Why is Dollywood so popular?

Spanning 160 acres in the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood theme park offers more than 50 world-class rides, high-energy entertainment, award-winning dining and the friendliest theme park atmosphere in the world! We even received an award for being so friendly!



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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 its recent rise of prices, one day at Disney's Magic Kingdom now costs families $99 per person. For the same level of entertainment and excitement, a family can go to Dollywood for only $46 per child (ages 4-11), $58 per adult (ages 12-59) and $53 for seniors (ages 60+).

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Dolly Parton is not the CEO The park is still owned and operated by Herschend Family Entertainment, which also owns SeaWorld and more than 20 other theme parks in the United States. However, Dolly Parton does sit on the board and is integral in planning the events and attractions of the park.

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Dolly Parton does indeed make money from Dollywood, her namesake theme park in East Tennessee. She reportedly owns a 50% stake in the park, which Forbes estimates is worth $165 million for the singer.

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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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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.

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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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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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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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As of November 2022, Dollywood prices are $89 for a standard one day adult pass, $109 for two days, and $119 packages for three days. Dollywood discount tickets apply to seniors 62+ and children ages 4-9.

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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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In addition to all posted rider safety requirements, all waterpark guests must follow the dress code below. Not Permitted: Swimwear with buckles, sharp objects, or protruding metal (e.g., buttons, zippers, rivets). Any form of corduroy or denim clothing or swimwear.

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$18. The estimated total pay for a Performer at Dollywood is $18 per hour. This number represents the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated base pay is $18 per hour.

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