Dolly Parton announced today plans to build the world’s first and fastest wood launched roller coaster at her Dollywood theme park.
Called Lightning Rod, it will be the single largest attraction investment in the park.
The 20-story coaster has a 1,500 horsepower launch that shoots passengers out at 45 miles per hour. The project, set to open in 2016, comes a week after Dollywood’s 300-room DreamMore Resort opened.
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