The Ultimate Guide to Dollywood

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Dollywood in Pigeon Forge Tennessee is considered by many as one of the best theme parks in the world. The park has a total of 9 roller coasters including the world famous Lightning Rod and puts on lots of shows and seasonal events each year. I've made the trip out to Dollywood over 20 times in the last 5 years and have learned a lot about the park and how to get the most out of my day when I visit. My goal was to put a video together that would give you the best tips and tricks to make your visit to Dollywood the best it can be. I'll go over the best order for getting all the roller coasters, parking, tickets, when to arrive at the park, the best places in the park to get food, the best attractions and even the world famous cinnamon bread from the Grist Mill. I also reached out to my followers to learn even more about the park and things they enjoy most when visiting. Thank you so much to everyone that helped out with answers. Credit to Dollywood at 6:42 food photo and website pictures.
Thanks so much for watching and have a great day!
0:00 Intro
0:51 Parking, Tickets, Getting into the park
2:16 Best Order for Coaster Credits
5:39 Best Food at Dollywood
7:18 Best Flat Rides
9:12 Seasonal Events
10:35 Grist Mill (Cinnamon Bread)

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@haleyann5127 3 жыл бұрын

The fact that this was posted 8 hours ago and I'm going to Dollywood tomorrow is too perfect

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you have a safe and fun trip

@summerbra8269 3 жыл бұрын

LUCKY I SO BADLY WANNA GOOOO

@Bribelle1989 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to Dollywood in like two weeks lol

@Bribelle1989 3 жыл бұрын

@5k with no videos the food is great!!

@angelickiyahroad1005 3 жыл бұрын

@5k with no videos hope you had fun today I'm going friday how was ir :D

@Andypercent 4 ай бұрын

I found that the time savers are a game changer and the time savers with this plan is guaranteed to make you have a great time.

@tismejaytee 3 жыл бұрын

Rule #1: Make sure Lightning Rod is open. I learned this the hard way.

@ControlPointDonelson Жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to ride this like 30 minutes before it closed

@shanesansone5672 2 жыл бұрын

My wife and I followed this exactly as you laid it out. It worked flawlessly. Thank you for helping make our Dollywood Adventure great!!!

@Okaycoasters 2 жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear! Thanks

@braeplays5132 2 жыл бұрын

Im leaving for Tennessee on Friday and my parents said we’re not going to dolly wood but I changed there mind by sending them this video so thx so much!!!!!

@Saph_Adams Жыл бұрын

Did they enjoy it?

@amandayarbrough7212 Жыл бұрын

As a veteran of Dollywood (yearly season ticket holder since 1990) I agree with many of the responses. There are MANY other hidden surprises not mentioned in this video!

@AirtimeProductions 3 жыл бұрын

More KZfaqrs should make informative videos on parks like this! Can’t wait for this series

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@ThemeParkTravelTips 3 жыл бұрын

@@Okaycoasters Thanks for the great tips! Interested in doing a collab for the next tips video?

@jeannesunday9524 Жыл бұрын

Looks great but too many folly coasters for me otherwise great! Go!

@jeannesunday9524 Жыл бұрын

Only wished I met dolly!

@AngeloGiles 3 жыл бұрын

Your narration, with the quality and excellent editing skills is why I continue to come back and watch your videos! Hopefully I can make my first visit to this park later this year.

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much Angelo! You will really enjoy Dollywood!

@HiPetey 3 жыл бұрын

For any one who didn’t know this, the train at Dollywood was actually used in WW2.

@theslayersshotgun9201 2 жыл бұрын

What was it used for?

@StarcleBlaze 2 жыл бұрын

I live 30 mins from Dollywood. I love my life.

@themesnthrills 3 жыл бұрын

This video...🤯 Dollywood, Hire this man

@shaylasosa9892 Жыл бұрын

I live not far from Dollywood and my mamaw works there in one of the shops! Fun fact, there are actually two train engines that they switch between, Klondike Katie and Cinderella. Klondike Katie was actually the original engine that's been there since it was Rebel Railroad.

