Dollywood's Sweet Summer Nights 3D Drone & Fireworks ShowFamily-favorite Sweet Summer Nights drone & fireworks show is back - bigger, brighter and more beautiful than ever!
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Dollywood Express Light ExperienceClassic Christmas tunes fill the air as you watch the twinkling lights whiz by, magically changing color as you travel from land to land. This is one cherished Christmas tradition you won't want to miss!
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Dollywood is truly for everyone and certainly, in some ways, adults will get more out of a visit to this exciting theme park than young children. But this theme park is just the start of what Pigeon Forge has to offer.
Dollywood is closed for the off-season. With the way the calendar falls this year, that means our teams have 67 days to reset and ready the park for another great year of operation. Dollywood re-opens March 11 (March 10 for Season Passholders).
Tickets and airfareFor people aged 10 to 61, a one-day Dollywood ticket costs $89. Kids aged 3 and under can enter the park for free, while those aged 4 to 9, plus seniors 62 and over, get a discount of 10 silver dollars, making their tickets $79.
If I come to Dollywood after 3, can I still get in free the next day? In previous years, visitors who purchased tickets and entered Dollywood after 3 PM were alloewd to return the following day for free. This program has been discontinued and tickets purchased after 3 PM are not valid for reentry the following day.
In fact, if you are within at least three hours of Dollywood, a day trip is very feasible for you! No, you definitely won't get to do all the amazing things that Dollywood offers, but you can certainly hit the highlights!
My favorite spot to watch the show is near the waterfall in Wildwood Grove, near Black Bear Trail. There really isn't a bad view in this area, but this is our favorite! You can see the fireworks anywhere, but the drone show is best viewed close by.
As for the rush through the gate, we often see crowds from around 10 a.m. until about noon. The secret is to arrive early so you can be in line before that rush. Or, wait until early afternoon so you can capitalize on playtime while a lot of folks are looking for lunch.
With world-class coasters, award-winning food, and Southern hospitality, Dollywood is a top pick. The park, created by Dolly Parton, is also reasonably priced and offers luxury accommodations.