The Baseline: For a theme park, quality experiences must be provided, fun amusement attractions be available, immersive environments must be established, and safety must be a top priority. Special Note: Dolly! We love and miss you already! You have built so much in the eastern Tennessee area and you were truly a blessed soul. Attractions: Dollywood has some fun rides and especially fun if you like rollercoasters. My favorite being the Wild Eagle! They had a new 2026 attraction called Nightflight Expedition which is one part motion screen/one part rollercoaster/one part water flume and I have never experienced anything like it before. The Lightning Rod is another great coaster that really shows you the views in the Great Smokey Mountains! I loved the attractions here! Entertainment: Great shows if you like or love country music! They even had Gospel Entertainment and they were unapologetic about offering it which was refreshing to see. Plus Dolly Parton music pumping out throughout the park. Theme: It is Dolly Parton all the way with tons of Butterfly's and country charm. The 1950's town theme bled into the rural country theme that bled into the Fantasy Forest theme to the country Nashville town theme. No space or Superheroes themes but isn't Dolly Parton a superhero in her own way (we miss you Dolly!) Special Theme: We were here for Great Pumpkin Luminights and it sure did deliver on the Halloween themed fun. I suggest a fall trip to Dollywood if you can! read more

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We've done Disney, we've done Universal, and Dollywood holds its own with both of them in ways that surprised us. The scale is different but the experience is just as memorable and in some ways more personal. The coaster lineup is legitimately impressive. Big Bear Mountain is the longest in the park and a great ride for the whole family. Lightning Rod is one of the fastest wooden coasters in the world. Wild Eagle gives you incredible views of the Smoky Mountains from the top. Dragonflier in Wildwood Grove is perfect if you have younger kids who want in on the fun. The new NightFlight Expedition that opened in 2026 is a unique indoor hybrid coaster and river raft ride that works in any weather, a great addition. Beyond the rides the park has real soul to it. Live Appalachian music playing throughout, craftspeople demonstrating woodworking and glassblowing, the Dolly Parton Experience museum, seasonal festivals and theater performances at the Back Porch Theater. You could skip the rides entirely and still have a full day. The cleanliness here is consistently remarked on and it's earned. Every corner of the park is well maintained and the staff are the friendliest we've encountered at any theme park anywhere. Go on a weekday if you can, weekends get packed. Buy tickets in advance. Wear comfortable shoes. Worth every mile of the drive from the Carolinas. read more

Amazing theme park. Roller coasters everywhere. Lumber Jack pizza was the best pizza I've had in my whole life. They have a little skytube place for little kids. Amazing staff. Amazing hand-scooped ice cream. Free Time-Saverpass for people staying at the hotels there (me.) Which works like this: 10 to 11 AM is the golden hour where you can ride any rides with it. After 11 you have 5 more uses on select rides. read more

It doesn't get much more magical than a fall day at Dollywood. I went for the first time on my 40th birthday to Pigeon Forge two years and had the most amazing time. I just went back again this last week for a work event and was able go in the park. The Halloween and Fall decorations are out of this world. All of the Dollywood Team Members are so kind and so helpful. The evening we went to the park the waits were short or the rides and the Team Members worked to get us on the rides quickly. And don't leave the park without the ICONIC Cinnamon Bread. It's SO delicious and pairs perfectly with the icing that they give you. Don't miss out! read more

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Dollywood is a pretty cool place, and you don't even need to like Dolly Parton, but it helps if you do. At first, I thought this place was just going to be all Dolly, all the time. Like a museum of one person. But it's so much more! It's an amusement park, water park and resort. Dolly has created a whole world, here. When you enter the park, you're met with the most Dollyest part of Dollywood. The Dolly Parton Experience is where you can learn about Dolly from childhood to present, and see some of her guitars, outfits and other memorabilia, as well as hear some of her music and watch videos of her. When I zoom out, it's kind of weird to create a whole amusement park just about yourself, but Dolly does it with class. The rest of Dollywood is amusement park rides, roller coasters, shops, shows, food vendors and other fun things. Be sure to get the cinnamon bread at the Grist Mill, but be aware that they only sell it in whole loaves. I just wanted to taste a slice, but they do not sell the cinnamon bread by the slice. I didn't think Dollywood would be for me, but it's a fun place to visit if you're in Pigeon Forge. Yes, it's sometimes cheesy, but it helps to let the cheesiness wash over you and just do it the Dolly way. read more