@kenhogg858 2 жыл бұрын

The bread is amazing……upstairs they have jars of canned veggies……thank you to all the people who make Dollywood wonderful

@crazycoasterboi8176 3 жыл бұрын

Nobody: Okaycoasters: imma just make a transportation ride look badass brb

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Haha

@jschn7074 3 жыл бұрын

And the cinnamon bread

@nmweissm 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, no offense to okaycoasters, but it really isn't that hard to make steam locomotives look badass. They're truly works of art and insane feats of engineering. Ask anyone who's seen a Union Pacific Big Boy in person, they'll understand what I mean.

@nmweissm 3 жыл бұрын

That being said, I absolutely loved the cinematography and editing done by okaycoasters. Besides a few hiccups I noticed in the editing, everything looked very professional and eye-catching. Can't wait to see this channel evolve even further.

@jordonfreeman166 3 жыл бұрын

That’s because it’s the best train at a theme park. My cousin’s the attraction manager at Dollywood and we both have interest in trains, though I’m more into it than him. I know that ride like the back of my hand. Immediately out of the station, you hit a 5% uphill grade, which means for every 100 feet you travel, you climb 5 feet. You don’t stop climbing until that curve just past the railroad crossing used to access Wildwood Grove, and by the time you reach the upper loop, you’ve climbed over 200 feet since you started your trip. To compare the grades on Dollywood Express to the freight railroads across the US, most don’t exceed 2% over mountain ranges. The steepest grade used by a freight railroad is Chestnut Ridge and Copper Ridge Grades, located between Clinton and Powell, Tennessee. Chestnut Ridge max grade is 3.53%, while Copper Ridge Grade has an average grade of 1.7%. Before these grades, it was Saluda Grade in southern North Carolina, with an average grade of 4.24% and a maximum grade of 4.9%. The steepest adhesion (I.e. steel-wheels-on-steel-rails-without-assistance-of-a-rack-and-pinion-system) railway in the US is Cass Scenic Railway, a former logging railway in West Virginia, using specialized ‘geared’ steam locomotives, with a maximum gradient of 11.1%. KZfaqr Delay In Block Productions has great videos about Saluda Grade and Chestnut Ridge and Copper Ridge Grade. There is also Smokymtnsteam who made a great video showing off the geared locomotives of the Cass Scenic Railroad.

@themeparkcoastercrazy7636 3 жыл бұрын

Your content is such a cut above. I think you are single-handedly raising the bar on this type of content.

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I really appreciate it!

@adambuckler1398 3 жыл бұрын

The production quality is always THROUGH THE ROOF on these videos. Love it!!

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@shieldmansam2284 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video. I took my family to Dollywood last summer and I was lucky enough to see this video the day before. It helped immensely. We followed all your advice and had a great day. We were there from park open till close and the only thing we missed was the train, just wasn’t enough time in the day. Aunt grannies was amazing. Great park.

@AirtimeThrills 3 жыл бұрын

I love the cinematic shots of the food, and especially the train. Wow. Also, ive seen those drone shows elsewhere, theyre amazing. Hopefully the wave of the future

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!! That gets me even more excited to see it!

@sylviabell499 2 жыл бұрын

We were at Dolly wood years ago. It was the best ever. I loved everything about it. The ride in the mountains was the best.

@alansmith3984 Жыл бұрын

Went this past Sunday on Labor Day weekend. Fast passes helped a lot. Rode all the coasters except the green suspended one in the back (it was down) and the orange kiddy coaster. Your advice helped tons because I rode the second train of the day front row on lighting rod. I headed up instead of back left to hit fire chaser the mystery mine. Last coaster I rode was wild eagle. I was on the last train as the rain rolled in. Got our cinnamon bread early after our first lap at the bakery up front. Maybe a 5 minute wait and was able to sit inside. Rode everything twice and was headed back to the hotel around 5pm. It was a perfect day.

