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ThunderheadRoller coasterMinimum height to ride: 48 inches About ThunderheadA Great Coasters International woodie reaches a maximum speed of 55 miles per hour and offers a 100-foot drop with a high-speed S-curve at the base of the first drop. It also features the world's first "fly-through" station. Photos from Thunderhead
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Worth the price of admission. My favorite wood coaster out of the 30-40 I have been on in the country. The trains crest the hills mostly sideways while on steep banked curves. Totally unique and original. I found myself laughing like a kid throughout the journey. - Phil Noteware I lost count of the number of times I caught air! Best coaster EVER!!! - Beth Olliges It does not get much better then this! A great coaster. It has it all and still very easy to ride over and over. Give it a try, I think you will be hooked! - Bill Lohr This coaster is perfection!Not only is it a great ride,but the theming is very well-put.When you're standing in line,the adrenaline almost kills you.On the ride,it's hard to tell what's going on!All you can do is scream.The line is usually long,but what else can you expect for the most intense woodie on the planet?I agree with Joshua Micheal in saying that the crew is fun and helps to crank up the intensity.You can try to pose for the camera.A very good,smooth,all-around fun ride,and a landmark ride for Dollywood.I hope this thunder keeps on rollin' for as long as Dollywood is Tennessee's number 1 tourist attraction. P.S.Hats off to GCI for their great work - Brandon Green Well first off it's an amazing ride. Second, the crew is hilarious except those who are always down and mad and who cant stand childeren I hate those people I wish they would get rid of them! It's like they are depressed because someone ate their dog. Those crew members who have fun are awesome! This ride is amazing! The chain lift is the best part. This ride they do so many things with! They sometimes put mist at the top of the hill they tighten the bolts every year they scream when you take off "LET THE THUNDER ROLLLLLLLLL!!!" they applaud you when you get back from riding it in the station the seatsare comfy its just amazing! - Joshua Michael This gem hidden at the foot of the Smokies is the PLATINUM STANDARD. All wooden coasters must be compared to Thunderhead. Smooth, fun, perfectly designed. The crew, WOW...the crew is HILARIOUS and fun to be around! Seriously, just this coaster alone pays for the admission into the park! - T Aaron Metz
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