2025 Dollywood Season Passes Simplified | Blackout Dates, Benefits & More!

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

We hope this video helps you decide which Dollywood Season Passes for the 2025 season would be best for you and your family. Let us know if you have questions and check out these videos mentioned: Splash Country Water Park Dining ► kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHrWhqKZpdepeLs Water Park Food Guide ► kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJC2nZtoar-FndE

[@Msemjay420]

You always have the most organized, informational videos. Thank you guys for all you do to help us travelers!

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Our pleasure! We hope it helps other families pick out the right Dollywood passes!

[@ohiometal1]

I'm from north central Ohio. I live a hop-skip and jump away from Cedar Point. I get a season pass every year. I came to Gatlinburg in August and went to Dollywood for the 1st time. It was so amazing. I'd rather drive 9 hours to Dollywood than go back to Cedar Point. I'm actually moving to the area next spring. So it looks like I will be getting a season pass to Dollywood. Thank you for this video. I have been watching and enjoying your videos for a few months now.

[@Thewindingstairs747]

Good to know. This flooding has probably knocked me out of coming this Christmas. I’ve got too much to clean up now

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Sorry to hear, hope the rest of clean up goes well!

[@Thewindingstairs747]

@@AdventureIsOutThere I consider myself blessed and I just can’t complain one bit! Some that were affected would love to only have the damage I have. Some folks will never be found in sure

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

@@Thewindingstairs747 it’s a sobering reminder how every breath is a blessing!

[@jamesmclamb8578]

We're finishing our first year of Dollywood visits. Heading back for our third trip from central NC on November 6. Plan to also do a December trip before Christmas. We bought Gold Passes before our first trip and we learned the vast majority of the information from your video similar to this last year. It is extremely helpful. We plan to purchase our 2025 Gold Passes as soon as they're available.

[@Moose-man]

Several things very useful & helpful I believe. Defining “season pass” is very good for those not familiar. I thought cost comparison across the last 3 years was very interesting. The breakdown of what the 3 types of passes get you is very helpful; have not seen anyone explain it so thoroughly! I really like how I can scroll to specific points of interest as you have broken it down on the scroll bar if we are just looking for something specific. Best time to come is very helpful! Well done!!

[@carolcampbell7890]

This is so great to know n you explained it great, definitely getting a diamond pass when we move there. Thanks for sharing ! Keith & CC

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Happy to help Keith & CC!

[@JulieHardenBus96]

As always great job Ryan

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Thanks Julie!

[@JaeEleutheria]

Thank you for this. Not entirely sure we're gonna go to Dollywood often enough next year to warrant a season pass, but now it's a good reference to look into should we decide to. Went there the first time this past Wednesday and had a lot of fun despite Fall Break making it very busy. Definitely intend to go back sometime next year. I think my 10 year old prefers Soaky Mountain Waterpark and I'm also considering whether I'd want a season pass for that one. We're up in Greeneville so it's about an hour+ drive down there.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Our pleasure! Glad you had a good time despite crowds!

[@sandib9152]

Thanks for the info. I will be renewing my diamond pass. Its been worth it as much as i go to dollywood lol. I love riding the coasters but especially big bear..

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Our pleasure Sandi!

[@roarkfabworks]

Passes work out well for us. We like stopping in for a couple hours at a time. Looking forward to getting our diamond passes again.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Not feeling rushed to do everything in 1 day is a nice benefit of having a pass!

[@muradhasanjoy19]

I really loved this one!

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

👍

[@lisaeric2009]

I should have waited on you're video because you answered my question

[@lisaeric2009]

What a Beautiful Log Cabin Home

[@ashleyfrank2303]

Love your videos! They are so helpful! If my husband bought a season pass, and I didn't, could I technically be his "bring a friend?" We live in Ohio and I'm not sure we could come more than once or twice. Just wondering what makes the most sense financially. Thanks!

[@charlottecharlton]

Thanks for the info! For the gold pass can you upgrade the cup to an all season cup?

[@klw1463]

Great video! Does the 1 day cup allow for the gold pass allow for free refills on frozen drinks on the day you get it, or just soda? I've heard conflicting information. Thanks!

[@LenoraRoseen]

A couple of clarifications on the Silver passes and associated Bring-a-Friend tickets: The Silver BAFs actually have MORE blackout dates than the sliver passes. There are two different calendars to check. If 2025 is like this season was, I think the Silver BAFs won’t be valid on any Fridays or Saturdays for the whole season. Also Silver passes do NOT get a 10% discount on food and merch. The 10% discount only applies to lodging at the resorts. (This was a disappointment for us, because at a quick glance the chart is slightly misleading.) We always enjoy your videos-super helpful!

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Looks like they made that change public of taking away the 10% silver passes have after this video was created. Same with the BAF blackout dates as the calendar was not out yet. They have always traditionally had BAF tickets match what the pass they were associate with. Thanks!

