PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Dollywood visitors who may have been disappointed to find the Lightning Rod rollercoaster was closed during their visit may look at planning their next visit in the spring ...

PIGEON FORGE (WATE) – Dollywood’s new Lightning Rod roller coaster will not be ready in time for opening weekend, according to a release from the park.Related story: Take a virtual ride on Dollywood’s ...

Dollywood's Lightning Rod roller coaster is no longer in technical rehearsal mode, park officials confirmed Monday. While it has been open to guests during its most recent "ride rehearsal mode," the ...

After weeks of waiting, the Lightning Rod roller coaster at Dollywood is up and running…sort of. A few lucky visitors had the chance Tuesday to ride the Lightning Rod as part of what park officials ...

PIGEON FORGE, TN (WATE) – The start of the spring season at Dollywood, and the launch of the park’s new roller coaster, are just about six weeks away There is still some work to do before thrill ...

It hits speeds of 73 mph, is the only wooden launch coaster in the world and riders get to experience a quadruple-down—four consecutive drops down a hillside. Those are just a few of the reasons that ...

PIGEON FORGE (WATE) – Wes Ramey with Dollywood confirms the Lightning Rod is out of technical ride rehearsal and in normal operating mode. The ride fully opened on Friday. The Lightning Rod has run ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After months of anticipation, excited Dollywood guests will be able to step behind the wheel of Dollywood’s Lightning Rod when it officially opens to the public ...