There are so many amazing rides at Dollywood, and we know you want to try them all. For those of you planning a trip with a handful of kids, it can be helpful to understand the Dollywood height requirements for certain rides in the park ahead of time. Check out the information below for some of the most popular rides at Dollywood and their associated height requirement.
Ride Name
Min Height
Ride Type
Other Requirements
Black Bear Trail
Wildwood Grove
36" (3')
Pre-K Ride
Under 42" (3'5") must be accompanied by someone 16 or older
Blazing Fury
Craftsman's Valley
42" (3'5")
Roller Coaster
Busy Bees
Country Fair
None
Pre-K Ride
Daredevil Falls
Craftsman's Valley
42" (3'5")
Ride
Demolition Derby
Country Fair
42" (3'5")
Ride
Driver must be at least 48" (4')
Dizzy Disk
Country Fair
48" (4')
Ride
Dollywood Express
The Village
None
Ride
39" (3'3")
Roller Coaster
Max height 81" (6'8"); Under 48" (4') must be accompanied by someone 16 or older
39" (3'3")
Roller Coaster
Under 48" (4') must be accompanied by someone 16 or older
Firehouse Fun Yard
Wilderness Pass
None
Ride
Recommended for guests under 48" (4') with assistence from someone 16 or older; children under 12 must be accompanied by someone 16 or older
Frogs & Fireflies
Wildwood Grove
None
Pre-K Ride
Under 36" (3') must be accompanied by someone 16 or older
Granny's Garden
Owens Farm
None
Ride
Great Tree Swing
Wildwood Grove
36" (3')
Ride
Under 48" (4') must be accompanied by someone 16 or older
Hidden Hollow
Wildwood Grove
N/A
Pre-K Ride
Lemon Twist
Country Fair
None
Ride
Under 48" (4') must be accompanied by someone 16 or older
Lightning Rod
Jukebox Junction
48" (4')
Roller Coaster
Lil' Pilots Playground
Owens Farm
None
Ride
Lucky Ducky
Country Fair
None
Ride
Lumberjack Lifts
Timber Canyon
40" (3'4")
Ride
Under 48" (4') must be accompanied by someone 16 or older
Pig Pen
Owens Farm
None
Ride
Piggy Parade
Country Fair
None
Ride
Rockin' Roadway
Jukebox Junction
None
Ride
Under 42" (3'5") must be accompanied by someone 16 or older
Shooting Star
Country Fair
36" (3')
Ride
Under 42" (3'5") must be accompanied by someone 16 or older
36" (3')
Ride
Under 48" (4') must be accompanied by someone 16 or older
The Amazing Flying Elephants
Country Fair
None
Pre-K Ride
Under 48" (4') must be accompanied by someone 16 or older
The Mad Mockingbird
Wildwood Grove
36" (3')
Ride
Under 48" (4') must be accompanied by someone 16 or older
The Scrambler
Country Fair
36" (3')
Ride
Under 48" (4') must be accompanied by someone 16 or older
42" (3'5")
Ride
Under 48" (4') must be accompanied by someone 16 or older
Treetop Tower
Wildwood Grove
None
Ride
Under 42" (3'5") must be accompanied by someone 16 or older
Village Carousel
The Village
None
Ride
Under 42" (3'5") must be accompanied by someone 16 or older
Whistle Punk Chaser
Timber Canyon
36" (3')
Ride
Under 42" must be accompanied by someone 16 or older
Wildwood Creek
Wildwood Grove
N/A
Ride
The timer symbol () displayed on some of the rides above indicates rides that are eligible for the Dollywood TimeSaver Pass.
Dollywood Height Requirements
There is a measuring station across from the Southern Gospel Museum and Hall of Fame Showstreet where you can bring your child to be measured by a host, so stop by if you’re not sure how tall your child is. The shortest height requirement for some rides at Dollywood is 3 feet, with the tallest height requirement being 4 feet 6 inches (Drop Line). For more information about all things Dollywood, click below.
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