Wildwood Grove · Roller coaster
NightFlight Expedition
Indoor family coaster that combines climbing, flight-like movement, rapids-inspired action and glowing water scenes.
Roller coaster
Moderate thrill
39"
min height
Before you ride
Dark indoor scenes and sudden movements; water-themed effects.
Expert tip
Ride early to see the full range of lighting effects with a shorter queue; it is an especially useful weather-proof option.
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⏱ Typical wait by hour
✅ Best time to ride: around 10 AM (~21 min) · also good around 8 PM (~25 min)
Busiest around 6 PM (~65 min)
| 10 AM | 21 minutes |
|---|---|
| 11 AM | 34 minutes |
| 12 PM | 57 minutes |
| 1 PM | 58 minutes |
| 2 PM | 34 minutes |
| 3 PM | 34 minutes |
| 4 PM | 46 minutes |
| 5 PM | 60 minutes |
| 6 PM | 65 minutes |
| 7 PM | 45 minutes |
| 8 PM | 25 minutes |
Average standby wait from 6 days of live waits, in park time (ET). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.
NightFlight Expedition stats
NightFlight Expedition is a 30-foot roller coaster at Dollywood that reaches 29 mph and drops 20 feet. It was built by Mack Rides, opened in 2026 and lasts about 6 minutes. Riders must be at least 39 inches tall. The best time to ride is usually around 10 AM or 8 PM, when waits are shortest.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Mack Rides
- Model
- Indoor immersive adventure coaster
- Opened
- 2026
- Track length
- 1,255 ft
- Top speed
- 29 mph
- Height
- 30 ft
- Drop
- 20 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 5 min 30 sec
- Height requirement
- 39 in
💡 Fun facts
- Opened to the public August 2026
- Dollywood lists 1,255 ft of track and a 5.5-minute experience including loading
- Highest elevation is nearly three stories
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