Roller Coaster Fun At Dollywood - Pigeon Forge June 6-8 2008

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Story-Courtesy of Business Wire)---Roller coaster fans from across the country will converge on Dollywood in Pigeon Forge this weekend for the theme park’s first-time Thrills in the Hills event set for June 6-8.

“Thrills in the Hills is a much-anticipated opportunity to see some very unique rides from a really up-close perspective that isn’t ordinarily available,” said Matthew Lambert, American Coaster Enthusiast member, “but everyone is really looking forward to enjoying the warm Southern hospitality that Dollywood is known for.”

Approximately 70 attendees will enjoy exclusive ride time and behind-the-scenes tours of the park’s coasters, including Thunderhead, twice named the best wooden coaster in the world by the Golden Tickets Awards, and Mystery Mine, Theme Park Insider’s 2007 best new themed attraction, as well as the Tennessee Tornado and Blazing Fury. Participants also will see two of Dollywood’s award-winning stage shows—the 2006 international Heartbeat Award winner Dreamland Drive-In and the 2007 winner, The Great American Country Show. The weekend’s itinerary also offers opportunities to visit Dollywood’s Splash Country and Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede dinner attraction.

“It’s an honor for Dollywood to host Thrills in the Hills and showcase all that our properties have to offer,” said Pete Owens, Dollywood Public Relations Manager. “We hope Thrills in the Hills is the first of many events of this type.”

DollywoodDollywood is a 150-acre family adventure park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Open nine months a year (March 21, 2008-Jan. 3, 2009), Dollywood offers more than 40 rides and attractions; award-winning live entertainment featuring country, bluegrass, gospel and mountain music; and a dozen crafters authentic to the East Tennessee region. For more information, call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com. Operating days and hours vary.

Article from

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20080605005733&newsLang=en

Roller Coaster photo from http://www.themeparkreview.com/photos/index.htm

Check here for Last Minute Cabin Rental Deals - Smoky Mountain Luxury Pet Friendly Cabin Rentals near Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Townsend and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

Catch A Ride On Dollywood’s New Roller Coaster

I thought I had heard of just about everything being auctioned on Ebay but this is a new one!! A roller coaster ride at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge TN as an Ebay auction!!! Just a few more days to bid !!

Do you want to be one of the first “official riders” on a one-of-a-kind roller coaster in America? Do you want to be sent on your way and welcomed back after your ride by Dolly Parton? You can and all net proceeds are donated to the Dollywood Foundation’s Imagination Library program !

What you are bidding on is one seat on one of the first seven cars (one of 56) of Dollywood’s Mystery Mine PLUS a limited edition Mystery Mine commemorative package AND an opportunity to meet and have your photo made with Dolly Parton herself!

The opening bid is $500. The auction closes March 30, 2007.
The winner will receive:
Tickets to Dollywood for the winner and a guest for Friday, April 13, 2007 and Saturday, April 14, 2007.
Participation and VIP seating for the Media Day activities at Dollywood at 9:00 AM on Friday, April 13, 2007
1 of 56 seats on the first official ride cycle of Mystery Mine at Dollywood on Friday, April 13, 2007
A photo with Dolly Parton
A framed display featuring an image of your ride, a signed photo with Dolly and other Mystery Mine memorabilia to commemorate your historical place as one of the first official riders of the Mystery Mine.