Is Thunderhead Now Dollywood's Best Coaster? April 2023 Vlog

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We're back at Dollywood after a 2 year hiatus, and got to check out and experience all their new changes! This includes retracking on Thunderhead, a new reprofile on Mystery Mine, and several new building locations. And all this is part of the Coaster Crew Lightning Rod Round-Up event we're attending, featuring ERT on Thunderhead!
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@rshupe Год назад

Been saying for years that Thunderhead is severely underrated, glad to see its finally getting the recognition it deserves!

@mattcollins3591 Год назад

In all fairness, I have ALWAYS loved thunderhead, but it HAD gotten almost unrideable for alot of people. It’s REALLY telling how the wait now can average over 20 minutes daily when last year onward could be almost walk on all day. I rode it a couple weeks ago and was BLLLOOWWWNNNNNNN away

@BliXXardStorm Год назад

Amen! I loved it! Rode it at night and liked it much better than LRod, (it was in the winter and LRod didn’t warm up yet..)

@Snackdance Год назад

Dollywood has their ish together. Really beautiful, good ride selection, great food, incredibly well-maintained. I’m lucky I’ve never had a problem with LR. Plus the terrain there is so hilly you don’t feel bad about the BBQ and cinnamon rolls. Walking around the park is a decent workout itself.

@learei4642 Год назад

the only issue, the midways are too small

@Snackdance Год назад

@@learei4642 Fair point. The day I went was a less crowded September day, so it wasn’t a problem. But now that you mention it I could see how it could be when it’s crowded.

@Apollosdemise Год назад

reminds me alot of bgw

@Snackdance Год назад

@@Apollosdemise bucket list park for me. I’ve never been to bgt either.

@Apollosdemise Год назад

@@Snackdance bgw is great, havent been to bgt but i wanna go one day

@matthewlucas7796 Год назад

Sarah: if you get in line and then the time switches, is your time the original one or the one it switched to? Taylor: sir, this is a Wendy’s

@camdenhochgesang6554 Год назад

Wild Eagle does what a wing coaster is supposed to do. Provide a big, smooth, graceful ride. If you want intense, ride an invert.

@biggirldances Год назад

The lightning Rod shirts having different track types and layouts than the actual ride is kinda hilarious. Glad they’re keeping Thunderhead in pristine condition!

@monovision566 Год назад

I like Wild Eagle. It's smooth and quiet. It feels kinda like it's name, actually. An eagle flying through the air freely.

@waynejkl4035 Год назад

@9:59 "Are you excited?" "No it's an Arrow." 😂😂

@Josephdavidson День назад

Its a wonderful ride tho

@coasterjosh Год назад

I’ve never had a better theme park day than in Dollywood.. every ride is so good

@BrianMark1776 Год назад

The ride's are ok, but that cinnamon bread! 😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩

@OklahomaCoasterFan Год назад

I've never been to a better theme park than Dollywood! Deep ride lineup, some are very good, some are amazing. Plus the incredible entertainment! I hate sweets and bread, so everyone else can have that cinnamon bread.

@dyylan4516 Год назад

Thunderhead is one of my favorite wooden coasters. It is so underrated. I rode it and it has lots of fun turns and airtime hills. Also, I rode it back in late march and I agree with you guys it's so smooth I'm glad you guys like it too!!!

@squillz8310 Год назад

Thunderhead is my FAVORITE wooden coaster. GCI does a phenomenal job making super intense woodies.

@mountainclawoutdoors Год назад

I just rode this this past week Wow, one of the best coasters I've ever ridden You said made by GCI, do you have a short list of the best ones from GCI in your opinion?

@crooked-halo Год назад

I was there in October 2022, my 5th time at Dollywood since Thunderhead opened in 04. I've always loved it & rate it highly, but it feels more intense than ever now! It's had recent work which improved the ride. In 2 days I rode around 30 times & couldn't get enough! The night rides approached, barely, the intensity of Voyage! It was unreal! Astounding! Powerful! I was in shock! I really like Lightning Rod and rode it around 15 times those 2 days, only a few brief downtimes, but Thunderhead rules Dollywood, one of the best roller coasters in the world! Dollywood might be the best theme park in the U.S. too.

