2026 Gold and Diamond Season Passholders are invited to an Early Ride Time (ERT) event on March 28, 2026 from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. at Dollywood during the I Will Always Love You Festival! Early Ride Time (ERT) is a once-a-festival opportunity to have more time to ride select theme park attractions and special giveaways for those able to attend!
Passholders: This is a ticketed event with limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis. To participate, you must redeem the Early Ride Time (ERT) event entitlement available through your My Dollywood account beginning March 13. Check-in will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 9:00 a.m. at the Dollywood turnstiles.
After scanning your event ticket and park admission, all event attendees will be directed from Dollywood's main front gate entrance to the entrance of The Dolly Parton Experience and Juke Box Junction
IMPORTANT: This event is exclusive to 2026 Gold and Diamond Season Passholders. Each Gold or Diamond Passholder must have a valid 2026 Gold or Diamond Season Pass to be eligible for the entitlement. Children 3 & under or children with a Pre-K Imagination Season Pass are the only exceptions. Silver and Platinum Passholders do not qualify.
3/28/2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Attractions: Lightning Rod, Rockin’ Roadway, and the Dolly Parton Experience
