Dollywood Insider Guide - MUST-KNOW Tips Before You Visit!
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 16. 07. 2024
- Dollywood tips that will SAVE you time & MONEY! Planning a trip to Dollywood? If so, then you're going to love these valuable tips!
Located, just outside of the Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Dollywood is one of the BEST theme parks in the world!
You will find some of the best roller coasters, rides, shows, and attractions at any theme park!
Dollywood is also known for its delicious food! So many great things to try and choose from!
This Dollywood Adventure Guide was designed for you to maximize your day at this beautiful theme park!
Thank you so much for watching, and please don't forget to give the video a like!
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0:00 Introduction
1:46 TOP 5 NON-COASTER RIDES
1:54 THE BARNSTORMER
2:04 ROCKIN' ROADWAY
2:08 TREE TOP TOWER
2:19 BLAZING FURY
2:24 DOLLYWOOD EXPRESS
2:50 EAGLE MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY
3:03 CRAFTSMAN VALLEY
3:19 THE SKILLETS
3:52 AUNT GRANNY'S RESTAURANT
4:15 HICKORY HOUSE BBQ
5:04 SLOWEST MOVING LINES
5:49 FASTEST MOVING LINES
5:57 COASTER NIGHT RIDES
6:29 WHERE TO STAY
6:59 DOLLYWOOD CABIN TIPS
7:49 SPLASH COUNTRY WORTH IT?
8:08 ROAD TRIP ADVICE
8:26 SHOW STREET ICE CREAM
8:36 DOLLYWOOD WITH KIDS
9:10 WHERE TO USE THE RESTROOM
9:44 GETTING TO THE PARK
9:58 DOLLYWOOD INSIDERS
10:20 PASS HOLDER BENEFITS
11:07 CINNAMON BREAD TIPS
11:34 SHOPPING TIPS
12:23 DOWNLOAD THE APP
13:00 MILITARY DISCOUNT
13:09 PARKING TIPS
13:35 DOGGYWOOD
13:52 MY PLAN OF ATTACK!
14:30 BEST MOUNTAIN COASTER - ZĂĄbava
"I cannot, and I repeat, I cannot recommend eating at Aunt Granny's Restaurant." then proceeds to rave about the restaurant. Lmao, what đđ
I was like wtf? Does he like this place or not?
Also he said the train ride is "Hands down, the best train ride in any theme park in America that's not named Dollywood..." but he's talking about Dollywood???
@@davidwright8932 )I had the column off and was just reading the closed captioning. I thought maybe the captioning was messed up and he didn't really say that stuff. Since he did, it sounds like this may be AI created content.
That is my favorite restaurant in the park.
Haha must of meant ârecommend enoughâ
I thought I misheard him, but I will NOT eat Aunt Granny's!
Excellent recommendations! I have been a gold passholder for over 10 years now and I live in Pittsburgh! I have about a 9 Hour drive to get to Dollywood, but it is well worth it. I like the different festivals they have throughout the year. It makes it feel like you are going to a whole new park each time. I appreciate their commitment to being a family friendly park. This is apparent when they run such festivals as pumpkin luminights instead of any type of fright fest. Employees go out of their way to be helpful and make you feel welcome. I am a coaster enthusiast , But I feel like I can take just about anyone to Dollywood and show them a good time. Not only are the coasters outstanding, but I love the shows, Food and shopping, especially watching the folks working in craftsman Valley. I have always found that this is a great place to get Christmas gifts that you know will not be duplicated by anyone else! I also have to highly recommend an after dark Christmas season ride on the Dollywood Xpress to really put you in the Christmas spirit!
Thank you Judith! I appreciate you watching :-) and sharing your love for Dollywood!
I live in erie
Cedar point?
Iâm going to Tennessee Gatlinburg for my vaction and also going to Dollywood itâs a six hour drive for me
We followed your plan of attack on a very busy day (Saturday of Columbus Day weekend) and although it was a lot of walking, it saved us a ton of time and was genius! We walked on every single coaster with zero wait. Such a smart strategy. So thankful to have found this video because we would never have been able to accomplish as much as we did without your tips!