So much fun and such delicious food! The good vibes started with our tram attendant and stayed throughout the whole trip! Loved being able to see Dolly's clothes. And yes, the cinnamon bread is aMUST! read more

The best amusement park outside of Disney World I've been to! This is a world class amusement park with an excellent variety of thrill rides and children's rides. If you stay at a Dollywood resort you get complimentary parking right at the park and timesaver passes. My son rode his first rollercoaster there, Big Bear Mountain, and absolutely loved it! I can't wait until our next visit it really is a special place. read more

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Dollywood is a special place. When we first arrived I could feel the warm vibes, country atmosphere, and beautiful decor! We had such a fun time and the roller coasters were great for our sons. The shops are so cute and full of wonderful products. I want to go back again soon! read more

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I grew up going to Disneyland since the 1980s. To me, that has always been the standard for amusement parks. Fast forward to 2026 and it was my first time coming out to Pigeon Forge to check out Dollywood as I was in town to participate in the inaugural Run Dollywood Half Marathon. Although I had a 2-day park ticket, I needed to save my legs for the race. Parking was $25, but thankfully, it was free for race participants and spectators. For both days, I didn't stay very long. It was raining the first day, so I mostly walked around to check everything out. It wasn't too large, but a decent size. Over the 2 days, I did go on 2 rides: Lightning Rod and Blazing Fury. The Lightning Rod was a pretty thrilling ride. They really do have you strapped in tight! The Blazing Fury was entirely indoors, kind of weird, and much more tame in comparison. Some other rides that I saw were Demolition Derby, Lemon Twist which was their version of Disney's Mad Tea Party, and The Amazing Flying Elephants which was their version of Disney's Dumbo. They had quite a few more rides. It was a good mixture of rides for the little ones as well as for the older thrill seekers. While they had a lot of fair type foods at various locations, I only made sure to visit the Grist Mill to try their famous cinnamon bread. I don't have much of a sweet tooth and I thought it was indeed worth it and lived up to the hype! read more

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Had a great time at Dollywood! Weather was a little warm when we went but overall almost perfect. Just be prepared to WALK, and I mean a lot . There are plenty of hills too. One thing I would not do is pay for premium parking. There is no tram for premium parking, so after walking up and down hills all day, you get to walk up another hill to get back to your car. General parking has a tram that drops you off and picks you up and was super easy. Save the money and your legs and just do general parking. We had a family of 6 with us, from younger teens to early 20s, and everyone had a good time and enjoyed the rides. Definitely download the Dollywood app too. You can check wait times before walking halfway across the park just to find out a ride has a huge line. If it's warm out, bring a water bottle. Any stand with a fountain will give you ice and water for free, or they'll give you a cup of ice water for free if you don't have a bottle. I'd hit the inside stands when the lines aren't too bad. The outside drink stations had plenty of "nature" flying around them when we were there...AKA bees The wife and I also stopped and watched a show. Can't remember the name of it, darn it, but it was an 80s/90s country music medley and was actually pretty impressive. Plus it was a nice break to sit down for a little bit after all the walking. Overall we had a great experience and I'd definitely go back. Good rides, plenty to do for different ages, and everyone had a good time. Comfortable shoes, download the app, bring a water bottle and skip the premium parking! PS Get their cinnamon bread and thank me later read more

An amusement park that will fulfill your dreams! Super clean, great workers, and amazing food. Go and get their cinnamon bread for breakfast, lunch and dinner and make sure you take some to go. Honestly, on a good day, the lines are not long. Always bring a good group if there are lines. There are extra activities to do when not doing roller coasters, such as music, entertainment, etc. Definitely a day filled with food, fine, and Photos opp, read more

