NightFlight Expedition

Take Flight Spring 2026

NightFlight Expedition

Welcome to NightFlight Expedition — a groundbreaking new addition coming to Dollywood this season that redefines adventure! Prepare to embark on an immersive indoor adventure coaster like no other, combining storytelling, thrills, and cutting-edge technology in a way only Dollywood can deliver.

This first ride of its kind in the world invites guests of all ages to soar over the Smoky Mountains, plunge through dramatic rapids, climb rugged ridges, and glide across shimmering bioluminescent waters — all in one unforgettable journey. With its all-indoor ride experience, NightFlight Expedition operates in a climate-controlled environment, ensuring this extraordinary adventure is ready rain or shine.

Designed with a moderate thrill level that welcomes both families and thrill seekers, this trailblazing attraction delivers excitement from start to finish!


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Unlimited visits, exclusive perks, and a year full of mountain memories await! From award-winning rides and world-class entertainment, to seasonal festivals and homemade Southern flavors, a Season Pass lets you experience the very best of the Smoky Mountains again and again.

In 2026, we're taking adventure to new heights with our brand-new ride, NightFlight Expedition!

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Four Adventures, One Ride

SOARING

Over The Smokies

Soaring Soaring

CLIMBING

A Mountainside

Climbing Climbing

PLUNGING

Into Whitewater Rapids

Plunging Plunging

NAVIGATING

A Mysterious Lake

Navigating Navigating


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NightFlight Expedition

By The Numbers

As the newest expansion to Dollywood's Wildwood Grove, NightFlight Expedition is featured in an astounding indoor, weather-independent 44,000 square foot facility - that's larger than four football fields!



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Track Length of 1255 ft (nearly a quarter of a mile)
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Maximum Speed of 29 MPH
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Ride Duration of 5.5 Minutes (including loading and unloading)
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Nearly 3 Stories High at Highest Track Elevation
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10 Passengers Per Car
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Minimum Height Requirement of 39 in.

Wildwood Grove

Explore, Play & Imagine Together

 

NightFlight Expedition joins the twelve other attractions of Wildwood Grove to continue the story of this hidden land just beyond the hollow log. As Dollywood’s newest land grows in size, so does its charm, making it an even more wonderful place for families to have fun, relax and be together surrounded by the beauty of the Smoky Mountains. Continue your adventure and discover all the stories of the Grove!

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