Can you take a backpack on rides at Dollywood?

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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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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Can I take an empty water bottle to refill inside of Dollywood and are small purses allowed? Yes & Yes. Dollywood allows you to carry in any empty container as long as it is not glass and you can carry in any size purse or backpack, but it will be searched at the front entrance gate.

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

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Dollywood's gates open at 10 a.m., so try to arrive at least fifteen minutes prior to that. If you are there when the gates open, you will experience the mad dash as everybody sprints to different attractions around the park. Pick your favorite ride and dash to it.

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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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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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Some attractions, especially coasters, have a small net pocket on the back of the seat in front of you for storing your bag. Rock-n-Roller Coaster is one example of an attraction that uses this method. With this attraction, you would not be able to fit a large backpack in the net, but you could fit a small purse.

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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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Tote bags can also be great to bring, as long as you don't overfill them. Make sure your tote bag has a zipper on the top, so your belongings will be safe when you go on roller coasters. If you are going on multiple theme park trips locally in a short period of time, you may want to even keep this bag packed.

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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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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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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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If you've got an open schedule and can afford to plan your whole trip around the best time to visit Dollywood, opt for April or September, both sunny and beautiful times of year without being too hot. (Make sure if you go in spring to avoid Spring Break week, though.)

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