Purchasing Dollywood Tickets: Your Guide
Spanning 165 acres in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood offers more than 50 rides and attractions, including Lightning Rod, the Thunderhead wood coaster, the steel thriller Mystery Mine, the forward and backward launch FireChaser Express, and Wild Eagle, the country’s first wing coaster. In 2023, Dollywood opened Big Bear Mountain, the longest roller coaster in the park’s history; the ride won the Golden Ticket Award for Best Family Coaster. Dollywood’s entertainment, recognized worldwide, delivers quality productions and concerts featuring country, bluegrass, Southern gospel, classic rock ‘n’ roll and Appalachian music. Dollywood was ranked the #1 theme park in the U.S. in 2022 based on traveler reviews by Tripadvisor users. Daily demonstrations by more than a dozen master craftsmen offer a glimpse into the authentic artistry of the area’s rich heritage. In addition to mouth-watering, Southern-style food offered throughout the park, Dollywood hosts several of the South’s largest festivals with special performing groups and concerts.
Dollywood Tickets
Let’s start with the Dollywood theme park tickets first:(If you are looking for Splash Country’s Information, you can find it here
Planning to visit both Dollywood and Splash Country check out this article for all the details!
Dollywood classifies ages (10-61) as an adult. Discounts are available for children ages (4-9) and Adults (62+). Children ages 3 and under receive free admission.
If you think you will be going to Dollywood for more than 1 day, you can save so much by bundling your tickets and purchasing multiple days at once.
Unlock Year-Round Fun: Dollywood Season Passes
Now, let’s dive into the Season Passes and see if they make sense for you! A Season Pass is one of the best ways to experience the festivals Dollywood hosts all year long plus receive discounts on your purchases and parking while you are there which may make the Season pass worth it even if you won’t be attending events all season.
Dollywood classifies ages (10-61) as an adult. Discounts are available for children ages (4-9) and Adults (62+). Children ages 3 and under receive free admission.
*If you purchase a daily ticket and decide that you will be returning and a Season Pass would be the best thing to get, you can apply your paid one-day admission toward the price of a season pass. You must do this on the day of your visit before leaving the Park.*
Here is a chart provided by Dollywood of the breakdown of Perks received with both the Volunteer, Silver, and Gold Passes:
Details on the Dollywood Pre-K Imagination Season Pass
This pass is very easy to register for. According to Dollywood, The FREE Pre-K Imagination Season Pass is the perfect fit for pre-k children to enjoy a year full of FREE fun at Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country! The Pre-K Imagination Season Pass is inspired by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library which introduces young children to the joy of learning through books. Registration for new Pre-K Passholders born in 2020 or 2021 is available now. Current qualifying Pre-K Passholders born in 2020 can re-register for the 2025 Pre-K Imagination Season Pass as well.
Click here to register your preschooler now!
Maximize Your Savings: Dollywood Discount Opportunities
Dollywood offers some other discounts that may benefit your family. If you are a military family you can receive a discount on tickets and season passes for your family. You would be required to register through ID.me.
(2025 Military Pricing for Day Tickets)
If you are planning to stay at one of Dollywood’s resorts, you can bundle your stay and tickets to save. Check out more about this in our resort article.
If you are planning to visit both Dollywood’s Theme Park and Splash Country there are some Season Pass bundles that would save you money. Check out our Splash Country Article to see this option.
Finally, Dollywood offers add-ons that can be pre-purchased to make your visit to the parks more convenient and to save you some money, such as a time saver pass or refillable mug! You can check out these add-ons here!
Final Thoughts
If you are visiting our website, it’s because you are a planner by nature and are looking for a way to ensure you have a stress free vacation and save some money too. We have taken the time to compile all the information and pricing you need in one place so you don’t have to go searching for it. Visiting Dollywood will be a blast no matter which ticketing option you choose!
