🎢Is Dollywood’s Blazing Fury Going To Make a Splash Once Again?🌊

Water is coming back to the best ride at Dollywood, here is what we know

Dollywood’s beloved, quirky and bizarre dark ride Blazing Fury is about to be restored – at least in part to its former glory. Officials hinted at a major refurbishment for one of the park’s legacy rides last year. This year, it was announced that the Dollywood ride with the biggest legacy – outside of the Dollywood Express – was due for a restoration. Included in that, will be the reintroduction of water to the ride.

What does that mean for those of us who love this strange little ride? Do we need to break out the ponchos and prepare for the plunge?.............

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