This coaster
with a twister layout has been repeatedly ranked among the top ten and in
comparing it with the other 6 coasters I’ve ridden on the top ten list, I can
appreciate why. It has all the elements
of a world class woodie, and then some.
The first drop of 100 feet at a sharp right angle was delicious and the rest
of the ride was super. Thunderhead is
full of steeply banked turns – see the overbanked turn in two of the
photographs - and feels faster than the
actual speed of 53mph, thundering into the loading station mid-ride, above the
loading platform. The station
fly-through is a distinctive and fun element for both riders and
spectators. (I would have waved to
those in line but wasn’t sure there was enough clearance to do so without
losing an arm!) Thunderhead provides a
very good ride experience and constitutes an example of a woodie which isn’t
unduly rough or in any way punishing. 4
out of 5 stars. For more information
about rides at Dollywood, visit www.dollywood.com/ First two photographs courtesy of Coasterimage.com
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