Dollywood's $60-Million NightFlight Expedition Coaster Welcomes 1st Riders

Dollywood's $60-million NightFlight Expedition coaster welcomes 1st riders

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) —  Nearly a year after its announcement, Dollywood has opened the long-awaited NightFlight Expedition, a first-of-its-kind roller coaster and whitewater hybrid ride.  After some delays earlier this year, the ride opened to media and VIP on Friday. Season pass holders will climb aboard on Saturday, and will open to the general public on Wednesday, August 19.  “I know we have [...]

Ride review: Dollywood's NightFlight Expedition

By Jeff Elliott: Let�s start with the most important part: NightFlight Expedition is an amazing family ride. High-tech, multi-featured, innovative, and an important addition to Dollywood for a variety of reasons.That being said, I think it�s important to frame where the ride is in the park and what its ultimate purpose is. NightFlight Expedition extends the park's award-winning Wildwood Grove land, which is what fans get when you design a kiddie…