Experiencing the freedom of flight, the new coaster’s innovative floorless design positions riders seated four abreast in a forward-facing position, with two riders actually seated on the “wings” along either side of the coaster’s track with nothing but air above and below them.
“Wild Eagle celebrates not only the majestic bald eagle but also my beautiful Smoky Mountains which folks will get a bird’s eye view of as they soar high above Dollywood," Dolly Parton said at the announcement. "I’m just thrilled that Dollywood’s Wild Eagle is the only place in the entire country where folks can get their feathers ruffled on a coaster like this!”
Here's the teaser video:
Dollywood's announcing this as the country's first wing coaster, though it might not hold that honor for long. Six Flags last week announced its own wing coaster, to debut at Six Flags Great America next spring.
Dollywood's also running a contest to promote the coaster's announcement. Text WILD EAGLE to 87654 before 1 am ET Monday morning for a chance to win lifetime season passes for you and up to seven other people living at your address, plus a chance to meet Dolly Parton and get to be the first riders of Wild Eagle when it opens in March.
More: Check out the list of what's coming to theme parks around the world in 2012 and beyond on our What's Under Construction at Top Theme Parks page.
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On the flip side, I sure wish Dollywood's big sister park, Silver Dollar City, would get a little bit of coaster love as well... =(
I would like to see a 3d rendering of the coaster with the terrain released.
Still,
I am looking forward to seeing this ride come to a reality. I hope they make an animated POV soon.
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If Dollywood wasn't on the map already they definitely will be now!!