Lightning Rod
Roller Coaster TimeSaver Plus
73 mph 165 ft tall 3,800 ft long Opened 2016
The world's first launched wooden coaster rocketing riders up a 165-foot hill before plunging through Smoky Mountain terrain at 73 mph.
Dollywood TimeSaver — Group Ride Planner
Each person can have their own pass tier. Results combine pass eligibility + height + companion rules. Click Generate Ride Results to view rides. Changing the group afterwards prompts you to update.
Note: Children age 12 and younger must be accompanied by a supervising companion age 16+.
People Units
Dollywood — Group Ride Plan
Note: Pass behavior is modeled from official documentation. These rules can be updated via the admin panel to match current policies.
About Dollywood
Named after country music legend Dolly Parton, Dollywood is a multiple Golden Ticket Award winner for friendliness and hosts over 3 million visitors annually. The park features 50+ rides including Lightning Rod, the world's first launched wooden coaster, set against the scenic Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee.
1986 Year Opened
13 Total Rides
8 Roller Coasters
Pigeon Forge, TN Location
About TimeSaver
Dollywood offers TimeSaver in Standard, Plus, and Premium tiers, letting you skip the standby line on select attractions. Purchase a wristband at the park or online to unlock shorter waits on your favorite Smoky Mountain rides.
Top Rides at Dollywood
Wild Eagle
Roller Coaster TimeSaver (Standard)
61 mph 210 ft tall 3,127 ft long 4 inversions Opened 2012
America's first wing coaster suspending riders on either side of the track with four inversions and breathtaking mountain panoramas.
Big Bear Mountain
Roller Coaster TimeSaver Premium
35 mph 3,983 ft long Opened 2023
A family adventure coaster through mountain terrain with multi-launch segments, indoor scenes, and a splashdown finale.
All TimeSaver Rides at Dollywood
FireChaser Express
Roller Coaster TimeSaver Plus
35 mph 60 ft tall 2,427 ft long Opened 2014
A dual-launch family coaster that races forward and backward through Dollywood's mountain terrain with indoor and outdoor sections.
Dragonflier
Roller Coaster TimeSaver Plus
34 mph 63 ft tall 1,057 ft long Opened 2019
A suspended family coaster that soars through Wildwood Grove, giving younger riders the sensation of flying on a dragonfly.
Barnstormer
Flat Ride TimeSaver (Standard)
Opened 2001
A classic Huss Troika spinning ride that lifts and spins riders through the air above Owens Farm.
Drop Line
Drop Tower TimeSaver (Standard)
78 mph 200 ft tall Opened 2017
A 200-foot drop tower offering panoramic Smoky Mountain views before a thrilling free-fall plunge at 78 mph.
Mystery Mine
Roller Coaster TimeSaver Plus
45 mph 85 ft tall 1,811 ft long 2 inversions Opened 2007
A dark ride coaster hybrid through an abandoned mine shaft with two vertical lifts, indoor effects, and a 95-degree drop.
Sky Rider
Family Ride TimeSaver (Standard)
A family-friendly chairlift-style ride soaring over the park with scenic mountain views.
Smoky Mountain River Rampage
Water Ride TimeSaver (Standard)
Opened 1986
A whitewater rafting adventure through rapids and waterfalls on the banks of the Little Pigeon River.
Tennessee Tornado
Roller Coaster TimeSaver (Standard)
70 mph 163 ft tall 2,960 ft long 3 inversions Opened 1999
An Arrow Dynamics terrain coaster that dives 128 feet into a natural ravine and powers through three inversions at 70 mph.
Thunderhead
Roller Coaster TimeSaver (Standard)
55 mph 100 ft tall 3,230 ft long Opened 2004
An award-winning GCI wooden coaster weaving through Timber Canyon with rapid-fire crossovers and powerful airtime.
The Waltzing Swinger
Swing Ride TimeSaver (Standard)
A classic wave swinger spinning riders high above Country Fair with sweeping mountain views.