Overview
- Dollywood announced the new attraction on July 29, and said passholder previews will begin on August 15 with a public opening on August 19.
- Passholder previews on August 15 are limited to Silver, Gold and Diamond season passholders who bought their 2026 pass between September 17 and October 12 last year.
- NightFlight Expedition is described by the park as a hybrid dark ride that adds themed scenery and a backstory to Wildwood Grove to create a more immersive zone.
- Dollywood and coverage identify the ride as the first U.S. installation of Mack Rides' rocking boat system, a ride vehicle that rocks on a water channel while moving through indoor show scenes.
- Enthusiast outlets previously published a first look at the ride vehicle and the announcement is likely to draw more visitor interest and industry attention to Dollywood's 2026 lineup.