Dollywood’s 40th Anniversary Special Offers: Celebrate with a Friend at 1986 Prices!

Dollywood is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025 with special offers that make it easier to share the experience with friends and family.

May 3, 2025 Only: Bring a Friend for Just $12.95!

For one day only on May 3, 2025, the park is offering a deal that takes us back to 1986. When you purchase a Silver or Gold Season Pass on May 3, you can get a Bring-A-Friend ticket for just $12.95 – the same price as a Dollywood ticket when the park first opened 40 years ago.

This offer is only available on May 3 and ends at midnight, so you'll need to act fast to lock in this price.

Gold and Diamond Passholder May Specials

Already have a Gold or Diamond Season Pass? You can still take advantage of special anniversary pricing with these exclusive May offers:

• Dollywood Park: Bring-A-Friend for $40 – Gold and Diamond Passholders can purchase Bring-A-Friend tickets for $40 (+tax) throughout May. This is a good chance to introduce someone to Dollywood's rides, shows, and Smoky Mountain charm.
• Splash Country: Bring-A-Friend for $25 – As Dollywood's Splash Country celebrates its 25th anniversary, Two-Park Gold and Diamond Passholders can get Bring-A-Friend tickets for $25 (+tax) in May. The water park opens Saturday, May 10.

To redeem either of these special offers, simply log into your My Dollywood account.

What's New for the 40th Anniversary Season

The 2025 season includes several new additions and events to mark the anniversary:

• A new stage show about the park's history of entertainment
• A drone and fireworks show for the 40th anniversary
• A refreshed Country Fair area with seasonal themes during Harvest Festival and Smoky Mountain Christmas
• The Imagination Playhouse, bringing Dolly's Imagination Library books to life on stage
• New meet-and-greet opportunities during summer
• Regular festivals including the I Will Always Love You Music Festival, Flower & Food Festival, Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration, Harvest Festival, and Smoky Mountain Christmas

Season Pass Options

Dollywood offers several pass options:

• Silver Pass: Access to the park with some blackout dates, includes 2 Bring-A-Friend tickets (with blackout dates) and $5 discount on 1-Day tickets
• Gold Pass: No blackout dates, 2 Bring-A-Friend tickets (no blackout dates), free parking, 15% off on select dining and shopping, and $10 discount on 1-Day tickets
• Diamond Pass: Four Bring-A-Friend Free tickets, free parking, larger discounts on dining and shopping, a 40th anniversary refill mug, discounts on TimeSaver passes and VIP tours, and access to Dollywood's Splash Country

Two-Park options are available for each tier, which add access to Splash Country water park.

Additional Pass Options

You can enhance your Season Pass with:

• Payment Plans: Pay for your Season Pass over six monthly payments
• All-Season Dining Pass: For $65+tax, Two-Park Pass holders can add the Water Park Dining Pass for one meal and one snack during each visit to Splash Country
• Military Discounts: Reduced pricing for U.S. active or retired military, veterans, military reservists, and their dependents

Visit Dollywood.com/tickets/season-passes to get your Season Pass.