@jasonboles7591 2 жыл бұрын

It's on my bucket list!!

@kenpearce3269 3 жыл бұрын

Love Dollywood! Lot’s of fun!

@lilyliciousss 2 жыл бұрын

Major tip - go during EASTER WEEKEND! I went for the first time the Saturday before Easter and it was fairly empty! The longest line we had to wait was about 40 minutes for lightning rod . All the others were 10-20 minutes

@GaryNik5374 3 жыл бұрын

Must see viewing, as always. Can't wait to visit someday. Lightning Rod is #1 on my bucket list.

@joym8592 Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful! Doing our first Dollywood experience soon and this video made me so pumped!!!

@OldMovieRob Жыл бұрын

Great overview of the park and I appreciate all of the tips.

@trevortayler6258 Жыл бұрын

I'm from MA and I went to Dollywood in 2019 and I gotta say it was by far the best theme park I've ever been to

@christopherpriebe8910 3 жыл бұрын

Going to Dollywood again in September. Thanks for the awesome guide and tips!

@ms.krys2835 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. ❤ I’m planning my first visit now. 👍🏾

@cecsouth543 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the guide. Im going on vacation to Dollywood next week to be exact

@KameWeeb 3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with all of this. Been to Dollywood MULTIPLE times in my life, and all these tips are handy. That said, I love this place. Great rides (Barnstormer scares the HELL out of me), good food, just good fun all around. Haven't been since 2016, but we're DEFINITELY going this summer.

@ThemeParksAndAttractions Жыл бұрын

always wanted to visit dollywood hope to soon !

@Matty_Ice4496 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this! I'll be going here for the 1st time in June and I'll definitely use this video for reference!

@Noodle2170 3 жыл бұрын

Me and my family are planning to go for the first time this summer and I am super excited!

@skylarshoemaker77 3 жыл бұрын

Yet another video of yours that absolutely blew me away. You seriously have some of the best content I’ve EVER watched!!

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much!!!!

@Sn0reSnoreDan 3 жыл бұрын

I been planning to go to Dollywood for a while now. It should definitely be worth the long drive to get there. This video is really helpful. Thanks.

@brandonbaker7468 2 жыл бұрын

You have the absolute best voice I've herd on KZfaq. I'd prefer to listen to you than Morgan Freeman seriously. Your channel needs to blow up because you have some of the best videos out man.

@alladreamwedreamed Жыл бұрын

This video made me so hyped for Dollywood and I had a great first visit last year. Looking forward to visiting again next year when the new coaster is rolling!

@StamfordBridge 3 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video, and I’m glad to hear it’ll be a series responding to other parks.

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@bella_iris 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Best video I've found so far!

@SeanFlaharty 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the 10K!! Here is to 10,000,000 subs.........eventually.......and probably sooner than later with the rate you are wowing people with. :)

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much for the kind words Sean! I really appreciate it!!!!

@k9feces Жыл бұрын

This guide really helped me out when I went. The only waits were on Lightning Rod firechaser and Mystery mine and they were only about 20 minutes. I do wish I got more rides on Lightning Rod. I spent five days in the area and had so much fun.

@theryguy93 3 жыл бұрын

Hoping to visit Dollywood a few times this year, I've never been there as an enthusiast. I'll definitely be following the advice you gave in this video! Great vid as always!

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!! I cant wait to hear your thoughts on L-Rod after you visit!

@jc2333 2 жыл бұрын

This place is beautiful.

@MPB4578 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way this is put together. As somebody that doesn't really like rollercoasters, I look forward to Dollywood now... THANKS!

