Dollywood

About

Dollywood places test seats at several coaster entrances, including Lightning Rod, Wild Eagle, Mystery Mine and Big Bear Mountain. The harness coasters run tightest (Wild Eagle and Mystery Mine); lap-bar rides like Thunderhead and FireChaser Express are more forgiving. Try the test seat first.

Rides and attractions

• Barnstormer
• Big Bear Mountain track · minimum height 39 in · Lap bar
• Blazing Fury
• Busy Bees
• Daredevil Falls
• Demolition Derby
• Dragonflier amusement ride
• Drop Line® amusement ride
• FireChaser Express ® roller coaster · minimum height 39 in · Lap bar
• Firehouse Fun Yard
• Frogs & Fireflies
• Great Tree Swing
• Hidden Hollow amusement ride
• Lemon Twist
• Lightning Rod ® minimum height 48 in · Lap bar + shin restraint
• Lucky Ducky
• Lumberjack Lifts
• Mystery Mine ® roller coaster · minimum height 48 in · Over-the-shoulder
• NightFlight Expedition
• Rockin' Roadway amusement ride
• Shooting Star
• Sky Rider
• Smoky Mountain River Rampage river rafting
• Tennessee Tornado roller coaster · minimum height 48 in · Over-the-shoulder
• The Amazing Flying Elephants
• The Mad Mockingbird amusement ride
• The Scrambler
• The Waltzing Swinger
• Thunderhead ® track · minimum height 48 in · Lap bar
• Treetop Tower amusement ride
• Village Carousel carousel
• Whistle Punk Chaser® station
• Wild Eagle ® minimum height 50 in · Over-the-shoulder
• Barnstormer Ride
• Black Bear Trail
• Busy Bees Ride
• Demolition Derby Ride
• Frogs and Fireflies
• Green Tree Swing
• Lighting Rod
• Lucky 7 Mine
• Lumberjack Lift
• Skyrider Ride
• The Amazing Flying Elephants Ride
• The Scrambler Ride
• The Waltzing Swinger Ride

At the park

• Chasing Rainbows Museum exhibit
• Black Bear Trail trail
• Lil' Pilots Playground play area
• Eagle Mountain animal encounter
• Gatlinburg Golf Course activity

Shows and experiences

• Craftsman's Valley Demonstrations
• Eagle Mountain Sanctuary
• Forge-Your-Own Knife
• Make-Your-Own Blown Glass Ornament
• Wings of America Birds of Prey Show
• Dollywood Express Train Depot
• Piggy Parade
• Back Porch Theater
• Celebrity Theater
• Dreamsong Theater
• Hidden Hollow
• Parton Back Porch Theatre
• Showstreet Palace Theater
• Valley Theater
• Wings of America Theater

Events

• I Will Always Love You Celebration season-opening Dolly tribute, included
• Flower & Food Festival mosaiculture and culinary, included
• Summer Celebration
• Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration nightly drone/fireworks, included
• Harvest Festival featuring Great Pumpkin LumiNights fall festival, included
• Harvest Festival
• Harvey's Boo Bash separately ticketed after-hours, select Fridays
• Smoky Mountain Christmas 6M lights, included

Places to eat

• Aunt Granny's
• Aunt Granny's Restaurant
• Barnstormer Ride
• Chasing Rainbows Museum
• Granny Ogle's Ham & Beans
• Grist Mill
• Grist Mill & Cinnamon Bread
• Hickory House Bar-B-Q barbecue
• Lumberjack Lift
• Lumberjack's Pizza pizza
• Market Square BIG SKILLETS
• Miss Lillian's Smoke House
• Red's Drive-In
• Rivertown Junction
• SkyView Snacks
• Tennessee Tornado
• The Sweet Shoppe
• Thunderhead
• Till & Harvest chicken, burger
• Wild Eagle

Before you go

Outside food

Outside food, drinks and coolers are not allowed; each guest may bring one unopened bottle of water. Confirm at the gate.

Bag policy

Bags and backpacks are allowed but must not exceed 16 by 16 by 8in; all bags are searched at the entrance.

Loose articles

Loose articles and strollers are not allowed on most thrill rides; secure small items or use a locker.

Lockers

All-day lockers at the Front Gate about $15; floating lockers park-wide are a one-time $10 all-day fee.

Mobility

Wheelchairs and ECVs rent daily; standard ECV about $55 (canopy about $70), some reservable online 48 hours ahead. Most queues accessible.

Disability access

Dollywood Ride Accessibility Program — Ride Accessibility Program at the Ride Accessibility Center; get a Boarding Pass for timed return entry, up to five companions.

Sensory

A Calming Room with sensory items is available; ask at the Ride Accessibility Center. Autism-friendly resources and a social story are provided. Confirm certified-autism status.

First aid

Located in the park near the main entrance — ask any Dollywood team member for the exact current location. — Medical staff during park hours; basic wound care; OTC remedies; quiet rest area; help arranging transport to urgent care. — Available throughout the park. — LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville is the nearest full-service hospital; multiple urgent care options in Pigeon Forge and Sevierville.

Limits

Burn Permits Required October 15 Through May 15

Tip

Reserve an ECV online at least 48 hours ahead; the rest sell out fast.

Tip

Ask the Ride Accessibility Center about the quiet Calming Room.

Quiet spot

Craftsman's Valley — Artisan workshop area with shaded, slower-paced surroundings and much lower noise than thrill-ride sections.

Quiet spot

The Chapel in the Woods — A genuine working chapel at the center of the park — quiet, shaded, and peaceful, open to anyone needing calm.

Quiet spot

Wilderness Pass nature corridor — Calm, wooded connector between sections — noticeably less stimulating than the main coaster areas.

Quiet spot

Grist Mill and creek area — Shaded path along the creek with the sound of water and minimal crowd noise — one of the most peaceful spots in the park.

Facilities on the park map

1 arcade, 2 first aid station, 1 interactive play, 8 restroom.

Where to stay

• Dollywood's DreamMore Resort Flagship, shuttle + early Saturday entry
• Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge Newer lodge, same perks
• Margaritaville Island Hotel Pigeon Forge island district favorite
• The Inn at Christmas Place Christmas-themed nearby favorite
• Pigeon Forge Jellystone Park
• Alpine Hideaway Campground
• Oakmont Resort
• Riverstone Resort and Lodge - Building 1
• Riverstone Resort and Lodge - Building 2
• Riverstone Resort and Lodge - Building 3
• Riverstone Resort and Lodge - Building 4
• Riverstone Resort and Lodge
• All Season Suites
• Twin Mountain Inn & Suites
• Econo Lodge
• Cedar Lodge Condominiums