Hey Tiffany! Thatâs amazing! I am so happy for you! Glad to hear the tips worked out! Thank you for the support and watching. â€ïž
Excellent suggestions for sure. Here are a few I'll add.
1) Don't miss the shows. That's true all year long including during the Festival of Nations but especially during the summer for Dreamland Drive-In and the three main shows at Christmas.
Speaking of which
2) Don't miss Christmas. No park does Christmas better than Dollywood.
3) Eat at Aunt Granny's but also don't miss Miss Lillian's, especially if she's out visiting guests.
4) Watch the craftsmen
5) You mentioned where to stay and I agree with your suggestions but I'll add another. If you like themed experiences (and you probably do if you are visiting Pigeon Forge) then The Inn at Christmas Place is amazing. You even get concerts from Santa in some nights and they fill up.
6) Lightning Rod front row at night. You won't find many better coaster experiences. Most RMCs are best in the back but I think Lightning Rod is the exception.
Thanks for all of the Tips. We haven't been in four years. Last times we took our RV. This year the Kids are a lot older and we are just going to get a cabin. The skillets are awesome! Great Review!
I went yesterday. Figured random Wednesday in March would be dead and I was 100% correct. Got on everything and the lines were non existent. It's my home park now and it's a big upgrade over the Great Escape
Great video man! Went for the second year in a row last fall for me and my wifeâs honeymoon. Absolutely have fallen in love with this park and these tips are great.
Hey! Congrats on getting married! How special! Glad we share the same love for Dollywood!
Thanks for the great video. I haven't been in about 20 years, but planning to get season passes for my family for 2023. Very excited about Big Bear Mountain and all of the other great things to do with young kids!
We loved it there in 2021 and canât wait to go back in 2022. Beautiful, clean, fun and the staff is friendly! Thanks for the post !
Youâre welcome! Thank you for watching! Itâs a great place!
Dollywood was amazing. My 5 & 6 year olds loved the DragonFlyer and Fire Chaser the best. We'll be back soon
We went with your advise and followed your strategy to ride all the rides we wanted to in one day, many several times. I recommend an unlimited time saver pass, well worth it!
Going on our 1st family vacation to Dollywood. This was so helpful. Thanks a lot. We can't wait.
Oh so excited for you guys! If youâre trying to do big bear mountain - get there before park opening and head straight to the ride! Like, be in the park 30
Min before it actually opens.
The line gets very long in only a matter of minutes.
In depth! Thank you so much for all of your tips.
You are more than welcome! Thank you for watching!
We followed your recommendations precisely and can confirmed your suggestions. Thank you for helping us to have a great vacation.
Hey there! Thank you! I am very happy to hear that. I really love Dollywood!!
Great review. Thank you for putting this together
Hey Johnny! Youâre
More than welcome! Thank you for watching it!
Thank you so much for the video Brandon. I live in Florida and will be staying at Gatlinburg in July for a family trip and hopefully Dollywood. I am Orlando/Disney trained lol so I am up and ready to follow your recommendations. Thank you so much
Hey there! Thank you! Enjoy! Itâs a very special park. I love it!
This is such a great video! So comprehensive and covered so many helpful topics for parkgoers! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the great tips. Will definitely be following as many of them as possible. We're driving down from New England and really looking forward to it, especially Splash Country!
Splash Country is fantastic!!! So good! When you guys heading down?
@@TP_Recommendations We're headed down the second half of August. Hopefully weather will be good! Also I think you mentioned Sundays are better for going to Splash as opposed to Saturdays? Sat and Sun are the only days they're open the week we're going.
amazing video, will be super helpful on my trip this summer
Going there soon! Thanks!
Going for the first time in the fall! Thanks for the tips!
Hey! Enjoy! Itâs a great park for sure!
Great video and information! Weâll be heading to Dollywood soon! Thank you!