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Dollywood is a beautiful, clean park with great rides, friendly staff, and plenty of delicious, reasonably priced food. While many compare it to Disney World, I don't think the overall experience is on the same level, even though Dollywood may actually have more rides. The biggest area needing improvement is parking. It took us nearly an hour to get into the park because traffic was backed up and all cars were directed into the Splash Country parking . We had to exit, re-enter, and ask an employee to open the cones so we could get into the correct entrance. Having separate, open (not closed with cones) clearly marked lanes for Dollywood and Splash Country would make the process much smoother. Simple fix . I also recommend upgrading to Preferred Parking. The standard parking tram lines were very long, while Preferred Parking lets you park much closer and walk straight to the entrance. Another improvement would be adding digital wait time signs at each ride. None of the rides indicated that so you could be in line anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours ! Having to open the app each ride and scroll through a massive list to see wait times in the heat isn't very convenient. Wait times on the app are also not available remotely as with Disney so you could properly decide the right time to go , can only can be seen when you are in the park. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit and may return. read more

Stayed in the park 9 hours, before opening til 1 hour before closing. Instead of 2 or 3 days we were here only one day. Doc was so smart and generous to book us a tour guide plus the tasting passes and an electric scooter for me. It was a time saver to have a guide for about 2 hours: reserved seats for 2 shows, a beverage she delivered to us, she even took photos of us and did a bakery errand to get two boxes of their famous cinnamon bread with two toppings. More like Monkey bread. We only rode the 3 pm train and the Blaze of Fury ride in Craftsman Village. It was fine cuz roller coasters will white knuckle it for us and hubs will get motion sick. Workers and other guests were so nice, friendly or helpful. Nothing like the reviews I had read. We were definitely the minority from Hawaii and California but we had a good time. I had compliments on my hair every day since we started our road trip so it always brightens each day. Our tasting passes gave us 5 choices from a slew of items so we were fed and kept hydrated. Doc got hubs the unlimited refills cup with graphic of new ride to come in June 2027 not 2026. Dolly's songs are playing all day long. We learned a lot about her humble beginnings one of 12 children. She wrote her first song at 5 and sang in Nashville at 13 years of age. Dollywood far surpassed my expectations. It is HUGE!!! Makes Disneyland look like a playground. Only thing I wish they had was a parade but guess that would be kind of hard without characters- she had platinum songs and book titles to increase literacy in children. read more

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If you are looking for a fun, family friendly amusement park, Dollywood is a great choice. My husband, daughter and grandson enjoyed our day. My grandson is three years old and there was plenty for him to do. He enjoyed the outdoor playground as well as the indoor playground. There were so many rides for him and he is only 39 inches tall. We also enjoyed the roller coasters, plays, and museums. The park was clean and the employees were friendly. Also, try the cinnamon bread if you go! read more

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I love Dollywood. Our favorite restaurant is the all you can eat southern cafe (forgot the name) My favorite rides personally are Big Bear Mountain, Dragonflier, and Mystery Mine. read more

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Key Features and Highlights: Thrilling Rides: Features over 50 world-class rides and attractions, including the world's fastest wooden coaster, Lightning Rod, and the unique FireChaser Express. Entertainment & Culture: Known for high-energy shows, traditional crafters, and "The Dolly Parton Experience" exhibit. Seasonal Festivals: Hosts major events like the Flower & Food Festival (spring)Summer CelebrationHarvest Festival, and Smoky Mountain Christmas. Dining: Famous for Southern food, particularly its signature cinnamon bread. Resorts: Features on-site lodging at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa and HeartSong Lodge & Resort. Water Park: Located nearby is Dollywood's Splash Country, open from May to Labor Day. SmokyMountains.com read more

Dollywood - Amusement Parks Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

My family and I recently visited Dollywood Theme Park, and we had a wonderful experience. The park is absolutely beautiful, clean, and well-maintained. Be prepared to do a lot of walking, as the park is divided into several themed sections, each with about four or five rides. Parking costs $25, so it's something to include in your budget before you arrive. One thing to know before you go is that if you want unlimited fountain drink refills, you'll need to purchase a refillable cup. The cup costs around $30, and you must scan it each time you refill your drink. One of the highlights of our visit was exploring Dolly Parton's museums. They were beautiful, informative, and gave us a deeper appreciation for Dolly's life, career, and accomplishments. I left the park a new fan! We spent about six hours at Dollywood and still didn't have enough time to see everything. There's so much to explore that you could easily spend an entire day or even two there. We didn't have a full meal while we were at the park, but we enjoyed several snacks, including churro fries, a pretzel, and nachos, which were all tasty. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely recommend Dollywood to anyone looking for a fun, family-friendly destination. Just be sure to wear comfortable shoes, budget for parking and drink refills if you plan to purchase them, and allow plenty of time to experience everything the park has to offer! There are a lot of roller coasters if you like roller coasters. read more

