Are backpacks allowed at Dollywood?

There's so much to see and do at Dollywood. Since you'll likely be there all day (or two), a backpack is probably one of the best bags to bring if you must bring something. Better than a purse, carrying a bag on your back will keep you hands-free and give you an extra place to store your beverage, keys and keepsakes.



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Space. The rides at Dollywood do not allow visitors to bring backpacks, either for safety reasons or due to limited space. In these cases, you would have to leave your backpack unattended or use a locker temporarily.

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Weapons and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on Dollywood Property.

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Dollywood does not permit visitors to bring food or drinks into the park, although attendees are welcome to leave to eat elsewhere and return that same day. Otherwise, a variety of excellent options for dining and snacks are available onsite.

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Free Water Stations Dollywood always offers guests free ice water at any culinary location to make sure everyone stays hydrated while having fun. We've installed water bottle refill stations around the park so you can fill up your own water bottle without waiting in line at a food location!

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Dollywood does not permit visitors to bring food or drinks into the park, although attendees are welcome to leave to eat elsewhere and return that same day. Otherwise, a variety of excellent options for dining and snacks are available onsite.

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What payment types do you accept? Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, organizational checks & cash.

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Should you bring them or do we have them? We recommend you bring towels for your day at the water park. While towels are available to purchase, they are not provided. (If you're in the market, we offer two Dollywood's Splash Country towels for $25.)

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Also, remember loose articles are not permitted on rides. It's great to wear pockets with zippers or bring a fanny pack to store small personal items.

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Spring and Winter are less visited seasons at Dollywood. Generally, you'll find Dollywood is most crowded in summer and fall. While going to Dollywood in the low season is ideal, visiting on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday during summer is the best way to dodge crowds and long lines.

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You'll be on your phone a lot, so you'll want to bring a portable charger, too. You can purchase a charger if you forget yours. You can download the Dollywood app on your phone and use its GPS to easily get from one ride to the next.

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Standard Parking However, parking is FREE if you purchase a Dollywood Gold or Diamond Season Pass. Initial parking fee is non-refundable for Gold and Diamond Season Passholders. Free parking applies for visits after Gold or Diamond Season Passes are purchased.

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I have found that they are not quite big enough for a backpack. So, what I do is put the backpack on the floor of the ride vehicle and put my feet through the straps. This has always been perfectly sufficient for securing the pack for me and it is what I've seen many, many other people do.

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Opting for a backpack or sling bag ensures that you can be hands-free during your park day, though it can be tempting to overpack since you have so much space. If your bag gets too heavy or cumbersome, keep in mind most theme parks have lockers you can rent to offload some of that gear (or the merch you picked up).

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Beat the heat this summer and enjoy some family fun with a trip to Dollywood's Splash Country – named by USA Today readers as one of the top 10 Outdoor Water Parks. Besides the obvious sunscreen, goggles, a hat and swimwear, here are other essential items you need to add to your water park packing list.

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Tips for your first trip to Dollywood's Splash Country
  1. Get there early. ...
  2. Use the lockers at the wave pool area. ...
  3. Flip flops and water shoes. ...
  4. Bring refillable water bottles. ...
  5. Eating lunch around normal lunch hours. ...
  6. Top items to bring. ...
  7. Don't be afraid to go on rainy days. ...
  8. Head to the beginning of the park if things get busy.


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You may leave the park and come back same-day, but Dollywood must stamp your hand. Make sure you have your ticket to show at the gate when you return. You can bring your own or Dollywood offers strollers for rent on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Backpacks are allowed in Dollywood, and actually a backpack or a cinch bag are probably the best bags to bring if you must bring something. Just remember to keep the bag as small as possible so that it will not get too heavy and so it will fit into a locker should you need to leave the bag.

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It's also easy to forget Dollywood is really a park tailor-made for uncooperative weather. A majority of outdoor attractions operate in steady, light rain and only close when there is lightning and heavier downpours.

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As a quick refresher, ERT is an invitation for Gold and Diamond Passholders and our lodging guests to enter Dollywood an hour before park operation on Saturdays and experience one of our guest-favorite attractions.

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