@davidsaulet6120 Год назад

10/10 can confirm, those Dollywood ERT rides were otherworldly. I got crazy fat airtime in the front, middle, and back rows!

@porcelainthunder2213 Год назад

Even the guests are super nice at Dollywood. True story: I lost my lunch after too many rides on Tennessee Tornado. The staff found it and mailed it back to me! Now that's good customer service.

@matchesmalone2201 Год назад

By “losing your lunch”…you mean you vomited? 😂 Nice of them to get it back to you

@christianortiz793 Год назад

Yesss! Jenn is back!

@gametime2473 Год назад

The way that Thunderhead throws you into the banked turn hills and then bucks you out of your seat on the way down is just epic.

@evanjewell6181 Год назад

OMG love that Sarah is wearing Alex's merch 🥰

@OffTheRailsPodcast Год назад

Taylor getting angry but trying to mask it when others don't share his opinion will never get old

@rossh688 Год назад

Thunderhead has been Dollywood's best coaster for years.. It's especially good with the rest of the new track. The pothole that was through the lift hill is now ejector. On pass preview day, the park was packed but even Lightning Rod was dead. Thunderhead, was a walk on. So glad we got so many rides in AND saw Dolly in her parade. Thunderhead is #1 there and Tennessee Tornado is #2. Lightning Rod is too slow for the layout, now. I will take Tennessee Tornado over most floor less or sit down B&M loopers.

@aliensallaroundus1126 Год назад

Dollywood is tops in classiness of parks

@drewcorry5056 Год назад

My 1ST trip coming Dec 26th for 3 days. Can’t wait. Outstanding all around

@JMaster9877 Год назад

Last time I was there was 2016. Can't wait for this summer when I finally go back. Love this place

@ItsDannyRobbins Год назад

6:25 Yes, the time posted when you entered is what you should expect to wait. The wait times always reflect the wait from the current end of the line. They count each row of queue as 5 minutes. When the times don't quite line up, like you experienced at Tornado, it's probably the park's kinda spotty wifi to blame.

@Ky-hc5hw Год назад

I've been a Thunderhead stan for a while now and I'm so glad y'all are FINALLY on the hype train!

@cameronvincent7570 Год назад

Yes, Thunderhead is Dollywood's best ride. I rode it for the first time about a month ago, and I was shocked at how much I liked it. The airtime was excellent in both the back, middle, and front. As much as I enjoyed Lightning Rod, I thought Thunderhead was better.

@tjmthegreat4009 Год назад

Thunderhead was incredible when I rode it in freezing weather in a packed train. Air time is dangerously good

@wrestlingandamusementparkl7789 Год назад

Thunder head is amazing

@BliXXardStorm Год назад

So glad that the GCI monster is getting love from the park and the community! And I enjoy Eagle, but I could fall asleep on it in the best way.. 😅

@satalac Год назад

I've been fortunate to ride Lightning Rod everytime I go to Dollywood, and multiple times each time, and I will say that while I do love it, I think Thunderhead is better, especially at night. I can't wait to get on Thunderhead in a couple of weeks and see what's changed. Awesome video as always (except for making me miss Mountain Slidewinder).

@OklahomaCoasterFan Год назад

Wing coasters are the # 1 coaster type that B&M makes. Arrow coasters are awesome! Wild Eagle & Tennessee Tornado battle for # 1 coaster at Dollywood (with LRod closed). That's based on my recent Thunderhead rides, which ran quite slow.

@gblxn.9087 Год назад

I saw you guys in line for Tennessee tornado I tried to get your attention but I was too far behind and y’all were gone when I was done. I still made it into the video though lol I’m in the background of a mystery mine shot!

@bradyryan5105 Год назад

Wild Eagle is my 2nd favorite Dollywood roller coaster, behind Lightning Rod

@mybabygotstoled Год назад

Thunderhead #1 forever without a doubt. It's so good. Lightning Rod luck is real. I know that layout like the back of my hand. Can point out all the perimeter gates. They shoulda added an inversion! Mystery Mine is vibes. Beautiful ride. They should add a new dark ride behind Barnstormer and extend Tornado and complete Alan's original 7 inversion layout 😂 RMC Blazing Fury!!!

@breemik08 Год назад

They already have RMC'd parts of Blazing Fury.

