Nov. 4, 2023 - Jan. 6, 2024

Smoky Mountain Christmas

Presented By Humana

The spirit of the season shines brightest during Smoky Mountain Christmas, voted America's Best Christmas Event for more than a decade. Here, the skies dance with the glimmer of more than 6 million twinkling lights, the sounds of our award-winning shows fill the air with Christmas cheer, and family memories are made beneath star-lit mountain skies.

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Christmas Of Many Colors

Millions of Twinkling Lights Illuminate Holiday Nights

Explore a Christmas of many colors at Dollywood this holiday season! Slow down for a scenic stroll through the park and notice how each land tells a seasonal story through its unique and vibrant hues. Discover Santa's Village with its classic red and green, the crisp blues and whites of winter in Glacier Ridge, a soft candlelight glow throughout Craftsman's Valley, and more. Towering up to 12 feet tall, dozens of spectacular Christmas trees inspire a sense of childlike wonder, reminding us what this special season is all about.

All Aboard

Dollywood Express Light Experience

The most unique way to see our 6 million lights, this classic train ride invites you and your family to grab a seat, snuggle up and wonder at the sights and sounds of the season. Classic Christmas tunes fill the air as you watch the twinkling lights whiz by, magically changing color as you travel from land to land. This is one cherished Christmas tradition you won't want to miss!

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Glacier Ridge Bears Glacier Ridge Bears
Glacier Ridge

A Winter Wonderland Of Light

Glacier Ridge

Sprawling across Wilderness Pass and Timber Canyon, this returning family favorite tells the heartwarming story of a special Christmas miracle: The Smokies have iced over so that Polar Bear can visit his cousin Black Bear for the holidays! Cool blue and crisp white lights twinkle in the night, creating an icy home for these two furry friends—without the chill!

Cherished Christmas Tradition

Heartwarming Holiday Shows

A hallmark of Smoky Mountain Christmas, seasonal shows return to the stage to share holiday cheer and fun with the whole family! Gather together to experience guest-favorite spectaculars like "Christmas in the Smokies" and "Twas the Night Before Christmas," then enjoy an outdoor performance of "Appalachian Christmas" or "O Holy Night," filling the air with Christmas spirit.

Santa Santa

See Santa At Work

Santa’s List…. Naughty or Nice

Find out whether your name is on the naughty or nice list! Then have your photo made as you peer through the window during this once-in-a-lifetime chance to catch Santa at work!

Your Home For The Holidays

Feel The Warmth Of The Season At A Dollywood Resort

Enjoy door-to-door transportation, complimentary TimeSaver Passes, early park entry and so much more when you combine admission and an overnight stay.

Dollywood's DreamMore Resort & Spa
 

Dollywood's DreamMore Resort & Spa

Family time comes naturally here. Surrounded by the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, yet only minutes away from excitement, Dollywood's DreamMore Resort offers everything you need to make your family's trip memorable.


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Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort
 

Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort

Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort is designed to bring that intangible feeling to life, honor everything that makes the Smokies special, and invite you to experience the wonders of finding your own heartsong.


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