Dixie Stampede
Description
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.  Carefully situated between two mountains, this massive wooden coaster stands tall among the mighty trees and takes advantage of the area's rough and tumble terrain to create a daring ride featuring a 100-foot drop and a top speed of 55 mph.

Special Safety Restrictions:  This ride may not operate in cold or inclement weather.  Please be aware that the Thunderhead is a turbulent ride.  To ensure the safety of our guests, all passengers must be seated in one seat with the seat belt fastened and the lap bar in its locked position.  If the ride operator is unable to secure the lap bar in the locked position, you will not be permitted to ride The Thunderhead.  If in doubt, please use the test seat at the entrance to the queue line.  Guests with leg prosthetic devices above the knee are prohibited from riding.
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"One of the best in the world!"

Submitted by CoasterBill on Thursday, February 25, 2010

I have been on almost every major coaster in the nation and quite a few outside of the nation as well.  I rate Thunderhead as the best coaster in the world that most everyone that likes coasters at all would enjoy. More >>

"First and not last!!!"

Submitted by Lottsgirl on Sunday, May 30, 2010

It is not smooth at all!! I like it but if it were smooth I would have loved it. I did not like it at all beacuse of that! More >>

"WOW!!!"

Submitted by cmaldridge85 on Monday, May 3, 2010

WOW! IT"S THE SMOOTHEST  ROLLLERCOASTER I'VE BEEN ON!!!  CAN"T WAIT TO GO ON IT AGAIN!!!YOU"LL DEFIANTLY WANT TO RIDE OVER AND OVER AGAIN!!!!! More >>

"Best Coaster at Dollywood!"

Submitted by Dollywoodlover on Sunday, February 7, 2010

Thunderhead is the best coaster at Dollywood. All coaster lovers must ride this! The 100ft drop gives a load of airtime, with the complete s-turn going up the side of the mountain. The 2 and... More >>

"First Coaster! "

Submitted by Kathleen on Tuesday, March 2, 2010

If you are ever going on your fist coaster, this is the best one! I was scared to death riding up the first hill and then I was screaming all the way! People in front were laughing at me! More >>

"Awsome....."

Submitted by Thrill seeker1 on Saturday, February 6, 2010

This is a great ride, the best thay have to offer as far as rides go. I would love to see more rides like this, in the future. Maybe a big sit down steel coaster with a lot of inversions!!!!!! More >>

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