The Dollywood website suggests weekdays as the best time to visit, with Thursday recommended in the spring, Thursday and Friday in the summer, and all weekdays in the holiday season, freeing up weekends to explore some bucket list Tennessee sights. Weekends will always be busier, with events and frequent discounts that draw in crowds. Sundays can be better than Saturdays, because people leave early to get home for the upcoming workweek.
The time of your visit can also help. The big rush entry rush is between opening at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., so getting there in the early morning is a great idea — the earlier you can arrive, the better. The last hour before closing is less crowded because people are heading out to beat the departure rush.
If you are worried about the weather, spring is an excellent time — with average highs in the mid-to-high 70s degrees Fahrenheit until June, when it spikes to the mid-80s. April is also regarded as a good month, but check spring break weeks for schools in the area, as that is prime time for theme parks. Mid-summer, when kids are out of school, will usually be busy, particularly for the water park — Dollywood Splash Country.
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