Get ready to get into the holiday spirit with a visit to the Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood! This award winning festival celebrates the joys of Christmas with thousands of sparking lights, holiday musical productions and the nightly Parade of Many Colors! Here is everything you need to know about attending Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood:

1. What to Expect

Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood is a wonderful event that has become a popular annual tradition for families from all over the world! This year is particularly exciting as it features Dollywood’s largest Christmas expansion ever with Glacier Ridge, a winter wonderland filled with sparkling displays and a spectacular 50-foot video motion Christmas tree! The Smoky Mountain Christmas features several fantastic holiday shows, including Christmas in the Smokies, It’s a Wonderful Life , ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas and the Kingdom Heirs: Heart of Christmas. If you have kids in your family, they will love the opportunity to meet some of their favorite holiday characters such as Rudolph and his friends. They might even get lucky enough to meet Santa Claus himself! The highlight of the evening is the Parade of Many Colors, a festive parade with vibrant floats, interactive characters and several other fun surprises!

2. Dates, Times and Location

Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood runs from November to early January with various hours on each day of operation. When planning your visit, please consult the official Dollywood operating calendar to find the exact hours for a specific date. You can also use the operating calendar to download the daily show schedule to plan your day. Weekends are generally more busy than weekdays, but the park hours are also longer to accommodate the crowds. Note that Dollywood is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Dollywood is conveniently located at the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in scenic Pigeon Forge. The park address is 700 Dollywood Parks Boulevard, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.

3. Ticket Information

There are various ticket options to the Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood, including 1 day tickets, 2 day tickets, 3 day tickets and season passes. Your ticket not only includes all of the festivities of the Smoky Mountain Christmas, but all of the other regular rides and attractions at Dollywood! This means that after seeing a show, you can enjoy a thrilling ride on the Wild Eagle roller coaster or a scenic 5-mile journey through the foothills of the Smokies aboard the Dollywood Express steam train! If you want to upgrade your visit, consider the TimeSaver Line Management Pass. This pass is available for an extra fee and allows you to make unlimited daily show reservations and access expedited ride entrances throughout the day of your choice.

Check out our Dollywood coupons today to enjoy a discounted visit to the Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood! We hope that you and your family have a wonderful holiday season!