Major Coasters
Dollywood's coaster lineup ranges from a launched hybrid to family-friendly mountain coasters. Each has its own boarding setup, so the Ride Accessibility Center is the place to confirm what a specific ride asks of a rider.
Lightning Rod
A launched hybrid coaster in Jukebox Junction with a roughly 165-foot drop along a 3,800-foot track. High-thrust, airtime-heavy ride. Confirm restraint and transfer requirements at the Ride Accessibility Center.
Wild Eagle
America's first wing coaster, with seats out to the sides of the track and a high vantage over the park. A smooth but high and inverting ride. Wing-coaster seating affects how a transfer works, so confirm boarding details for your situation.
Mystery Mine
An indoor and outdoor steel coaster with an 85-foot, 95-degree drop and two inversions. Themed, with dark-ride sections and intense moments. Sensory-heavy in places.
Thunderhead
A classic wooden coaster with a 100-foot drop and a top speed around 55 mph. Wooden-coaster ride feel, with more lateral movement than steel coasters.
Big Bear Mountain
One of Dollywood's longest coasters and one of its most family-friendly thrill rides, a launched family coaster with a lower height requirement than the big coasters. A good option for mixed-ability groups.
Other Coasters
- Tennessee Tornado — a looping steel coaster with inversions.
- FireChaser Express — a family launch coaster that travels forward and backward.
- Dragonflier — a family suspended (inverted) coaster with a gentle profile.
- Blazing Fury — an indoor dark-ride coaster, one of the park's oldest and mildest.
How to Use the Boarding Pass on Rides
With a Boarding Pass from the Ride Accessibility Center, a host verifies your timed entry at each ride. It is not a skip-the-line pass. For the boarding mechanics, transfer expectations, and companion limits, see the full Dollywood Accessibility Guide.