Thunderhead

An old sawmill once moved lumber out of the mountains at Thunderhead Gap. Wood is still the focus, but now the operation known as the Thunderhead is the wildest ride in the woods!

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115
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    (800) 365-5996

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    dollywood.com

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Address

2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd (in Dollywood) Pigeon Forge , TN 37863 United States

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WannaSee ItAll

One of the best wooden coasters I've been on, it seems to go faster than its actual speed and your butt comes off the seat a few times during the ride. wannaseeitall.com

Wanna See It All

One of the best wooden coasters in the country , it will throw you out of you seat and twist you around. Absolutely wear you out in fun. Read more

Scott Kirkham

The best in Dollywood, and one of the best wooden coasters in the world.

Stephen G.

This ride is probably one of the best here. Faster than you would ever think. Night time is pitch black and super exciting.

Melisa Sigers

Awesome ride on a wooden roller coaster you'll ever have! Ride with hands up!!! ????

Lindsey Summers

Great wooden rollercoaster ????, a little bumpy, sharp turns, faster than you think!

Travel Channel

No matter where you sit, it's like a different ride for every person. That's the beauty of a wooden rollercoaster . --Bert Kreischer, Bert the Conqueror Read more

Chris Pope

Wife and I both agreed this is the funnest and smoothest wooden roller coaster we've ever ridden! :)

Bill Benson

It's fun but really jerky . I prefer a smoother coaster like the wild eagle.

Juliane

The best wooden roller coaster EVER !!! Amazing ride!

Brenton Marcom

Old school wooden coaster . It was awesome!

Andrew Reams

By far one of the best rides in the park

Laura Kreider Patterson

Although every ride is different... The front left side is THE best ride ever!!

Erik Gray

It will rattle your brain but it’s so fun!

Kevin Welch

Super comfortable Millennium Flyer trains !

Adam Cook

Best wooden in the east!! And most of the time short lines .

Laura Kreider Patterson

Oh, & don't forget to look over at the mountains as you climb the lift hill !!!

John Garrett

At 55mph best and most fun wood rollercoaster around

Mitzi Stallard

A classic wooden coaster !!

Grinder

The name says it all after the ride is over!!!

Tim Holloran

Wild and crazy!

Debbie Packer

Best wooden coaster ever !

Christopher Little

Proper old rickety ride

michael haynes

Great ride

Yurii Vorona

be a man!keep your hands in the air!!

Me

100 ft drop!

Monica Takacs

This one hurts.

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