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Can you bring food or drinks into Dollywood?

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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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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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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Dollywood is unable to allow outside coolers, food, or drinks into Dollywood.

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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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Can I bring food into Dollywood? 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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Before entering the Dollywood park, all bags must be searched by park staff or security. To expedite this process, here are a few tips: Bring in as few bags as possible. Have your bag open and ready to search before reaching the gate.

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Dollywood's Backpack Policy According to Dollywood's official website, visitors are allowed to bring backpacks into the park as a part of the Dollywood bag policy.

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

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Things to Remember to Take with You On Your DollyWood Trip
  • Get a “Fanny Pack” or small backpack. ...
  • Bring a cooler or lunch box for the trip. ...
  • Bring snacks and drinks! ...
  • Sunscreen. ...
  • Sunglasses–Obviously, you don't want to be squinting all day, so bring that pair of shades in with you.


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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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Can we bring our own food and drinks into Dollywood? According to their website, Dollywood does not allow coolers, outside food or drinks into the park.

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Plan For A Couple Days Dollywood has too much to experience in just one day. Having two full days will give you the real experience complete with great roller coasters, fun rides, live music, and delicious food. You'll be glad you gave yourself enough time to fully explore this 130-acre park.

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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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Dollywood does not serve alcohol. Dollywood's DreamMore Resort near the park does serve alcohol at its Song & Hearth restaurant.

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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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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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there are large rides in each area, but again the layout makes it impossible to re-do several of your favorites with out having to walk forever. in a 10 hour span we walked almost 22,000 steps (9 miles). a tiring day to say the least.

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Not only is Dollywood less crowded in the spring, but the weather is great, too. March through May have mild temperatures in the 60s and 70s and reduced humidity. This creates a pleasant environment for many entertaining outdoor activities for the whole family.

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Daily Refill Mugs The One-Day Unlimited Refills Mug allows guests FREE refills on the day of redemption, then $1.99 (plus tax) for fountain refills and $2.99 (plus tax) for frozen refills throughout the 2023 season. This is the perfect option for guests who are visiting the park once, or only a few times year.

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Parking is $22.80 for all standard length vehicles, $27.35 for oversize length vehicles such as RVs and trailers. However, parking is FREE if you purchase a Dollywood Gold or Diamond Season Pass.

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