@robertstephens5185 Год назад

Tim and coaster crew are awesome. We got to marathon lightning rod for ERT a few years ago. Was amazing at night. But hearing about Thunderhead running so good... definitely worth a visit this years

@HuffyYT Год назад

Ive heard so many bad things about THunderhead and I got my first ride 2 weeks ago and I was SO SHOCKED??? IT WAS SO GOOD??

@therealredninja- Год назад

I see sarah rocking some Adventures with Alex merch!

@nathanthompson4842 Год назад

The number is a actual phone number it’s so cool to hear Ned Oakley talking about big bear.

@michaelharris4259 Год назад

I went to Dollywood a few weeks ago, and I agree about Thunderhead. It has been my favorite GCI since I rode it in 2008, and one of my top wooden coasters overall. Lightning Rod become my favorite in the park when it opened up, but after riding it for the first time since the major overhaul, I have to agree that it has fallen off some. It doesn't seem to have the punch it once did. The outside banked turn has always been my favorite element on LR because of the way it just whipped you from side to side, but it just didn't have the same kick it used to. It's still a great ride, but it doesn't run like it used to IMO. Contrast that with Thunderhead, which was running great! It was smoother that my last ride and it continues to deliver the great air that I've always gotten on it. Hopefully, it continues to get the recognition it deserves!

@connorchambless7062 8 месяцев назад

Rode Thunderhead this past weekend, it was absolutely amazing. Truly a great coaster. So smooth.

@Frankenberry Год назад

"This is now TWO arrows that I like" 😂 Poor youngsters... Us Noah aged cats can remember when if you were a coaster enthusiast, If you were into steel coasters, 95 percent of your Top 20 were Arrows lol. Because that's about all there was when it came to steel coasters back in the late 80s/early 90s lol... You didn't see all that many Schwarzkopf's... There were some Vekomas, but they were all pretty shitty for the most part... pretty much all of the better coasters were Arrows until B&M came along. It's good for me in a way though.. because I'll hear people talk about these modern coasters being "rough"... then I get there and Im like... "You call this rough???".

@owenfouts2494 Год назад

Finally! It’s been my number 1 for most underrated coaster for quite some time

@shadedviewproductions2488 Год назад

Thunderhead is Dollywood's best coaster. I am 0 for 1 on trying to get on Lightning Rod so my opinion might change but we shall see in time.

@boilercoasters8442 Год назад

Thunderhead surprised me so much when I visited Dollywood last year. The airtime and whip really hit more than any other GCI and the pacing was relentless. 2nd favorite GCI as of now

@ArchJ17 Год назад

I went earlier this year and thunderhead now claims my favorite wooden coaster

@samives8807 Год назад

I rode thunderhead on a rainy day in early April a couple weeks ago and it was butter smooth. Lightning rod was closed that day but man thunderhead was easily the best ride in the park.

@TwipoGamez_ Год назад

12:50 A while back, one of the park employees told me that that is where their next coaster is going!

@Artbyhurricanyounot Год назад

“Are you excited?” “No, it’s an Arrow” 🤣🤣

@spamntaters 10 месяцев назад

Thunderhead is one of my favorite coasters. I've rarely ever seen Tennessee Tornado running two trains, though when I was a kid I got to ride it 11 times in a row until the queue got long enough to make us get off.

@erikripley9285 Год назад

looking at normal Dollywood crowds I feel so lucky about my first time experience going last October. went on a Wednesday and the part was completely empty. waited in 3 lines all day and all 3 were under 10 minutes. rode lightning rod 14 time, Thunderhead 12 time, wild eagle 15 time, mystery mine 9 time, Tennessee tornado, 11 times, fire chaser express 5 times, dragonfilers 3 times. all walk ons all day. only downer was the water rides weren't open because it was too cold (wasn't even that cold).

@starlitsakura Год назад

the first drop on wild eagle always kills me

@StormRunnerSam Год назад

Yeah after that ERT session Thunderhead is really one of the best coasters at Dollywood.

@rossh688 Год назад

I would have gone had I known Thunderhead was going to be the ERT ride instead of Lightning Rod.

@bassjasinski Год назад

Looks like fun, hopefully Lightning Rod is open when I visit.

