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Thunderhead

Ride Information

This massive hillside twister debuted in 2004 to rave reviews at the world-famous Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Thunderhead features the first of its kind station fly-through, which sends the train passing through the station mid-way through the course at 40 mph above the exit platform!


Thunderhead has been a staple at this legendary park since it was installed in 2004. 

RIDE SPECS

Height: 100.4 ft                30.6m

Drop: 100.4 ft                   30.6m

Top Speed: 53.7mph      86.6 km/h

Length:  3,230 ft.             985m

Location: Dollywood, Pigeon Forge Tennessee , United States of America



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    Attraction Awards

    #5 Wooden Coaster of 2013
    - Amusement Today, 09/07/13

    #4 Wooden Coaster of 2012
    - Amusement Today, 09/08/12

    #5 Wooden Coaster of 2011
    - Amusement Today, 09/17/11

    #5 Wooden Coaster of 2010
    - Amusement Today, 09/11/10

    #5 Wooden Coaster of 2009
    - Amusement Today, 09/10/09

    #2 Wooden Coaster of 2008
    - Amusement Today, 09/03/08

    #3 Wooden Coaster of 2007
    - BestRollerCoasterPoll.com, 03/08/08

    #2 Wooden Coaster of 2007
    - Amusement Today, 09/05/07

    #1 Wooden Coaster of 2006
    - Amusement Today, 08/27/06

    #1 Wooden Coaster of 2005
    - Amusement Today, 08/27/05

    #6 Wooden Coaster of 2004
    - Amusement Today, 08/27/04

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