This Free Dollywood Perk Is GENIUS and I'm Shocked Disney Doesn't Have It Yet

We recently took a trip to Dollywood, and we were seriously impressed with some of the things that this park offers!

Welcome to Dollywood!

From incredible food to unique souvenirs and well-themed attractions, Dollywood should definitely be on your to-do list if you’re planning a trip to the Smoky Mountains. And if you’re a Disney fan, there’s something Dollywood has that we’re SHOCKED Disney hasn’t implemented yet.

If you’re traveling to any theme park with small children, you’re probably looking into height requirements for rides before your visit. It can be tricky to know what your child will be able to ride, and you want to do your best to avoid any last-minute disappointment. At Disney World and Disneyland, children are measured at each ride’s entrance to see if they meet the minimum height, and if they’re cutting it close, they may be measured a second time right before boarding.

Height requirement at TRON Lightcycle / Run

But Dollywood? They’ve found a way to IMPROVE the height requirement system. Near the front of the park (immediately to the left after you go through the turnstiles), there’s a spot called the Ride Measuring Center. Here, you can get your child measured when you first arrive, and they’ll be given a color-coded wristband. That wristband will correspond with height requirement charts for rides around the park, so it’ll be easy for your child to know which attractions they can experience.

Dollywood entrance

There are seven different “tiers” of height requirements in the park, ranging from the lowest at 36 inches tall to the highest at 55 inches tall (that’s for Drop Line, which also has a maximum weight requirement). But the good news is that there are actually 11 different child-friendly attractions without height requirements around Dollywood — that’s a lot for your littles to do! The Wildwood Grove and Country Fair areas of the park are particularly kid-friendly.

Wildwood Grove

If you don’t want to take the time to stop by the Ride Measuring Center at the beginning of the day, you can still get your child measured at each ride instead. Getting the wristband is just an easier way to avoid measuring all day long and possibly experiencing extra disappointment.

Dollywood tickets

We’re a little surprised that Disney hasn’t done something similar to this yet. Of course, the logistical problem would be finding a way to pull this off without causing backups and long lines in the morning when everyone is arriving at the parks. Maybe multiple stations around the park? Or a way to pre-measure at the resorts? It could be useful!

Height requirement at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

We’ll keep you updated with more fun tips and adventures from Dollywood and beyond, so stay tuned to DFB for the latest!

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