@ryanmcdonnell5988 Год назад

Thunderhead is definitely my favorite GCI

@barusshka92 Год назад

Omg Jen's "no, its an arrow" got me 😅

@kangagaming1949 Год назад

got the honor to visit this incredible park with family last week rode this 4 times. second day (Saturday) we had quick ques and got in the fourth row of one of the cars i was on the left(from where you enter) and my seat restraint wasn't fully down the guy didnt really check it said it was normal me being a coaster enthusiast knew that it wasn't but man o man i got quite a bit more airtime than i bargained for ill tell ya that lmao the picture is me almost standing but other than that incident its one of my absolute favorites. tennese tornado is probably my most that one was so intense i had so many gs pulling on me on that one. sadly lightning rod wasnt running which honestly didn't suprise me given its rep.

@krell88 Год назад

Did anyone else call Ned Oakley at the number posted on the “Have You Seen” poster? Ned has me on the look out for Big Bear now haha

@bodiejones4844 Год назад

Just rode it a couple days ago and you guys are right!! That thing is awesome right now!

@TJ85234 Год назад

We got lucky and went once last year and rode Lightning Rod 5 times

@beerfish109 Год назад

Bucketlist park for me! Been on my radar ever since the build of Mystery Mine.

@Snackdance Год назад

They didn’t ride it for this video, but don’t sleep on FireChaser Express. It’s one of the very best family coasters.

@beerfish109 Год назад

@@Snackdance I love Gertslauer family coasters they are great fun! Wouldn't dare skipping FireChaser Express

@jay37415 Год назад

Ride it a couple weeks ago and was amazed how smooth it is

@JakeTerch Год назад

Last time I went to Dollywood was in 2002, back when Tennessee Tornado was the only coaster (unless you count Blazing Fury). I really need to return!

@robblaster9556 Год назад

Ugh I registered for the Coaster Crew event but I had to cancel because I got sick the week of. I'm so bummed. it would've been my first time at Dollywood. It would've been great to see all you guys! Looks like everyone had a great time

@1TitanicFan1 11 месяцев назад

I remember riding Thunderhead 9 times in a row when I was eleven. That was a great day.

@SchrodingersCat8813 Год назад

Wow. I already loved it and had it as my #5 wooden, and not tooo rough (I have a good tolerance). I’d it’s even better then damn, glad I’ll be going back to DW this year!

@kyleh0122 Год назад

I'm glad to see that Thunderhead has gotten better. I went on in late 2021, and I couldn't stand it. I even rode it an extra time in the front row to give it a fair chance. But it was just rough enough to make it unpleasant for me. It's a real shame too, 'cause I liked the ejector, but that bumpiness did not sit well with me. It was far from the worst coaster I'd ridden, but it was my least favorite at Dollywood. But now, I will definitely get back on it if I can make the trip.

@Wandering_Outlaw Год назад

Looking forward to my first trip to Dollywood on May 27th!

@generic_username_here1 Год назад

Love to see my first big roller coaster get some love ❤️

@Th3mEParKMaD Год назад

Thunderhead, without a doubt, is the best coaster at DW now. I'm there every week. It's the only coaster that hasn't gotten boring over time, just because of the speed, airtime and old wooden coaster feel. The restraints are still a little loose which gives the airtime that little extra. That being said, the first drop on Tornado (in the back row) is one of the best feelings there as well.

@saraslate2362 Год назад

It was a great event!

@cbjgirl23 Год назад

finally got on mystic timbers recently and now this vlog is REALLY makes me want to go down for thunderhead

@dammitdyango Год назад

Coaster 365 Dollywood videos coming soon!

@alantrotter2077 Год назад

I rode Thunderhead opening day this year and yes, it is running much better than previous years. Enough to move it in my Top 50 overall, but still behind other GCI's (GoldStriker, Renegade, & Mystic Timbers), and behind Lightning Rod which I also rode opening day this year. I got multiple rides on each and it isn't close. This is a case of recency bias. You don't get to ride Lightning Rod. another ride is running at its peak and you are getting ERT on it. Dollywood's top coasters are pretty clear for me: 1. Lightning Rod 2. Thunderhead 3. Tennessee Tornado Each one of the top 3 are among the best of the types. Lightning Rod is one of the best RMC's, Thunderhead is one of the better GCI's, and Tennessee Tornado is probably the best arrow looper. Big Bear does look quite good. Didn't see it testing opening day but with the layout it is a coaster you will be able to shoot from all types of angles. It is a photographer's dream. Should be right up Taylor and Sarah's alley.