One of the changes for 2023 is that Silver passholders now have blackout dates that include Christmas plus a few other dates so if you have one Gold holder and the rest Silver (which we did in 2022), that option isn't as viable in 2023 unless the Silver holders don't plan to go during those blackout dates. Check those closely but they basically forced the Silvers to upgrade to Gold for unlimited plus early access.
I love visiting at Christmas time.
Was there a couple weeks ago. Got my first ride on Big Bear Mountain and loved it. I have a season pass and I live in Florida.
Making my second visit April 18 I believe. And these tip definitely are gonna help,
I'm going there tomorrow! Never been. Thanks for the tips!
Oooo I havenât been there but looks like a fun place
Thanks so much for the info.
You are more than welcome :)
I'm going to dollywood for the first time soon!! About 2 weeks from now to be specific; thanks especially for the restaurant rec!! Its not often I see mac and cheese at a theme park so that's my food situation solved XD
Love this place one of the best parks on the planet
Heading there in a couple of weeks. My second visit. Thanks for your tips.
Have fun! You will love it! Be sure to ride Lightning Rod! Because it closes on the 31st :) And you will love all of their pumkins! So pretty!
Great video and awesome plan! Thank you very much. I'm flying to Tampa in May, hitting Busch Gardens then Sea World in Orlando. Renting a car, driving up to Six Flags Over Georgia then going to Dollywood. I'm going to Kentucky Kingdom after that to finish my trip back to Indiana. I can't wait to get some new credits and experience some parks I've never been to before.
Thatâs great! All fun parks! Youâll have a great time.
Iâm also from Indiana!! Been to SF Over Georgia, Kentucky Kingdom, and Dollywood. And Iâm going to Busch Gardens Tampa and Universal Studios in April! Great to see a fellow Hoosier enthusiast!
@@suttonthebakervlogs6460 Nice! I've been to Dollywood and Kentucky Kingdom before but not Busch Gardens, Sea World or SF Over Georgia. Have a good time buddy, I'm sure Velocicoaster and Hagrid's will be awesome. I have to get there sometime.
this place has grown so Much since i was there 10 years ago
Theme Park Predictions and more, I like it.
Im going to Tennessee and i always go to dollywood! I have one tip, Go during chrismas time! You make so much memories and its just a amazing place.
Oooh the Spotlight Bakery cinnamon bread tip is huge
I know right? đ
Agreed itâs the best theme park for kids and adults. So much to do and see just wished Diamond passes hadnât sold out before the season started.
First off I agree. Dollywood is a amazing park with tons to do. The spotlight bakery is open in the morning before the park opens and does get busy. I agree with LR in the morning. Tennessee tornado can do 2 trains but thatâs very rare. Only on very busy days. For food I agree with aunt granny that place is amazing. Reds diner is good as well. Another place thatâs good I heard Dogs and taters. For bathroom one u can go and wonât be very busy is right by the entrense to county fair. Behind the catering area. Plus I think it cooled in the summer months. Also charge your phone reds has some phone charging areas. Also by the extension to reds outdoor seating thereâs 2 coke lokkkg bottles that has plugs in them. Also a drink idea is to buy the suvenere cup as u will get free to 99 cent refills. Also one of the best times to go is Christmas as the park has 5-6 million lights.
Wild eagle and barnstormer are my favorite
Thanks for the tips man
Coming in December for first time with my kids and grandkids ages 3 and 2
Thumbs up for the cinnamon bread. My son and I shared a loaf on every day of our Easter weekend visit last year -- the lines were SO long. I was unaware we could buy the same bread at the Dollywood Spotlight Bakery.
I know ! I will be doing this for sure this summer!
I'm going day after Thanksgiving for first time. Can't wait
Dollywood is by far the best park in the country! Sure itâs not the biggest or does it have the most rides but it makes up for this with their service, cleanliness of the park, friendly staff, and food! Also being right in the middle of Pigeon Forge and having Gatlinburg and the Great Smokey Mountain National Park right next door makes it the perfect vacation destination! You could literally spend a month there and still not see everything the area has to offer. Thereâs a good reason why this park is the highest rated in the country, go there and if you visit youâll see why.
