Im leaving for Tennessee on Friday and my parents said we’re not going to dolly wood but I changed there mind by sending them this video so thx so much!!!!!
As a veteran of Dollywood (yearly season ticket holder since 1990) I agree with many of the responses. There are MANY other hidden surprises not mentioned in this video!
Your narration, with the quality and excellent editing skills is why I continue to come back and watch your videos! Hopefully I can make my first visit to this park later this year.
Honestly, no offense to okaycoasters, but it really isn't that hard to make steam locomotives look badass. They're truly works of art and insane feats of engineering. Ask anyone who's seen a Union Pacific Big Boy in person, they'll understand what I mean.
That being said, I absolutely loved the cinematography and editing done by okaycoasters. Besides a few hiccups I noticed in the editing, everything looked very professional and eye-catching. Can't wait to see this channel evolve even further.
That’s because it’s the best train at a theme park. My cousin’s the attraction manager at Dollywood and we both have interest in trains, though I’m more into it than him. I know that ride like the back of my hand. Immediately out of the station, you hit a 5% uphill grade, which means for every 100 feet you travel, you climb 5 feet. You don’t stop climbing until that curve just past the railroad crossing used to access Wildwood Grove, and by the time you reach the upper loop, you’ve climbed over 200 feet since you started your trip. To compare the grades on Dollywood Express to the freight railroads across the US, most don’t exceed 2% over mountain ranges. The steepest grade used by a freight railroad is Chestnut Ridge and Copper Ridge Grades, located between Clinton and Powell, Tennessee. Chestnut Ridge max grade is 3.53%, while Copper Ridge Grade has an average grade of 1.7%. Before these grades, it was Saluda Grade in southern North Carolina, with an average grade of 4.24% and a maximum grade of 4.9%. The steepest adhesion (I.e. steel-wheels-on-steel-rails-without-assistance-of-a-rack-and-pinion-system) railway in the US is Cass Scenic Railway, a former logging railway in West Virginia, using specialized ‘geared’ steam locomotives, with a maximum gradient of 11.1%. RU-vidr Delay In Block Productions has great videos about Saluda Grade and Chestnut Ridge and Copper Ridge Grade. There is also Smokymtnsteam who made a great video showing off the geared locomotives of the Cass Scenic Railroad.
I live not far from Dollywood and my mamaw works there in one of the shops! Fun fact, there are actually two train engines that they switch between, Klondike Katie and Cinderella. Klondike Katie was actually the original engine that's been there since it was Rebel Railroad.
I love the cinematic shots of the food, and especially the train. Wow. Also, ive seen those drone shows elsewhere, theyre amazing. Hopefully the wave of the future
Went this past Sunday on Labor Day weekend. Fast passes helped a lot. Rode all the coasters except the green suspended one in the back (it was down) and the orange kiddy coaster. Your advice helped tons because I rode the second train of the day front row on lighting rod. I headed up instead of back left to hit fire chaser the mystery mine. Last coaster I rode was wild eagle. I was on the last train as the rain rolled in. Got our cinnamon bread early after our first lap at the bakery up front. Maybe a 5 minute wait and was able to sit inside. Rode everything twice and was headed back to the hotel around 5pm. It was a perfect day.
You have the absolute best voice I've herd on RU-vid. I'd prefer to listen to you than Morgan Freeman seriously. Your channel needs to blow up because you have some of the best videos out man.
Major tip - go during EASTER WEEKEND! I went for the first time the Saturday before Easter and it was fairly empty! The longest line we had to wait was about 40 minutes for lightning rod . All the others were 10-20 minutes
This guide really helped me out when I went. The only waits were on Lightning Rod firechaser and Mystery mine and they were only about 20 minutes. I do wish I got more rides on Lightning Rod. I spent five days in the area and had so much fun.
I live like right by Dollywood and I can never stress how much fun I have had there! I've been to other parks and still would just prefer to stay here ❤
Although i have no plans of visiting Dollywood soon (at least not this year), this is still super informative. I would love to see this style on one of the Orlando parks.
This video made me so hyped for Dollywood and I had a great first visit last year. Looking forward to visiting again next year when the new coaster is rolling!
HE'S BACK!!!! YESSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Another Dollywood video later this week!!! AHHH Just to hype myself up even more, I'm gonna go rewatch the CP documentary for the millionth time :)))
First, thank you so much for making my Dollywood trip PERFECT, and second, keep up the awesome videos! And finally, when are we gonna get the third video in the series? I've been following for a while and haven't seen an update on this series in a while. But anyway, thanks again for your epic content, and have a great day!
