Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas - Pigeon Forge, TN (2024)

It’s an all-new Dollywood Christmas tradition

It has earned one of the industry’s highest awards—the Golden Ticket—for twelve years, and once guests enter the gates, they understand why Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana is the perfect place to get in the Christmas spirit. Guests also can enjoy Dollywood’s signature rides and attractions that operate in this merry environment. From the award-winning shows and elaborate holiday decorations to the twinkling lights and Christmas-themed menus, Dollywood captures the essence of Christmas.

Wander through more than six million holiday lights shining bright throughout the Dollywood park, delight in the spectacular holiday performances, soak up the warm Christmas atmosphere, and it’s easy to see why Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas is such a beloved holiday tradition.

Enjoy award-winning holiday shows and entertainment

Celebrate the season with award-winning entertainment throughout the holidays.

Family-favorite shows:

• Christmas in the Smokies and Twas the Night Before Christmas return to share holiday cheer for another year!
• Enjoy these classics on our indoor stages, then stroll through the crisp mountain air to experience outdoor performances of Appalachian Christmas, Holiday Wild Roots, and O Holy Night.

Don’t miss a minute of holiday music. Bring your family to Dollywood and experience these cherished holiday traditions this Christmas.

Stroll through Glacier Ridge for a winter wonderland experience

Glacier Ridge (presented by GooGoo Cluster) turns Dollywood’s Timber Canyon and Wilderness Pass into a winter wonderland experience that is sure to inspire and delight guests.

One of the highlights of Glacier Ridge is the Wonderful Christmas! tree show at Wilderness Pass Plaza, which features a 50-foot tall, animated tree that sparkles to life to present a fully-synchronized, dazzling light show throughout the evening.

See whether your name is on Santa’s naughty or nice list

For those wondering what Santa is up to this year, you are in for a treat! When Santa isn’t hard at work at the North Pole, he enjoys visiting East Tennessee and his favorite Smoky Mountain songstress, Dolly! And this year, Dollywood will shine a little light on Old Saint Nick’s home away from home.

Guests will be able to get a peek inside Santa’s cabin in the Smokies as he reviews…the list! Kids of all ages will be able to discover whether their name is on the naughty or nice list, and have their photo taken as they peer through the window. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to catch Santa at work.

Sample a Christmas menu filled with culinary surprises

Looking for the perfect family meal to celebrate the holidays? Dollywood has that too! Dollywood’s team of chefs have a menu full of culinary surprises sure to delight.

Delight in familiar tastes of the season with an all-new menu of holiday treats during Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana. Try up to five festival foods for one low price, like a Pork Belly Skillet or Chicken Pot Pie Bread Cone, and wash it all down with a Holiday Limeade. For dessert, try a Gingerbread Funnel Cake.

Hungry yet? Purchase your Christmas Tasting Pass today and dig into the tastes of the season!

Race through the night sky on world-class rides

As always, guests can experience Dollywood’s world-class rides amidst the hustle and bustle of the park during the holidays, as most rides are operational during the Christmas season. Nothing compares to racing quickly through the night sky with millions of lights twinkling below.

From the award-winning shows and elaborate holiday decorations to the twinkling lights and Christmas-themed menus, Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas offers the perfect setting to create family memories that will last a lifetime.

Delight in a merry and bright holiday drone show

The spirit of Christmas shines merry and bright during Smoky Mountain Christmas (Nov. 1, 2024- Jan.5, 2025), but the new Joyful drone show adds even more holiday fun for guests to enjoy.

This larger-than-life display embraces the season with hundreds of drones soaring in the air and displaying festive reds, greens and whites in a captivating show sure to delight every guest.

Dollywood season passes make the perfect gifts

Dollywood season passes make the perfect gifts for anyone searching for the perfect gift of unlimited family fun and memories, a Dollywood Gold Season Pass is the solution! A gold or diamond season pass purchased during Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas provides unlimited admission to this year’s Christmas festival along with unlimited admission for Dollywood’s entire 2024 season.

Guests should purchase their 2024 season pass online now or upgrade their paid one-day admission ticket on the day of their visit. Ticket purchasers receive credit for the value of a regular one-day ticket toward the purchase of a 2024 season pass.