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What are you not allowed to bring to Dollywood?

Weapons and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on Dollywood Property.



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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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At Dollywood's DreamMore Resort you don't pay a resort fee. Credit/debit cards are authorized at check-in for the anticipated total of your stay. Use of debit cards are discouraged as banking institutions place a hold on your account for the anticipated total of your stay as part of the authorization process.

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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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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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in height who enters the Downbound Float Trip lazy river must be accompanied by a chaperone 16 years or older and MUST wear a lifejacket. This includes swimmers, non-swimmers and infants.

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