Barnstormer is a thrill ride at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN.[1] It is located in Owen's Farm section of the park. It opened on March 28, 2011. It cost $5.5 million and was Dollywood's first S&S Worldwide amusement ride.
The ride was made famous in June 2012 by a viral YouTube video[2] of a father and daughter riding a similar ride twice. The video was featured on national media outlets including the Huffington Post.[3]
Specifications
Barnstormer is a Screamin' Swing type ride built by S&S Worldwide, and installed by Ride Entertainment Group.[4] It consists of two swinging arms, seating 16 riders per arm (32 total). At full swing, the arms reach 81 feet (25 m) off the ground and achieve a maximum velocity of 45 miles per hour (72 km/h). Each arm is capable of 230 degrees of rotation. Riders must be 48 in (120 cm) or taller, and are restrained by a lap bar.[5]
References
- ^ "Barnstormer". Retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ^ bwinkeler1 (June 13, 2011). "Never Again, Grace". YouTube. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ (uncredited) (June 25, 2011). "'Never Again, Grace Elizabeth': Dad Is Terrified On Dollywood Ride, Daughter Loves It (VIDEO)". Huffington Post. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ^ "Dollywood- Barnstormer – rideentertainment.com". Ride Entertainment. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "Dollywood Rides & Attractions | Barsntormer". Dollywood. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
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