Dollywood has reached a major construction milestone: the final piece of track has been installed on the park’s highly anticipated new B&M wing coaster, marking the beginning of the testing phase.
The Ride At a Glance
- Name: Not yet officially announced (rumored: “Eagle’s Dare”)
- Manufacturer: Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M)
- Type: Wing Coaster (riders sit on either side of the track, no floor)
- Height: Approximately 170 feet
- Top Speed: Estimated 60 MPH
- Inversions: 5 (including a zero-G roll through a building)
- Track Length: Approximately 3,800 feet
Terrain Integration
What makes this wing coaster stand apart from others like GateKeeper (Cedar Point) or Wild Eagle (Dollywood’s existing wing) is the terrain. The ride is built into the side of a mountain, with the track diving into ravines and weaving through dense Smoky Mountain forest.
The signature element appears to be a near-miss fly-through of a barn-like structure positioned at the bottom of a valley — riders on the wing seats will pass within feet of the walls on either side.
What’s Next
- September 2026: Unmanned test runs begin
- October 2026: Water dummy testing and safety certification
- November 2026: Expected official name and marketing reveal
- March 2027: Targeted opening for Dollywood’s spring season
Why This Matters
Dollywood has quietly built one of the best coaster lineups in the country — Lightning Rod, Wild Eagle, Tennessee Tornado, Mystery Mine, and Dragonflier. A second B&M wing coaster would make Dollywood the only park in the world with two wing coasters, and it cements the park’s transformation from a family-oriented Appalachian attraction to a world-class thrill destination.
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