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Event Schedule

9 a.m. | The Village and Country Fair open.

• Ride Accessibility hosts available to provide Boarding Passes
• The Village Carousel and Dollywood Express available exclusively for attendees until 11:00 a.m.
• Santa's List, Country Fair rides and games available exclusively for attendees until noon.
• Midway Market will be open for snacks/refreshment purchases.

9:20 a.m. | Boarding for "silent" (no whistle) Dollywood Express train ride* begins.

9:30 a.m. | Dollywood Express leaves for "silent" trip. (20-minute experience)

10:20 a.m. | Boarding for second "silent" Dollywood Express train ride* begins.

10:30 a.m. | Dollywood Express leaves for final "silent" trip. (20-minute experience)

11:00 a.m. | Grandstand Café opens for lunch purchases.

Noon | Lights and sounds resume normal operation.

• Santa's List and Country Fair open to all Guests.

*The Dollywood Express is an authentic 110-ton coal-fired steam train. Cinders may land on Guests, so sunglasses are recommended. While the whistle will not blow from 9 a.m. to noon, there are other sounds associated with this trip.

Recommendations & Tips

Popular attractions for those with sensory sensitivity:

• Lil' Pilots Playground and Granny's Garden
• Rockin' Roadway
• Dragonflier
• Dipping Activity Old Flames Candles

Popular shows for those with sensory sensitivity:

• 'Twas The Night Before Christmas
• O' Holy Night

Popular attractions for sensory-seekers:

• Hidden Hollow
• Big Bear Mountain
• Mystery Mine
• Handsville Wax Company
• Valley Forge Blacksmith

Popular shows for sensory-seekers:

• Christmas in the Smokies
• Wonderful Christmas
• Joyful! Drone Show

Utilize our Calming Room if needed.