@@barry4134 why? If itâs crap I donât want to waste a trip..
Great Video! This year will be my first visit to Dollywood (I'm not sure why because I've been to Pigeon Forge several times lol)! As much as I would like to try the Cinnamon Bread....I don't think I can get myself to wait in line over an hour. Maybe if my sister takes my daughter and niece to see a show I just might suck it up and wait but my patience would definitely be tested lol. Of all things to do, my #1 is to ride Mystery Mine!
Great overview of the park and great tips. I, like you, have been coming to Dollywood for a long time and usually visit 1-3 times per year. I also have a 3 year old so I really appreciate your input on that aspect. We are planning on coming again in June this year. We plan on going to Splash Country this time (Somehow I have never gotten around to visiting it so I'm pretty excited and so is my 3 year old!). I like your short inclusion of the mountain coaster. Thought: Maybe do a video comparing the different mountain coasters? I have never seen this done and there are quite a few now. I've ridden most of them but haven't made it over to either Rowdy Bear yet. Great job as always. One of my favorite channels for sure!
You know me, I love some amazing live entertainment, especially an amazing show. Great tips!
I agree Brandon, these tips are very useful. Plus, I like your new name Theme Park Predictions and More, it has a certain ring to it.
A video of your most anticipated coasters in Europe & Asia would be a cool video!
Heading there on a Wednesday at the end of april...cant wait
Enjoy my friend! Ride lightning rod for me! :)
Thanks for watching! đą
@@TP_Recommendations as long as it is open!! And will do
I am so excited for lighting rod I am going over spring break going in April
Go for it first thing, it's not reliable AT ALL I only got one ride on it and that was it. It has a single rider line make sure to use it even if you are in a group. You won't ride together but it shortens the wait time dramatically
Thank you very much your information blessed my wife and I.
Hey Steven! Youâre so welcome! Im glad this helped you guys!! :)
Im going to dollywood , this looks fun, reminds me of how kings dominion in va used to be
I engraved tag plates for a new Dollwood ride train last week at work.
I had never even heard of this park before, as Dollywood is never advertised in the Netherlands.
I love this video series can you please do one for every Theme/ Amusement park? Also have you been to the Holy Land Experience in Florida?
YES
I got a sweet deal at Margaritaville in Pigeon Forge last year. Itâs a really nice resort but is a little bit of a drive to the park.
Great timing for my upcoming first visit early June...
Also, my daughter is currently at 94 coasters. Is it worth the risk to ride 5 others first and then hit up Lightning Rod to be #100? The alternate plan would be to ride Lightning Rod immediately and leave the park with #99 and make her #100 be the next day at Kings Island.
Either way would be great idea. What would she want?
And congrats on the 100!!! Woohoo!
@@TP_Recommendations she wants a big name/top tier coaster to celebrate the milestone. Your video alluded to LR being down quite often so I was worried that if we waited to force LR as #100 after riding 5 other Dollywood coasters then we risk it being down and not getting to ride it at all... So we just fixed the problem this weekend. We went to Orlando this weekend and went on a couple side quests to the Fun Spots. Now she sits at 99 with either ArieForce One (if it's completed by June, which I'm doubting) or Lightning Rod waiting to be 100
I plan to go there from Canada next year.
Iâm currently in Tennessee I won a giant panda from the arcade after hurting my back and neck on the thunderhead and other wood coasters sadly I am leaving tomorrow at 10am but I went on some other coasters like mystery mine fire chaser express etc that weâre 35 mph max instead of 65 like thunderhead
2:23 RIP me I didn't ride it when I was at Dollywoodđ
Im going when you can order the passes and im really looking forward to the wild eagle!!!!!!!
