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Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas 2026: Dates, Tickets and a 3-Night Package With 2 Tickets

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  • $150 Visa gift card
  • Villa with kitchen, fireplace, balcony
  • 77% off the $659 standard rate
8 dates · Oct 30 – Dec 18
A Day at Dollywood3 Nights + 2 Tickets
$249
$749 regular
per couple
−67%
Call 800-217-5145 to book

When you call, give partner ID 81891279069

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The short answer

Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas runs Nov. 6, 2026 to Jan. 3, 2027 with more than 6 million lights, holiday shows and seasonal food. Dollywood 1-day tickets start at $94.99 for adults on a chosen date, or $99.99 for any day, plus tax. Westgate's package includes 3 nights at Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort, 2 Dollywood tickets, a $50 dining certificate and late checkout from $249 per couple.

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Two Dollywood tickets cost about $200 before tax. Westgate's $249 package includes both tickets, three nights in a Gatlinburg resort and a $50 dinner.

Up nextWhat the $249 package covers.

The math

The deal math
2 adult Dollywood tickets (2 × $99.99)
$200
$50 dining certificate
$50
Westgate package price
$249
Left over for 3 resort nights
about $0

Ticket prices from Dollywood, Oct. 2026, before tax. Package from Westgate Events, per couple.

Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas package
7 dates · Nov 6 – Dec 18

3 Nights + 2 Tickets at Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

$249
$699 regular
per couple
−64%
Call 800-217-5145 to book

When you call, give partner ID 81891279069

What Smoky Mountain Christmas includes

Dollywood runs its Christmas festival from Nov. 6, 2026 to Jan. 3, 2027. The park lights up with more than 6 million lights, holiday shows and seasonal food, and the rides stay open on operating days.

6M+
lights
$94.99
pick-a-day adult ticket
Nov 6–Jan 3
festival dates

Where you stay

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort sits in Gatlinburg with villas, kitchens and the Wild Bear Falls indoor water park. Package dates start on Fridays from Nov. 6 to Dec. 18.

Add the Winterfest lights

Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg light up for Winterfest from early November, with a free driving tour of more than 12 million lights. See the Winterfest lights guide.

Dollywood Christmas plan
  • Arrive mid-afternoon and stay past dark
  • Bring layers; December nights in the mountains get cold
  • Book Friday package dates early in December
  • Give partner ID 81891279069 when you call
Gatlinburg Package + $150 Visa Gift Card, Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
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Gatlinburg Package + $150 Visa Gift Card
  • $150 Visa gift card
  • Villa with kitchen, fireplace, balcony
  • Access to Wild Bear Falls
$149
$659 standard
4 days / 3 nights
−77%
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Frequently asked questions

When is Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas 2026?

Nov. 6, 2026 to Jan. 3, 2027, per Dollywood.

How much are Dollywood tickets during Christmas?

Adult 1-day tickets start at $94.99 for a chosen date or $99.99 for any operating day, plus tax. Child and senior discounts are available.

Is there a hotel package with Dollywood Christmas tickets?

Yes. Westgate sells 3 nights at Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort with 2 Dollywood tickets and a $50 dining certificate from $249 per couple. Call 800-217-5145 and give partner ID 81891279069.

What is the best time to see the lights?

The lights show best after dark, so plan to stay past sunset. Weeknights in early November and early December draw smaller crowds than the weeks around Christmas.

Sources we checked

  1. Dollywood: Smoky Mountain Christmas
  2. Dollywood: tickets and passes
  3. Dollywood Theme Park
  4. Pigeon Forge Winterfest
  5. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (NPS)

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