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15 Nights of Halloween

Sunday, October 10th, 2010
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Ripley’s Haunted Adventure in Gatlinburg is starting its annual Fright Nights show with the new “Trick or Treat: 15 Nights of Halloween.”

The new show will be even scarier with all things Halloween. The Fright Nights shows run every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October with five new and different shows and more scares. Start the journey with a ride up a rickety old freight elevator; and from there, rely only on sight, sound, touch, and even smell in the darkness and shadows. The amped up suspense comes from more scare-actors and the new themed surroundings. Due to the graphic nature of the haunted house (that was once the Grimsby & Streaper Casket Company) enter if you dare.

Experience every single scare and do it again! Fright Nights shows kick-off nightly at 6:13pm with a character parade. Confront your fears and see all 5 shows!

Tickets available with lodging reservations.

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Pumpkin Patch Express

Friday, October 8th, 2010

It's the Great Pumpkin!

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad invites you to come aboard the Pumpkin Patch Express where passengers hear a narrative of the story, “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” Enjoy the storytelling as the train travels to the Pumpkin Patch.

Upon arrival, guests are greeted by Charlie Brown, Lucy, and Snoopy. Bring your camera to take a pictures with Charlie Brown, the gang, and the giant pumpkin. Children can choose a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch – so everyone can bring home their very own Great Pumpkin.

Additional Activities:

  • Campfire with Marshmallows
  • Straw Maze
  • Temporary Tattoos
  • Trick or Treating
  • Bounce House
  • Hayrides
  • Live music & Entertainment

Make sure to wear a Halloween costume, and have a fun train ride through the mountains. If you love Charlie Brown, then the Peanuts Pumpkin Patch Express is the adventure of a lifetime!

Adult tickets are $53.00 and children ages 2-12 are $31.00. For more information and reservations please call 800-872-4681 or visit online at www.GSMR.com.

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Zipline Tours at Adventure Park

Friday, September 24th, 2010

Zipline

Interested in a thrilling new experience? In the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains is Adventure Park at Five Oaks – featuring an exhilarating zipline tour. Zipline is one of the fastest growing attractions. Be prepared to spend two hours of adrenaline-pumping excitement as you zip, fly, and soar through the canopy of trees at speeds up to 50mph.

To start off there will be a safety demonstration with the certified tour guides. For safety, participants wear gloves, a hat, and a harness to ride the 6 different ziplines. At each tower there are panoramic views that display the breath-taking beauty of the Smoky Mountains. The highest point in the course is over 65 feet in the air, and the zipline is 2,000 feet long. Adding to safety, every harness is attached to a cable at all times. Ziplining is energizing and pure heart-pounding excitement.

Adventure Park Zipling Tours are available day and night. Take pictures of the majestic mountain scenery and the sparkling lights of the night sky and city. A great adventure for individuals, groups, and entire families that is fun and unforgettable!

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New Dollywood Ride- Barnstormer

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

Early flight

New to Dollywood’s attractions is the $5.5 million Barnstormer ride, opening in March of 2011.

Barnstormer is named after the brave aerialists and stunt pilots of the 1920′s. The ride has 2 pendulum arms that seat 32 riders. The ride travels higher on each swing, reaching a speed of 45 mph and a rotation of 230 degrees.

Seated back to back, riders get an amazing view of the park at 81 feet in the air. Seated in the vintage style Barnstormer, the ride is situated among a big red barn that pays tribute to Dolly Parton’s family upbringing.

Including custom designed ADA seating, the height requirement for the Barnstormer is 48 inches.

Around the Barnstormer there is a children’s bi-plane play area and a pig pen water play area.

“I remember my daddy and granddaddy talking about the old barnstormers that used to do all kinds of crazy stunts above the fields where they’d work crops,” Dolly Parton said in a recent press release.

Dollywood has more than 40 rides and attractions. The 1 acre project is currently occupied by the Dreamland Forrest. Barnstormer is next to the Mountain Slidewinder. As one of most visited attractions in Tennessee, this new family thrill ride is sure to be a hit!

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