I've long since touted the experience of DollyWood & all the Hersched attractions! Stone Mountain & Silver Dollar City. SDC is actually older than the original Six Flags Over Texas (which I also love) Great ride line up, family rides, great food & staff! Not knocking Disney, but Hershend ROCKS!!! Love you Dolly! Great video okaycoasters!!!!!!
Thanks for making this video. I took my family to Dollywood last summer and I was lucky enough to see this video the day before. It helped immensely. We followed all your advice and had a great day. We were there from park open till close and the only thing we missed was the train, just wasn’t enough time in the day. Aunt grannies was amazing. Great park.
So pumped for some more Dollywood!!! Your skyrush video is top notch. So was this. I can’t wait to go back!!! You are too notch my dude. I will say it. Best amusement park videos On “the tube”. Thank you for the hard work.
Thanks for the videos, very nicely done. One thing that is majorly missing is entertainment. The park in earlier years was basicly about entertainment for the most part but today they offer great rides but entertainment is still a huge part of what the park is about. Add in the shows to your day and it is for sure a two day park. So much to see, ride and foods to try! Thanks again!
Another great video. I will be using your plan when I get up there this summer. I'm interested in how you would plan out Cedar Point and my home park of Busch Gardens Tampa.
Hoping to visit Dollywood a few times this year, I've never been there as an enthusiast. I'll definitely be following the advice you gave in this video! Great vid as always!
Thanks for this link. I'm gong to Dollywood next year for Labor Day weekend...I've never been and I cannot wait! It'll be wonderful to explore this invigorating area and also pay for a business operated by the classy, dignified and amazing Dolly Parton.
I had absolutely no idea that this place was this huge and had all of these rollercoasters, although I'm not a rollercoaster fan. Hope I do get to visit there one day.
This was a GREAT guide, really enjoyed the tips. I went to Dollywood back in 2015 and missed out on a lot of things I could've visited. I'll make sure check more things out on my next visit!
Just discovered your channel! Love it man! Me and the family are from NY originally and are planning our first trip to Dollywood this July. This video of yours is going to help to make it a lit trip! 👍 Liked and Subscribed 👍 Stay Safe!
Really like this style of video, I’ll definitely keep these tips in mind and probably revisit this video before my first visit to Dollywood whenever it is.
@@tismejaytee Like, I didn't really fit the seat well... so somehow I ended up with all kinds more room than I probably should have had lol.. both times... and the airtime was unBELIEVABLE in a couple spots... I thought she was gonna dump me a couple of times lol. VERY underated ride... Im not even really a big Woodie guy... I mean I do like woodies, but Im more into Steel coasters..... But I was very pleasantly surprised with Thunderhead .
PS I can't wait to get to Kings Island this summer to check out Mystic Timbers... I've not been there since they put it in, and after my experience on Thunderhead, and the way people talk about Mystic Timbers... I'm really looking forward to it now .
I completely agree with all of this. Been to Dollywood MULTIPLE times in my life, and all these tips are handy. That said, I love this place. Great rides (Barnstormer scares the HELL out of me), good food, just good fun all around. Haven't been since 2016, but we're DEFINITELY going this summer.
Great video. Going in 2 weeks for only my second time so this definitely helped. Going on a Friday, hoping the crowds arent anything like they were during spring break the past 2 weeks
Well, I've never gotten a single notification about anything, but I clicked the bell anyway. I would definitely encourage you to ride more than just the coasters when you go to a park (water rides are a better relief on a hot day than standing indoors). I grew up with Dorney, and Morey's, and it always baffles me when people pay to get into these parks and then completely snub the water rides. It's like leaving fun AND money on the table. Anyway, loved this video!
great video! Especially for me coming from europe trying to plan a coaster trip through america. cheers brother! keep 'em coming for other parks as well. (:
Wow!! This was a useful video!! I wish I had things like this focusing on European parks... the ones closer to home. But still, super enjoyable! Your editing is seriously jaw-dropping!!
We went in November 2021. One tip I'd add is that if you go during a cold weather season, be aware that the coasters WILL CLOSE if the temp dips into the 40s due to mechanical limitations of things like the lubricants and the rubber wheels. We managed to ride all the coasters we wanted, but after the sun went down and the temp dropped, the coasters closed soon after, so additional rides were not possible. And, yes, Smoky Mountain Christmas was in full swing and VERY worth the visit!
@@Okaycoasters it was truly wonderful. First ever rmc too! Second train of the day on lightning rod got front row then later got back row. Dream come true.
Another great tips video. I (V) went to Dollywood back when it opened and really want to go back. I have to have some cinnamon bread if nothing else! Love your shots of the train!
