain Construc-

tion since IAAPA the year before

on their need of a control system

engineering fi rm. And given the

size of the project, and the desire

AT: B. Derek Shaw

bdshaw@am

usementtoda

y.com

Lightning Rod riders are

blasted up a 200-foot-tall

hill before racing along

3,800 feet of hillside track

at speeds of up to 75 mph.

COURTESY DOLLYWOOD;

BOBBY NAGY

See DOLLYWOOD, page 4

September 2016 | Vol. 20 • Issue 6.1

www.amusementtoday.com

TM & ©2016 Amusement Today, Inc.

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PERMIT # 2069

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USH

!

Mai

led

Frid

ay, A

ugus

t 19,

201

6

Remembering

the fi rst lady of

Wonderland Park,

Alethea Roads

SEE PAGE 41

RememberingINSIDE:

REGISTRATIONNOW OPEN!

www.GoldenTicketAwards.com

Remembering

the fi rst lady of

Wonderland Park,

Alethea Roads

SEE PAGE 41

2018MEDIA

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