BREAKING THEME PARK NEWS: Today, Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, TN, has announced their highly anticipated new attraction, NightFlight Expedition! Recently we visited Dollywood for their fall Harvest Festival & Great Pumpkin Luminights, and we got a look at the massive ride building and construction while riding the Dollywood Express train. We were sooo impressed, but they have taken it to a whole new stratosphere with today’s announcement of what the ride is, the new name, story and details. This is a truly one-of-a-kind attraction, that will be like 4 rides in one.
Dolly Parton was scheduled to attend the announcement but couldn’t be there, but in her usual class act and heartfelt way, she recorded a video announcement letting us know why and her thoughts on this. You can’t help but love this woman for being so open and honest with her fans, and so giving of her time! We wish you well, Dolly!
Ok now here are the details for the new ride, 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!
This new ride will expand WildWood Grove, stretching beyond Big Bear Mountain. This new map is gorgeous, I would love this as print to frame and hang on the wall.
NightFlight Stats:
Track Length of 1255 ft (nearly a quarter of a mile)
Maximum Speed of 29 MPH
Ride Duration of 5.5 Minutes (including loading and unloading)
Nearly 3 Stories High at Highest Track Elevation
10 Passengers Per Car
Minimum Height Requirement of 39 in.
FOUR RIDES IN ONE:
SOARING
Over The Smokies
CLIMBING
A Mountainside
PLUNGING
Into Whitewater Rapids
NAVIGATING
A Mysterious Lake
Make sure to check out my recent vlog from Dollywood showing the construction and hidden details around the park hinting at this new ride, plus their amazing fall festival: https://youtu.be/4mmaHn9iBNs
And check out my Anakeesta vlog from Gatlinburg, TN, both videos are fresh and hot off the presses from THIS WEEK, and show off the gorgeous Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg areas where Dollywood is located: https://youtu.be/11eqjjStZzA
And see MORE of my Dollywood, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg videos here to help plan your visit and see all the fun and unique things there are to do – from mountain coasters to the best food and drinks, weird and wacky attractions, gorgeous mountain views and Smoky Mountains, and more: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfwwPOxvTRIRUp1-6tYz4b_5jL7TtAhYs
We have been Dollywood season passholders since 2022 and we are def renewing for 2026, and will continue covering all the seasons and new rides and fun things, so stay tuned and make sure you’re subscribed to Super Enthused on YouTube for all the fun, real life, authentic and joyous adventures: www.YouTube.com.superenthused
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