One of the things that keeps Smoky Mountain visitors coming back annually is all of the exciting new attractions, and this year has some extra special surprises in store! You’ll not only have the chance to ride the tallest swing tower in Tennessee, but you can also challenge your family and friends on the first racing mountain coaster in the United States! Here are some exciting new Smoky Mountain attractions that are opening this year:
1. Pigeon Forge Racing Coaster
Since the Smoky Mountains have become the “mountain coaster capital of the world”, you might be asking yourself what could possibly be coming next! The Pigeon Forge Racing Coaster is the answer to that question, as it will become the first racing mountain coaster in the USA when it opens this spring! You’ll experience the thrilling sensations of a traditional mountain coaster as you control your speed down the mountain, but with the added bonus of racing against another rider! The entire coaster has two tracks that are adjacent to each other, so see who can make it down to the finish line first!
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2. WagonWheeler Swing Tower at SkyLand Ranch
Another one of the new Smoky Mountain attractions that are opening this year is the WagonWheeler Swing Tower at SkyLand Ranch! This breathtaking rotating swing tower takes riders on a record-breaking 300 feet above the Parkway, making it the tallest swing ride in Tennessee! Each of the suspended seats holds up to 2 riders, so scream along with your friends as you soar through the air with stunning views of the Smoky Mountains and Sevierville! The ride is based upon Big Jack Wheeler, a famous Wild West legend who navigated through a ferocious whirlwind in his Conestoga wagon and earned himself the nickname “WagonWheeler”!
3. Scooby-Doo Mystery Putt Putt
Zoinks! Scooby-Doo Mystery Putt Putt is coming to the Mountain Mile in Pigeon Forge and is sure to be a hoot as you join Scooby and the rest of the gang from the Mystery Machine for an unforgettable miniature golf adventure! With 36 holes of Scooby-inspired fun, this is the world’s only Scooby-Doo themed mini golf course and is a blast for all ages! See if you have what it takes to score the elusive hole-in-one and become the miniature golf champion in your family!
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4. MegaZip at WildSide
When it comes to the most exciting attractions in the Smokies opening this year, be sure to put MegaZip at WildSide in Pigeon Forge on your itinerary! At a record-breaking length of 5,771 feet, MegaZip is America’s longest continuous zipline and is more than 5 times the length of a standard zipline cable! You’ll feel the rush as you zip through the sky at speeds reaching 55 miles per hour, experiencing a nearly 1,100-foot descent that delivers nonstop adrenaline! To make things even better, there are 4 side-by-side lines so that you can race your friends and family for the ultimate bragging rights!
Check out all of our cabins in the Smokies today to plan your vacation and be one of the first guests to experience these exciting new Smoky Mountain attractions! We look forward to seeing you soon!
