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What days are best to visit Dollywood?

The weeks before and after summer break tend to be quieter, and the week after Easter often is slower because most spring breaks have ended. If you want to visit on a weekend, Sundays tend to be a travel day for a lot of people. That may be a better option to visit Dollywood than a Saturday.



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If you want to visit on a weekend, Sundays tend to be a travel day for a lot of people. That may be a better option to visit Dollywood than a Saturday. Also, pay attention to the natural park flow. Most people enter the turnstiles and go right.

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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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I typically squeeze in my trips to Dollywood in one day, and I've enjoyed every one of them. The one time I took two days to visit Dollywood, I enjoyed it even more! 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.

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In the early spring, for example, we are open, but many families don't travel until spring break, so we are closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Then, during the busiest spring break period, we are open every day. During the summer, we are open every day. The best piece of advice is to check the calendar before you visit.

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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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Silver BAFF tickets have blackout dates of Fridays, Saturdays, and 3/24/23 - 4/8/23, 10/2/23 - 10/15/23, 11/24/23 - 1/6/24 at Dollywood and Fridays, Saturdays and 7/3/23 - 7/9/23 at Dollywood's Splash Country(if purchasing a Two-Park Silver Pass).

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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 order to return, you will have to purchase another ticket.

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Weapons and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on Dollywood Property.

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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!

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If all three coasters are loading guests on arrival, we begin with FireChaser Express because the entire family can ride and wait times often build quickly. We then head to Tennessee Tornado and finish up with Wild Eagle.

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Once you pay admission the shows the trains the rides are all included.

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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).

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Experience summer's best moments as hundreds of drones dance across the night sky to tell a unique Dollywood story through 3D animations and a symphony of light. End your summer day with a spectacular night! Dance Parties | 8:45 and 9:15 p.m. 3D Drone & Fireworks Show | 9:40 p.m. *Weather permitting.

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Dollywood discount tickets apply to seniors 62+ and children ages 4-9. Admission is free to children 3 and under.

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

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