Why is Dollywood closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays?

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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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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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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Dollywood is open from late March through early January. View the Dollywood calendar for operating days and hours.

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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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Dollywood is closed during January and February, meaning we miss our favorite rides, snacks and shows. As we count down the days until the park reopens in March, we can bring a little of the Dollywood fun home by creating our very own family Dollywood day.

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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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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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Dollywood is a theme park that is jointly owned by Herschend Family Entertainment and country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton through her entertainment company, Dolly Parton Productions.

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Dollywood no longer offers an AARP discount. However, the senior discount is offered to senior citizens age 62 and over.

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Weapons and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on Dollywood Property.

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Dolly Parton opened the 2023-2024 Dollywood season in style as she took to the stage at the Dolly Parton Celebrity Theater on March 10, 2023.

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Now you can play more at Dollywood parks and save at Dollywood's Resorts. In addition to all the great benefits you get as a Dollywood season passholder, you also receive exclusive savings on overnight stays at our Dollywood Resorts, including access to all of Dollywood Resorts' privileges.

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“ Parton does a lot more behind the scenes at her namesake theme park, where she is Dreamer in Chief. But she does make occasional public appearances, like at the opening of Big Bear Mountain, which she attended dressed as “bear bait.” And she enjoys watching others enjoy the park, as she shared with USA TODAY.

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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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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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