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First time here, and holy smoked was it hot. That being said, we had a great time. Overall vibe: Dollywood is well maintained, safety focused, and clean. Nothing sketchy, tons of friendly staff and patrons. Food: plenty of snacks, drinks, ice cream, coffee, and everything else. It was priced about what you'd expect in a theme park: expensive, but not ridiculously so. Rides: I haven't been on a rollercoaster in a while and was looking forward to this. Right out of the gate we hit the thunderhead. Wooden, very twisty turny and having the wooden herky-jerky turns. A bit nuts, but very thrilling. Big Bear, up to 48mph, smooth and modern, mid-grade thrills. The miner ride (mine shaft?) It was cool, different and the end was an epic straight down drop. Wild Eagle, my favorite. 3-4 loops, lots of speed and insane heights. The ship swing ride was cool, great for younger kids. Also rode the drop tower for the first time. Great view, freaky drop. We also rode the train which was a nice, slow place to sit for 20-30 minutes. One could get to all the ride in one day if they stayed all day, but the timesaver passes would be great for a single-day rider who wanted to get more rides in. Most of the coasters were around 35 minute wait time. Bathrooms were clean and stocked. Did not see any of the shows, but did walk by a stage with a country/folk band that was pretty skilled. Parking shuttles were clean, available and staffed by friendly people. Honestly there was no negative aside from the mid-90s heat and the crowd. read more

Yelp 100 Challenge 2025 #69 Dollywood is a fun amusement park with rides for kids and adults. Through November to January 1st there is a Holiday Tasting pass with different drinks, dessert, and foods to try. Country Fair is popular with the littles with different attractions there for them to ride and enjoy. read more

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There are places that just get it, and Dollywood is one of them. I'm a Dollywood fan. The season pass for both parks is one of the best investments a grandparent can make, and the parks themselves are immaculate, welcoming, and built for making memories with the grandkids. That's why lunch at Red's was so frustrating: the ordering system wasted nearly an hour of park time on a meal that had already been paid for. The app is excellent. The parks are immaculate. The flowers are always blooming, the trash cans are never full, and from the first smiling face directing traffic in the parking lot to the ride operators sending another train over the tracks, the employees usually make you feel welcome. Every now and then you'll encounter a teenager who appears to have misplaced their smile, but that's the exception, not the rule. Then there was lunch at Red's. I decided to do exactly what the app encourages you to do--order ahead. My order went through, my bank immediately withdrew the money, and the app assigned me a pickup time. The only problem? It assigned my pickup for nearly an hour later. Three minutes after I placed my order, another couple traveling with us ordered the exact same way. Their pickup time was almost an hour earlier than mine. Same restaurant. Same app. Three minutes apart. So while they were eating, I was standing around with two grandkids who had exactly zero interest in discussing queue algorithms. They wanted to ride Dragonflier, not watch Grandpa stare at a pickup counter. After waiting about thirty minutes, with my name nowhere in sight, I finally spoke with the manager. He looked to be in his late twenties, and his first response was one every customer dreads. "There's really nothing I can do. You'll just have to wait another forty minutes." Now, that's technically an answer. It's just not customer service. I showed him that my bank had already processed the payment, and after a little more conversation, his attitude changed. To his credit, he agreed to rush the order. More importantly, he admitted the real problem wasn't the employees--it was a system that simply isn't designed with the customer in mind. Once he took ownership, things improved. He started off on the wrong foot but recovered well, and I give him credit for that. Managers earn their pay when things go sideways, not when everything runs smoothly. The issue isn't Red's. It isn't the employees. It's the technology. An ordering system shouldn't make a family lose an hour of park time because an algorithm decided one order deserved to wait while another placed three minutes later sailed right through. Time is precious at a theme park. Every extra minute spent waiting on lunch is one less ride on Dragonflier, one less laugh, one less memory with the grandkids. Dollywood has mastered hospitality in almost every corner of the park. That's why this experience stood out. The food ordering system needs to catch up with the rest of the Dollywood experience. Because when your biggest frustration at Dollywood comes from the app instead of the roller coasters, you're close to getting it right. You just need to remember that people come for memories--not for waiting on a sandwich that was paid for an hour ago. read more

