NightFlight Expedition will open to all Dollywood guests Wednesday, August 19. The exact date replaces the park's previous mid-August target for the indoor Wildwood Grove attraction.
Reserved previews run August 15 through 18 for Silver, Gold and Diamond passholders who bought a 2026 pass from September 17 through October 12, 2025. Eligible passholders can reserve one timeslot through My Dollywood beginning Friday, August 7 at 10 a.m.
The ride remains in technical rehearsal during the preview period, so temporary downtime is possible. If it stays unavailable for an entire reserved window, the preview ticket can be used later that day.
Four ride systems inside one building
NightFlight Expedition combines coaster track, a whitewater section, a controlled climb and a lake crossing inside a 44,000-square-foot building. The 1,255-foot route reaches 29 mph and takes about 5.5 minutes including loading and unloading. Each vehicle holds 10 passengers, and the minimum height is 39 inches.
The opening also comes before Harvey's Boo Bash, Dollywood's first separately ticketed after-hours event, where NightFlight Expedition is part of the planned attraction lineup.
Sources: Dollywood's NightFlight Expedition attraction page and the park's original attraction announcement.
Images: Dollywood Parks & Resorts.