Barnstormer (ride)


Barnstormer is a thrill ride at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN.
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 of a father and daughter riding a similar ride twice. The video was featured on national media outlets including the Huffington Post.

Specifications

Barnstormer is a Screamin' Swing type ride built by S&S Worldwide, and installed by Ride Entertainment Group. It consists of two swinging arms, seating 16 riders per arm. At full swing, the arms reach off the ground and achieve a maximum velocity of. Each arm is capable of 230 degrees of rotation. Riders must be or taller, and are restrained by a lap bar.