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Such a fun park!! We really enjoyed our first visit to Dollywood. The park was very clean and most of the staff was friendly. There is something to do for all ages! We were surprised at how much they had to offer for little kids. Lots of different play areas and splash pads. The food was good and reasonably priced. Even the souvenirs were almost all reasonable in price. The glass blowing station and blacksmith area was fun to watch! We just wish we didn't get rained out! read more

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Overall a good experience. We got there at about 830, stood in line to get our passes. We bought 1 gold pass and it had a bring a friend (1) free, and 2 discounted. I got into the park for free, and today for the return it'd $45 which beats the military discount of $60. While standing In line the national played, everyone stopped and showed etiquette to the flag. Once inside, we had our pictures taken, a few times, there is a lot of photo ops, some that you can buy later. We walked the whole park, sadly I am restricted medically now of rides that I can go on. We rode the train, and saw rides I may try. At 9, when the park opens, it's not so crowded in the off season. Come around noon there is lines for everything. While walking around we explored some of the shows, dollys tour bus, went to the country fair, played a few games. The games you need to buy vouchers for, 7 for $40, some games require 1 or 2 vouchers, a little steep in my opinion. We went shopping which there is quite a few stores for that. They offer clothing, art, jewelry, and much more. Prices are a little high but it's a theme park. We did buy the seasonal cup for $25 I believe, filled up probably 5 times. Each refill without the cup is approximately $5+tax, so we saved money there. We rode the old train, we rode about 4 cars back out of the 7-8 cars. It's a fun, slow paced ride through the mountains, over looking the park in spots. If you have sensitive hearing, or have little ones, some ear protectors might not be a bad idea. They do blow the whistle quite a bit, and it's loud. We stopped at the exit, bought our pictures, 2 big ones, 1 small for $35. If you have a pass (gold/silver) you get a discount 10% silver (I believe) and 15% gold. With the gold pass discount we saved probably about $100 in discounts in 1 day. Rides, there is rides for all ages, at the country fair there is some children rides, for adults and teens there's roller coasters going 70+ MPH along with a few others that are a little slower. Each ride there is a sign that tells you what to expect, speeds etc. Parking, I wish there was better signage. There's lots A-F, and preferred parking. Preferred parking with gold pass I believe is $50, it's a small downhill walk, to a special gate. Normal prices I believe is $55. Silver pass and regular tickets have to pay for parking which currently stands at $25 per day, gold general parking is free. Lot A is all handicapped, we parked in C, at the time we went (820ish) there was some cars there and some going in, seems most parked In C. If you miss the lots, you have to make a loop to get back to the lots, can be a few minutes, and a pain, we had to along with others. Food, we had the hand dipped corn dog, potatoes curls, and foot long hotdog and chili curls. Total prices were about $25, and typical of theme park grab and go food. For the taste a little high in price. On the way out we got cinnamon bread, and a chocolate chip cookie, the bread is DELICIOUS and 100% recommend. If you like cinnamon rolls, this bread will not disappoint. Overall, prices are a little steep (typical theme park) Good shows, lots to do, employees are friendly. Overall recommendations: gold pass (free parking), seasonal cup, especially if going for more then 1 day, or will return during the season. Pass is approx 245+ tax, but you'll save $25 a day parking + discounts + free refills, all saving money. -get there early, enjoy the day, it's about a 6-6.5 mile walk for the park, lots to do, ride and see. -cinnamon bread read more

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I've not been here in decades, so I couldn't remember what to expect. But Dollywood did not disappoint. We went with our family, so there were a lot to keep track of, but the fun about a place like this is there is something for everyone. My kids rode all the carnival rides and enjoyed the sweet shops and rock stores. I managed to grab a few adults and we road every roller coaster in the park as the lines were basically non-existent in late August. The only downside for the most part was us getting stuck on one of the indoor rides for 30 mins, and were given no explanation and nothing but a free fastpass that was useless without the lines to skip. Even with that, I'd still recommend. read more

My first time at the park just before our beloved Dolly was called home. The park was clean. The service people were kind and nice. The rides were well kept. The shows were amazing! And the food was over the top! read more

