How long are the waits at Dollywood? Skip long lines with these time-saving passes

There are loads of fun to be had at a theme park during the summer. But what’s not fun is standing in the long lines, waiting to feel the brief thrill of a roller coaster or attraction, especially on those brutal hot summer days.

Dollywood is no different. The park has some of its busiest days during the summer months. Average wait times are near 40 minutes for some rides, according to queue-times.com, which tracks wait times and crowd data for theme parks around the world. The wait to enjoy a ride can even be close to an hour on really crowded days.

But there’s a way to skip all of that!

How to skip long lines at Dollywood

Dollywood TimeSaver passes grant access to expedited lines at select rides, including popular rides like Lightning Rod and Big Bear Mountain, and priority seating at shows.

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Ranging from $60 to $99, the passes are an add-on to general admission tickets and are available in three tiers.

Here’s what you get with each TimeSaver tier:

1-Day Dollywood TimeSaver

• $60+ per person
• Grants only five expedited entries to 12 specific attractions, including priority seating at shows in Dollywood theaters
• Can only be used once at Dragonflier and FireChaser Express
• Not valid at Lightning Rod or Big Bear Mountain

1-Day Dollywood TimeSaver Plus

• $80+ per person
• Grants unlimited expedited entries to 13 specific attractions, including priority seating at shows in Dollywood theaters
• Can only be used once at FireChaser Express and Lightning Rod
• Not valid at Big Bear Mountain

1-Day TimeSaver Premium

• $99 per person
• Grants unlimited expedited entries to 15 specific attractions, including priority seating at shows in Dollywood theaters
• Can only be used once at Big Bear Mountain

More information about TimeSaver passes is available at Dollywood.com.

What Dollywood rides can you get on with a TimeSaver pass?

Fourteen rides and theaters are eligible through TimeSaver passes: Barnstormer, Dragonflier, Drop Line, FireChaser Express, Mystery Mine, Sky Rider, Smoky Mountain River Rampage, Tennessee Tornado, Thunderhead, Waltzing Swinger, Wild Eagle, Celebrity Theater, Pines Theater and Showstreet Palace Theater.

Lightning Rod is only eligible with the plus option and Big Bear Mountain only becomes eligible with the premium option. Each ride is limited to one express entry per Dollywood visit depending of which TimeSaver tier you have.

Show reservations must be made in the TimeSaver Reservation Center to select your show time.

Dollywood TimeSaver deals

Dollywood Gold and Diamond passholders can receive discounts up to $10 off on TimeSaver passes.

Guests at a Dollywood resort (DreamMore, HeartSong Lodge) receive a complimentary TimeSaver with the purchase of theme park tickets or a season pass.

How much does Dollywood cost?

Dollywood tickets are $92 for adults. Child and senior tickets are $82.

Season passes that offer access to festivals and events throughout the year, discounts and other benefits are $174-$249. Payment plans are available.

Dollywood tickets and season passes can be purchased at Dollywood.com.

Devarrick Turner is a trending news reporter. Email devarrick.turner@knoxnews.com. On X, formerly known as Twitter @dturner1208. 

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