This was the most incredible experience I've ever had. I've been going to Dollywood for years, but this... I'll never forget.
Walking up to the ride, my friend commented on how short it seemed, and said that he assumed it was because it was a new ride, and that way the crowds could get through the lines more quickly.
By the time the ride was over, and both of us were lucky to come out of it with dry pants, he was whimpering that, "It isn't over so quickly for the lines... It's over so quickly because Dolly is a kind, merciful woman."
I couldn't do anything but nod in agreement and shakily make my way over to the smoking area to recover.

I rode Barnstormer yesterday for the first time; my "dear" husband let me have the first ride while he watched the kids. I think it was a trick. My impression was much like the one you wrote and I'm thinking I would have been happy to get off on the second swing. Funny how you have to "remember" to breathe on those last two peak-swings. "Hubby dear" was waving at me with both hands in the air when he got on the ride; well, except for that final "peak" swing that is. My kids REALY enjoyed the children's play area. All three places. It was fun to watch them run around the water spurts which gave my pulse a chance to get back to normal. BTW did you notice the electric heart difibulator hanging on the fence by the exit gate at Barnstormer? That is a new feature I don't recall seeing at other Dollywood rides before.

I loved your review! I go to Dollywood regularly and I am a huge fan! I just rode the Barnstormer this week, and I think your review fits it perfectly! I waited in the standby line multiple times and only waited a max of 10 minutes, even when the entire "barn" was full. They move people through so quickly, that even when you're waiting, you feel like you're progressing toward the front. I had 2 concerns about the design of the queue area, however. First, there is not much queue area to begin with, and this will definitely be a popular ride in the summer. Where are they going to put all those people? Second, the holding stalls with colors were great, and I saw no problems with people knowing where to go, but my husband and I thought it would "fool-proof" the loading system if the floors of the holding stalls were painted the color of the path you were supposed to follow. The first host we had told us specifically what our color was and that we were to follow that path to our seats, but the subsequent hosts did not. We had a few people who asked us where we were supposed to go once we got in the holding stalls and had to explain the paths to them.

I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip to Dollywood! They are always courteous and it is always a wonderful trip! Thanks again for the great review!

In reply to by Laura (not verified)

Thanks Laura, I'm glad you liked the review and the ride!

Any suggestions for improvements will doubtless be welcomed, if you care to email dollywood and tell them about it.

i have riden Rush at thorpe park and it is real fun however not well themed so this looks alot betor i hope i will be able to ride it at som point

Looks harmless in line. Once this got going, I had to enter coping mode. It was very uncomfortable for me! It truly kicked my butt. Props to the kids that ride thisthing over and over. I love coasters.This thing is intense.

I just wanted to leave a comment that I really enjoyed reading your review. I've never been to Dollywood, but this really makes me want to visit and test out the new ride. Thank you for sharing.

In reply to by The Coaster Guy (not verified)

Thanks for the kind words! I also love roller-coasters, but have to say that even the Tornado (three 360-degree rolls and loop-de-loops) did not make my heart race as much as the Barnstormer.

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