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All planning tips for Dollywood

See which daypart is historically most favorable per ride, including more specific time windows and comparisons with the other dayparts.

Dollywood
Tips 8
Measurements used 22.690
Most opportunities Evening
Ride advice

Morning tips 08:00-12:00

2 tips
Smoky Mountain River Rampage
Best in the Morning

Smoky Mountain River Rampage

typically 14 min 49% shorter wait

Plan Smoky Mountain River Rampage early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 7 min. That is usually 9 min better than evening.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
  • More downtime-prone in the Evening.
Best time 10:00-11:00
Wait time 7 min
Shorter than average wait 49%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 14 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 34 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 24 min
Based on 2.303 historical measurements.
Dollywood
Best in the Morning

Shooting Star

typically 9 min 39% shorter wait

Plan Shooting Star early in the day. Around 11:00-12:00, the historical wait is about 9 min. That is usually 5 min better than evening.

  • More downtime-prone in the Evening.
Best time 11:00-12:00
Wait time 9 min
Shorter than average wait 39%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 9 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 17 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 14 min
Based on 2.101 historical measurements.
Ride advice

Evening tips 17:00-24:00

6 tips
Lightning Rod ®
Best in the Evening

Lightning Rod ®

typically 16 min 35% shorter wait

Save Lightning Rod ® for later in the day. Around 20:00-22:00, the historical wait is about 9 min. That is usually 13 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
Best time 20:00-22:00
Wait time 9 min
Shorter than average wait 35%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 29 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 29 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 16 min
Based on 3.060 historical measurements.
Mystery Mine ®
Best in the Evening

Mystery Mine ®

typically 17 min 33% shorter wait

Save Mystery Mine ® for later in the day. Around 20:00-22:00, the historical wait is about 12 min. That is usually 12 min better than morning.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
  • More downtime-prone in the Afternoon.
Best time 20:00-22:00
Wait time 12 min
Shorter than average wait 33%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 29 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 30 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 17 min
Based on 2.907 historical measurements.
Big Bear Mountain
Best in the Evening

Big Bear Mountain

typically 19 min 22% shorter wait

Save Big Bear Mountain for later in the day. Around 17:00-22:00, the historical wait is about 18 min. That is usually 8 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
  • Usually closes 28 min later than the park.
  • More downtime-prone in the Afternoon.
Best time 17:00-22:00
Wait time 18 min
Shorter than average wait 22%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 28 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 27 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 19 min
Based on 3.077 historical measurements.
Thunderhead ®
Best in the Evening

Thunderhead ®

typically 11 min 45% shorter wait

Save Thunderhead ® for later in the day. Around 18:00-22:00, the historical wait is about 9 min. That is usually 7 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
  • More downtime-prone in the Evening.
Best time 18:00-22:00
Wait time 9 min
Shorter than average wait 45%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 39 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 18 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 11 min
Based on 2.848 historical measurements.
Dragonflier
Best in the Evening

Dragonflier

typically 16 min 30% shorter wait

Save Dragonflier for later in the day. Around 19:00-22:00, the historical wait is about 12 min. That is usually 6 min better than morning.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
Best time 19:00-22:00
Wait time 12 min
Shorter than average wait 30%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 22 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 29 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 16 min
Based on 3.131 historical measurements.
Rockin' Roadway
Best in the Evening

Rockin' Roadway

typically 11 min 24% shorter wait

Save Rockin' Roadway for later in the day. Around 20:00-22:00, the historical wait is about 8 min. That is usually 5 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
Best time 20:00-22:00
Wait time 8 min
Shorter than average wait 24%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 17 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 15 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 11 min
Based on 3.263 historical measurements.