While Dollywood might be well known for their breathtaking roller coasters and other thrill rides, the park is also home to plenty of rides that families can enjoy together! Whether you have children or grandparents in your family, everyone will love creating wonderful new memories as you spend the day at Dollywood! Here are the top 5 rides at Dollywood that are fun for all age groups:

1. Dollywood Express

One of the top rides at Dollywood that is perfect for guests of all ages is the Dollywood Express, a scenic train ride through the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. This 20-minute excursion is powered by an authentic 110-ton coal fired steam engine, so hop aboard for a fascinating trip back in time when folks relied on trains like the Dollywood Express for transportation. When arriving to Dollywood, be sure to pick up show schedule that also indicates the train departure times.

2. Rockin’ Roadway

If you have little ones in your family, they will get a kick out of driving a classic Corvette, Thunderbird, or a Cadillac along the Rockin’ Roadway! This miniature highway is perfect for kids as they take the wheel and proudly cruise along the track! The country road is set in the 1950s that will bring back memories for older family members with classic Berma Shave billboards! The only restriction for this ride is guests under 42 inches tall must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 16 years old.

3. Village Carousel

There is nothing like a ride on a traditional carousel, so enjoy a nostalgic spin on the Village Carousel! This beautiful carousel is one of the most popular rides at Dollywood and features a stunning selection of 60 painted animals, including the lead horse lovingly referred to as “Dolly.” As you wait for your turn and watch the carousel spin around, be sure to keep an eye on the animals to pick your favorite. This is the perfect opportunity for kids to take their first amusement ride and for grandparents to reminisce about their own childhood memories!

4. Amazing Flying Elephants

While the Amazing Flying Elephants is geared primarily towards kids, Mom and Dad can ride along to join the fun! In fact, any adult can hop into one of the elephant cars to take a flight! Once you have taken a seat in your car, the elephants circle round and round on an amazing adventure. You get to control the flight movement by raising or lowering your elephant with a simple control mechanism!

5. Demolition Derby

Another one of the beloved rides at Dollywood for all ages is the Demolition Derby, which offers the classic bumper car experience! Your entire family will be laughing hysterically while steering their way through the chaos and bumping other family members and friends out of the way! Be sure to keep an eye out in every direction as you never know when the next car could cross your path!

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