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Dollywood announces a $300 million investment

plan over the next 10 years

Update : 27/08/13 - 18h27 Published by François Mayné the 25 August 2013, New.
The company behind the Dollywood entertainment destination in Pigeon Forge, USA, has unveiled a massive 10-year $300 million investment plan that will include the addition of new attractions and resorts, resulting in the creation of more than 2,500 new jobs in the region.

Dollywood announces a $300 million investment plan over the next 10 years.Led by famous country singer Dolly Parton who has been partners with Herschend Family Entertainment to operate the facilities since 1985, Dollywood has become one of the most popular theme park destination in America and is regularly awarded by trade associations for the quality of its offering. Located in heart of the natural surrounding of Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains, the property features a 150-acre theme park (Applause Award holder), a 35-acre water park (Dollywood's Splash Country) and lodgings (Dollywood Cabins) for an annual attendance of over 2.5 million guests.

First details on the phase 1 of the investment plan, more exactly for the 2014-2015 period, have been disclosed during a press conference. Two years after the opening of the country's first wing coaster Wild Eagle (designed by Bolliger & Mabillard) and one year after the opening of Tennessee’s first and only water coaster RiverRush (supplied by ProSlide), Dollywood will add another innovative new ride to its theme park with the nation's first dual-launch family coaster.

Named FireChaser Express, the ride will be inspired by the local fire stations with the front-vehicle of the train themed like an old fire truck. Designed by German manufacturer Gerstlauer Amusement Rides, the track – whose layout has not been disclosed by the park – will be 2,427-feet (740-meters) long for a maximum height of 12 stories. The train will travel forward and backward, leaving the loading station in one direction and returning in the opposite direction.

Phase 1 of the investment plan includes the opening of US's first dual-launch family coaster: FireChaser Express (2014)Dollywood's DreamMore Resort is scheduled to open in 2015 as part of the company's 30th anniversary celebrations.

To mark the company’s 30th anniversary in 2015, Dollywood will open the 300-room Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, its second venture in the lodging industry. Situated on 100 acres of land (40.4 ha) at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, the hotel will feature a large variety of accommodations, a full-service restaurant, an indoor pool, a spa, an amphitheater for outdoor entertainment, an event lawn with craft demonstrations and special entertainment as well as 8,000 square feet (743 sqm) of indoor meeting space.

“With Dolly Parton’s vision and world-class properties like Dollywood theme park and Dollywood’s Splash Country waterpark as our foundation, The Dollywood Company is poised to become a family vacation destination like no other,” said Craig Ross, President of The Dollywood Company. “Dolly welcomes folks into her home and her heart, and our plans to grow and expand The Dollywood Company are steeped in her desire to bring families closer together by creating experiences delivered from the heart.”

According to an independent economic impact study commissioned by The Dollywood Company, the new project destinations and hospitality investments will add $150 million annually to the local economy. Additionally, more than $7 million in state and local taxes will be generated by the company’s 10-year investments while most of the jobs created will impact positively the hospitality and construction industries.
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Europa-Park chooses popular French IP to create an indoor themed area including MACK Rides coaster read more

This is a first in the history of Europa-Park. The German theme park, owned by the Mack family since 1975, has chosen to work with an intellectual...

NEW | Europa-Park - Published on June 11, 2013
Europa-Park: A family success story that's all about passion! read more

“Managing a theme park means writing a story, respecting a tradition and constantly questioning oneself, looking for new ideas and ways to i...

FEATURE | Europa-Park - Published on March 15, 2013
Themed Entertainment Association to hold its 10th TEA Summit and Thea Awards Gala April 4-6 read more

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), an international organization that represents the interests of more than 7,500 members working in...

EVENT | Europa-Park - Published on March 6, 2013
New attendance record for Europa-Park in 2012 read more

The German theme park Europa-Park has surpassed in 2012 the 4.5 million visitors for the first time, confirming its position as the first seasonal park in the world. This outcome is therefore highly satisfactory for the Mack...

CORPORATE | Europa-Park - Published on January 9, 2013
Europa-Park purchases a hundred-year old carousel read more

The German theme park Europa-Park has just purchased a carousel-lounge of 1909 from Ecomusée d'Alsace, a museum located in Ungersheim in North-East of France. The latter had declared its intention to separate from this carousel-lounge ...

NEW | Europa-Park - Published on April 29, 2012
WODAN Timburcoaster - Interview with Clair Hain Jr. President of Great Coasters International read more

During our coverage of the WODAN Timburcoaster media event at Europa-Park (Rust, Germany), we had the opportunity to meet Clair Hain Jr, President...

FEATURE | Europa-Park - Published on April 19, 2012
Europa-Park opens WODAN Timburcoaster - Interview with Roland Mack read more

Nearly 400 members of the press and special guests - including the racing driver Ralf Schumacher and Miss Germany 2012 - were invited last Wednesday...

NEW | Europa-Park - Published on April 2, 2012
Europa Park welcomed more than 4 million visitors in 2011 and prepares 2012 read more

Europa-Park stated that its 37th season has been once again a great success with an attendance exceeding well over four million visitors in...

NEW | Europa-Park - Published on January 11, 2012
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