My personal tip: Go on Blazing Fury at night. The wait times are sometimes really short for that ride. Iâve been able to ride that one 3 times in a row before
Wow. Wow wow that's awesome just got done seeing a video wow that's like you're in fantasy Island it's a big place a lot of rides a lot of things to do yeah I love the place gorgeous place beautiful place too Thank. You. God. God bless you đđïžđïžđïžđïžđ„°đ€ đžđ€đ”đŒđ¶đąđđ
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We are taking Our family of 11 to Dollywood for the first time December 26th through the 31st period thank you for these wonderful tips and if you have any additional ones concerning that Christmas week please let me know
Just anticipate large crowds! Be sure to eat lunch close to 11 or after 2p.
VIP or preferred parking is totally worth it! Enjoy!!!
I might have went to Dollywood before this video but thanks I thought the mystery mine wasn't that bad till I got on it đ
This is so helpful. I've been dreaming about going here for years and I'm finally going next month. Now that Big Bear is open, is it best to ride it first or still do Lightning Rod first?
Hmm... that is tough... At least with Big Bear you know it will be open and run at least 2 trains... I would head to LR first. - and then do Big Bear later in the day closer to park close... If it was me :)
make a video on a 5 year plan for walldemer in erie pa and make a 10 year plan for kings island and carowinds
What is the likelihood of the coasters being opened during the week of Thanksgiving? And how busy is Dollywood during this time? Any tips would be appreciated as we are planning to visit Dollywood on the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, 2022.
Enjoyed this video!
Hey Sherry, all coasters should be open. (except their new for 2023 coaster Obv).
they can operate until it gets under 40 degrees usually.
As for crowds, it will be busy. But a lot of people are there for the shows, so the ride lines aren't as bad. But you should look into the idea of potentially having to purchase the Time Saver Pass. Enjoy the park, it's wonderful!
My first visit ever to Dollywood will be June 28th.
cool
I went to Dollywood when I was around 9 years old and back then I had no interest in coasters, I was terrified to go on any of the awesome coasters and to this day I highly regret not going on any of the coasters.
If you can time getting a ride on wild eagle during the fireworks display itâs unbelievable!!!
Oehhh, the titel and thumbnail has changed, it looks fiređ„
Great video. We're making our first ever visit Memorial Day weekend. We will buy the Time Saver Unlimited since it will probably be very crowded. Knowing that, is there any reason for a plan of attack or just go with the flow? Also, do the Time Saver passes sell out in advance? We're going to pick our Dollywood day based on the weather and hoping to avoid being locked in to a certain day too far ahead of time.
Dude. Fun fact. I went with my fam and gf last memorial day 2021, and we bought the limited time saver. For some reason, the park was dead. Like no need whatsoever for our time saver that we had bought prior to going. The longest wait was lightning rod for 40 min. It makes no sense to me either, but just a heads up. We did go exactly on memorial day, however, so ppl were probably busy with the typical memorial day activities
Can you please do one from either bush gardens tampa or universal islands of adventure? In may me and my dad wil visit them all the way from the netherlands
my next visit is next week
Enjoy! Itâs such a great park
I have a question about Coasters is
Iâve heard somedays grouper are not accommodating to row request and some are,or just depends, and
Following Coasters with a Front Row Queue if you get me right:
Lightning Rod
Wild Eagle
Tennessee Tornado
Fire Chaser Express
4/9 coasters
Yeah some days are different. Itâs all about luck really. Thanks for watching!
And Also add Fun Spot Atlanta if you're going to Six Flags Over Georgia
What about The Goat Coaster on Goats on the Roof? How does that compare to Alpine?
Yeah both Dollywood and Cedar Point are the top parks I have to visit for my first time one of these days! When my boss said we are moving the business from SoCal to another state, I tried real hard for Tennessee! Haha We landed in Texas instead.
Depending where in Texas u are close to 2 six flags parks and a sea world
@@wrestlingandamusementparkl7789 Yeah Iâm five minutes away from Six Flags Over Texas. My home park use to be Magic Mountain for 30 years.
