What is Big Bear Mountain? The new attraction at Dollywood is the largest single attraction investment in the history of Dollywood! In 2023, the park is making it all about the bears. This brand new attraction is called Big Bear Mountain, and it is largest and longest roller coaster at Dollywood!

For the 2026 season, Dollywood is currently constructing a major new attraction tentatively titled "Nightflight Expedition." This state-of-the-art "dark coaster" or immersive adventure ride is located in a newly developed expansion area of the park. While Dollywood often keeps specific mechanical details under wraps until the grand reveal, 2026 construction updates show a large-scale show building designed to house high-tech projection mapping and indoor coaster elements. The theme is rumored to center around a mystical nocturnal journey through the Great Smoky Mountains, utilizing "Moto Motion" technology to simulate the feeling of flight. This follows the massive success of Big Bear Mountain, and is part of a multi-year investment plan to make Dollywood a premier year-round destination. In 2026, the park is also focusing on "Storytelling-First" attractions, meaning "Nightflight Expedition" will likely feature a heavy narrative component involving local folklore and environmental conservation themes unique to the Tennessee wilderness.