Dollywood Express

Katie Rock

a month ago •

Always fun to ride to see all of the park and great escape to sit and relax. Dont sit too close to the front because cause possibly get cinders in your eyes (little girl behind me did on this trip, I was wearing sunglasses). They board the train 15 minutes before each trip. Times are always posted.

Marcus Steph Anderson

4 months ago •

The train itself is awesome. The fact that it was used in operations during WW2 and is still in use today is impressive. But the ride itself was less impressive. The train does not go around the entire park like most theme park trains do. Make sure if you have young ones with you that you either sit closer to the rear of the train or bring glasses to keep the cinders and ashes out of their eyes as this is a coal fired train that spews that stuff all over the front couple cars.

Sal

in the last week •

You have to arrive they say up to 20 min early, we’d recommend sooner if you can, they won’t let you past the gate til it’s time but this rides line is longest we saw in park. Wear your sunglasses, they warn you about the ash and soot from engine, they aren’t kidding. We sat in the 3rd car and when we got off we were brushing each other off and took some on ride back to our cabin 😬 still a great 15 min loop ride, but it is only a 15 min loop ride.

Josh

4 months ago •

I'm only leaving a one star because the train broke down early in the morning and was down the rest of the day. My son is obsessed with trains and was so excited to ride it. It was such a disappointment for all of us. The rest of the park was very nice and made it worth the 9 hour drive.

Janet Bastin

a month ago •

It's pretty cool to see it traveling through the park and hear the whistle blow but...Not worth waiting in line for the ride... Not very scenic. Be sure to wear some kind of glasses because there are cinders no matter where you sit.