There’s nothing like a day in Dollywood. The rides, the food, the family fun… what’s not to like? The only objection you might have, whether you’re a resident or visiting from out of town, is the price. Here is where you can find out all about your typical admission and ticket pricing for Dollywood.
If you’d like to visit the park for less, however, there are some simple smart strategies you can use. Here are the top 10 ways to get deals on tickets for Dollywood.
1. Purchase a Season Pass
If you think you’ll be visiting Dollywood a lot, or even if you just want to spend all week there, then consider purchasing a season pass. The math definitely checks out if you’re going to spend more than two days there. A full day of admission to Dollywood is about $90 for adults, while the Silver Season Pass is $169, and the Gold Season Pass is $244.
Consequently, you’ll pay for the Silver Season Pass in two days, but there are some restrictions on when you can visit. You’ll pay for the Gold Season Pass in three days, with no restrictions and a variety of other perks: 15% off some park concessions, discounts on one-day tickets, bring-a-friend tickets, and water park access for only $55 more.
Note that you can also add water park access to each season pass for around $55+tax.
2. Stay at a Dollywood Resort
If you’re looking for lodging and fun, consider staying at 1 of the resorts: Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort or Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa. When you do, you get free one day tickets, typically two.
It also works in reverse. Depending on when you stay and for how many nights, you may also get discounts on your lodging if you have a season pass.
3. Prefer to Stay at A Cabin? Choose the Right Lodging
Some rentals in the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg area offer free passes to Dollywood if you stay with them. For example, Summit Cabin Rentals offers something called the Adventure Power Pass, which gets you into Dollywood free every day that you stay with them.
It’s worth noting that in the particular case of the Adventure Power Pass, the free admission is not restricted to Dollywood. You will also enjoy free entry to a variety of museums, evening shows, and WonderWorks.
The above example is just one possibility. If you’re thinking about staying at a particular place, look in the description and see if they offer any discounted tickets or can help you save!
4. Get Educational Pricing
Schools and universities may offer discounted tickets for Dollywood. These are available to students, staff, and faculty. Often, they are nearly half the price of a regular one-day pass.
Teachers and other educators you can also get extreme discounts during public employee appreciation days, discussed further down. While these are only offered at certain times of year, teachers may be eligible for discounts on resorts days year round again, it is always worth calling and checking to see what you might be eligible for.
5. Get a Volunteer Summer Pass
No, you don’t have to volunteer to use this pass! The Volunteer Summer Pass stems from the nickname for Tennessee: the Volunteer State. It got this name by volunteering soldiers for the War of 1812, and it still bears it to this day.
The volunteer season pass is available to residents of East Tennessee from April 21 to September 11, 2025, though please note that dates may change from year to year. The pass is only available while supplies last and you can only buy it online, so if you’re interested make sure to hustle and have your proof of residency handy.
6. Public Employee Appreciation Days
Dollywood likes to celebrate people who serve the public. If you are a teacher, first responder, doctor or nurse, or military personnel, then you can enjoy massive discounts during November’s recurring annual public employee appreciation days.
The deal gives you the ability to buy a total of 6 one-day Dollywood tickets for only $45. That’s a savings of more than half!
7. Combine Tickets and Shows
Dollywood offers plenty of shows, music, and entertainment right there within the park. The only problem? They’re not included in the price of a ticket. The good news is, that when you bundle a ticket and a show you will pay less on both then if you bought them individually.
8. Use Your Military Discount
Dollywood honors military families and their dependents with significant discounts. If you are active in the military, are a veteran, or are a retired reservist; if you are married to military personnel; or if you are otherwise a dependent (usually a child or adopted child), then you can get the Silver Season Pass for about $141 and the Gold Season Pass for about $216.
9. Senior Discounts
If you’re going to Dollywood, don’t forget to bring that ID showing that you’re a senior. You can get major discounts on entry prices.
10. Two- or Three-Day Pass
Two- and three-day passes cost less than the total of a one-day pass multiplied by two or three. For 2025, a regular adult price is $92, a two-day pass is $122, and a three-day pass is $132. As you can see, that’s quite the savings.
Of course, these are not the only ways to get discount tickets for Dollywood. If you’re a dedicated price shopper, then watch for deals in which Dollywood partners with other brands, reduced prices on travel sites, or special celebration discounts.
And no matter what you do, remember to have fun!