@Marty_NZ Год назад

Alan, I agree with your 1,2,3 rankings for Dollywood. Sounds like Thunderhead is running much better this year, but it didn't do much for me earlier last year. So let's talk Lightning Rod again. If you ignore how it used to run and only rate it on how it's currently running with no trees around it, do you still think it's one of the best RMCs? I don't see Lightning Rod moving past a mid tier RMC, even if it sped up by a considerable amount.

@alantrotter2077 Год назад

@@Marty_NZ it is a top 3 RMC for me in its current state. The setting is near perfect. The quad down is still my favorite element on any coaster. Been on 18 RMCs and it is tough to beat. I really don’t think the changes are as big of a deal as people make them out to be. It used to be my #1 overall pre changes. I tend to side with Canobie when it comes to discussing Lightning Rod.

@alantrotter2077 Год назад

@@Marty_NZ I will say it could move up or down as I am riding my #2 & #4 coasters in the next 48 hours. Your #1 is one of the two.

@Marty_NZ Год назад

@@alantrotter2077 I'm jealous. When are we going to ride some coasters together though? I'm trying to tee up a few things in June, but that damn Wildcats Revenge opening date is holding me back.

@alantrotter2077 Год назад

@@Marty_NZ I’m taking my nephew on a trip to Six flags great adventure, dorney, Knoebels, and Hershey but we booked it for July. Two reasons. 1. I think Wildcat’s Revenge is going to open around the 4th of July. They will really have to push it to open it by Memorial Day. 2. Better chance El Toro is open. But I understand your situation. I missed Jersey Devil by 11 days. Your situation is way more difficult considering where you are coming from. Other than that I’m going to cedar point and Michigan’s adventure Memorial Day weekend and going to BG Williamsburg and kings dominion the following weekend and then Europe in the second half of august. If anything I may try a long weekend to kings island, Kentucky kingdom or something like that.

@khjuggler Год назад

Good to hear Thunderhead is smoother now. I rode it late last year and the first half had some jackhammering. Still thought it was almost as good as Mystic Timbers.

@middleman16 Год назад

Went there for a day over spring break for pretty much the first time this month. We were lucky since it wasn’t very busy and we got 2 rides on lightning rod front row without it breaking

@rbianca1 Год назад

So exciting to hear how great Thunderhead is running!

@treytappan Год назад

This video is amazing!

@matheuscastello6554 Год назад

the "its been out for 20 years" line actually bothered me a bit, i know taylor was joking, but not everyone can just travel to dollywood whenever they feel like it, some people live in other parts of the world, some people are poor, and some people are both! on another note, loved sarahs shirt

@breemik08 Год назад

He was referring to spoilers for mystery mine. There is nothing wrong with "spoiling" potential surprises in a 16 year old ride in a video that is talking about a park's rides. That comment had nothing to do with people's means to travel. The people who watch this video are the same people who watch on-ride POV's of Mystery Mine. Therefore, there shouldn't really be any spoilers.

@CarolinaCycloneJames 10 месяцев назад

Thunderhead is a very good ride. I haven't had a chance to ride it recently. I last rode it in 2017 and it was pretty rough. But a smooth rough. I did get banged around a bit but it has always been enjoyable. I'm just glad they are keeping it maintained cause it used to go a while without any work done to it. I was recently wondering about it and happy to see it's better than ever

@keziah5647 Год назад

I was there last year and Thunderhead was the star for me. Really enjoyed LRod too, Thunderhead just feels like a more complete ride though.

@chadenglish4169 Год назад

I love Thunderhead. 2nd time I rode it was in the back row at night. Awesome ride. I think I like it better than Lightning Rod.

@spentron1 Год назад

On my visit last year, Thunderhead seemed smooth the first night, quite different the second day although never justifying the complaints I've heard. Excellent, but could be moody? Wild Eagle was a nice surprise. I was actually getting little airtime pops going into the curves like Thunderhead. Also found Mystery Mine underrated.