Dollywood exceeded our expectations, specifically on a cold, drizzly Monday morning. The experience started on a high note with the trolley ride from the parking lot--the lady conductor was warm, engaging, funny, and welcoming, instantly lifting our spirits despite the weather. That same genuine Southern hospitality continued on everywhere, from the entrance staff to restaurant servers and cast members throughout the park. With lighter crowds, we were able to enjoy almost all the shows, which were excellent. The food and customer service were consistently top-notch. One highlight was the steam engine train ride around the park. This park reflects Dolly Parton's inspiring story--from humble beginnings to her love for music, art, and giving back. It truly explains why she's loved. Dollywood feels like a living reflection of Dolly's kindness, heart, and love for humanity. We'd absolutely return--ideally in spring or fall--to enjoy the outdoor rides and explore the park in better weather. You really can feel the love here. read more

Honestly all this time I thought Dollywood just consisted of Dolly's old house and maybe like a museum about her. And then when I found out that it was a theme park, I was expecting some overpriced dinky park. But I was amazed to see just how big it was and the rides they had! The rides were super fun and I was pleasantly surprised with the mix of incorporating Dolly Parton into the park without just plastering her face over everything. We heard a lot of good things about the cinnamon bread and it lived up to the hype! read more

We hadn't been here before but were pleasantly surprised to find out what a nice place it is, and our granddaughters had an amazing time. It is an amusement park like many others, and is very clean and thoughtfully designed and there is nice music playing. Also, as there is no liquor served, it limits problems for sure. The landscaping is amazing and there are clean bathrooms and water fountains everywhere. It is also very family friendly. The It is very easy to navigate the park and access all of the rides and various venues. There are many places to eat and a lot of stores to shop in, as well as many places like leather works and metal works. We all went to the Stunt Dog Show which was very entertaining then the Gazillion Bubble Show. I would definitely recommend visiting here and we would surely make plans to come back again. read more

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My husband and I are season pass holders, he has the gold pass and I have the silver. The gold pass really paid for itself in two visits for us, as we love visiting several times a year. This past weekend we finally got to see the Flower and Food Festival. The weather was nice and crisp and the sun was out, and the photo ops at Dollywood are plenty including the Umbrella Sky, a vibrant canopy of colorful umbrellas. There were several larger than life mosaicultures, including a bear family and a raccoon family. If you don't care for roller coasters like myself, there's plenty in the park for you. I enjoyed a few country music shows on the stage with my hubby and plenty of cute shops that I like going in and out of here. Some unique stops are: the glassblowing, leather making, and candle making shops. Also, they have the bird park that you can visit with several bald eagles. My husband does enjoy some of the coasters every time we go. One of his favorites is the Lightning Rod, which is also the world's fastest wooden coaster. This time around, we also went into the Songteller theatre to learn a little bit more about Dolly's life. Definitely recommend checking this out, if you're a fan of Dolly's like I am. And last but not least, one of our favorites this time was taking the steam train around Dollywood. It's about a 15 minute ride and just so fun. Know Before You Go: 1) Right now they have the Spring into Savings event. Everyone pays kid's price on select tickets to the Flower and Food Festival. This deal ends May 17. 2) The Flower and Food Festival is happening currently through June 7th. 3) What the Gold Pass gets you: free parking, a refillable Dollywood soda mug, 15% off all food and gift shops, and 1 bring a friend ticket. 4) If you see something you like in one gift shop, buy it there!! Trust me. I saw a pair of abalone earrings in a shop next to the Grist Mill, and decided to wait to get them at the main gift shop by the exit. Well, that shop didn't have them and I had to go all the way back for them. 5) Don't forget to try the cinnamon bread, it's what Dollywood is known for! We grab some usually in the morning when we get to the park, because the lines are small then. read more

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Honestly, since I am a Disney person I wasn't expecting Dollywood to be on par but boy was I wrong. Dollywood was absolutely fantastic. Entry into the park was fast and easy. We had the early entry since we were staying at the hotel and we were able to walk around and check out the park while waiting to be allowed onto the rides. We were able to hit a handful of rides before it stated getting busy. The roller-coasters were great, the other rides cute, and the Dolly experience was pretty cool. The train is cute but the route is a little dull. Great shops and theming around the parks. Food wasn't great but the delicious cinnamon bread made up for the other items. read more

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My family loved Dollywood. Rides for everyone! Very clean amusement park. Beautiful setting and gardens. Highly recommend! We will definitely return! read more

