It was the first wing coaster built in the United States.
The ride is designed to mimic the feeling of flight by exposing riders to the air with no floor beneath them.
The coaster track is painted a specific shade of blue to blend into the sky when viewed from the ground.
The ride's layout was specifically engineered to navigate the natural elevation changes of the hilly Tennessee terrain.
During the ascent, the train rotates 180 degrees to offer a view of the mountains before the initial drop.
Wild Eagle is a Bolliger & Mabillard wing coaster situated within Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The ride features a 135-foot lift hill that elevates riders above the tree canopy, providing views of the Great Smoky Mountains. As a wing coaster, the seats are positioned on either side of the track rather than above or below it, leaving nothing above or below the rider. The track length spans 3,127 feet and incorporates four inversions, including a giant drop, a loop, and a zero-G roll. It reaches a top speed of 61 miles per hour. The coaster is located in the Wilderness Pass section of the park.
From the ground path near the ride's entrance where you can capture the train passing through the zero-G roll.
Sit in the outer seats for the most intense sensation of flight.
Visit during the early afternoon when the line for this specific ride often experiences a dip in length.
Use the 'Single Rider' line if available to bypass standard queue wait times.
Attempting to ride immediately after eating, as the intense inversions and forces can cause motion sickness.
Closed during the winter months; operates seasonally from spring through early January.
Secure all loose articles in lockers; refrain from wearing loose footwear like flip-flops that could fall off during inversions.
