What are the current wait times at Dollywood?
The list above shows the posted standby wait for each Dollywood attraction Standby tracks. Some rides and shows do not publish a wait, so they appear as unavailable instead of a number.
34
Open
12min
Avg Wait
4
Unavailable
Updated Oct 28, 11:59 AM
Current wait times
38 attractions
FireChaser Express ®
Attraction
45min
Rockin' Roadway
Attraction
25min
Dragonflier
Attraction
10min
Big Bear Mountain
Attraction
5min
Black Bear Trail
Attraction
5min
Blazing Fury
Attraction
5min
Great Tree Swing
Attraction
5min
Mystery Mine ®
Attraction
5min
The Mad Mockingbird
Attraction
5min
Treetop Tower
Attraction
5min
Barnstormer
Attraction
Busy Bees
Attraction
Demolition Derby
Attraction
Dollywood Express Train Depot
Attraction
Drop Line®
Attraction
Firehouse Fun Yard
Attraction
Frogs & Fireflies
Attraction
Granny's Garden
Attraction
Hidden Hollow
Attraction
Lemon Twist
Attraction
Lightning Rod ®
Attraction
Lil' Pilots Playground
Attraction
Lucky Ducky
Attraction
Lumberjack Lifts
Attraction
Piggy Parade
Attraction
Shooting Star
Attraction
Tennessee Tornado
Attraction
The Amazing Flying Elephants
Attraction
The Scrambler
Attraction
The Waltzing Swinger
Attraction
Thunderhead ®
Attraction
Village Carousel
Attraction
Whistle Punk Chaser®
Attraction
Wild Eagle ®
Attraction
Daredevil Falls
Attraction
NightFlight Expedition
Attraction
Sky Rider
Attraction
Smoky Mountain River Rampage
Attraction
How to read Dollywood wait times
Dollywood wait times bunch on Lightning Rod, Big Bear Mountain, and the other Smoky Mountain coasters, plus popular shows. The list above is the current posted standby wait for attractions Standby tracks.
Weekday mornings in Pigeon Forge, outside peak leaf and holiday weeks, are usually the cleanest window. If Lightning Rod is the only long line, the rest of the park may still move.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Dollywood rides have the longest wait times?
Lightning Rod, Dollywood's launched wooden coaster, usually has the longest line. Big Bear Mountain and Thunderhead also draw crowds, especially on weekends and during festival season.
How can I get an alert when a Dollywood line drops?
Add the ride to your alerts in the Standby iPhone app and choose a target wait. When the posted wait reaches that number, Standby sends a notification so you can head over.