Go to Disneyland. If you cant afford it, go to six flags. If you're local and this is the best you can get to? Go for it. If you do go, ride Blazing Fury, it's hilariously bad. Long lines, huge crowds, a few good coasters. I've heard the cinnamon bread is good but I couldn't be bothered with that line. Food otherwise was solid. I love Dolly, I love rollercoasters. This park didn't do it for me. read more

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Me and my friends were really excited to visit Dollywood, and coming from Orlando it was nice to see all the differences in comparison to the parks we have. But we had an amazing day, not sure if we lucked out but on the day we went which was a Wednesday in April, it seemed to be a day where it wasn't very packed, there was 0 wait times for every ride in the park!! That alone was crazy for us, mind you at Disney or universal that will never happen. Food was really good and very good pricing compared to our parks, please try their famous cinnamon bread! All the workers were really nice and charming, Rollercoasters were fun too, overall it was a solid wholesome day. Must visit when you come to the pigeon forge/sevierville area read more

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As a roller coaster lover, Dollywood was like a dream come true. Dollywood spans 160 acres in the Great Smoky Mountains, and offers more than 50 world-class rides, high-energy entertainment, award-winning dining and the friendliest theme park atmosphere in the world. I purchased my tickets from a kiosk and at first I was a bit concerned about the price point comparing it to other theme parks prices, but once I had the experience, I would pay the ticket price 10 times over. The park was decorated for fall and Halloween with each part of the park having a different theme. The decorations alone were an amazement to view. They had an area displaying the largest grown pumpkins contest. They had displays that were mesmerizing with pumpkins, bats and other Halloween decor. I felt like my eye balls would pop out of my head because it was such sensory overload. The candy corn garden really stood out to me as visually appealing. In addition, they had many stores around the parks that sold hand crafted items that were unique and memorable. I would have purchased something if I had a way to transport it without breaking it. They had hand blown glass pumpkins and hand made wreaths and even a handcrafted violin face were some of the most memorable things that come to mind. So my goal was to ride every rollercoaster a minimum of 6 times each and I managed to accomplish my goal. They had some of the best rollercoasters with some of my favorites being the Eagle and Lighting Rod. The views of the smoky mountains from the rides were just spectacular. They do have a manufacture rule that you have to fully exit and reenter the ride each time even if there are empty seats. I picked a great time to come to the park because the weather was good and the lines were short to non-existent. We got a bit of rain during the day, but nothing was closed because luckily there was no lightening. The foliage of the trees was turning for fall colors and witnessed the most beautiful sunset in the mountains. I didn't really try any of the food because I was trying to be economical, but from what I saw the food and drink options looked very appealing. They had so many shows and live music performances that I wish I could have enjoyed more, but I was on a mission to ride all those rollercoasters. I did get to ride the steam engine train close to the end of my visit, it runs every hour and gives great views of the park. At night, they have so many lights and all the displays are lit up and is really a sight to behold. I was so impressed with my visit and glad that I didn't let the initial price point hold me back. It blew all my other theme park experiences out of the water and really lives up to the Dolly Parton namesake. read more

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Do not go here if you are not white. You put yourself at risk! I had one of the worst customer service experiences I've ever had at a theme park. My two 11-year-old nephews and I had only been in Dollywood for about two hours and had ridden just one attraction before stopping at Red's Drive-In for drinks and tater tots. At the register, I gave the employee my name, but when my order was ready they intentionally called out a woman's name instead. When I calmly tried to report it to an employee, he turned around and walked away without acknowledging me. I asked another employee to notify the manager and explained I was willing to let it go. Before the manager arrived, a woman nearby inserted herself into the situation and loudly said things including, "This is the South," and "Go back to where you came from." My nephews and I felt targeted by those remarks. I asked her to mind her own business, but she continued making a scene until the entire restaurant was watching. When the manager finally came over, he didn't speak to me or attempt to resolve anything. He simply told an employee to call security and walked away. Security took my statement, photographed my ID, and immediately dismissed my concerns. I was told that saying "go back to where you came from" wasn't racial and that intentionally misgendering someone "wasn't a big deal." They warned that if video showed I had cursed or gotten in the woman's face, I'd be removed from the park. I told them that never happened and asked them to review the footage. After reviewing the video, my nephews and I were escorted out anyway. When I asked what the video showed, I was told, "We do not have to disclose any details of our investigation to anyone." I was also refused the names and badge numbers of the security officers and denied the opportunity to speak with the park manager. To make matters worse, security told us we would receive a refund while escorting us out. The moment we stepped outside the gates, they changed their story, told us there would be no refund, and ordered us to leave. The most heartbreaking part is what this day meant to my nephews. Their father passed away when they were only one year old. Because of distance and life circumstances, this was the first real opportunity in 11 years for them to spend meaningful time together. One nephew flew from Ohio specifically for this trip. Instead of making lifelong memories, they left feeling targeted, unwelcome, and unsafe. Both told me they never want to return to Dollywood. I expected much better from a park that advertises family values and Southern hospitality. Every guest deserves to be treated fairly, listened to respectfully, and have complaints investigated impartially. That was not our experience. read more

