PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Monday, Nov. 10, 2025) — With Christmas just 45 days away, Dollywood has several special ticket offers designed to make finding the perfect gift to put under the tree a little easier.
Currently, Dollywood’s Public Employees Appreciation Days are under way, offering a $59 one-day ticket for members of the military, first responders, school system employees, government employees and medical employees who have verified their employment status through ID.me. Verified public employees may purchase up to six $59 one-day admission tickets to Dollywood theme park as part of the program. Tickets are valid for use through Nov. 23.
The Salute to Veterans Season Pass Sale provides an extra Bring-A-Friend Free ticket to use this Christmas for any 2026 Military Season Pass purchased now through Nov. 16. The Bring-A-Friend Free tickets are valid for use until Dec. 14.
Just in time for the holidays, guests can enjoy a little extra cheer with a new ticket that provides $10 off regular one-day adult admission tickets. This limited-time offer is available through Nov. 23.
Additionally, special Black Friday and Cyber Monday Season Pass offers will be available later this month. On Black Friday (Nov. 28), guests receive free one-time preferred parking valid in 2026 with any Gold or Diamond Season Pass purchase. On Saturday (Nov. 29), guests can save $10 on Dollywood’s Splash Country dining passes with the purchase of any two-park season pass. For Cyber Monday (Dec. 1), guests who purchase any season pass receive a one-ride TimeSaver valid to use at NightFlight Expedition on select dates in 2026.
Finally, guests looking to secure their 2026 season pass in time to take advantage of the $40 Smoky Mountain Christmas Bring-A-Friend ticket should plan to purchase by the Nov. 30 deadline.
Dollywood’s resort properties—Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, and Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort—also have offers available for families ready to celebrate the holidays in the Smokies. The Kid’s Holiday Stay & Play Package allows those staying at either property to receive two free children’s one-day Dollywood admission tickets with the purchase of two one-day adult admission tickets. This offer can be booked now through Jan. 3, 2026 for travel through Jan. 4, 2026.
The resorts’ Cyber Weekend offer provides an opportunity for guests to save 35%
For anyone wishing to share the magic of creating cherished family memories, Dollywood season passes are the best gift to give loved ones. Season Passes purchased during Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana include admission to this year’s festival. Guests can purchase their 2026 Season Pass or upgrade their regular admission ticket on the day of their visit. Ticket purchasers receive credit for the value of a regular one-day ticket toward purchasing a 2026 Season Pass, a year which includes the debut of the exciting NightFlight Expedition.
At a cost of more than $50 million, NightFlight Expedition is the largest attraction investment in the history of Dollywood Parks & Resorts. It is scheduled to open in Spring 2026 and is the first attraction experience of its kind in the world with four unique features combined into one groundbreaking ride sure to delight guests of all ages.
For more information about Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas festival or 2026 season passes, please visit Dollywood.com or download the Dollywood app.
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About Dollywood Parks & Resorts: A highly awarded and widely recognized leader in the amusement industry, Dollywood Parks & Resorts—which celebrates its 40th anniversary season in 2025—consists of the 165-acre Dollywood theme park; the 35-acre Dollywood’s Splash Country; and two award-winning resort properties: Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, and Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort. As unique as its namesake and owner Dolly Parton, Dollywood is the 2010 Applause Award winner, the theme park industry’s highest accolade; winner of 64 Golden Ticket Awards; and recipient of 28 Brass Ring Awards for Live Entertainment. The park is located near Great Smoky Mountains National Park and earned the Golden Ticket Award for the Best Park in the world in 2023. In 2022 and 2024, Dollywood was named by Tripadvisor as the #1 theme park in the country based on actual guest reviews. It also has been recognized as a top U.S. theme park by USA Today on multiple occasions. Dollywood is open mid-March through early January and offers rides and attractions, shows and crafters authentic to the East Tennessee region. Dollywood’s Splash Country, recognized by the Travel Channel and Tripadvisor as one of the country’s most beautiful water parks, operates from mid-May to mid-September. Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa as well as Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort provide guests with spectacular mountain views and family-friendly amenities next door to Dollywood theme park and Dollywood’s Splash Country. For more information, visit dollywood.com. Operating days and hours vary.
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Pete Owens: Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations, (865) 428-9486, (865) 755-7972 or [email protected]
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