Dollywood
View the Dollywood calendar for operating days and hours.
Spanning 160 acres in the Great Smoky Mountains, and located in Pigeon Forge, Dollywood offers more than 50 world-class rides, high-energy entertainment, award-winning dining and without a doubt, the friendliest theme park in the world.
This year, Dollywood expands Wildwood Grove with Nightflight Expedition, a groundbreaking hybrid coaster and whitewater river ride with Cora and Jasper Oakley leading you on an extraordinary journey to discover the mystery of the legendary Secret Lake.
Embarking on a daring journey aboard remarkable vehicles, adventurers will experience four thrilling experiences in a first-of-its-kind attraction as they fly through the Smokies, conquer raging rapids, climb mountain peaks and glide across a shimmering lake. Follow the roots and light the way!
More Than 40 Great Dollywood Rides and Attractions
When it comes to thrilling entertainment for all ages, the park is home to more than 40 rides and attractions that include:
- Big Bear Mountain, Dollywood’s newest and longest coaster
- Lightning Rod, the world’s fastest wooden roller coaster
- Wild Eagle, the country’s first wing coaster
- FireChaser Express, the nation’s first dual-launch family coaster
- Wildwood Grove, voted the Best Kids’ Area for four consecutive years. Learn more about Wildwood Grove.
- Other great rides include Mystery Mine, Blazing Fury, Barnstormer, Daredevil Falls, Thunderhead and more
Fun Things to Do at Dollywood for Every Season
In addition to year-round incomparable entertainment and mouthwatering food, Dollywood plays host to four of the South’s largest festivals.
Spring bursts to life during Dollywood’s Food & Flower Festival presented by Covenant Health. Find more than one million vibrant flowers, larger-than-life Mosaicultures, mouthwatering seasonal flavors and spectacular guest-favorite shows.
During the summer, cool the family off at Dollywood’s Splash Country—an unforgettably fun summertime water park experience. Plus, the park stays open later for a nightly drone and fireworks extravaganza during Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration presented by Food City.
Experience the greatest fall moments in the Smoky Mountains during America’s #1 Fall Family event as voted by USA Today Readers, the Harvest Festival presented by Humana. After sundown, award-winning Great Pumpkin LumiNights presented by Covenant Health glows even brighter with Hoot Owl Hollow.
Finally, each winter, Dollywood hangs more than six million dazzling lights to celebrate Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana. Come see why this spectacular season has been voted America’s Best Christmas Event for more than a decade.
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Where to Stay at Dollywood
Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort & Spa
Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort – NOW OPEN!
Where to Eat at Dollywood
Choose from a great variety of Dollywood restaurants including:
• Front Porch Restaurant
• Cross Roads Funnel Cake
• Miss Lillians BBQ Corner
Dollywood Hours
Dollywood is open from late March through early January. View the Dollywood calendar for operating days and hours.
Dollywood Tickets
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Please note: Park hours and ticket pricing are subject to change. Please visit official website for most current hours and pricing.