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Barnstormer (ride)

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Barnstormer
Dollywood
AreaOwen's Farm
Coordinates35°47′39″N 83°32′02″W / 35.7941781°N 83.5337981°W / 35.7941781; -83.5337981
StatusOperating
Opening dateMarch 28, 2011 (13 years ago) (2011-03-28)
Ride statistics
ManufacturerS&S Worldwide
ModelScreamin' Swing
Drop81 ft (25 m)
Speed45 mph (72 km/h)
Capacity450 riders per hour
Vehicles2
Riders per vehicle16
Rows2
Riders per row8
Duration1 minute
Height restriction48 in (122 cm)
RestraintsLap bar
Virtual queue
TimeSaver Pass available
Must transfer from wheelchair

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 was 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 a similar ride twice. The video was featured on national media outlets including the Huffington Post.[3]

Specifications

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Barnstormer is a Screamin' Swing type ride built by S&S Worldwide, and installed by Ride Entertainment Group.[4] It consists of two swinging arms, seating 16 riders per arm (32 total). At full swing, the arms reach 81 feet (25 m) off the ground and achieve a maximum velocity of 45 miles per hour (72 km/h). Each arm is capable of 230 degrees of rotation. Riders must be 48 in (120 cm) or taller, and are restrained by a lap bar.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Barnstormer". Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  2. ^ bwinkeler1 (June 13, 2011). "Never Again, Grace". YouTube. Retrieved June 26, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ (uncredited) (June 25, 2011). "'Never Again, Grace Elizabeth': Dad Is Terrified On Dollywood Ride, Daughter Loves It (VIDEO)". Huffington Post. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
  4. ^ "Dollywood- Barnstormer – rideentertainment.com". Ride Entertainment. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  5. ^ "Dollywood Rides & Attractions | Barsntormer". Dollywood. Retrieved June 30, 2024.