— Tripadvisor, 2022
Fall is a special time in the Smoky Mountains. The changing colors of the leaves remind us to pause and reflect on the beauty that surrounds us. We extend an invitation to you and your family to join us for a bountiful harvest season featuring the best fall event, foods, entertainment and more.
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Sept. 20 - Oct. 30, 2023
Experience the beauty of a Smoky Mountain fall as the forests come alive with vivid color, the smells of apple and pumpkin treats waft through the streets, and the sounds of thrilling rides fill the air with adventure. After sundown, award-winning Great Pumpkin LumiNights presented by Covenant Health glows even brighter with more than 12,000 illuminated pumpkins.
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Dollywood’s largest-ever park expansion, Wildwood Grove, is getting even bigger! Debuting in the spring of 2023, Big Bear Mountain will be the longest coaster at Dollywood, taking guests of all ages on an unforgettable family-friendly expedition in search of the Big Bear.
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Soar through the hillsides with a birdseye view on Wild Eagle, catching a glimpse of the grandeur of the Smoky Mountains during their fall transformation.
Become immersed in the sounds of Appalachia as toe-tapping tunes and inspirational hymns fill every peak and valley this season.
Harvest time brings to the table the tastes of apple, pumpkin and more as the cornerstones of our fall flavor palette.
Elevate your family's table and more with a curated selection of fall decor found at Mountain Laurel HOME.
Dollywood is conveniently located just 200 miles east of Nashville and 230 miles north of Atlanta in scenic Pigeon Forge at the gateway of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Make yourself right at home for the fall season, even before you arrive and see the beautiful fall colors.
See Dolly Parton’s Stampede where 32 magnificent horses and a cast of top-notch riders take you on a thrilling family-friendly adventure. Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show invites you to join the most famous pirate, Blackbeard, and his quartermaster, Calico Jack, as they lead their crews in a battle on land, on deck, in water and high above full-sized pirate ships in an indoor hideaway lagoon! Both shows include a fabulous four-course feast!
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Stay and play with us at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa for a complete Smoky Mountain vacation adventure.
Did you want to visit one, two or three days? Buy tickets online or when you arrive at the park.
Become a Passholder now to ride the all-new Big Bear Mountain and visit during every season this year.
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