Paul Wells from Explore Tennessee covers the fantastic grand reopening of the Dollywood Blazing Fury ride after its remodel and takes one of the first rides! We highlight how Dollywood’s Blazing Fury stays true to its original feel, but is enhanced with better sound and brighter colors. If you love Dollywood, you have to check out this video! FIRE IN THE HOLE!
Dollywood guests are shouting a popular refrain again, as the park’s beloved Blazing Fury roller coaster reopened Friday morning. “Fire in the hole” rang out time and again with thrilled visitors enjoying the ride after its recent refreshment. Dollywood Parks & Resorts President Eugene Naughton, along with firefighters from the Pigeon Forge Fire Department (PFFD), marked the occasion with a special ceremony shortly after the park opened on Independence Day.
Naughton invited PFFD Chief Tony Watson and several of his firefighters and their families to be the first in line for the attraction, honoring their dedication to the local community while also celebrating the theme of the story told by the historic ride. Built in 1978, Blazing Fury is the longest operating roller coaster at the park, and its tale of fire sweeping through an 1880’s town is one that has entertained millions of guests for generations.
While the heart and spirit of Blazing Fury remain unchanged, guests may notice a few enhancements throughout the ride. The ride has been refreshed overall with characters receiving new costumes, updated signage, some new track work, and the waterfall area receiving a complete and beautiful rebuild. This work was done with respect for the attraction’s original charm.
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Roller Coasters, Rides and Attractions
-The Dolly Parton Experience
-Barnstormer
-Big Bear Mountain
-Black Bear Trail
-Busy Bees
-Calico Falls Schoolhouse
-Daredevil Falls
-Demolition Derby
-Dolly’s Tennessee Mountain Home
-Dollywood Express Train Depot
-Dragonflier
-Drop Line
-Eagle Mountain Sanctuary
-FireChaser Express
-Firehouse Fun Yard
-Frogs & Fireflies
-Granny’s Garden
-Great Tree Swing
-Hidden Hollow
-Lemon Twist
-Lightning Rod
-Lil’ Pilots Playground
-Lucky Ducky
-Lumberjack Lifts
-Mystery Mine
-Piggy Parade
-Robert F. Thomas Chapel
-Rockin’ Roadway
-Shooting Star
-Sky Rider
-Smoky Mountain River Rampage
-Tennessee Tornado
-The Amazing Flying Elephants
-The Mad Mockingbird
-The Scrambler
-The Waltzing Swinger
-Thunderhead
-Treetop Tower
-Village Carousel
-Whistle Punk Chaser
-Wild Eagle
-Wildwood Creek
-Wildwood Grove
-Wings of America Show Birds
-Dollywood Eagles
Shows and Events
-From The Heart – The Life and Music of Dolly Parton
-Sing-a-long with Dolly
-Trio, Again Featuring Three Times a Lady
-Heartsong
-Heidi Parton’s Kin & Friends
-Smoky Mountain String Band
-The Kingdom Heirs
-Wild Roots Band
-Wings of America Birds of Prey
Dining
-Aunt Granny’s Restaurant
-Blue Ribbon Cones
-Cinnamon Bread at The Grist Mill
-Country Cookers Kettle Korn
-Crossroads Funnel Cakes
-Dippin’ Dots
-Dogs N Taters
-Front Porch Cafe
-Grandstand Cafe
-Granny Ogle’s Ham n Beans
-Hickory House BBQ
-Iron Horse Pizza
-Lumber Jack’s Pizza
-Market Square BIG SKILLET
-Midway Market
-Miss Lillian’s BBQ Corner
-Miss Lillian’s Mill House
-Ned’s Refresh Station
-PaPaw’s Roadside Market
-Pork Rinds
-Potato Tornado
-Red’s Drive-In
-Showstreet Candy Kitchen
-Showstreet Frozen Lemonade
-Showstreet Ice Cream
-Showstreet Snacks
-SkyView Snacks
-Splinter’s Funnel Cakes
-Spotlight Bakery
-Sweets and Treats
-The Dog House
-Till & Harvest Food Hall
Other Information including:
-Dollywood Parking
-Dollywood RV Parking
-Dollywood Handicap Parking
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