What to Expect at Dollywood ~ Pigeon Forge, TN {Dollywood Reviews}
Are you thinking about visiting Dollywood and wondering what to expect with park attendance and virus protocols? Looking for good Dollywood reviews to help you with planning your visit? We know how you feel… that was us, not that long ago!
Our family just returned from a Smoky Mountains getaway, which included a day spent at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
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This was our first time visiting Dollywood and we were very impressed with the theme park overall, as well as their concern for guests with new safety measures in place since re-opening in June 2020.
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We are SO excited to share with you our experience with everything from crowd sizes, ride wait times, masks, social distancing, sanitizing and so much more!
Grab your vacation planning notes, then check out our video on “What to Expect After the Re-Opening of Dollywood.”
Step Inside Dollywood with Us!
Hope you enjoy!
“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” ~ Dolly Parton
Know Before You Go
We’ve included information below that we found useful when planning our day at Dollywood. We hope it helps you, too!
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- Phone: 1-800-DOLLYWOOD (Reservations = Option 2)
- Address: 2525 DreamMore Way, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
- Website: https://www.dollywood.com/
- Social Media: Dollywood can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
- Food Allergies: If you have questions regarding food allergies and food served within the park, check Dollywood’s website for more information.
- Tip: Tennessee weather is hot! Be sure to take advantage of the complimentary ice-water, which is offered by places throughout the park, that sell food. (Per Park Rules: Guests are only allowed to bring one sealed bottle of water into the park. Guests are not allowed to bring outside food or drink into the park. If you wish to leave Dollywood and dine elsewhere, you can re-enter the park, as long as your hand is stamped.)
Read about our other adventures in Tennessee:
- Wonderful Children’s Books About Tennessee and the Smoky Mountains
- Horse Back Riding Through The Foothills Of The Smoky Mountains – Townsend
- Soar Through The Treetop World Of Anakeesta – Gatlinburg
- Tuckaleechee Caverns – 12 Interesting Facts You Need To Know – Townsend
- Smoky Mountain Farm Stay: Pioneer Cabins and Guest Farm (Townsend, TN)
- Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies (Gatlinburg, TN)
Also be sure to check out our Top 30 Gift Ideas for Travelers. It is full of unique gift ideas for those in your life who love to travel… or to add to your own personal carry-on. We’ve even included the one item we won’t go to a theme park without! It might surprise you!
32 Comments
Lisa Manderino
I have been to a few amusement parks since they started opening back up and have thought they did a great job keeping everyone safe. I would love to go to Dollywood!
Charlene
This was our first visit to Dollywood and we would definitely go back! They did an incredible job! Sounds like you’ve been busy exploring too since everything is re-opening! Where have you been?!
Lori Nielsen
I love that there are no crowds! Almost makes it worth wearing masks. 🙂
Charlene
There was plenty of space… it was great! The real feel temp that day was 103 degrees, so the masks were definitely toasty. Glad there were mask free zones and plenty of complimentary ice-waters on hand!
Alison
We haven’t been to Dollywood yet, but I’m so glad to hear they’re doing a great job with the “new normal.” Can’t wait to visit!
Charlene
We would absolutely go back! Dollywood did a fantastic job!
Stacey Billingsley
I love Dollywood! We haven’t been in a few years; we spend a lot of time at Dollywood’s sister park, Silver Dollar City, though. We need to plan another trip to Dollywood soon. My husband’s favorite national park is the Smokies, so we love to get back to the area for that, too.
Charlene
You can’t go wrong with Dollywood and the Smokey Mountains! I hope you get to visit again sometime soon, we’re so glad we did.
Leslie
I’ve never been to
Dollywood. Looks like fun!
Charlene
Great fun, we highly recommend.
Carey
I remember Dollywood being so much fun when I was kid. My parents want to take a family trip but not sure if there is enough to keep my almost two years old entertained. My four year old in the other hand would have a blast.
Charlene
I agree, two years old for a theme park would be tricky I think. Best wishes on deciding when to visit with your parents and family.
Sara
We haven’t been to Dollywood yet, but it’s within driving distance so hopefully we can get there soon.
Charlene
I hope you can visit sometime too. Dollywood was a blast!
melissa
We’ve never been to Dollywood, but it looks like great fun! It seems like they have some good Covid policies in place to try and keep everyone safe, so that is great to hear! Thanks for sharing your experience!
Charlene
Sure thing! We were impressed also with their efforts.
Missy
I have heard of Dollywood and would like to visit. Glad to see what their procedures are.
Charlene
I hope you get a chance to visit Dollywood. We had a great time and would definitely go back!
Barbara
The Smokey Mountains look so peaceful and beautiful! Thanks for sharing your experience!
Charlene
Yaaasssss to the Smokey Mountains! They are so gorgeous. Dollywood is tucked inside too, so much of the park we couldn’t even see from the outside. Such a gem!
Leeanne
I haven’t been to Dollywood since I was a kid. I love that they are doing so much to keep visitors safe. Having the mask free zones for a break is a great idea too.
Charlene
I couldn’t agree more! Hope you get to visit again sometime to walk down memory lane.
kmf
Great video to inform people what to expect before they go. The rides look like so much fun.
Charlene
Thank you! Yes, the rides are wonderful… various thrill levels for everyone too!
Chantelle
We plan on visiting the smoky mountains and Dollywood sounds super fun!
Charlene
YAY! How fun!! Dollywood is definitely worth checking-out. Safe travels.
Cindy Mailhot
I hear so much about this place, I really want to go.
Charlene
We loved Dollywood, it is definitely worth exploring!
Cindy
I’ll be in the area this fall! Thanks for the info.
Charlene
You’re so lucky! I bet the Smokey Mountains are gorgeous in the fall!
Beth Steigerwalt
Thank you for your detailed account of reopening! Dollywood looks like a fun amusement park. I appreciate that they are attentive to health regulations, but still allowing people to have fun! Thanks for your blog and also your tube video. Great job!
Charlene
Aw, of course and thank you for your kind words. Dollywood did a fantastic job and I hope to visit again sometime!