All planning tips for Dollywood

Plan Smoky Mountain River Rampage early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 8 min. That is usually 7 min better than evening.

• Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
• More downtime-prone in the Afternoon.

• Morning 08:00-12:00 14 min
• Afternoon 12:00-17:00 31 min
• Evening 17:00-24:00 21 min

Move Piggy Parade to the middle of the day. Around 14:00-15:00, the historical wait is about 5 min. That is usually 23 min better than evening.

• More downtime-prone in the Evening.

• Morning 08:00-12:00 30 min
• Afternoon 12:00-17:00 7 min
• Evening 17:00-24:00 30 min

Save NightFlight Expedition for later in the day. Around 20:00-21:00, the historical wait is about 13 min. That is usually 15 min better than afternoon.

• Usually opens 98 min later than the park.
• More downtime-prone in the Evening.

• Morning 08:00-12:00 49 min
• Afternoon 12:00-17:00 45 min
• Evening 17:00-24:00 30 min

Save Lightning Rod ® for later in the day. Around 20:00-22:00, the historical wait is about 9 min. That is usually 8 min better than morning.

• Usually opens 20 min later than the park.

• Morning 08:00-12:00 23 min
• Afternoon 12:00-17:00 24 min
• Evening 17:00-24:00 15 min

Save Mystery Mine ® for later in the day. Around 19:00-22:00, the historical wait is about 12 min. That is usually 7 min better than morning.

• Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
• More downtime-prone in the Evening.

• Morning 08:00-12:00 23 min
• Afternoon 12:00-17:00 25 min
• Evening 17:00-24:00 16 min

Save Thunderhead ® for later in the day. Around 17:00-22:00, the historical wait is about 8 min. That is usually 5 min better than afternoon.

• Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
• More downtime-prone in the Evening.

• Morning 08:00-12:00 28 min
• Afternoon 12:00-17:00 15 min
• Evening 17:00-24:00 10 min

Save Rockin' Roadway for later in the day. Around 19:00-22:00, the historical wait is about 8 min. That is usually 5 min better than morning.

• Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
• More downtime-prone in the Evening.

• Morning 08:00-12:00 15 min
• Afternoon 12:00-17:00 15 min
• Evening 17:00-24:00 10 min