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

You will love it! So much great stuff to do outside of the coasters

@epicadventures6871 2 жыл бұрын

Dollywood is such a fun place for the entire family. Great rides, lots to do and the park is very well-kept We'll be back soon

@coasterobsessed9513 3 жыл бұрын

going to dollywood for the first time this summer, this was very helpful

@michaeltaylor1603 3 жыл бұрын

I've long since touted the experience of DollyWood & all the Hersched attractions! Stone Mountain & Silver Dollar City. SDC is actually older than the original Six Flags Over Texas (which I also love) Great ride line up, family rides, great food & staff! Not knocking Disney, but Hershend ROCKS!!! Love you Dolly! Great video okaycoasters!!!!!!

@coasterkeychain6852 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never been to Dollywood and I found this super helpful! Thank You!! 😀

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank You!

@CoastersTravels 3 жыл бұрын

This was a GREAT guide, really enjoyed the tips. I went to Dollywood back in 2015 and missed out on a lot of things I could've visited. I'll make sure check more things out on my next visit!

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much!!!

@michaelnewman2993 Жыл бұрын

Your channel is so good. Great job man.

@Jessica-pq1rc Жыл бұрын

This was perfect - very informative without being long winded. Thank you!

@Okaycoasters Жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@specialeffox 3 жыл бұрын

I live like right by Dollywood and I can never stress how much fun I have had there! I've been to other parks and still would just prefer to stay here ❤

@JonniShandor 10 ай бұрын

Yeah I only live like 5 hours away!

@marilynkozlow8400 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I live on the west coast and was always curious about what Dollywood was like. Looks like a fun park 😊👍

@moonlight_oats 3 жыл бұрын

Dollywood trip tommorow! Tysm for the advice on mapping out this park

@kingchill1888 3 ай бұрын

This is so helpful I am going to Dollywood tomorrow

@donnahogan1919 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! Thank you!!!

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@JaredKMarkowitz 3 жыл бұрын

Omg finally i found someone who knows how it's done. I'm going to listen to everything you say! Awesome channel

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!

@bentlycox8725 Жыл бұрын

I’m so ready to go

@Arcm4ster Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your advice and help! I’m taking my first trip to Dollywood this summer with a friend and it is a bucket list park in the US

@ThereseFCL Жыл бұрын

thanks! I needed this, as im going there for my 8th grade trip!!!

@CoasterHour 3 жыл бұрын

Really like this style of video, I’ll definitely keep these tips in mind and probably revisit this video before my first visit to Dollywood whenever it is.

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!! I think you will really enjoy Dollywood when you get to visit

@cajayson8301 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this link. I'm gong to Dollywood next year for Labor Day weekend...I've never been and I cannot wait! It'll be wonderful to explore this invigorating area and also pay for a business operated by the classy, dignified and amazing Dolly Parton.

@noodle5283 3 жыл бұрын

Cool, this will be useful on my coaster roadtrip in june

@dnlwilliams1987 Жыл бұрын

Great job

@tylerhoopes 3 жыл бұрын

So pumped for some more Dollywood!!! Your skyrush video is top notch. So was this. I can’t wait to go back!!! You are too notch my dude. I will say it. Best amusement park videos On “the tube”. Thank you for the hard work.

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much!!!!!

@jaredlucas4815162342 3 жыл бұрын

Yet another amazing video!

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!!!

@VKED23 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, great video, subscribed

@paranoiia232 3 жыл бұрын

I just watched your cedar point video, because im going in July, then I saw this one, I'm going there this Friday! Thanks for the great vids!

@mikes6457 3 жыл бұрын

Just in time for my trip this week! Thank you!

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Have a fun and safe trip

@marty_nz 3 жыл бұрын

You did it ... 10K subs! Awesome video as always and can't wait for the rest in the series.

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!

