eBAy to take bids for rides on Dollywood's new roller coasterMarch 19, 2007
www.wate.com/global/story.asp?s=6247810PIGEON FORGE (WATE) -- The first 56 rides on Dollywood's new $17.5 million Mystery Mine roller coaster will be up for grabs in an eBay auction starting Tuesday.
The auction begins at 11:00 a.m. EST.
The winners get to 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.
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