NightFlight Expedition

Take Flight Spring 2026

NightFlight Expedition

Expanding on Dollywood's Wildwood Grove, NightFlight Expedition is a groundbreaking hybrid coaster and whitewater river ride with Cora and Jasper Oakley leading you on an extraordinary journey to discover the mystery of the legendary Secret Lake.

Embarking on a daring journey aboard remarkable vehicles, adventurers will experience four thrilling experiences in a first-of-its-kind attraction as they fly through the Smokies, conquer raging rapids, climb mountain peaks and glide across a shimmering lake. Follow the roots and light the way!



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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Season Passholder Exclusive

Be Among The First To Ride

Did you know current 2025 Season Passholders can renew their Season Passes for 2026 right now? With our Passholder Renewal Pre-sale, when you renew your season pass before Oct. 12, 2025, you get even more extras!

In addition to all of your amazing passholder benefits, you'll get access to our exclusive NightFlight Expedition early special ride event! Be one of the first to EVER ride this first-of-its-kind coaster before the general public. Just another perk for being a Dollywood Season Passholder!

Not a 2025 passholder? Click here or below to register for a special Season Pass offer just for new passholders!

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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 160,000 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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