Dollywood Guide
Opening Date: June 13th, 2016
Lightning Rod is one of the most popular roller coasters located at Dollywood amusement park. Originally built as a wooden coaster, and the first launched wooden roller coaster in the world, it is now a steel roller coaster after adjustments to the ride made in 2020.
Located in the Jukebox Junction section of the park, this terrain coaster features a 1950s style theme.
Stats
Designer/ Manufacturer: RMC
Ride Type: Wood (Originally) Steel (Current)
Inversions: 0
Important Rider Information
Height Requirement: 48 in
Thrill Rating 5/10
This ride is very intense with its launch and constant series of elements, but it should not be too extreme for most riders who are ok with speed.
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Special Information
This ride has near constant mechanical issues. It is completely safe to ride, but it does feature a lot of downtime, so it may be closed during some or all of your visit to the park, or operating at a lower capacity leading to longer lines.
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