Barnstormer (ride)

Not to be confused with The Barnstormer at Walt Disney World.

Barnstormer
Dollywood
Area	Owen's Farm
Coordinates	35.7941781°N 83.5337981°W / 35.7941781; -83.5337981
Status	Operating
Opening date	March 28, 2011 (13 years ago) (2011-03-28)
Ride statistics
Manufacturer	S&S Worldwide
Model	Screamin' Swing
Drop	81 ft (25 m)
Speed	45 mph (72 km/h)
Capacity	450 riders per hour
Vehicles	2
Riders per vehicle	16
Rows	2
Riders per row	8
Duration	1 minute
Height restriction	48 in (122 cm)
Restraints	Lap 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

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

1. "Barnstormer". Retrieved June 26, 2012.
2. bwinkeler1 (June 13, 2011). "Never Again, Grace". YouTube. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
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.