If you keep up with what’s going on around Dollywood, you’ve likely heard all about the park’s newest attraction, NightFlight Expedition.
We got a sneak peek at the ride before it officially opened, and we can confidently say that this ride is unlike ANY others. It’s a combination of different theme park attractions, so much so that there truly isn’t another ride anywhere like it. If you’re a big fan of the attraction and want to surround yourself with those vibes, you can now get themed rooms at Dollywood’s hotels!
Guests now have the opportunity to book NightFlight Expedition exclusive resort packages, which include in-room NightFlight Expedition décor, merchandise, baked goods, and two one-day Dollywood admission tickets! That’s not all, though, because there’s also a NightFlight Expedition VIP Experience you may want to check out. That package includes in-room NightFlight Expedition décor, merchandise, baked goods, two complimentary one-day Dollywood admission tickets, and a VIP Tour of Dollywood for two people that includes a ride on NightFlight Expedition.
Booking for these packages is open right now, but ends on October 28th. You have to be staying at the resort from August 21st through October 31st, 2026, to take advantage of these packages. Packages are available at both Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort and Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, which means you’ll also get to enjoy the regular perks of staying at the hotels, like no resort fees, complimentary Dollywood TimeSaver Passes, door-to-door transportation, and more.
The NightFlight Expedition Experience is available on the Dollywood website, and it’s important to note that the cost of Dollywood admission tickets is included in the reservation total and charged with the first-night deposit. However, for the NightFlight Expedition VIP Experience, you’ll need to call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD to book. Also note that for the VIP package, the cost of the VIP Tour is included in the reservation total and charged with the first-night deposit.
Nightflight Expedition is part coaster and part whitewater river ride. It takes guests on a journey to discover the mystery of the legendary Secret Lake with Cora and Jasper Oakley, twins who have invented the Bioluminator, which allows them to detect and amplify bioluminescence. They mount it onto their family’s amphibious aircraft and follow the glowing roots of the Wildwood Tree through the Great Smoky Mountains to the mythical Secret Lake. If the ride sounds like a lot, it’s because it is, but we were SO impressed by how seamlessly the ride systems flowed into one another!
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