What is the scariest ride in Dollywood?

I'm a coaster veteran so scary criteria may be biased, but here is my list.
  • Lightning Rod. Hands down the most thrilling, absolutely terrifying on an overcast night with no moon or starlight. ...
  • Mystery Mine. The 90-degree lift is enough to un-glue most riders. ...
  • Wild Eagle. ...
  • Blazing Fury. ...
  • Tennessee Tornado. ...
  • Thunderhead.




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4. Wild Eagle. How scary you find Wild Eagle largely depends on whether you're afraid of heights. If you're okay with soaring through the air like a bird of prey, you might not actually find this ride all that worrisome.

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Wild Eagle The Wild Eagle was the first ride of its kind in the United States and is situated 21 stories above Dollywood, providing a true bird's eye view of the park. Enjoy this unique experience as you turn upside down three times and soar high above the Smoky Mountains!

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At the end of Dollywood's Harvest Festival presented by Humana on October 30, Lightning Rod will close for the winter as it's existing launch system is replaced with a high-speed chain lift, park officials said in a video posted to the park's social media. The ride will reopen Spring 2024.

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If the views from Drop Line aren't breathtaking enough, the 20+ story drop definitely is! The instant acceleration from 0 to 78MPH as you hurtle towards the ground and experience -3.2G's for nearly three seconds of free fall is sure to scare even the bravest person in your group.

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Dollywood is closed for the off-season. With the way the calendar falls this year, that means our teams have 67 days to reset and ready the park for another great year of operation. Dollywood re-opens March 11 (March 10 for Season Passholders).

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4. Blazing Fury. The re-worked version of this ride has made it pretty boring thrill-wise, but for first-time riders, the darkness and ignorance of what lies ahead adds plenty of anxiety and scare-factor.

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Weapons and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on Dollywood Property.

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Dollywood's Accessibility Guide states that “certain attractions may not accommodate individuals approaching 270 lbs. and/or 6-ft. -4-in height.” We made every effort to account for this and to be as thorough as possible when testing out each of these attractions.

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The oldest coaster at Dollywood is Blazing Fury. It's been at the park for over 40 years, even though it's been through some changes.

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Dolly Parton is not the CEO The park is still owned and operated by Herschend Family Entertainment, which also owns SeaWorld and more than 20 other theme parks in the United States. However, Dolly Parton does sit on the board and is integral in planning the events and attractions of the park.

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Free cups of ice water are also available. One more thing worth noting: Dollywood does not serve alcohol inside the park.

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Dollywood is a large theme park, but perhaps more importantly, a very hilly theme park. If you have even moderate mobility issues, you might be intimidated.

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Yes, it can be done, but to have the most satisfying experience, it takes some strategic planning and prioritizing. Here's my guide and tips on making the best of Dollywood in a day: First, know that Dollywood is more than roller coasters.

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Visit on a Lighter Day Generally, you'll find Dollywood is most crowded in summer and fall. While going to Dollywood in the low season is ideal, visiting on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday during summer is the best way to dodge crowds and long lines.

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It's also easy to forget Dollywood is really a park tailor-made for uncooperative weather. A majority of outdoor attractions operate in steady, light rain and only close when there is lightning and heavier downpours.

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It's FireChaser Express - the nation's first dual-launch family coaster - blasting riders forward and backward!

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