@@praetorian1877 Awsome. Want to go to both parks
@@wrestlingandamusementparkl7789 Fiesta Texas and Sea World are about 4 hours away.
@@praetorian1877 nice
I will say ride the train during the day and in the back half of the train. I rode it at night during their Christmas and expected to see some lights but it was pitch black. I also rode in the second car from the front and sat on the outside and was covered in soot as well as getting my eyes filled with junk.
I completely agree with the best theme park. Iâve been to Disneyland, universal studios, knotts, six flags all with season passes and nothing gets me excited like Dollywood does.
Thanks for the tips. I hope I get to run into you this season.
Hey! Youâre more than welcome! Thank you and I hope so!
My sis-in-law's family went to Disney twice last year. She said she liked Dollywood so much better. It is less crowded and you don't spend the entire day standing in line for rides.
If I buy the three day ticket do I have to buy parking 3 times?
Most likely. Unless the ticket specifies you donât
Is it really crowded week before Christmas usually? Thinking about this year.
Yes itâs gonna be busy. Iâd recommend the Time Saver pass for sure
The food looks so good. Just went to six flags great America and that place was such a dump. What airport is nearest?
To Dollywood? Knoxville:)
Hello on my hubbys account- anyone know what their doing for the Santa experience this year? Iâve seen the videos from after Covid where they had a cute viewing room set up - were trying to plan a secret Santa trip for our youngest this year - (before cmas) most of our trips have been after cmas because itâs usually an anniversary trip aside from. This past august we did our first summer trip as part of our vacation- we love Dollywood - we are taking our oldest this December (her first time going) canât wait to see her face. Any info would be great on the Christmas. Stuff - sorry about my typing I suffer from chronic pain hard to type thank you
Ps -- so no one thinks we exclude our oldest child, sheâs 27 and our other daughter is 8 - so sometimes our oldest canât always come due to her work and other commitments lol.
đââïžđââïžđșđž Is the Train Ride handicap assemble? Also is there a kids section with kid rides??
1:50 Barnstormer?
Do they still do bring a friend tickets when you buy a pass ?
Not for free :) but discount tickets yes
@@TP_Recommendations how much of a discount ?
Why is Dollywood one of your favorite parks to visit? I know that is probably a loaded question đ
Environment, rides, setting, food :)
@@TP_Recommendations environment is huge for me⊠itâs why I like Knotts Berry farm, it has a country vibe. Im really looking forward to Dollywood now
Is it worth going to?
YES!!
I am in a wheelchair and will not be riding any rides. Is there any kind of a discount to enter Dollywood just to eat lunch/dinner and look around or do I still pay the outragious price?
Nope since Dollywood offers so many shows and entertainment. Plus other thing other than rides.
You can still ride rides. Just get the disability pass.
@@TP_Recommendations Please, give me more info on the disability pass
I would google it. Or check their website and / or call the park.
I donât know all of the details about it. đđą
btw, I see what you did with your channel name, that's a good solution to your quandary
Thank you! Iâm glad someone noticed :-))
Good video. We will have the opportunity to visit in May on a Monday but won't arrive until noon. So u think we will still have time to do a lot at the park? We are not massively into all the coasters
Dollywood or Silver Dollar City?
Sdc đŻ
Not true tornado is running two trains
We are considering the VIP Tour as we will be visiting during the week before Christmas- have you done that before?
I have not! But since youâre visiting during that time - Iâd recommend it for sure! It will be busy.
@@TP_Recommendations Should I do 2 days- one with the tour and one without? Or do you think one day with the tour guide would cover everything?
Hello from Gatlinburg Tennessee Great Smoky mountains national park... Great job! I'm on CZcams The Gatlinburg Hussey if you'd like to check it out..I make daily Vlogs of Gatlinburg Tennessee...Have fun everyone
Thank you! I appreciate that!
@@TP_Recommendations Absolutely!!! I get free tickets to Dollywood too if you're in town soon...maybe give me a shout out..haha. Great job, again!