Barnstormer (ride)
This article is about the ride at Dollywood. For the junior coaster at Walt Disney World, see The Barnstormer.
Barnstormer | |
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Dollywood | |
Area | Owen's Farm |
Status | Operating |
Opening date | March 28, 2011 |
General statistics | |
Manufacturer | S&S Worldwide |
Model | Screamin' Swing |
Height | 81 ft (25 m) |
Drop | 110 ft (34 m) |
Speed | 45 mph (72 km/h) |
Capacity | 450 riders per hour |
Vehicles | 2 |
Riders per vehicle | 16 |
Rows | 2 |
Riders per row | 8 |
Duration | 1 minute |
Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
Restraints | Lap bar |
Virtual queue |
Q2Q available
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Must transfer from wheelchair
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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 is 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 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] The structure itself is 81 feet (25 m) tall at its highest point. It consists of two swinging arms, both 70 feet (21 m) tall, seating 16 across and 16 back to back (32 total). At full swing, the ends of the arms approach 110 feet (34 m) high off the ground, and achieve a maximum velocity of 45 mph (72 km/h). The ride lasts about one minute, and can accommodate 450 passengers per hour. Riders must be 48 in (120 cm) or taller. Riders are restrained by a lap bar.[5]
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