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Today At Dollywood: Know Before You Go

Make the most of your upcoming trip to Dollywood with these helpful hints and Insider tips!

Helpful Hints

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When To Arrive

  • We encourage you to arrive about an hour before the park opens for the quickest entry into the park.
  • If you’re not an early bird, it’s also a great strategy to arrive after lunch. Most guests tend to arrive between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
  • To save even more time, you can pre-purchase parking online to expedite your entry through the toll booth plaza.

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Free Water Stations

  • Dollywood always offers guests free ice water at any culinary location to make sure everyone stays hydrated while having fun.
  • We’ve installed water bottle refill stations around the park so you can fill up your own water bottle without waiting in line at a food location!

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Meal Breaks

  • If you are interested in a full-service restaurant experience, be sure to plan ahead and put your name in so they can text you when your table is ready.
  • If you’d rather have a quick meal so you can move on to more fun, look for grab-and-go options throughout the park.

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Fastest Way To Coasters

  • The fastest way to the majority of our coasters is to make an immediate left as soon as you enter through the park's turnstiles and head up to the Timber Canyon area of the park. Six of our seven coasters can be found throughout Timber Canyon, Wildwood Grove and Wilderness Pass.
  • The seventh coaster, Lightning Rod, can be found in the Jukebox Junction area located near the front of the park.
  • Click here to map your way through the park before you arrive.

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Kid-Friendly Areas

  • Dollywood is fun for kids of all ages! If you are looking for areas of the park designed specifically with little ones in mind, check out Country Fair or Wildwood Grove. There are a total of 12 rides and attractions for little ones 36” tall and under.
  • Don’t forget to stop by the Ride Measuring Center located immediately to the left as you enter the park through the turnstiles. They will give your child a color-coded wristband that lets them know which rides they are tall enough to experience!

Tips From The Dollywood Blog & Insiders

How to Manage Loose Articles like a Pro
 

How to Manage Loose Articles like a Pro

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4 Dollywood Must-Have Sweet Stops
 

4 Dollywood Must-Have Sweet Stops

"As Dollywood goers, I feel like we all fall into different categories. In my family, we have the “What can I ride next?” crew and the “What can I eat next?” crew..."

 

By Allie Darr, Dollywood Insider


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The Ultimate Guide to Dollywood’s Roller Coasters
 

The Ultimate Guide to Dollywood’s Roller Coasters

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By Rachel DeAngelis, Dollywood Insider


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