@lisah4405 Год назад

I’m thinking this as well about Thunderhead. Everyone is talking about how much smoother it is but I had a different experience a few weeks ago, and didn’t enjoy it as much as I did a few years ago.

@The8BitNerd Год назад

8:06 9:02 I love their reactions.

@FiggyPiggy323 Год назад

Shoutout to Brian for rocking the 5 time college basketball champs😎

@bryantoliveira2813 Год назад

😎🤜

@FiggyPiggy323 Год назад

@@bryantoliveira2813 🤛🏾😎

@esg_zom3319 Год назад

Rode it a couple years ago, it gave me and my whole family a headache. It was fun but it was just way too rough. Rode it again yesterday and I was absolutely blown away by how much better it was. Definitely my favorite wooden rollercoaster.

@TopHatJack4970discord Год назад

I was just there myself a couple weeks ago and other than Lightning Rod Thunderhead was the most enjoyable coaster there even more so than the wild eagle.

@mattcollins3591 Год назад

YES!!!!

@andrewyates1789 Год назад

Thunderhead got a lot of the new Brazilian Ipe wood this season.

@josephpatton8869 Год назад

Coaster Coaster COASTER!!!! Dollywood is on my bucket list! 🤔

@jamesm7517 Год назад

Great vlog. I will consider myself lucky that I got on Lightning Rod four times in one day. Agree that Thunderhead is a great ride. Wild Eagle had the B&M raddle, and boring. It's been four years since I've been to Dollywood hoping to get back in the fall.

@robackerman2196 Год назад

Always has been the best!

@Sokobansolver 5 месяцев назад

To answer the title in one word: yes

@pappaslivery Год назад

Did Dolly wood last summer. Thunder head was running rough with a couple potholes. Got a half dozen trips on lightning rod. Literally the inverse of your trip

@cjdoesstuff7567 Год назад

Me and my Girl Scout troop went Friday and we only waited 5 minutes for thunderhead and 10-15 for the rest!! Except for dragon flier (25) and fire chaser (40(

@josekuhn2819 Год назад

Thunderhead is awesome

@brucegibson1813 Год назад

goldstriker got retracked in April last year and it was super smooth with a little bit of crunch to it, it was perfect. A year later it’s definitely gotten a bit shakier.

@crooked-halo Год назад

I did a CA coaster trip in Dec last year (22). Gold Striker has become one of my favorite wood coasters, and that having ridden almost all the U.S. woodies. I was astounded at how powerful & fun Gold Striker is! Magnificent! I liked it so much I decided on a second day at Great America, which was great because Santa Cruz Giant Dipper was closed for re-painting. That bummed me out when I got there. It might be open by now, it's the 100th anniversary so they've been giving it new paint. But Gold Striker...WOW! Absolutely in love with it & will likely return this year!

@brucegibson1813 Год назад

@@crooked-halo That’s awesome! Giant dipper was indeed down for it’s repaint and it looks good as ever, it’s open now. As for goldstriker highly recommend riding it at night when it warms up and becomes super fast!

@Shortstack732 Год назад

Just got back from a weekend at Dollywood. Hadn’t been since 2007, a miserable trip with my mother’s boyfriend at the time. Decided to give Dollywood a shot at redemption with my husband. I was looking forward to Thunderhead and it did not disappoint! Wanted to try Lightning Rod, but it was close to a 2-hour wait with TimeSaver 😮😢 Dragonflier has a nice kick to it for a family coaster. That horseshoe turn is (chef’s kiss). Can’t wait til our next trip to ride Big Bear Mountain and (hopefully) Lightning Rod.

@frankorandle Год назад

Irony is a Lightning Rod Round-Up without Lightning Rod.

@Calakapepe Год назад

new ver of Mystery Mine is less good because it doesnt have the horizontal fan type of thing... but despite the shallower drop, it still feels very similar.... and that also means the headbanging is not better overall haha We need to simply have a custom train that has lapbars (if it wouldn't already fit the existing trains on other gerstlauers) just sit in the center 2 seats & youre good

@stephenboshears4832 Год назад

Thunderhead has been seriously underrated for years I’m glad to see it earning the respect it deserves. Also Wild Eagle is weak, but you were in the worst row for forces front left is the worst seat, The Magic seat is the left rear wing seat.