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Thunderhead reviews

Theme Park Insider readers offer their ratings and reviews for Thunderhead, a roller coaster at Dollywood. (The minimum height to ride is 48 inches.)
A 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.

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43 votes, so far

Very Impressive. Rough, but it can be avoided by holding yourself forward. If done so, it is one high speed, thrilling, coaster. 9/10. - David L.

This is the BEST wooden roller coaster I've ever ridden. It has non stop speed, but it's not terribly rough like a lot of other woodies. The ride through the station is an extra treat, especially to the unaware that are waiting in the queue. - Joshua Conlon

Yes, this may be the best woodie I've ridden. There are no slow spots or dead zones at any time. You also get that great wood rumbling without the unpleasantness of coasters like the late Psyclone. - Marc Ricketts

Fantastic wooden roller coaster!!!!! :) - Cass Davis

best wooden coaster I have ever experienced period..... perfection in my book..... - bryan shepard

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

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