24/02/2026
We received a ton of 2026 Dollywood info today at the media construction preview event 🦋
• Nightflight - shooting for June opening
1,200 riders per hour, fully indoor queue with many story elements. Ride not seen from the queue, 1st seen in loading station. Building in person is MASSIVE
• Nightflight ride vehicles are staged on property & awaiting install
• March 12th - “Park Rehearsal”
Passholder Day 1:00pm - 8:00pm
• Trains converting to oil fired (still steam powered but no more cinders! 😅 🚂) they said this will improve train reliability over coal as oil is much easier to control internal temperature - both Cinderella & Klondike Katie being converted
• New Ticketed Fall Event - “Harvey’s Boo Bash” (Mickey’s not so scary style event) limited ticketing, all rides open, candy stations for trick or treating - children will be allowed to wear Halloween Costumes 👻 🎃
• Splash Country Neon Lights 7:30pm-10:30pm every Friday & Saturday night June 19th through August 2nd
• Run Dollywood approved for a fall race, shooting for end of September 🏃♂️🏃♀️
• Lightning Rod has been retracked for 2026 season ⚡️
• Mystery Mine has received operational upgrades for 2026 season
• Large bathroom extension in Timber Canyon 🚽
• New Resorts are coming to join DreamMore & HeartSong with a continued focus on premium resort experience 🏨
+ a ton more! Huge thank you to Wes, Pete, Eugene and the whole Dollywood PR team for the invite! - Sdanwolf