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18 rides
including 9 coasters
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2 with no height minimum
Rides the whole family can board together, strollers to grandparents.
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7 more at 40" or under
What opens up for preschoolers and early graders.
Don't-miss rides
Our top-graded attractions here — each judged against the best of its own kind, so a world-class kids' ride ranks alongside a world-class coaster:
- Lightning Rod (Coaster, 48"+)
- Dollywood Express (Transport)
- Thunderhead (Coaster, 48"+)
- Big Bear Mountain (Coaster, 39"+)
- Wild Eagle (Coaster, 50"+)
Every ride & show, with height requirements
Height minimums verified against official park guides. Want this personalized — exactly who in your family can ride what? That's the Rideable app.
| Attraction | Type | Height | Thrill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Rod | Coaster | 48"+ | Extreme |
| Thunderhead | Coaster | 48"+ | Intense |
| Big Bear Mountain | Coaster | 39"+ | Moderate |
| Wild Eagle | Coaster | 50"+, under 78" | Intense |
| FireChaser Express | Coaster | 39"+ | Moderate |
| Tennessee Tornado | Coaster | 48"+ | Intense |
| Mystery Mine | Coaster | 48"+ | Intense |
| Blazing Fury | Coaster | 42"+ | Moderate |
| Dragonflier | Coaster | 39"+, under 81" | Moderate |
| Daredevil Falls | Water ride | 42"+ | Moderate |
| Smoky Mountain River Rampage | Water ride | 36"+ | Moderate |
| Barnstormer | Flat ride | 48"+ | Intense |
| Drop Line | Flat ride | 55"+ | Intense |
| The Mad Mockingbird | Flat ride | 36"+ | Mild |
| Great Tree Swing | Flat ride | 36"+ | Moderate |
| Frogs & Fireflies | Kids | Any height | Gentle |
| Whistle Punk Chaser | Kids | 36"+ | Mild |
| Dollywood Express | Transport | Any height | Gentle |
| Wings of America | Show | Any height | Gentle |
| Kingdom Heirs | Show | Any height | Gentle |
Shows & entertainment
2 shows including Wings of America, Kingdom Heirs — showtimes are live in the app.
Where to eat (sit-down picks)
- Celebration Hall — Southern buffet. All-you-care-to-eat fried chicken buffet in Country Fair
- Aunt Granny's Restaurant — Southern buffet. Family-style all-you-can-eat named a top-10 US theme park restaurant by USA Today
- Front Porch Café — Southern home cooking. Sit-down restaurant serving Dolly's favorite meals; chefs can accommodate food allergies
All 34 dining spots — counter service, snack stands, price levels — are mapped in the app.
🏨 Staying overnight?
See our hotel guide for Dollywood — search stays near the gates by your trip dates.