[@RobOlgatree]

Ryan , are the passes pro-rated for April or May purchases ? A keeper of a beehive of activities 😅 Thanks for the awesome information !

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

No, they don’t pro-rate Dollywood passes as the season goes on. They are currently selling 2024 silver passes for $174.

[@LyonsDenAdventures]

Very diasapointed in my cheap mug (i dont see it working for hot drinks)..I just found out only the the renewal people get the nice mugs (tumblers). A bit misleading also only the renewal's get the dollywood cinnamon bread each month. 😕 That is no fault of yours, as I love your channel its just a small black eye on Dollywood. please keep up the good work. 😊

[@nathanc6204]

We just went to Dollywood this past Thursday, 10/10/24, and it was the busiest I've ever seen. They were using the Splash Country parking lot and all the big rides had 45-70 minute waits all day. I figured all of Florida came to Tennessee to avoid Hurricane Milton.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

We have heard there were lots of floridans who came up to this area to get away!

[@kariakin2109]

A lot of area school districts were also on fall break, including the larger ones. That probably contributed too.

[@majickchick6307]

With almost all surrounding counties having fall break it tends to be packed also march during soring break and the sevier county days worst days to go

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

@@majickchick6307 👍

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

@@kariakin2109 👍

[@thekerleykrew9888]

Thank you so much. I wonder what the new restaurant will be like and what the new 50m attraction will be for 2026…

[@TheTennesseeFamily2022]

Thank you, for this amazing video! Wish I had seen it sooner! Does the free monthly cinnamon bread only apply to those who got the early passes? I don’t see it listed now as a perk of diamond.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Yes, it’s a perk that was only available early on.

[@TheTennesseeFamily2022]

@ Thank you! Appreciate y’all! Your videos are very helpful!

[@lydiarando7010]

Great information. Just returned and had a blast with my grandbabies. Does locals get discounts on Dollywood tickets?

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Locals don’t get a discount. However they do have Sevier County days were locals can get a heavily discounted ticket & then pay up to become a pass.

[@judyjohnson400]

I hopped online but don't see passes available. Do they go on sale at a certain time of day? Thanks so much. Love the channel.

[@norabradley9108]

🍀 Hope you're feeling much better today 😊

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

I am, thanks!

[@RedVavel]

Thank you for the information as always. When would be a good time to see the fall colors during Octobers generally? Like is the whole month pretty much a good time or should you come later in the month?

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Every year the forecast can vary, but I would aim for mid-end of October.

[@RedVavel]

Got it and thank you

[@majickchick6307]

Getting us all diamonds Monday kids insisted the cinnamon bread renew was well worth it for us

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Enjoy!

[@stacywildman1946]

Just found your channel and this video was both informative and helpful. Gave you a thumbs up and subscribed. I do have one question that I'm sure you will be able to answer. My family is going to Dollywood on Oct 17th. Will we be able to upgrade our tickets to season passes while we are there?

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

If you have existing passes you can renew them for the 2025 season on the 17th. You just can’t buy new 2025 passes until October 28th. Welcome to the channel!

[@stacywildman1946]

@@AdventureIsOutThere , ok. Thank you for the response. Do you know if we can apply the tickets purchased on the 17th towards the purchase of passes on the 28th? Trying to decide if we should go on the 17th or wait until the 28th or after? Does that make sense?

[@debraevans6993]

Thank you. I thought about the season passes. Since you explained them, I decided that wouldn't work for us. Thanks!! Also, do you know if Roaring Fork or Parsons trail(?) ( Cades Cove) are open. Heading up there week after next. Again, thanks for the great info.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Happy to help you decide if Dollywood passes were right for you or not. www.nps.gov/grsm will always list out any roads that are closed.

[@MichaelKnight-pw9sc]

This is a good video very helpful thanks from Bob and Barbara Bicknell 🎃🍁

[@dougrussell4805]

Great info! Question on the Gold Pass BAFF: Is that only 2 free tix for the entire term of the pass? Or is it bring 2 friends as many times during the pass season? (Asking for a 'friend' LOL) Thanks very much!!!

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

2 total for the season. Once used they are gone.

[@FayeGehris]

Planning for our Annual visit to Sevierville and Dollywood. My teenage granddaughter’s want to come with us so we cannot avoid no school time. I know it will be crazy busy but because of all their other obligations, we are looking at either the week of 6/29/25 to 7/5/25 or 7/6/25 to 7/12/25. In your opinion, which of these weeks might be the least crazy?

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Closer to Independence Day will be the craziest IMO. I would do 7/6-7/12.

