Big Bear Mountain - Dollywood's Announcement for their 2023 attraction!!

 Hi Everyone,

Music Superstar Dolly Parton was on hand to announce Dollywood's 10th Roller Coaster and it is named Big Bear Mountain.  It looks to be made by Vekoma and will have three launches, which will make this their longest roller coaster at 3,990 feet!  The Highest point of the bright orange track is 66 feet with a maximum speed of 48 mph.  According to Eugene Naughton, there will be 23 airtime moments!  The ride will last under two minutes.  At least two, but maybe three 20-Passenger trains that look to be themed to jeeps will take passengers through twisty turns, past waterfalls and even a close encounter with a Big Bear!  Its height requirement is 39 inches - so many kiddos will be able to ride it.  It also features on-board audio, another Dollywood first for a ride.  It's reported to cost $25 million dollars - the most spent on a single attraction at Dollywood.

Check out the animated video...

Watch the entire announcement with Dolly Parton and friends...

The layout sticks pretty closely to what was leaked during planning approvals.  

courtesy @sketchyattractions on instagram

Station and first launch

Second Launch

Passing by waterfalls

Passing by waterfalls

Just after the third launch, going into the second half of the layout.

Below-grade Big Bear encounter

Check out Dollywood's page for Big Bear Mountain to learn more information - here..

This looks pretty exciting, and it should appeal to families and young coaster rides, but I think roller coaster enthusiasts will enjoy it too as it is a long coaster, which Dollywood needed.  

I'll be back a few more times this season to update this blog with images and video from the construction site in Wildwood Grove.  Be sure to follow my blog for updates!

Until next time!