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Dollywood’s Big Bear Mountain Roller Coaster Now Open

May 15, 2023 by Clint Gamache

Big Bear Mountain Roller Coaster at Dollywood

Dollywood’s Big Bear Mountain, the largest single attraction investment in the park’s history, opened Friday to the general public with much fanfare, a nod to the Great Smoky Mountains, and of course, a visit from Dolly Parton. The $25 million Big Bear Mountain roller coaster launches park guests from its ride station on an exhilarating …

Final Piece of Track Installed at Dollywood’s Big Bear Mountain

January 12, 2023 by Clint Gamache

Dollywood’s newest roller coaster, Big Bear Mountain, continues toward its “BIG” opening this spring, as the last piece of track was put into place on Tuesday afternoon. At 3,990 ft., the roller coaster will become the longest at the park. It also will be the first ride at Dollywood to feature onboard audio. Big Bear …