Dollywood - The 3 of us at the water park. I am clearly a male. - Amusement Parks Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Love Dollywood! Spent entire day there and was still not able to do and see everything. This is a must if you're in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon forge area. They're so many rides, restaurants, shows, etc. read more

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Great theme park with an amazing mix of rides, live entertainment, and background on Dolly. We appreciated the mini museums paying homage to Dolly's music, upbringing, and fashion. The upbeat music throughout the park, decor and sparked, flowers and butterfly imagery all just elevated our moods. A few things that stood out were the options for food with a number of distinct options beyond your traditional chicken fingers and burgers - the cinnamon bread is a must! We also appreciated the intentionality where there was always an abundance of seating and shade throughout the park. They offer rides for all ages and adventure levels. The waits were typically around 30 minutes with opportunities for fast passes. It definitely seemed like they could have been more efficient with loading and unloading people on the rides or providing ways to ease the waits for kids (music, tv with Dolly highlights). Overall, a great visit and well worth the trip! read more

The idea of visiting Dollywood when I spent lockdown during Covid watching theme park videos on YouTube. I've always heard about Dollywood, but hadn't had the opportunity to visit. I mainly heard the food was AMAZING. It's been 5 years and I was FINALLY able to visit Dollywood with my family! What a treat! I had such a great time at Dollywood! The park was incredibly clean and well-maintained, and every staff member I met was so kind and welcoming--it really made the experience even better. The cinnamon bread alone is worth the trip - it's absolutely delicious and lived up to all the hype. The roller coasters were a blast, especially Lightning Rod and Thunderhead - both thrilling and so much fun to ride. My family also enjoyed Wild Eagle and Firechaser. We went in August and there was so lines and crowds were limited. We happily rode many coasters back to back. Overall, Dollywood has the perfect mix of excitement, charm, and genuine Southern hospitality. Can't wait to go back! You can tell how much love was put into designing Dollywood. read more

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The experience was great but the problem was that our chaperone which wasn't even watching us gets to decide where we go which was Olive Garden, we were all sweaty and ready to just go home, and we just could not convince him. So because of that Dollywood is getting a 2 out of 5 read more

Dollywood - That's our chaperone on the left and my friend who wasn't wanting to go to Olive Garden on the right - Amusement Parks Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

100/100 yes!! It's such a clean, cute, calm atmosphere. So many different food options and they change with the season. Goodies and drinks. Rides for all ages. Games you can pay for. Shows through out the day. Always a fest going on for different seasons. The theme and rides are great. The smokies are beautiful. There is so much to do. You can do enough in one day but def a 2 day park or more if you're going to the water park or resort (we haven't done either before). We went for the first time and fell in love. Even if you have little or are elder it's a great park to walk and see stuff at. Get the cinnamon bread, take lots of pics, get the memory pass and ride the rides 10x, see shows, see the eagles, ride the train! You are drenched in water rides so I wouldn't take anything on them. Lots of walking. Bring your own water bottle and/or snacks. Download the app. Get a season pass or park at patriot park and take a trolley to the park. read more

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What's not to love about Dollywood? Super family friendly with a strong emphasis on FRIENDLY. Honestly the friendliest place I've ever been in my whole life. Lots of things for kids to do. Not a ton of things for adults without kids. We went through the museums and shops, and my husband and his dad rode some rides. It's a "dry" park, which is not a deal breaker but something to note before planning your trip. If we come back, it will be with grandkids. read more