Is it hard to walk in Dollywood?

Dollywood is a large theme park, but perhaps more importantly, a very hilly theme park. If you have even moderate mobility issues, you might be intimidated.



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Walking Shoes Dollywood is a pretty sizable theme park and a bit hilly. You'll want to make sure you're wearing comfortable shoes to move around all day. Bonus if you don't mind them getting wet from a couple of water rides!

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Some would say three days is even better! For some of us, however, we are burdened by time constraints and all we have is one day at Dollywood. Yes, it can be done, but to have the most satisfying experience, it takes some strategic planning and prioritizing.

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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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Visit on a Lighter Day 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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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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Tickets and airfare For 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.

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Dollywood is a large theme park, but perhaps more importantly, a very hilly theme park. If you have even moderate mobility issues, you might be intimidated.

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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.

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Dollywood hasn't achieved its goal of being more popular than Disneyworld yet, but it beat Disneyland and was named one of the best amusement parks in the world. PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — We've long known Dolly Parton is a world-class icon. Now, her Dollywood amusement park in Pigeon Forge is, as well!

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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.

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3. Dolly Parton Frequently Visits Dollywood… But She Doesn't Ride the Roller Coasters.

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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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Each guest may bring in one unopened bottle of water, which can be refilled at stations throughout the park. Free cups of ice water are also available. One more thing worth noting: Dollywood does not serve alcohol inside the park.

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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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And the same can be said about the Dollywood Entertainment offerings. From age 1 to 101, there's a little something for everyone on the Dollywood show schedule.

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While there isn't an exact number to answer How often does Dolly Parton go to Dollywood? insider chatter suggests she drops by multiple times a year.

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