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🔵There are two main types of mountain coaster tickets:
- Single tickets: These tickets allow you to ride one or two coasters. They are typically the most affordable option.
- Wristbands: These tickets give you access to multiple coasters and other attractions. They can be a good option if you plan on riding multiple coasters or visiting multiple attractions.
🔵Wristbands can be either:
- Timed: These wristbands are valid for a certain period of time, such as 2 hours or 4 hours. After the time expires, you will need to purchase another wristband or single ticket to ride the coasters.
- Unlimited: These wristbands give you unlimited access to the coasters and other attractions for the entire day. They are typically the most expensive option, but they can be a good value if you plan on riding multiple coasters or visiting multiple attractions.
🔵The best type of ticket for you will depend on your budget and your plans for the day. If you are only planning on riding one or two coasters, then a single ticket may be the best option. If you plan on riding multiple coasters or visiting multiple attractions, then a wristband may be a better value.
🟢How are the coasters different from one another, or are they all the same?
Answer: Different! Read on to learn more.
All of these rides share one common feature: the brake. Each ride has one or two handles that you push forward to move forward or coast, and pull back or release to brake and slow down.
Weigands are more sophisticated than other rides in that each cart is "aware" of where the next cart is. If you get too close to another cart, it will automatically brake to avoid a collision. Weigands also have "brake zones" at the end of the course and before the next lift hill, where the carts will automatically brake.
🚨If your lift hill happens to stop, remain seated and calm. It will start up again momentarily. DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE CART.
The Smokies are home to several Weigand mountain coasters, which come in two generations: Generation 1 and Generation 2. Both generations are visually similar and offer a similar ride experience.
🔷Here's a Weigand Gen 1, below.
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| You'll find these Gen 1's at Rocky Top Mtn Coaster, Smoky Mtn coaster, Goats & Moonshine Mtn. |
🔷Here's Gen 2
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| You'll find Gen 2 at Skyland Ranch, Lost Mine, and at Anakeesta |
🔷Anakeesta has a single rail coaster and they're building a dual rail....a Generation 2, I think.
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| Single Rail Mountain Coaster at Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. |
What other types are there??
🔷The Powered Coaster at Rowdy Bear
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| Hill not required. This one is powered the whole trip around the course. |
🔷The Suspended Coaster with Shooting Targets, also at Rowdy Bear
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| Ready, aim, fire! Compete against your buddy for high score. |
🔷At Ober, two more styles are waiting for you!
🔹This is the ADG's version...similar to the Weigand model.
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| You ride a chair-lift to the top of the course, disembark, and slide from there. No lift hill like the others. You can race here, unlike all the others. |
🔷This is what you will find at the Wilderness at the Smokies resort. Now Open as of 10/31/2023.
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| Rendering of the Cloud Coaster at Wilderness at the Smokies |
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| Here's an actual Cloud Coaster somewhere in the world. It must be pretty amazing; it bends your arms backwards! |
As you can see, there are many different options available, each with its own unique features. And with the Smoky Mountains being home to the highest concentration of mountain coasters on the planet, this is the perfect place to experience them all!
Let me know what you think about these in the comments! Good Luck!!
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