[@FayeGehris]

@@AdventureIsOutThere Thank you so much Love your videos. We watched them to plan our first visit in Fall 2022. We were able to pick out all the things we wanted to do ahead of time thanks to your videos. Appreciate the most that you focus on costs, menus and open times. Our goal is to go to Dollywood for each season’s festival. So July will be summer, then we will only need to visit in early Spring to complete the goal

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

@@FayeGehris happy to help!

[@dorannlatarski6234]

Thanks for the info! What if you have a Gold pass and want to upgrade to Diamond pass, can we do that during this renewal period?

[@charlottecharlton]

@@dorannlatarski6234 I would like to know this info as well

[@wesmckinney576]

For the BAFF tickets is that for every visit to the park or one-time use?

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

One time tickets

[@teresawilliams662]

We are a family of 5. Would we be able to purchase 1 diamond pass and then use the 4 being a friend tickets. We typically only go 1 time a year between September and October

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Sounds like a plan!

[@carolandrews3770]

If a parent or grandparents buys a silver pass for kids/grandkids, and if parents/grandparents goes to park after 12/15 can they bring kids/grandkids while kids have silver pass?

[@lisagooding1184]

I just bought 2025 season pass. Is it a use once pass and done or a multi use pass?

[@ladyflem5727]

Hi! If I have a diamond pass, does my husband also need a pass or would he be included under the BAFF? Our child will be 3, so they would be free.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

The 4 BAF tickets you get with a diamond can be used by anyone at anytime the park is open starting March 2025.

[@lisaeric2009]

I was just wondering if you are 62 years old can you still buy a season pass or no

[@tishawolf7276]

When's the best time to catch Dolly at Dollywood for the first time? Cuz I would love to meet Dolly?

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

We cover that at the end of the video

[@deepwaterbluesky]

If we are going thanksgiving of this year 2024, would these season passes be valid?

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Yes, we cover how 2025 season passes can be used for the remainder of 2024.

[@deepwaterbluesky]

But we couldn’t use the BAF perks. Can we just buy the 2024 one and use BAF? We weren’t coming next year just this fall.

[@Knox1087]

If parents have gold passes, and kids have silver passes, the silver blackout dates dont apply, correct? (As long as theyre with a parent, of course) Is there a specific age cutoff for that policy?

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Correct, children’s silver passes (ages 4-9) do not have blackout dates.

[@Knox1087]

@@AdventureIsOutThere thank you! So weird that it ends at age 9, though... Not like I'm gonna send my 10 year old to DW by herself 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

@@Knox1087 our pleasure!

[@deed421]

I get paid on the 25th to renew would that be ok to get the same price

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

I believe the renewal pricing goes through October 27th.

[@PaulaDavenport-m7q]

These season passes, are they? The prices are per person or per family

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

We clarify season, not annual passes at the beginning. Price per person.

[@williamphillips777]

Ah man, i was thinking of getting season pass but we are going next week. Says the next pass goes on sale on oct 28. Am i just out of luck? I just picked the wrong dates to go😢

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

You can renew passes now, new 2025 passes go on sale October 28th. They are only selling new 2024 passes until then.

[@williamphillips777]

@@AdventureIsOutThere do I have to buy them at the park? Doesn't look like I can get this years. I figured I get 2 x 2024 silver and bring grandparents on 2 days for next week.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

@@williamphillips777 2024 is available online. They would only be good until Jan 5th. You could always check in person if there is any way to get new 2025 passes before OCT 28th, but don’t be surprised if the answer is no.

[@matthewgrubb1438]

If you buy the gold or diamond season passes, can you only use 1 BAF pass at a time or can you use multiple BAF passes

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

I mentioned in the video you can use them all in 1 day of over multiple days.

[@matthewgrubb1438]

@@AdventureIsOutThere thank you I must have messed that. It’s hard to watch things on TV when the grandkids are over look

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

@@matthewgrubb1438 👍

[@jcr1530]

Do they mail your season pass to you or do you pick them up on your first visit?

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

They don't mail passes. I never had a physical copy during this season. You can access you pass via Dollywood app and I saved our passes to my apple wallet. You can have a hard copy made at any ticket booth if you want one.

[@jcr1530]

@@AdventureIsOutThere Thanks. I wasn’t sure how it worked.

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

@@jcr1530 our pleasure!

[@deed421]

So if I renew around the 25th I will be ok

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

You should be.

[@minnieduncan0806]

So the passes are from March thru December?

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

March 8th was the 1st day of the 2024 season & Jan 5th is the last day (281 days planned to be opened). 2025 Dollywood season schedule is coming soon.

[@minnieduncan0806]

@@AdventureIsOutThere thank you for answering my question. . I didn’t know if it meant fall winter season and spring summer season.

[@HenriettaSamantha]

9284 Gisselle Unions

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

🤷‍♂️

[@olafpamela]

Thanks for sharing, explanation of the season passes.👍🏻😃⛰️

[@AdventureIsOutThere]

Our pleasure Pamela, we hope it helps other families!