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 is Dollywood's first S&S Worldwide amusement ride.

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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)
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Manufacturer	S&S Worldwide
Model	Screamin' Swing
Height	81 ft (25 m)
Drop	110 ft (34 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

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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]

Barnstormer is a Screamin' Swing type ride built by S&S Worldwide, and installed by Ride Entertainment Group.^[4] The structure itself is 81 feet (25 m) tall at its highest point. It consists of two swinging arms, both 70 feet (21 m) tall, seating 16 across and 16 back to back (32 total). At full swing, the ends of the arms approach 110 feet (34 m) high off the ground, and achieve a maximum velocity of 45 mph (72 km/h). The ride lasts about one minute, and can accommodate 450 passengers per hour. Riders must be 48 in (120 cm) or taller. Riders are restrained by a lap bar.^[5]