Can you come in and out of Dollywood?


Can you come in and out of Dollywood? 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.


Does Dollywood have free parking?

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.


Is water free at Dollywood?

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!


What can I not bring into Dollywood?

Weapons and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on Dollywood Property.


How much time should you allow for Dollywood?

Plan For A Couple Days Dollywood has too much to experience in just one day. Having two full days will give you the real experience complete with great roller coasters, fun rides, live music, and delicious food. You'll be glad you gave yourself enough time to fully explore this 130-acre park.


How strict is Dollywood with bringing in food?

Dollywood does not permit visitors to bring food or drinks into the park, although attendees are welcome to leave to eat elsewhere and return that same day. Otherwise, a variety of excellent options for dining and snacks are available onsite.


Can you bring your own food and drink into Dollywood?

Dollywood does not permit visitors to bring food or drinks into the park, although attendees are welcome to leave to eat elsewhere and return that same day. Otherwise, a variety of excellent options for dining and snacks are available onsite.


Can I bring a backpack into Dollywood?

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.


Can you spend the night at Dollywood?

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.


Can you leave Dollywood and come back same day?

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.


Is it better to go to Dollywood on a Saturday or Sunday?

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.


What happens if it rains at Dollywood?

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.


What are Dollywood blackout dates?

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).


What time can you go to Dollywood to get in free the next day?

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.


What is the slowest day to go to Dollywood?

Visit on a Lighter Day 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.