eBay to Feature Dollywood’s New Roller Coaster!
The first 56 rides on Dollywood's new $17.5 million Mystery Mine roller coaster are up for grabs in an eBay auction starting March 20, 2007 at 11 a.m.
The winners can catch a ride on the Mystery Mine on Friday, April 13 during the grand opening festivities, attended by Dolly Parton.
Winners receive a seat on one of the first seven ride cars in Mystery Mine's first cycle, plus a limited edition commemorative package that includes:
·Dollywood one-day admission tickets for the winner and a guest for Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14
·Participation in and VIP seating for Dollywood's Media Day activities on Friday, April 13, 2007
·A photo with Dolly Parton
·A framed print featuring a ride photo, a signed photo of the winner with Dolly Parton, and other Mystery Mine memorabilia.
The winning bidder must be 18 or older. Bids will be accepted through March 30 at 11:00 a.m.
A ride on the Mystery Mine lasts 2 minutes and 30 seconds with a maximum speed of 60 mph. It's tallest drop is 85 feet at 95 degrees.
The coaster can carry 1,000 passengers an hour.
Proceeds from the auction benefit Parton's Imagination Library, a not-for-profit organization that provides a book a month to registered preschool-age children in participating communities.
The Imagination Library currently operates in 600 communities in 44 states as well as Canada.