Call the ticket office. The old policy is if you arrive after 3 pm you can come in again the next day with the same ticket. Not sure if that still applies.
No discounts for tickets unfortunately. If your not going to shop and do rides.. I honestly wouldn't pay the $80 to go.. the lights are beautiful yes but if you haven't been before for Christmas that's the only reason I'd pay. The live eagles are beautiful and the sites at night were gorgeous but I would not go again. Check 5h3 the weather and dress accordingly. It was super cold at night when we went Last week. The train.. is a must do ride. Make sure you get a ticket for a time slot so you don't miss out! Good luck.
It isn't open today. They are open 2-9 tomorrow but I don't believe there is any discount after 5. I may be wrong though. We bought ours as a multiple day pasd
Dollywood opens @ 2PM today
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