Gabed…there are actually THREE alpine coasters within 10 miles of Dollywood. Two in Pigeon Forge (Goats on the Roof and Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster) and one in Gatlinburg (Gatlinburg Alpine Coaster). Another one is scheduled to open at Ober Gatlinburg by the end of this month (but I wouldn't hold my breath because it's been under construction for a loooong time and the opening keeps getting delayed…) Anyway…there's at least one more you can add to your count on your next visit!
My year ended up getting totally screwed. Our company lost our biggest client, and although we still are in business, our income was pretty much cut by 75% when we lost it. I've started a new job outside of our business, and my husband has, as well. So…there's not as much disposable income as before and not as much time for fun trips. The only thing I definitely have planned for later this year is more Carowinds and Dollywood for Smoky Mountain Coasterfest. I'll try to hit up the alpine coasters I haven't done yet when I'm there. I may try to make a trip to SFOG during their holiday event since I'll have a few weeks off around Christmas and we have a Six Flags season pass. Also, I'd love to make a trip to Six Flags America sometime, since I don't plan to renew the pass next year and I'd like to go when it's still free.
For next year, I'm planning on a Platinum Pass, so there will be trips to Carowinds, my first trip ever to Cedar Point (and Kings Island) and Kings Dominion. If I go back home (Arkansas) anytime next year, I'll prob drive a couple of hours north and use it at Worlds of Fun since I haven't been there in a few years. I'll also get a Dollywood pass, so I'll be getting some Lightning Rod action, too! There are so many parks on my wish list (I'm old and don't have nearly enough credits for my age!), but I have a feeling time/work constraints and budget constraints are gonna limit me next year.
Any responses would be helpful!