@PBJ25000 3 жыл бұрын

Great Job Per Usual 👌👌👌

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@fennecfawx973 2 жыл бұрын

I don't live anywhere near Dollywood but you really convinced me to put it on my bucket list. Great video

@chadportenga7858 8 ай бұрын

We went in November 2021. One tip I'd add is that if you go during a cold weather season, be aware that the coasters WILL CLOSE if the temp dips into the 40s due to mechanical limitations of things like the lubricants and the rubber wheels. We managed to ride all the coasters we wanted, but after the sun went down and the temp dropped, the coasters closed soon after, so additional rides were not possible. And, yes, Smoky Mountain Christmas was in full swing and VERY worth the visit!

@DollywoodShows 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos, very nicely done. One thing that is majorly missing is entertainment. The park in earlier years was basicly about entertainment for the most part but today they offer great rides but entertainment is still a huge part of what the park is about. Add in the shows to your day and it is for sure a two day park. So much to see, ride and foods to try! Thanks again!

@chickinspiration3707 2 жыл бұрын

🎶💖🎶

@clowNMusic.1 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to dolly wood in like an hour thank good for this video

@Lyfehurts66 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video..

@josiahsimmons9866 3 жыл бұрын

HE'S BACK!!!! YESSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Another Dollywood video later this week!!! AHHH Just to hype myself up even more, I'm gonna go rewatch the CP documentary for the millionth time :)))

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Haha Thank You!

@josiahsimmons9866 3 жыл бұрын

@@Okaycoasters Seriously, I love that documentary, it's absolutely amazing.

@thequackenscoasterchannel2927 3 жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to Smoky Mountain Christmas later this year. Interested to see how it compares to SDC's Old Time Christmas

@coastersandbrews 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Going in 2 weeks for only my second time so this definitely helped. Going on a Friday, hoping the crowds arent anything like they were during spring break the past 2 weeks

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!!!! Yes hopefully it will be a little slower. Park was so busy

@heyitsmeadam 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great video. Excellent editing skills!

@1from31 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@matbr6949 6 ай бұрын

Your videos are awesome. My new favorite thoosie cannel.

@loveforeignaccents Жыл бұрын

I had absolutely no idea that this place was this huge and had all of these rollercoasters, although I'm not a rollercoaster fan. Hope I do get to visit there one day.

@coasterbot 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic guide my dude - I really need to visit Dollywood at some point!

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Hey 👋 thanks so much Coaster Bot! I can’t wait for you to get out to Dollywood! What a wonderful park!

@TravelswithVandSteve 3 жыл бұрын

Another great tips video. I (V) went to Dollywood back when it opened and really want to go back. I have to have some cinnamon bread if nothing else! Love your shots of the train!

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!!!

@deejams18 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastically made video as always

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@leewright415 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Subscribed

@KackUp94 3 жыл бұрын

great video! Especially for me coming from europe trying to plan a coaster trip through america. cheers brother! keep 'em coming for other parks as well. (:

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@TedsCoasterChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Although i have no plans of visiting Dollywood soon (at least not this year), this is still super informative. I would love to see this style on one of the Orlando parks.

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I have a few of them in the plans!

@jaya1000 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@coasterlover2484 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!! This was a useful video!! I wish I had things like this focusing on European parks... the ones closer to home. But still, super enjoyable! Your editing is seriously jaw-dropping!!

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!!!

@sdichampion8631 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic job on this video 👍👍

@Okaycoasters 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@vegetaprince12 Жыл бұрын

Woah! Spooky music in the coasters bit

@laurieholland2907 3 жыл бұрын

Never thought of visiting Dollywood but now I want to see it. I bet I am going to see Busch Gardens and Sea World in my favorites

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Its such a wonderful park!

@culanjohn 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely going to Dollywood after the pandemic

@RollerCoasterExpedition 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very informative!

@Okaycoasters 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@rlcoasters 11 ай бұрын

I love your videos so much! You should make one of these for BGW :)

@rauladdams5709 3 жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel! Love it man! Me and the family are from NY originally and are planning our first trip to Dollywood this July. This video of yours is going to help to make it a lit trip! 👍 Liked and Subscribed 👍 Stay Safe!

@Okaycoasters 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the support!!!